That's probably why Xmas sucks in California; no snow! I lived out there for over 10 years and worked them instead and gave people with families the day!

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There's no snow in Die Hard but that's also considered a Christmas movie.
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Because it takes place during Christmas and references Christmas specifically a bunch of times, dummy.

How can it be a Christmas movie if there is no snow, not even cold weather, people walk around in light clothing and sit in outdoor swimming pools?

It's a great Christmas movie for people who @#$%ing hate Christmas.

While it does not have that Xmas feel to it the period allows families that are spread out around the country to congregate together.
I guess the other thing that seems strange to many people is the weather especially if you've grown up in the Nothern Hempisphere. I'm based in the UK so I expect cold Xmases but I gre up in Perth Western Australia where the weather is completetly different - too hot at times to cook a meal indoors for Xmas day.