With the Christmas season upon us, there is nothing that could get you in the spirit more than a familiar holiday movie (with some hot chocolate on the side). It doesn’t matter if you watch them for the first time or if you re-watch them every year, Christmas movies have everything that makes this holiday adored (maybe even secretly) by everyone.
No matter what kind of movie you’re after, With a bit of magic and a whole lot of jolly, these selections will satisfy every taste:
For those who can’t get enough of their classics:
A Christmas Carol
“Bah! Humbug!” Charles Dickens’ masterpiece is always going to be one of the most beloved and heart-warming Christmas-inspired works. It doesn’t matter what age you are, you will always walk out with a lesson about love, sacrifice and good-doing.
A Christmas Story
From “You’ll shoot your eye out” to “I can’t put my arms down”, this movie is filled with unforgettable scenes. All nine-year-old Ralphie wants for Christmas is a toy gun, but first he has to survive the countdown to Christmas with his quirky yet loving family.
For those who like a modern twist:
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (AKA The Grinch)
This was the first Dr. Seuss book that was brought to the silver screen. And although the movie is essentially an adaptation of a children’s book, you have to watch it to see how the Christmas spirit can transform anyone into a believer.
Elf
Elves do not get the love and attention they deserve when it comes to Christmas films. Elf fixed that by focusing entirely on the shenanigans of an accidental elf. This is the one to watch when you’re in need of good and loud laughs.
For the hopeless romantics:
Love Actually
It’s full of over-the-top cliches, but who cares? With a solid ensemble cast and eight story lines, you are bound to find one that will make your heart melt.
The Holiday
Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black. It doesn’t get any better than that. This is the movie that will get you thinking about the power of escaping to a country across the ocean. It is also the one to watch when you need a little faith restored in the whole “love will hit you when you least expect it” concept.
For an ultimate fix of nostalgia:
Home Alone 1 & 2
This clip says it all. No Christmas passes by without people turning on this childhood favorite.
Those who are into old school action:
Die Hard
Want to convince a guy to sit through a Christmas movie? Make it Die Hard! John McClane was THE man to be in the last decade of the past millennium. It might not be your typical jolly movie, but hey, it takes place on Christmas Eve!
For an honorary place:
Frozen
It wasn’t released during the holidays, so it’s not a typical Christmas movie. However, with all the snow, the sisterly love and the AWESOME songs, it certainly qualifies as something we will be more than happy to add to our Christmas movie collection.
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