There’s nothing like a GOOD Christmas movie to get you into the festive spirit! Cosy family time, loads of popcorn and hot chocolate, maybe the twinkling of the Christmas tree lights in the corner giving off that warming glow!
And then, there are the movies themselves. Time to leave your cynical self at the door and immerse yourself into the wonder and magic of Christmas, Santa and make believe. And no matter what ages your kids are, there is a movie full of magic and wonder just waiting to be enjoyed!
Mix it up with classics from yesteryear, and brand new blockbusters for an exciting line up!
Here is a list of 20 of the BEST movies to watch this festive season!
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (original, 1966, remake 2000)
Learn about how Christmas cheer can never be stolen! Two faithful renditions of Dr Seuss’ classic rhyme.
2. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Join Kermit, Miss Piggy Gonzo and the crew for a Christmas musical set in the Victorian era.
3. The Polar Express (2004)
A truly magical animated movie about a boy who finds the Polar Express train parked outside his house. What else can you do but hop on and head to the North Pole?
4. Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Ever wished your snowman could come alive? And then stay alive and not melt? Then go along for this heart-warming romp of a movie!
5. A Christmas Carol (1951)
The mizer, Ebenezer Scrooge goes soul-searching. It gets complicated, but ends in a heart-warming finale!
6. Home Alone (1990)
One of THE favorite family Christmas movies of ALL time – 8 year old Kevin is left alone at home by mistake when his family goes on vacation. Some thieves try to take advantage of the ’empty’ house, with hilarious consequences.
7. The Elf on the Shelf presents: An Elf’s Story (2011)
Chipey one of Santa’s elves is sent to help a young child find the meaning of Christmas again.
8. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
A combination of story-telling acting and beautiful dancing as the classic Christmas ballet is transformed into a movie.
9. Elf (2003)
Buddy the elf is actually human, and outgrows the North Pole. So he travels to New York to be with his real family, but how is he going to adjust to ‘human’ life after being an Elf?
10. Arthur Christmas (2011)
A lovely animated gem about Santa’s son, Arthur and his determination to get a gift to a young girl whose Christmas gift delivery has slipped through the cracks.
11. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
A brother and sister accidentally crash Santa’s sleigh and have to put their wrongs right and get the sleigh back into the sky!
12. The Princess Switch (2018)
A down-to-earth baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins and hatch a fabulous Christmas plan.
13. Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure (2011)
The lovable, oversized St Bernard romps through Christmas with hilarious results.
14. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Great for when older kids start questioning Christmas – this classic urges even the toughest sceptics to believe!
15. White Christmas (1954)
One of the best Christmas movies and still the best selling single OF ALL TIME!
16. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
This delightful movie recognises that some people feel melancholy at Christmas, but can find the spirit to keep going and find joy and wonder anyway.
17. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985)
A biography of Santa following his adventures as a mischievous young boy to the red-suited, bearded man we all know and love, Written by L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz)
18. Prancer (1989)
Rudolph steps aside to give someone else the spotlight when an 8 year girl nurses Prancer back to life.
19. All I Want for Christmas is You (2017)
Narrated by Mariah Carey and featuring the hit song of the same name, it’s all about a little girl who wants a puppy for Christmas.
20. Bad Santa (2003)
A darker comedy suitable for parents and older children and teens! A Santa con man dresses up every year to rob malls on Christmas Eve, but after befriending a kid he changes his ways.
Right, I defy you NOT to want to get the curtains closed and the movies on!!
Happy Festive Season!
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