Yes... Christmas is coming! And of course Christmas time is all about family and togetherness. We’ve put together our top 8 recommendations for movies to have on hand for the Christmas season that the whole family will enjoy.
Most of these are available to stream online but we think they are definitely worth adding to the permanent DVD collection!!
A Christmas Story (1983)
All Ralphie wants in the entire world is a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. This 1940s family is hilarious. You’ll love Ralphie’s irritable father, his whiny brother, and his all-American mother.
Elf (2003)
What could be more fun for a kid to watch than a six foot tall elf? Between Will Farrell’s great performance and the wacky concept of an Elf on the loose in New York City, this is destined to become a Christmas classic.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
No list of "Must See Holiday Movies" would be complete without this James Stewart and Donna Reed classic. Share this timeless story with your children.
The Santa Clause (1994)
Every kids dream is to go to the North Pole, but how many kids can say that Santa is their Dad? Watch an unwilling Tim Allen become Santa.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens? How can you go wrong? This lighthearted, humorous version is a perfect introduction to the classic Charles Dickens tale.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
What’s Christmas without the Griswold? Chevy Chase is in fine form as the ever-relatable Clark Griswold, this time forced to spend the holidays with his in-laws.
The Polar Express (2004)
Creepy kids aside, it’s hard to deny Zemeckis a place on this list. The Polar Express remains a holiday favorite in the Ames household – primarily because, as one character in the film states: “It’s just so Christmas-y.”
The Nightmare before Christmas (1993)
A staff favorite! Halloween Town is a dream world filled with dark creatures such as deformed monsters, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, vampires, werewolves and witches.
