Get In The Holiday Spirit With These Wonderful Christmas Movies

by John Griffith Nov 29, 2022 @ 16:22

The holiday season is upon us! And with it brings beautiful, twinkling lights, snowfall, beautiful decorations, cool gifts, and spending quality time with your family, friends, or even by yourself. However, while Christmas shopping, parties, and snowball fights are super fun, nothing beats snuggling up with a cozy blanket, a hot cup of cocoa, your favorite holiday snacks and watching some good Christmas movies. Some of the best memories around this holiday are created around the TV. There is just something about holiday movies that hit the spot. That’s why we’ve created this list of great movies to watch this Christmas season to put you in the mood and bring some joy into your life.

The holiday season is upon us!

Some of the best memories around this holiday are created around the TV

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Best Christmas Movies
#Home Alone (1990)
#Klaus (2019)
#Die Hard (1988)
#Elf (2003)
#The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
#The Holiday (2006)
#A Christmas Story (1983)
#It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
#The Santa Clause (1994)
#Bad Santa (2003)
#A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
#While You Were Sleeping (1995)
#The Polar Express (2004)
#Love Actually (2003)
#Four Christmases (2008)
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Best Christmas Movies

This list is filled with a variety of films, so there is something for everyone. From cult classics, to animations, to some cheesy Christmas romances. You’ll find a movie to satisfy every mood. Even though this season is when the Hallmark Channel’s films take over your screen, it doesn’t mean you also can’t enjoy some other genres as well. Take a look at our list and let us take you on a Christmas journey!

Nothing beats snuggling up with a cozy blanket, a hot cup of cocoa, and a good movie

We’ve created this list of great movies to watch this Christmas season

#Home Alone (1990)

Well, this list would never be complete without this Christmas classic. This is one of those movies you watch every year, and yet you never get sick of it. A real cult classic, this film follows 8-year-old Kevin McAllister who gets left behind by accident by his family. Follow as Kevin defends his home against a pair of goofy burglars and the clever antics he comes up with to keep them away.

This film follows 8-year-old Kevin McAllister

#Klaus (2019)

This animated movie gives us an interesting new take on the origin story of Santa Claus. The story follows a postman who befriends a talented, but reclusive toy maker. A beautiful animation and riveting story will surely make this movie a favorite for both children and adults.

This animated movie gives us an interesting new take on the origin story of Santa Claus

#Die Hard (1988)

There is some debate on whether Die Hard is to be considered a Christmas movie or not, but for us, it definitely is. This action film revolves around NYC cop John McClane, who is having one of the worst Christmas Eve’s. While trying to reconciliate with his estranged wife at a Christmas office party, the party gets interrupted by a bunch of terrorists with machine guns. That’s what we call a turn of events. Of course, John jumps into action, offering you an adrenaline kick this Christmas season as you follow his story.

There is some debate on whether Die Hard is to be considered a Christmas movie

#Elf (2003)

If you are in need of a good laugh this holiday season, there is no better movie choice than Elf. Another classic, this film follows Will Ferrell as a giant, guileless elf on the search for his real dad in New York City. This movie is filled with laughs, heart, soul, and holiday cheer. It is as sweet, as funny. So, if you are looking for a film the whole family can enjoy, this is it.

If you are in need of a good laugh this holiday season, there is no better movie choice than Elf

#The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Like Die Hard, this movie is often a debated whether it truly is or isn’t a Christmas movie. However, for us there is no debate. A real classic, there is just something captivating about this stop-motion story. Filled with music, kooky characters and a heartwarming tale about finding the true meaning of Christmas, this film is a great choice for your movie night.

A real classic, there is just something captivating about this stop-motion story

#The Holiday (2006)

Into fun, cheesy, romantic comedies? The Holiday is the perfect mix of funny and sentimental when it comes to Christmas movies. Tired and disappointed by men once again, Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet decide to swap houses for the holidays and get away from their daily stresses. Expecting to get some peace and quiet, these gals adventures take them on an entirely different road. Love is expecting each abroad.

