December is here, which means Christmas is here! There is nothing better than cuddling up on the couch or in your bed with a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa, celebrating the season by watching some of the classic and new Christmas movies. Searching through all of the movies can be tedious and sometimes Lifetime and Freeform can really let us down. To prevent this and to save your time here are the top 13 movies you must watch this holiday season:
13. "The Santa Clause 2"
Definitely not as great as the first one, but still worth your time. Tim Allen always pulls through in this trilogy to capture the holiday spirit, while still representing the chaos entirely.
12. "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Halloween meets Christmas, us college kids' favorite two holidays combined, what more can you ask for. This is definitely the one for you if you're still not quite ready to let pumpkin spice season go just yet.
11. "The Polar Express"
It is a high quality classic story which was produced in 2004. Which reminds us to remember what the holiday season is all about: family, adventure and holiday belief. Celebrate like the child inside of you, by getting yourself a seat on The Polar Express.
10. "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
What a classic. Whether you pick the cartoon version, Jim Carrey's, or both, you will not be let down. This film is sure to capture the heart of the grinch in each of us. This is always the first one I watch in December, as I know it is sure to get me in the spirit.
9. "A Snow Globe Christmas"
A real-life Scrooge TV producer with a chaotic life gets knocked in the head with a snow globe. The next thing she knows, she is stuck in the Christmas Town inside of it. The film really captures the idea of appreciating what you have until it is gone, and embracing the holiday spirit as a whole.
8. "The Santa Clause"
When Santa falls off of Scott Calvin's roof, he tries on the suit and becomes the next Santa. This is the best out of the trilogy and reminds us all to embrace the season and all the chaos it holds.
7. "Fred Claus"
The movie shows that there are two brothers, Fred and Nicholas. Fred has to move to the North Pole to help his brother and the elves for money when he finds himself in trouble. This comedy definitely lightens the mood and reminds us to have a good laugh this holiday season.
6. "Jim Carrey's A Christmas Carol"
A Christmas Carol is a classic that we all have read or seen at one point or another. This high-quality remake has amazing visuals, that consistently remind us all to be grateful, merry and bright during the holiday season.
5. "Christmas In The City"
When Wendy's candy store is shut down she must think of a way to make money quick to support herself and her daughter. She lands a job at a local department store in the toy department, which she is excited about. Until Teanna from corporate comes in and ruins the old Christmas traditions. After putting up with it for long enough, Wendy tries her best to restore the holiday spirit before it is too late.
4. "Elf"
For anyone who has been living under a rock for the past 14 years, this movie is about one of Santa's elves, Buddy, who learns his biological father lives in New York City. He tries to bring happiness to his father and his new family. Trying all of the things he can to show love to his father, he consistently irritates him. This comedy really reminds us all to embrace and appreciate our families for Christmas.
3. "Love Actually"
Taken place in England, the movie follows the love stories of multiple couples through the holiday season. Filled with drama and chaos, we find that all of their love lives are intertwined. The movie shows the stress of holidays and finding love. Which is a theme that every 20-something can relate to.
2. "Christmas Town"
A single Mom and her son visit her father for the holidays. Upon arrival, they find themselves discovering his hometown which, clearly resembles the North Pole. This movie is a hidden gem, and it reminds us to not forget the mystery behind Christmas.
1. "The Holiday"
Two heartbroken girls who live on opposite sides of the word use a house exchange website to get a break from reality for two weeks. They both find love in their new world, whether it be England or California. They
