The holiday season comes with many perks, but snuggling up by the tree to watch a Christmas movie tops all long-awaited winter activities. Amid the plethora of festive new releases and nostalgic classics, here are the best films to add to your watchlist this winter.
6- The Polar Express
Perfect for families, The Polar Express ignites child-like imagination for all ages. With magic in every scene and catchy songs scattered throughout the movie, taking a ride to the North Pole on the Polar Express is sure to get viewers excited for Christmas Eve.
5- The Grinch
Some prefer the animated original while others enjoy Jim Carrey’s adaptation; either way, all Christmas movie lovers must see this classic tale during the Holiday season. Through an imaginative setting and intriguing characters, Dr. Suess highlights the true meaning of Christmas, discovered in the small town of Whoville.
4- A Christmas Story
Following the seemingly trivial story of a boy who aspires to become the owner of a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas, A Christmas Story perfectly encapsulates the Holiday experience of young families across the country. The father feuding with the heater, Ralphie nearly shooting his eye out, and the mall Santa shoving children down a slide, the entertainment never ends.
3- Christmas Vacation
Hilarious, this movie gets watchers cackling whether it’s their first or hundredth time watching. Clark Griswold’s unpredictable antics leave both his family and audience anxiously waiting for the next unfortunate—yet entertaining—incident.
2- Home Alone
A must-see during the Christmas season, Home Alone remains highly popular for a reason. Geniusly fighting off burglars, young Kevin not only learns independence but also the importance of family (all while setting some impressive bobby traps). Rooting for the young boy’s victory never gets old.
1- Elf
Elf perfectly combines humor, heartbreak, redemption, and of course Christmas spirit, making for the top Holiday movie. Buddy steals the hearts of those he encounters during his abrupt transition from North Pole to NYC life, and saves Christmas by staying true to himself.