If you are anything like me, I am on the search for finding the holiday spirit as soon as possible. What easier way to gain some spirit than by watching some great holiday movies?
1. The Santa Clause series
Now personally, it is one of my favorite Christmas series. I love Tim Allen and the way Santa presented in the series.
2. It's A Wonderful Life
A Christmas classic. It is definitely a feel-good movie; you feel like you are George Bailey at the end of the film. Worth the time.
3. The Polar Express
Believe, that is the message of this movie is to believe. Believe in Christmas and the joy that comes along with it. It gives you that child-like innocence just from flipping on this movie.
4. Miracle on 34th Street
Either version exemplifies the meaning of the holiday of the season. Bringing together family and friends to celebrate each other. Mara Wilson in the movie is just too cute!
5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
I love the animated version just as much but one finds more appreciation for the 2000 version as one becomes older. From Jim Carrey's excellent portrayal of the Grinch to the young Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou, there is such good found within this movie. This movie is not all fun and games, though, it does remember the true meaning of Christmas.
6. The Tangerine Bear
It is may be a more obscure movie, but definitely one to check out. The movie follows a tangerine bear on its journey to search for a home and all the antics that ensue. If you are looking to change it up with your Christmas movie that will get you in the spirit, give this one a watch.
7. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
When I think of Christmas, I think of this a wonderful cult classic. Chevy Chase is basically everyone's dad during the Christmas season. This movie is extremely quotable, enjoyable, and makes you realize maybe your family is not so crazy after all.
8. Elf
It would not be a full list of movies if I did not mention this one. Favorited by all, Will Ferrell gets how much Christmas means and the joy of family. It is without a doubt, such an easy movie to quote from 'I'm a Cotton-Headed Ninnymuggins" to "I like to smile. Smiling is my favorite." To me at least, it is not Christmas without sitting down to watch Elf at least once, if not more.
9. White Christmas
Another classic. The movie can seem a little dry for younger views but it really is one of the best Christmas movies out there. The movie is based around a musical duo who happens to fall in love with a sister act, where they all end up at a Vermont Inn. To save their former commanding officer's Inn they perform their new Christmas program at the Inn. The movie is filled with romance, music, mayhem, and the Christmas spirit and what else do you want for this time of year.
Enjoying any or all these movies will absolutely get you into the Christmas spirit.
Any movies I missed? Let me know with a comment!
