White Christmas - Ex-soldiers give their former general an amazing Christmas gift

The most beautiful "THANK YOU" in all of Hollywood history. This Christmas classic shows that no matter how important everybody thinks we are or were, we need a reminder that we REALLY made a difference.

[@almcgeehan8029]

I'm 75 years old, a retired teacher of American History and would readily admit that this is my favorite Hollywood movie scene of all time. Those men of America's Greatest generation were and remain my mentors and my heroes! I miss many of them who have left us but with their passing they have left a beautiful legacy behind.

[@daveenyart]

Exceptionally well-said. Thank you.

[@davidahlstrom7533]

Thank you sir. How we need your teaching in North America today.

[@masterskrain]

The General's expression during the troops entrance...PRICELESS!

[@JSRbowling595]

Yeah, it's amazing. It's hard to describe it though. I guess the best way to describe it is like "After all these years, they haven't forgotten me and are still grateful."

[@ranaowens5537]

It shows how much they loved him. He was hard, but he was fair and when a man is like that, the men who are under him want to follow his orders and bend over backwards for him.

[@theradgegadgie6352]

Seeing him crack like that, fighting not to just burst into tears, just bloody destroys me every time I see it.

[@rkooyers]

It's only an ACTOR in a MOVIE. It's ONLY the game of PRETEND! Just like God who is also "MAKE-BELIEVE."

[@vigo894]

Satan, shut up, you monkey turd. Your sex life is make believe. Ha😆!

[@evangelistterrymorris668]

My Dad was a WW2 veteran. He was proud to a SOLDIER and it showed every time he spoke of his stint in the ARMY. THEY WERE THE GREATEST GENERATION!!

[@jillianhull8829]

Thank you so much for your dads service!

[@thebionicbuchanan271]

Both my granddads served in WWII they loved to tell us stories of when they served I miss them both so much

[@mikenelson6630]

This year in 2023, we lost a relative who was a WWII veteran, and in the Navy. He had just reached his 100th birthday, and celebrated with his entire extended family, a very large gathering. This movie has always been a favorite, and this clip does a good job of filling in needed information for anyone who might not be familiar with the movie. If this is you, I highly recommend you watch it.

[@billhuber2964]

Mom watched this movie every Christmas. It wasent Christmas without her watching it.

[@macgyversmacbook1861]

My great grandfather was in the European Theater with the 84th Infantry, AKA the Railsplitters Division, he was my Mama's buddy and she says he was the sweetest and kindest man alive, she says this movie always reminds her of him, especially this scene.

[@TheArmygirlrose]

This was one of the greatest Christmas movies ever. It does not matter how old it gets, it captures moments better than any movie put out that is modern.. Great story line, with great music, and the ending brings me to tears every time.

[@benjamintielking4093]

Hi Rose...Benjamin here.

[@tee1up785]

2021 and I’m here. As a younger man.

[@castielmaverickwentworth82074]

Too bad Bing was an a****** in real life, he told his first wife that her job was to raise HIS children so he can have a career and a life and that should be enough for her!! he used to beat his kids with a belt, well his first group of kids, he had four boys with his first wife Gary,the twins Phillip and Dennis, and Lindsey and later on he got remarried again and had Harry Jr, Mary Francis, and Nathaniel, and when he had his three children later on he said he felt different about fatherhood. Most of his children are dead now, I believe the only ones that are still alive are Mary and Harry, two of his children committed suicide. I forget which two. Denise Crosby was Dennis's daughter, she starred on Star Trek the next generation, I believe Mary Crosby was on Dallas and Harry Crosby was in Friday the 13th. Gary said that every night his father would tell him to come into his office and he got weighed and if he didn't pass the weight he got whipped with the belt. I don't remember what one of his children had said this but he said that they Weren't abused even though Gary said so. I don't remember which brother said they weren't but he didn't back up Gary's claims. Too bad that Bing was such an abusive a******!!

[@arielthequeen890]

I watch it every year.

[@barbarakinard2769]

If television would bring back these movies I think kids today may understand life bettet

[@scottdecker9115]

If you look closely at 2:33, the general is crying tears of joy and happiness. This scene always is touching for me. No matter how many times I see it over and over again.

