Christmas is the perfect time of year to cozy up at home with family and friends, snuggled around the TV, and watch a good movie. Here are our top 10 picks for Christmas movies you should watch this season:
1. The Polar Express (2004)
A heartwarming story about a young boy’s adventure on board an enchanted train ride to the North Pole, this classic is sure to get your Christmas spirit in high gear.
2. Miracle On 34th Street (1947)
This charming holiday classic revolves around a department store Santa Claus who insists he’s the real deal—and has to prove it in court!
3. Home Alone (1990)
Macaulay Culkin stars in this hilariously chaotic story about an 8-year-old who defends his home from two bumbling burglars during the holidays.
4. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
This timeless classic follows George Bailey as he learns to appreciate the little things in life when an angel shows him what life would be like if he had never been born.
5. Elf (2003)
Buddy the Elf embarks on a journey from the North Pole to New York City, looking for his long lost dad—and finding himself along the way!
6. A Christmas Story (1983)
This charming tale follows Ralphie as he tries every trick in the book to get his one true wish for Christmas: a Red Ryder BB gun.
7. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Clark Griswold has the holiday blues when his planned family vacation doesn’t go as expected and his in-laws arrive uninvited.
8. Love Actually (2003)
This delightful romantic comedy follows multiple intertwining stories of love, loss, and hope during the busy Christmas season in London.
9. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Jack Skellington takes us on an adventure as he discovers—and attempts to bring—Christmas to Halloweentown!
10. White Christmas (1954)
Bing Crosby stars alongside Rosemary Clooney in this musical classic about two soldiers who join forces with a sister act to save their former general’s failing Vermont inn.
No matter which movie you choose, these festive films are sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit! So grab some hot chocolate and popcorn, and let the Christmas movie marathon begin! Enjoy! 🎄