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9 Must-Watch Holiday Films

Heidi Lindsley
Dec 14, 2015
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It's that time of year again! The radio stations are playing Christmas music, snow is on the ground (well, maybe), and ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas" has started up. Christmas movies, in my opinion, may just be the best part of the season. So here are some of the must-watch movies of the season:

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" - This movie is just fantastic. Chevy Chase is hilarious. It's the perfect thing to watch with your wacky relatives on Christmas day.


"To Grandmother's House We Go" - Remember that Christmas movie where Mary-Kate and Ashley ran away? Ah, the good times.


"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" - I mean the original, not the weird one with the snow witch. I'm talking Hermey, Yukon, and the Abominable Snowman.


"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" - Again, watch the original cartoon. Way better than the remake.


"Elf" - The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! I can't get through December without watching this one a few times.


"Home Alone" - We all watched this movie every Christmas when we were kids. Oh, the nostalgia. "Home Alone 2" is also recommended.


"Die Hard" - This 100 percent counts as a Christmas movie! There's Christmas music and it takes place at a Christmas party. It counts!


"The Nightmare Before Christmas" - It's a Halloween movie and a Christmas movie. What could be better?


"A Christmas Story" - "You'll shoot your eye out!", the bunny suit, and licking the pole are all iconic parts of the holiday season, and no home is complete without a leg lamp.


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