December’s greatest present isn’t your family’s love; it’s the excuse to binge “A Christmas Story,” “The Santa Clause,” “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (according to ABC Family, it’s an every-holiday movie) for 25 days. What better way is there to combine the essence of college celebrations and nostalgia but to drink along? We’re here to help you in your journey down Santa Claus Lane with your Bailey’s Hot Chocolate in tow. Disclaimer: Adjust amounts per your own weight, alcohol tolerance and knowledge of these films.

“A Christmas Story” — 1983’s classic gave new meaning to nagging families and funky lamps. Saying anything more would just spoil the magic that will occur for 24 straight hours, as it does annually, on TBS beginning Christmas Eve.

Drink Once:

—Every time the Red Ryder BB gun is mentioned.

Drink Twice:

—Every time Ralphie whines.

“The Santa Clause” — For the purposes of this game, we are acknowledging only the original 1994 “Santa Clause.” This movie’s as old as all of the sophomores who still can’t legally participate in this.

Drink Once:

—Every time someone insists Scott isn’t really Santa.

—Every time Charlie insists that he is.

Drink Twice:

—Every time Scott incorrectly addresses Bernard’s name.

—Every time Scott makes fun of Neal’s sweaters.

—Every time Neal spouts some psychoanalyst babble.

“Home Alone” — Again, this is only for the original “Home Alone,” not the one where Kevin gets around New York easier than any of us legal adults can, and certainly not the one where they decided that hey, the McCallisters don’t exist and Black Widow is the new villainous older sibling. The lack of continuity just makes you want to take a shot of Svedka, doesn’t it?

Drink Once:

—Every time Kevin says something wise beyond his years.

—Every time the “Wet Bandits” get injured.

—Every time Joe Pesci (aka the smart bandit) picks on Marty.

—Every time a Christmas song comes on.

Drink Twice:

—Every time Kevin’s mom flips out.

—Every time there’s a close-up of someone screaming (i.e. Kevin putting on aftershave).

—Every time Uncle Frank is a jerk.

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” — Does this need any introduction? If you watch Harry Potter movies only once a year, you are a Muggle.

Drink Once:

—Every time Hermione shows off.

—Every time Ron says or does something stupid.

—Every time Harry is called “The Boy Who Lived.”

—Every mention of Voldemort, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, or any other variation of Tom Riddle’s name (just joking, the name Tom Riddle isn’t mentioned until Chamber of Secrets).

—Every time Snape is creeping.

—Every time Malfoy is being Malfoy.

—Every time the Dursleys are jerks.

—Every time a spell is cast.

Drink Twice:

—Every time Harry smiles — it doesn’t happen that often.

—Every time a Hogwarts faculty member is introduced.