Tis the season for the perfect Christmas night in spent snuggled up with your favorite hot drink and the perfect movies. Everyone has their own preferences, but here are some of the old and new classics and all-around great Christmas movies for the holiday season.
1. Dr. Suess' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
The Jim Carey version is amazing too, but this 30-minute cartoon was a staple of childhood that told one of the sweetest and most classic Christmas stories there is.
2. Miracle on 34th Street
As one of the best Christmas classics, this film is one that pulls on your heartstrings and is an absolute must.
3. Eloise at Christmastime
I lost track of how many times I watched this last year, but this adorable Disney movie is largely underrated for how good it is. Even if you’re not obsessed like I am, it’s something everyone should see at least once.
4. It’s a Wonderful Life
You’ll have to carve out a good amount of time for this one, but it’s worth it.
5. The 12 Dogs of Christmas
One of the sweetest and most underrated films; one I watch multiple times every year.
6. Snow
This one isn't too well known, but is sweet, light and unique.
7. Just Friends
This may not be classified as a Christmas movie, but it takes place at Christmastime, so I count it. It's absolutely hilarious and features Ryan Reynolds. Need I say more?
8. Home Alone
If you feel like you have the ambition for watching all of them, by all means go for it, but only the first is required.
9. Elf
The ultimate Christmas, laughing, reference and really just life movie.
10. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
This is easily one of the best movies in general to watch with a good group of people; it's absolutely hilarious and unforgettable.
11. A Charlie Brown Christmas
While possible every Charlie Brown holiday movie is necessary, this is easily one of the most iconic.
12. The Santa Clause
I truly believe that these will never get old, and even if you’re not the biggest fan of the third like some, the first and second should be required.
13. The Polar Express
This newer Christmas classic has such a sweet and unique story and serves as a great reminder of the magic of Christmas.
14. The 12 Dates of Christmas
This absolute chick flick is also a great one to watch with a good group of people, and will probably be spent relating to each other the whole time.
15. Christmas with the Kranks
This is the absolute perfect family film to outline the disfunction of the holidays.
16. A Christmas Story
Is there still someone in the world that hasn't seen this at Christmastime?
17. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Really, just an adorable Christmas classic.
18. Four Christmases
Vince Vaughn and Reece Witherspoon truly outline the reality of how Christmas isn't always what it appears to be on the Christmas card.
As December quickly approaches, this list should keep you pretty occupied in between shopping, decorating and eating great food. If you're looking for something new, modern and original, there's no shame in turning on the Hallmark channel at any given point of the day, but these classics are a great and easy way to keep tradition every Christmas season.