[@quinnfletcher3906]

Keep in mind as a general he is someone who devotes his whole life to look tough. For him to openly show vulnerability or "weakness" must mean really something to him.

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

Gives me goosebumps.

[@oldrocker74]

I watched this film for the first time ever! This scene had me misty eyed...

[@TheNickel1964]

That scene at the end when the General walks in and sees all the soldiers, followed by them singing "We'll follow the old man wherever he wants to go" never fails to bring tears to my eyes, and I've seen this movie more times than I can count.

[@grayk7455]

TheNickel1964 I'm so glad I'm not the only one! I never used to cry watching this scene but suddenly tonight, years later I am.

[@gengreb75]

I put over 40 yrs in and this movie , why did the put onions next to me.

[@bobbennett2602]

Gets me every time

[@mikeyskitchenfoodporn1171]

​@@grayk7455God bless you. Soldier, It's funny. How? We don't remember how good it was till it ain't no more. We just have the ability to hand down the lessons we learned to those who come after us. Merry Christmas!

[@northerntraveller3180]

I just love this movie, and the Christmas gift for the General always makes me cry buckets. Can't help but think of Dad and the five years he spent away from home. Now that I am an old geezer I miss those days and all the people that are no longer with us. God Bless them all.

[@amyowens7050]

I know how you feel, I cry buckets too.

[@KingManProds]

Amen.

[@OldLibrarylady]

My dad was in WWII. He always welled up with tears during this movie.

[@KingManProds]

@@OldLibrarylady Thanks to your dad for his service. It is a classic.

[@nanetterolph2972]

I first seen this movie as an elementary student!!! It was at my aunt and uncles home at Christmas (still in black and white) I have loved it ever since!!! All the men on mu fathers side served in the army!!! It reminds us of the self-sacrifice that generation made for freedom world wide!!!! Thanks for your service!!!!

[@billhuber2964]

When i was a kid it was not christmas till mom saw this movie every year . She was a big bing crosby fan .

[@onedaxster]

We'll follow the old man wherever he wants to go, Long as he wants to go opposite to the foe. We'll stay with the old man wherever he wants to stay, Long as he stays away from the battle's fray. Because we love him. We love him. Especially when he keeps us on the ball. And we'll tell the kiddies we answered duty's call, With the grandest son of a soldier of them all. Absolutely beautiful

[@oDon44]

In 1966 on Christmas Eve I wanted to stay home an watch this movie but my parents said I had to go to church. Then I was asked to babysit and I got to watch the movie. As the men started coming out, I dropped and did 40 pushups. Still gets me today.

[@philippeclech9963]

it is always difficult when your service time is over... You feel empty... Thanks for your service to all service men all over the world...

[@franknicholson6108]

I was in the Army (Active Duty) for 7+ years. I like this movie and try to watch it at least 3 times every Christmas season.Having spent time in combat myself I know what he's feeling. Fantastic Movie. They don't make them like this anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bunkerman99]

Dad was Korea and i had 9 uncles in WW2; they only told funny stories to us kids but amongst themselves they would sit quietly and talk about it. I remember when the older neighbor boy came home from Viet Nam with a Purple Heart and one of the big medals and my uncle Jim just said I got mine at the Canal; we wear these for our pals who never made it back.

[@jwmcmac]

When we had respect for one another and for our soldiers. GOD Bless our dad's generation and us all.

[@amysunnar9018]

jwmcmac ' Nice one i really liked that

[@amysunnar9018]

Valentena Upton ' my Mum loves Bing' ill tag her in lots of Bing's song when i find them. White Christmas Album ' is a favorite of her's i remember listenin to it Christmas 90's

[@TheCaveman46]

@@amysunnar9018 Bing is a favorite of mine as well, especially his Christmas songs and TV shows. All the truly charismatic and talented entertainers are practically all gone now. 😢

[@tplomonte]

True

[@mikeyskitchenfoodporn1171]

As a combat veteran myself I rarely think about the bad times, I honestly don't I concentrate and love to tell stories about the good times, The camaraderie that can only be felt in combat. And now retired our commanding officer during those years in Iraq, I couldn't imagine have serving under a better officer a soldier soldier like retired colonel Mike Fowler. Consummate professional, led his men from the front, stood between his men and any superior officer who had hair brain schemes about doing Chansey dodgy stupid maneuvers with his men and women. he knew everyone of us and almost everything about every one of us. This movie reminds me of him

[@rfbuninga5641]

My all-time favorite Christmas movie for some sixty years!

