Die Hard is a movie that has become synonymous with Christmas, but it is not considered a traditional Christmas movie. It was released in July 1988, making it a summer blockbuster, and does not feature any of the typical elements of a Christmas movie, such as snow, Santa Claus, or Christmas decorations. Instead, it focuses on the story of a man who must save his wife from terrorists at a Christmas party. Despite its lack of traditional Christmas elements, Die Hard has become a Christmas classic due to its iconic setting during the holiday season.