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'A Christmas Carol,' 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'The Santaland Diaries' offer up some seasonal fun for families and theater-goers alike.

There are so many holiday shows that if we, the Dueling Critics, didn't restrict ourselves in some way we'd be here til Easter. So each of us offers a list of the top shows that are worth your time (or at least not too agonizing to sit through) for the holidays.