The Holiday is the perfect mix of funny and sentimental when it comes to Christmas movies

#A Christmas Story (1983)

What a classic! A Christmas Story follows Ralphie, who just wants a B.B. gun for Christmas. However, as usual for holiday movies, nothing is ever that simple. This movie is filled with kooky adventures, family love and the holiday spirit.

A Christmas Story follows Ralphie, who just wants a B.B. gun for Christmas

#It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

Well, this movie is considered a masterpiece and with good reason. It’s a Wonderful Life may be shot in black and white, but the story is colorful, profound, heartwarming and a beautiful reminder about the true meaning of this holiday season.

Well, this movie is considered a masterpiece and with good reason

#The Santa Clause (1994)

Christmas would be incomplete without Santa Claus. And after Santa falls off the roof, it’s time for Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) to man up and become the new Santa Claus. Follow him and his son as they experience the magic of the North Pole and Scott’s journey to understanding and embracing his new role.

After Santa falls off the roof, it’s time for Scott Calvin to become the new Santa Claus

#Bad Santa (2003)

Imagine everything Santa Claus shouldn’t do, like drinking, swearing and making weird sexual comments. Well, that’s exactly what you can expect from Bad Santa. This comedy tells us the tale of a department store “Saint” Nick and how he turns from a complete zero to a total hero. You may not expect a lot from this movie, but trust us it will have you laughing and leave you with a full heart.

Imagine everything Santa Claus shouldn’t do in one movie

#A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

What’s more iconic on Christmas than Charlie Brown? This timeless Peanuts based story follows Charlie Brown, the gang and a tiny Christmas tree as they seek out what Christmas truly means. It’s just one of those movies that fill you up with nostalgia ad make you feel nice and cozy on the inside. Plus, watching the Peanuts kids doing their fun dance is something we can watch all day and all night.

What’s more iconic on Christmas than Charlie Brown?

#While You Were Sleeping (1995)

While You Were Sleeping isn’t your classic Christmas tale, but it’s a great one. Lucy (played by Sandra Bullock) is a Chicago Transit Authority token collector whose life is lonesome. However, all of that changes when she falls in love with a regular commuter named Peter. Lucy’s life is flipped upside down when she saves Peter from a nasty fall on the train tracks. However, following his fall Peter is in a coma. Lucy is welcomed by his family and spends Christmas with them (where she finds herself falling for Peter’s brother). The only question is what happens when and if Peter wakes up?

While You Were Sleeping isn’t your classic Christmas tale, but it’s a great one

#The Polar Express (2004)

Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is a beautiful, fantasy film that takes you on a heartwarming adventure to the North Pole. Cuddle up with your little ones and enjoy let this story fill your minds and hearts with wonder and a real sense of what the holidays are all about.

Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express is a beautiful, fantasy film

#Love Actually (2003)

Why have only one love story, when you can have nine? Yep, that’s right nine! Love Actually is one of the best holiday rom-coms. It will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, but it will also give you a good laugh and a good cry. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted and more in a holiday romance film.

Why have only one love story, when you can have nine?

#Four Christmases (2008)

While Christmas is a lovely time, it’s also quite stressful. And it’s especially stressful if you and your girlfriend/boyfriend have been lying to your families for three Christmases straight that you can’t come for the holidays as you are spending them helping out people in need. Well, this is the case for Brad (played by Vince Vaughn) and Kate (played by Reese Witherspoon). When the happy couple find out their planned flight has been canceled this year due to bad weather condition, they finally have to confront their biggest fears and spend time with their dysfunctional families (each with divorced parents).

While Christmas is a lovely time, it’s also quite stressful

These were some of our favorite Christmas movies to get you in the holiday spirit! We hope you found this article useful. Now you can make yourself some hot cocoa, get a fluffy blanket, snuggle up and enjoy the movies.

These were some of our favorite Christmas movies to get you in the holiday spirit

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.