[@kennypayne9259]

My wife is a teacher of 5th and 6th grade history. She had the parents of a fellow teacher come in and talk to her students. They told of growing up in London and what they experienced when the Germans started dropping bombs. They came home from shopping one day to find that their house was flattened by an explosion. Even tho this is just a movie, the sentiments remain the same. Pride in your country and for every solidier who put their lives on the line for us. Multiple members on both sides of our family are military or ex military. My son is currently a Marine. I appreciate service members a lot more now than I used to. God bless them.

[@McGeek82]

General Waverly reminds me of my Grandpa who passed away. He also served in WW2 and had the same demeanor as Waverly. This alway tears me up because I use to sing We’ll follow The Old Man to him.

[@lynngregory393]

I love this, "White Christmas" means America to me. Always will.

[@bettyspearns8341]

Oh a tearjerker! The memories here, they knew how to make a movie! 💕🙏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rpx104]

For anyone who has been away from home deployed or been in combat this is a timeless classic that speaks to the sole of our military service members, A time when "Service over Self" actually meant something, a code that was lived by not just something to say. I value my time in the military and those I serve with.

[@grizzfan08]

Thank-you for your service.

[@ranaowens5537]

I always loved what they did for the old general. It really touched him that they loved him that much.

[@steamdieselrailwayvideosfi4296]

This film reminds me like most of you i guess of the great times our childhoods were now at nearly 70 i still make sure i see this wonderful picture every Christmas on the tv in the UK great artists great songs and a great story and oh boy we could do with a lot more of these great films during these troubled times.

[@y.t6461]

もう何十年も前、日本語吹き替えを見て将軍を助ける為に集結するよう呼びかけるシーンと集まった部下に将軍が閲兵するシーンで感動したのを思い出しました。懐かしい映画です。

[@Stussmeister]

One of my favorite Christmas movies, and I only first watched it a few years ago. I especially like how the general acts during the "inspection" prior to thanking them, as he's likely thinking, "I want to thank these men for this wonderful gift, but I should also show them a bit of the General they remember."

[@sargehill67rudnick38]

To cornel from third armor division who looked after me thank you sir from desert storm I will never forget you you made difference for this former Sargent

[@lesleyfranks3271]

I want to say thank you to the veterans we have in the Middlebury Indiana area thank you. Myvdad was a veteran in Vietnam and my moms dad was in ww2 and 2 of my brothers were in different branches of the service. This goes to the only veterans in my family who are still living THANK YOU HENRY FRANKS AND TONY FRANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AND AM THANKFUL THAT GOD SAW FIT TO BRING YOU HOME. SO THIS IS MY CHALLENGE TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. EVEN THOUGH IT ISNT ANY SPECIAL HOLIDAY TO CELEBRATE THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED AND ARE SERVING NOW TO NOT JUST SAY THANK YOU AND ESPECIALLY THE VIETNAM VETERANS GIVE THEM A HUG AND TELL THEM WELCOME HOME. I TRY TO THIS FOR EVERY VETERAN I COME ACROSS. SO I SAY GOD BLESS AMERICA LAND THAT I LOVE MAY GOD STAND BESIDE HER AND GUIDE HER TIL HE COMES TO TAKE US HOME

[@TralfazConstruction]

Any time after November 1st through the last snow of the season is when I'll watch White Christmas. This film illustrates the contemporary attitudes, for better or worse, of that era in which it was made. Danny Kaye's line after Bing Crosby says, "We slept then he slept" is "Then he woke up and nobody slept for 48 hours" stops the show in its tracks and encapsulates the dire nature of The Battle of the Bulge in that _solitary_ moment.

[@edwardlivingston5084]

For over 53 years I have seen this movie. It still brings tears to my eyes. and make me fill proud serving our great country. Yes we have our problems but i would not want to live any were else. The land of the free and the home of the brave

[@BillFarrell]

What a nice thing to do to make someone feel appreciated. Christmas Movies like this always had a moral or lesson to teach whether it be always make someone feel appreciated or in the case of "Its a Wonderful Life" as long as you have friends and family everything will be ok.

