12 Children's Christmas Movies With Grown-Up Life Lessons
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12 Children's Christmas Movies With Grown-Up Life Lessons

What were we learning while we were watching?

Emily Baehner
Dec 24, 2017
University of Kentucky
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12 Children's Christmas Movies With Grown-Up Life Lessons
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Christmas movies are a key component of the holiday season, and for most of us, it's been that way for as long as we can remember.

Claymation versions of Santa and his reindeer or montages of Will Ferrell skipping around NYC set to Christmas music have been integral parts of our Christmas experiences.

And even if we didn't realize it, watching these children's movies over and over again each holiday season, we learned life lessons that we carried into adulthood.

1. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Never be ashamed of what makes you different, because that's what makes you stand out.

2. Charlie Brown Christmas

Anything can be beautiful if you just show it a little love.

3. Frosty The Snowman

Sometimes the people we love have to go away, but it doesn't mean we love them any less.

4. The Year Without A Santa Claus

Everyone deserves a day off at some point...even Santa Claus.

5. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

Anyone can have a change of heart.

6. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Family isn't always perfect, but it is one of the best parts of life.

7. The Polar Express

There is strength in believing in something.

8. A Christmas Carol

Treating others with kindness and compassion is more important than having wealth.

9. Mickey's Once Upon A Christmas

Sometimes you give up what you love for the person you love.

10. Home Alone

Ordering pizza is always a good idea.

11. Miracle on 34th Street

You're never too old to believe in Santa Claus.

12. A Christmas Story

Sometime's you'll get gifts you don't necessarily like. Say thank you anyways.

13. Elf

Smiling is contagious.

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