1964: The year “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” came out, in which Martians kidnap Santa in an attempt to bring cheer to the children of Mars.

1978: “The Star Wars Holiday Special,” a spinoff of the original Star Wars movies.

1982: “Christmas Comes to Pac-Land,” a crass attempt to cash in on the video-game craze.

1984: “Silent Night, Deadly Night,” a slasher film featuring an ax-wielding psycho wearing a Santa suit.

1990s: Era of the Kathie Lee Gifford Christmas Specials, an annual CBS special glorifying the blonde celebrity.

2002: “Eight Crazy Nights,” a gross-out comedy where a drunk is court-ordered to do community service by helping the coach of a youth basketball league.

Source: Dayton Daily News (www.daytondailynews.com)