9 all-time Christmas movies to watch this holiday!

There's no mistaking it - Christmas is almost here! You can smell it in the cool, crisp air, see it in the sparkly decorations that are everywhere, and hear it in the Christmas music that's being played wherever you go.

Why not bring some of this festive cheer into your home by watching a great Christmas movie with your family?

Here's our pick of the best Christmas movies ever!

The Polar Express (PG)

On Christmas Eve, a little boy boards a magical train that's headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus's home.

An animated film voiced by Tom Hanks, this is as spectacular to look at as it is touching and enchanting.

The Grinch (PG)

Inside a snowflake is the magical land of Whoville, where the ‘Whos’ live. All the Whos love Christmas – except for The Grinch, a nasty creature who plots to steal Christmas away forever.

Jim Carey stars in this live action film that brings the Dr Seuss classic children’s book to life.

Elf (PG)

After accidentally wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his big size, a man raised as an elf (Will Farrell) at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity.

A hilarious comedy kids and parents will love equally.

Miracle on 34th Street

Old is gold and this one is a true classic. When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as crazy, a young lawyer defends him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.

Starring Maureen O’Hara and a nine year-old Natalie Wood, this is the real deal – a Christmas movie that has something for both adults and children and makes you want to believe again in all the Santa Claus business.

Frosty the Snowman

When Frosty the Snowman is accidentally brought to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness.

Premiering in 1969, this classic animated tale has aired every year since.

The Little Drummer Boy

This is a gorgeously animated movie from 1968. Telling the story of a lonely little boy who visits a manger in Bethlehem to discover the greatest gift of all – love.

This is the perfect Christmas movie complete with beautiful soundtrack.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

We all know the familiar story of Rudolph, the young reindeer with the bright red nose, who is shunned by his reindeer pals for being different.

But when Santa can’t deliver his presents on Christmas Eve because of fog, Rudolph and his nose save the day. Following the plot of this classic Christmas song, this beautiful stop-motion animation has been very popular ever since is premiered in 1964.

Home Alone (PG)

When 8-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France for Christmas, he has to defend his home against two not so clever burglars.

Child star Macaulay Culkin stars in this comedy for kids.

The Santa Clause (PG)

When a man kills Santa on Christmas Eve by mistake, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.

Starring comedian Tim Allen, this is the first of a light-hearted Christmas trio of movies. This one is by far the best of the three Santa Clause films.

Written by

Nalika Unantenne

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