[@rogerlynch5279]

Yes, and that is the gospel truth. Without God, my family and friends I would feel lost

[@arafatpapon1744]

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[@anomalygamer1625]

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[@adammartineau5130]

Watched it 7 times since thanksgiving GREAT movie long for these days again life was simple and better

[@sandyedens9222]

I remember the first time l saw this film in black & white. It was 1959 and l was 4. It was around Christmas. The live tree was fully decorated, there was a fire in the fireplace and l watched this with my family at my grandparents haus. I still get choked and tears still well in my eyes. This is absolutely the best film, in my opinion.

[@nanettewitmer]

My forever favorite movie of all time. I am 63 and its disappointing that my peers don't know of this. My thing now is if you dont know about great movies, I dont want to know you.

[@augustgirl]

Should not cut onions while watching this part.

[@JSRbowling595]

You and me both

[@milliehernandez5050]

I have always loved this old classic white Christmas movie with bing Crosby and Danny kaye rose Marie Clooney, and the female dancer, she's such a beautiful woman

[@dheerendrapant237]

Remember this, if you've not worn the uniform, don't even imagine that you will ever get an idea of what that bond is like. So if you've not fought, not put your everything before everything you held dear, in the service of a thought called your country..... Just thank God that men & women exist who live by this code.

[@susanhlavaty9500]

I absolutely love this movie. It's not Christmas without this movie. I cry every time I watch it.

[@llovett79]

this scene- the General, reminds me incredibly of my Grandfather. The way he acts and holds himself as so similar. It breaks my heart

[@paulreeves2143]

Thank you for posting this article. It's not Christmas until I watched this film every year I watch it and now my daughter with her 3 children do the same. Merry Christmas everyone

[@teresacorbin1684]

This is and will be my favorite movie.

[@ZenZudokai]

“Treat your men like your beloved son, and they’ll follow you into the deepest valley.” Doubly so for you Major General.

[@sandramitchell3405]

I watched this with my mom for over 30 yrs - made a point of being at home when ever it showed , and I cried every time the General came out in his uniform - cried again tonight watching this clip - good memories

[@bbeyez]

I was just crying myself

[@benjamintielking4093]

Hello.

[@benjamintielking4093]

Hello

[@kerriethompson2073]

I watch it every year with my mom too! Such a great fikm!

[@ClarkTheShark]

The eyes always start to itch for some re during the General surprise scene. Ten-Hut! God Bless.

[@MCO18]

For some reason my eyes start sweating when I watch this.

[@classifiedczygamermerrychr9552]

Max Power idk why too my eyes also sweat.

[@valeriecampbell9581]

Mine too

[@edgufler1122]

yeah our eyes do well up.

[@annagraser5088]

That part always makes me teary eye.

[@benjamintielking4093]

Hello Anna.

[@markbilldebkevin]

My sisters and I sang this song to our father every year on his birthday. Love you and miss you Daddy!

[@bindiwuertenberg8795]

Have ALWAYS and ABSOLUTELY loved this film for many years. This song has always been a tearjerker to me. The fact that this General is so loved and respected by his men, they come from miles away, many years later, in order to support him during a rough time at the end of his years…, it says a lot about what people used to be like. You don’t see, and rarely hear of any of this type of behavior in this day and age. A genuine love , respect, and appreciation of a human being by others. A beautiful thing.

[@matthewhammond32]

My dad's favorite movie. Watched it all year.

[@deaded5040]

My grandfather hated having to stay in the house all day and When the general says you didn't expect me to come down in my bathrobe I start to cry because that's all my grandfather could wear

[@junito1957]

there something that today movie productors cant capture how great movies was made in the 40s to 70s movies

[@mikjon67]

junito1957 Can you imagine Swarzenegger or Stallone singing "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas"???? Neither can I!!!

[@TheKonga88]

+junito1957 Amen to that! :-)

[@terryrussel523]

+junito1957 Yep. Now everything is gloom and doom politically correct agenda driven by design . . . to drive us all fantasy crazy and teach our kids nothing useful while feeding us all hints it's acceptable to be more and more anti-social, senselessly violent and to react with violent responses to situations . . . real or imaginary !Timmy and Lassie where are you ?!?!?!

