When compiling a list of the best Christmas movies for the whole family the question remains where to even begin? How about with the Polar Express. This movie was adapted from the childhood classic book and brought to life with 3D animation. Another classic is Home Alone. Who doesn’t love the story of a boy left all by himself for the Christmas holidays, while terrorizing burglars and learning about the Christmas magic all at the same time?
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Best Christmas Movies for the Whole Family
Muppets Christmas Carol
Christmas will never be the same thanks to the Muppets Christmas Carol. It doesn’t matter how old you are everyone loves the Muppets. This family classic uses the Christmas Carol plot and puts the Muppets spin on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhpu2tq9GG4
Elf
Next on the list of Christmas classics is Elf. Will Ferrell has an uncanny ability to adapt to any role given to him and find a way to make you fall out of your seats because of laughter. In this particular movie Will plays a giant elf looking for Santa. What could possibly be funnier than a grown man walking around in an Elf costume?
Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton decided to put an interesting twist on Christmas with his film Nightmare Before Christmas. The main character Jack Skelington accidentally stumbles upon Santa`s workshop. Jack was so inspired by this magical idea that he wanted to share in the Christmas miracle by making toys as well. Unfortunately all Jack is good at is scaring people. So all of his toys actually scare kids instead of bring joy. In the end things work out for Jack and he learns what the real meaning of Christmas is.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What would Christmas be like without the story of the Grinch? Dr. Seuss originally wrote this book and it was adapted into a movie. The Grinch was unlike all the rest of the kids because he was covered in fur. So they all made fun of him. Eventually the Grinch ran off and became a hermit and lived in a cave by himself. He was so angry that he decided to steal all the presents from the children, but he too is overwhelmed by the spirit of Christmas.
Miracle on 34th Street
This is a story that most of us are familiar with, but still love to watch over and over! Now, you can go old-school with the classic version, but I really love the 1994 John Hughes version starring the adorable Mara Wilson alongside other fantastic actors like Richard Attenborough,Elizabeth Perkins, and Dylan McDermott. It’s actually the 4th remake of the classic, but it’s my favorite by far. Such a wonderful story that teaches us all that if you truly believe, then dreams really can come true!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiypbCFV7Ao
Absolutely love Elf. We watch it every year! :D Can’t believe it’s almost Christmas. I love the holidays.
The Muppets Christmas Carol has a special place in my heart. I used to watch it every year!
We watch these every year, except the Muppets movie. I’ve never gotten into them.
WOW! Great little list! I love the movie Elf – it’s one of my favorites to watch during the holidays!
I can’t wait to start watching Christmas movies again. I love ELF!
I love the Muppet Christmas Carol!!! I am going to have to break that one out!!!
We watch the Grinch every year, but my all-time favorite is A Christmas Story. I just love that movie!
I know I’ll be watching a few of these soon. I think I’ve watched Elf every year since it came out in theaters.
All of these movies are so fantastic–I like watching them year after year.
My kids really loves the ELF movie, it’s cute and very inspiring story, and the res we would love to watch it also.
ELF is my fave!!! :)
Miracle on 34th Street is one of my favorite movies of all time–I watch it whenever it is shown! I just have to remember to have a box of tissues with me.
A christmas story is my all time favorite. I watch it all year long!
I love all of these movies!
I love all these movies you’ve named! I also love..the nightmare before christmas!