In this cold and magical time of year, we all probably want to kick back and get into the holiday spirit. So here’s a list of some iconic holiday movie classics to watch and enjoy while being wrapped in your bed or couch this holiday season!
Home Alone
A young boy named Kevin gets left behind when his family goes on a Christmas trip to Paris. While he’s home alone for days, robbers end up targeting his house after realizing he’s the only person home. He now has no choice but to step up and keep the house safe while his mom heads back for him.
Frosty The Snowman
Frosty, a snowman, is brought to life with a magic top hat by a girl named Karen and her friends. They had no idea, but the hat belonged to a magician named Professor Hinkle. After he takes the hat back and it gets switched again, the kids discover that the only way to keep Frosty safe is to reach the North Pole. But now they have to keep Frosty alive and stop Professor Hinkle from taking the hat back after the switch gets discovered.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
The Grinch, a grumpy green creature living alone with his dog Max on Mount Crumpit, hates the joyous Christmas celebrations in nearby Whoville. After a chance encounter with the Grinch at the Whoville post office, a little girl named Cindy Lou learns about his backstory. She tries to make things right, but after the Grinch got humiliated at a town ceremony, he decides to steal Christmas by swiping all the presents and decorations. When he sees that those who value community and family over presents, he makes things right and gets welcomed again.
Elf
The movie Elf follows Buddy, who was raised in the North Pole. He travels to New York City to find his biological dad, Walter Hobbs, who’s unaware of his son. Buddy’s innocent Christmas spirit clashes with the modern world, but he eventually helps his dad rediscover his family and saves Christmas by reigniting the city’s belief in Santa Claus.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie Brown is depressed by the commercialism of Christmas and decides to direct the school’s holiday play to find its true meaning. During this, he asks, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” His friend Linus recites the Nativity story, inspires others to decorate the tree, and finally gives Charlie Brown a merry Christmas.
The Polar Express
A young boy who has grown sceptical of Santa Claus is shocked to see a train stop outside his window on Christmas Eve, headed for the North Pole. When he accepts an invitation to board the train, he goes on a journey to Santa’s headquarters, where he makes friends and learns about the true spirit of Christmas.
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
A reindeer, Rudolph, is ostracized for his glowing red nose, and he runs away. He befriends misfits like an elf and a prospector. He also visits the Island of Misfit Toys and eventually saves Christmas with his glowing nose during a snowstorm.
I hope this curated list inspires holiday cheer and helps you create new memories, whether alone or with loved ones, no matter where you are. Enjoy your holidays, and I wish you a fantastic start to the new year!