[@mjtingle1]

Honestly it's hard to capture a movie like this now. Pure clean comedy. The girls are stunningly gorgeous. Both of them but not an ounce of slutty trash. Problem is Hollywood pushed the envelope, for so long now I'm not sure they are capable of this any longer. Give it time they'll find a way to remake this masterpiece lol.

[@marymarth7298]

My Fathers favorite Christmas movie. Now it's mine.

[@petebiddle7900]

I watch this every Christmas. I'm an Army vet,( viet Nam) but this film hits home. A truly American film, makes me cry, but I don't care. Merry Christmas.

[@casssmith2610]

Thank you for your service

[@stevewalker4263]

Reaffirms your faith in the goodness of people. Something that is sorely lacking in todays world.

[@benjamintielking4093]

The "goodness of people" has an origin.......the "goodness of God" (He's not a religion...He's love).

[@KenPotter]

But people with that much goodness don't ascend to high ranks in the REAL LIFE Military.

[@dr.wisdom7917]

Being a military man myself, in the “real” military, I bet MG Waverly would be lucky enough to be promoted to Colonel, he was too well-liked by his troops, his superiors don’t like that!

[@Jay-vr9ir]

BINGO !!!!!!!

[@marionjohnson4475]

my ex boyfriend and I saw the 30th anniversary movie in theaters last year and it was amazing.

[@benjamintielking4093]

God as my witness...if I ever get a *REAL WOMAN* ...she'll *NEVER* put "Ex" in front of my name, in The Holy Name Of Jesus Christ, amen.

[@johndessoye]

Maybe you should re-think the ex part. 3rd wave feminism has fucked your heads. But, at least the good guys know who to fuck and forget, then go on to get something special.

[@paulbarlow8286]

@@johndessoye My ex wife hated this movie. I love it.

[@sandramorgan9361]

My dad and my father-in-law looks just like this man, Bless them both..I watch this every year.I miss them both.. Thanks for this movie!

[@alexandriaprime4503]

This was the greatest Christmas movie that I have ever seen in my life! My family and I try and make it a point to watch it every Christmas. Although because we've been moving around a bit we haven't been able to see it for a few years.

[@kevins.butler3402]

That scene..where "Gen.Waverly"(Dean Jagger)sees his former platoon honoring him at his hotel with their families and by Danny and Mr.Crosby,Vera and Rosey..He really appreciated it..and It It(Crying)It makes me want to say"General..If you don't give the order to cry in one minute(Crying)I will".

[@kennsaunders1690]

Thank you for creating this. Best Christmas movie ever.

[@rachaelfox4313]

Every time I watch this tears are welling up in my eyes

[@mikeslomski7063]

Every time he walks in to "ten HUT!" I cry. I just did again!

[@dianemilligan3839]

Must be those darn onions again. LOL

[@TheCarsche]

I am with you. EVERY SINGLE TIME I watch this where he walks into the ball room, I either cry or someone in the house cuts those onions again. I had an uncle that served in WW2 and he was an amazing individual. Thank you uncle Ernie and ALL who have and are currently serving in our Armed Forces. God Bless you

[@JPBaker67]

One of my favorite movie scenes!! So moving.

[@The_Nerd_King]

My mom's favorite Christmas movie.🎄

[@robertwatson2309]

I rember watching this movie with my mom and Dad. I also served in the Army at Fort McNair and I also served at Fort Marys and I also served at Fort Belvoir Vingin

[@khfan4life365]

The look of pride on General Waverly’s face warms my heart and brings tears to my eyes.

[@mikeytrains1]

I love this movie so much...

[@waynejones4594]

Best Christmas movie ever, brings back such wonderful childhood memories of days long ago.

[@NOLASea]

When I first saw this movie I was unaware of the connection between the characters and only enjoyed the music. Now I'm 2024 I can savor the whole movie 💕

[@debramontgomery7594]

A favorite CHRISTMAS MOVIE.

