Hello friends! It is the Third Day of Blogmas, and today we have a Christmas themed post!
One of the things I have to do every December is create a list of must-see movies to get into the Christmas spirit. Of course I’m always adding and taking some things off, depending on what came out that year, but I have my core 10 of CLASSICS that I always watch. I feel incomplete if I forget/don’t have access to watching them. These are my all-time favorites, and I hope you guys enjoy them! In no particular order, let’s dive in!
Elf (2003)
Buddy (a human) grew up in the North Pole with elves. When he discovers he’s actually not an elf, he travels to New York in search of his real father, who happens to be on the naughty list (gasp.) He reluctantly attempts to form a relationship with Buddy, and chaos follows. Will Ferrell is fantastic in this movie and it never fails to make me laugh. Look forward to a heartfelt and warm ending filled with Christmas spirit.
Where to watch: $3.99 on Prime Video
Home Alone (1990) + Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
The epitome of a classic Christmas movie. In these movies, Kevin is separated from his family for their annual Christmas vacation. What seems like a fun and exciting time for himself quickly turns into a dangerous fight to protect his house (Home Alone) and the Toy Store (Home Alone 2). This is one of my favorites, Macaulay Culkin does a wonderful job paired with Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern as the bad guys. This movie is sure to make you laugh and remind you of the importance of family, especially during the holidays.
Where to watch: Free with Disney+
The Santa Clause (1994) + The Santa Clause 2 (2002) + The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
Tim Allen is a genius in this trilogy. Each movie covers Scott Calvin’s journey of becoming Santa Claus and the different challenges he faces through that. These movies give all the Christmas feels, paired with great laughs, and the reminder of having a childlike faith and believing in something when you can’t see it.
Where to watch: Free with Disney+
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
The holidays are right around the corner, and Clark Griswold wants to have the perfect Christmas. His plan goes out the window, however, when his crazy family shows up unannounced. This movie is full of wild twists and turns, lots of laughs, and crazy shenanigans. Chevy Chase is a classic on his own, so you know this movie will be great.
Where to watch: $3.99 on Prime Video
Four Christmases (2008)
If you’re looking for a great Christmas movie to make you laugh nonstop, look no further. Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn are the perfect pairing in this comedy. It follows the couple as their trip away for the holidays gets cancelled, forcing them to visit their family and each of their Christmases. What fun are the holidays without a little family dysfunction?
Where to watch: $3.99 on Prime Video
Krampus (2015)
If you’re into spooky things, Krampus adds a bit of scare to Christmas. There always needs to be a bad guy, in this case Krampus, to balance out the good guy, Santa Claus. The movie follows a family who has no Christmas spirit, because of this, Krampus comes to punish them. Personally, I didn’t find it too scary, which I enjoyed and it gave a nice contrast to the usual heartfelt Christmas movie.
Where to watch: $3.99 on Prime Video
Jingle All The Way (1996)
Arnold Schwarzenegger is absolutely amazing in this movie. He plays a workaholic who doesn’t make enough quality time for his wife and son. To make it up to his son, he promises to get him the hottest toy of the year, Turbo-Man, for Christmas. The movie shows the wild and chaotic events that happen as Schwarzenegger discovers this toy is sold out almost everywhere. This movie is sure to give you a good laugh and show you the true meaning of Christmas and family.
Where to watch: $3.99 on Prime Video
Deck the Halls (2006)
Steve, the classic suburban dad who happens to be obsessed with Christmas, finds his well-kept life is thrown for a loop when his new neighbor, Danny, moves in. Danny decides he wants to decorate his house in Christmas lights, and wants them to be so bright you can see it from space. Steve won’t let Danny outdo his festiveness, so war is declared.
Where to watch: $1.99 on Prime Video
Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
The Kranks decide to “skip Christmas” due to their daughter being away for the holidays. The small and very festive town they reside in doesn’t take this news well and try to deter the Krank’s plans. The Kranks soon find themselves outcast by the town for their lack of Christmas spirit. Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis are two of my favorite actors, so their pairing in this movie is the perfect combination for a great laugh.
Where to watch: $3.99 on Prime Video
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
The Grinch is a loner who lives by himself on a mountain far away from the Whos in Whoville. He hates Christmas, opposite the Whos, whose personality revolves around Christmas. With the help of his dog, Max, he decides to steal Christmas. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who. Jim Carrey plays this character so well, and in my opinion this movie really shows what the true meaning of Christmas is.
Where to watch: Free with Netflix
*Bonus*
White Christmas (1954)
I actually just watched this for the first time this year, but it automatically made my list. Bing Crosby, KING of Christmas stars in this movie. It has such a great message about Christmas and giving to others. It’s an old-timey musical filled with Christmas songs, and what else puts you in the holiday spirit than that?
Where to watch: Free with Netflix
I hope you guys enjoyed my take on the best/classic Christmas movies! Make sure to add some (or all!) of these to your list to watch this December.
What do you think of my list? Would you add/take any of these movies away? What’s your favorite Christmas movie?
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