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5 Holiday Classics To Watch This Season

Lauren Duistermars
Dec 14, 2015
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One of the best parts of the holiday season is winding down at the end of the day with a steaming mug of hot chocolate and watching a classic holiday movie. There are a ton that come out every year, all claiming to be the "best" Christmas movie, but for die-hard Christmas fans like myself, the newer movies just don't stand up to the old ones. Whether you're watching these for the first or thousandth time, make sure to check out these five must-sees this holiday season!

1. "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Whether you like the animated or the Jim Carrey version, The Grinch is the best. Both versions are funny and cute, telling the story of a the Grinch, a creature who despises the citizens of Whoville because of all of the noise they make around Christmas time. He decides to steal Christmas from them by impersonating Santa Claus. The movie is filled with hilarity and moments that warm the heart, expressing the true meaning of Christmas.

2. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus came to be? How did he learn how to make toys? How did he decide to live at the North Pole? Where did all the elves come from? Learn the whole story of Santa in this Christmas special from 1970. After watching it once, you'll surely want to watch it again and again.

3. "Home Alone"

A movie with Macaulay Culkin at his finest. When troublemaker Kevin accidentally gets left home while his family flies to Paris for Christmas, he learns of a plot to rob his house. Realizing that he is the only one who can defend his house from the would-be bandits, he devises a battle plan to hopefully catch the criminals and save his house.

4. "Elf"

One of the funniest holiday movies ever made. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human that has been raised by elves at Santa's workshop. After being told that Papa Elf isn't his real father, Buddy travels to New York City in search of his family and his true identity.

5. "The Polar Express"

When a young boy begins to doubt that there is a Santa Claus, he is offered a ride on the Polar Express to travel to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. Somewhat reluctantly, he boards the train, not expecting to actually make it to the North Pole. Along the way he discovers the power of friendship, love, bravery, and Christmas, making him believe in the spirit of the season once again.

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