[@Aiko-ty5dj]

They just played this in my theater, I LOVED IT first time seeing it, my parents said I would l;ike it, my mom started legit crying, (so did I) sweetest scene in the whole movie!

[@mikeyskitchenfoodporn1171]

Sometimes you absolutely hate....till you leave it, then you'd give anything to see your guys just one more time. Army life, it is what it is.

[@bellaparis1668]

I LOVE this movie!!!!!!

[@benjamintielking4093]

Hello

[@samadams1408]

Have to say I'm not your classic sentimental slob but this scene makes me tear up every time I see it.

[@robertwatson2309]

I love watching this movie and Im also an Army Veteran

[@dianemilligan3839]

Those darn onions ...

[@user-fr4po1kq2q]

One of the greatest movies ever. Not like some of the crap they make or remake these days

[@wharris1354]

This has been, and will always be, my #1 Christmas movie.

[@thechaoscraftcamtcc3770]

That's the thing about the military - you don't ever truly 'leave' it. An Army soldier will always be an Army soldier. An Air Force flyboy will always be an Air Force flyboy. A Marine will always be a Marine. A Navy sailor will always be a Navy sailor. A Coast Guardsman will always be a Coast Guardsman. It's hard to forget your service. When you're in it, all you wish sometimes is to go home and be with your loved ones, yet when you're home and, as the song following the one above says, tough and complicated civilian life takes over, you wish you'd have never left the service and its simplicity.

[@doreencetrangelo7255]

Great movie! Always brings tears to my eyes. From WWll thru Vietnam many of the men in my family served and fortunately survived to tell the tale. Brave men,useless wars but profitable for the wealthy.

[@SparkleFairy162]

Made me cry.

[@tsubaki4106]

Ulysses61 Me too. *sniff*

[@benjamintielking4093]

Here I am...like anyone cares....

[@robertwall3560]

FANTASTIC!!

[@robertwatson2309]

I served in the Army from 1974- to 1978.

[@stlouisrocker100]

You just know that many manly tears were shed over this scene

[@joewhitehead3]

Respect at its finest!

[@gregorygreer4220]

My favorite Christmas movie of all. I can watch this anytime of the year.

[@emilyelizabethbuchanan998]

My grandfather Bore a striking resemblance to Bing Crosby, both in appearance and in voice. So this movie always makes me think of him. He was also ex-army.

[@maryhabbart8847]

I love Bing Crosby and danny Kay. Love this movie.

[@larissajohnson8457]

Best Christmas movie 😍🥰 i grew up on this stuff.

[@robertwatson2309]

I severe in the Army from 1974-1978 and I also served in the Army National guard and Air National guard from 1978-1990

[@tplomonte]

Somewhere respect appreciation has been lost

[@joewhitehead3]

How do you mean?

[@KatDn7]

Thank you - beautifully put together. My Dad was a teacher, and if it hadn't been for the fact that he was a sailor during WW2, I would have insisted that this song was the one that "played him out"

[@carolynjones6457]

This is my favorite scene from the movie, I have it on DVD.

[@benjamintielking4093]

I bet you're married...ain't ya?

[@carolynjones6457]

Benjamin Tielking How did you ever guess? And almost sixty years old.

[@benjamintielking4093]

@@carolynjones6457...I can't explain it. My mother told me that the Good Lord gives us all gifts from birth.

[@robertwaid3579]

What a Great Film 🙂🎥 and what Fond Memories it Brings Back too me, each time I See it, or Hear the Music 🎵🎶 from it. I Most likely First saw it in 1965 or 1966 it had too of Been. Thank You for the Memories it brought Back.

[@trollhunter6421]

"I'll have you court martialed!"

[@bobniznik3995]

Thank you!!! An enduring classic with timeless lessons!! You've shown several of the many "touching" scenes from this great movie!!

[@chrisevans5259]

Christmas blessings and love to everyone watching in December. 2020 🎄🎀❄

[@darrene487]

Love this show and love the songs

[@davidahlstrom7533]

Bing Crosby said one of the toughest times he had as a performer was singing White Christmas for the soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 (he wasn't too far from the lines). He saw servicemen (and women) crying over the song, perhaps thinking of home and knowing of the casualties and the many battles that still lay ahead. It was all he could do to not tear up himself.