I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite parts of Christmas is always Christmas movies and TV specials. Now that it’s mid-December, this is what you can find on my television. Here are my favorites!
10. Phineas and Ferb Christmas Episode
Don’t try to tell me I’m too old for this one; it’s simply not true! This is a staple in my household, and we have to watch it at least once a year. Phineas and Ferb have to step up and help Danville receive all of their presents because Dr. Doofenshmirtz has made sure that Santa cannot reach the town. You’ll just have to watch to see how it plays out!
9. Arthur Christmas
Ok, this one is just adorable. Arthur is the lesser-known Claus who is always getting overlooked by the big guy himself. However, when things get dicey on Christmas Eve, Arthur has to step out of the shadows. Does he prove himself in the end? I’m not saying!
8. House of Mouse Christmas Episode
Am I the only one who remembers this show? Maybe. I stumbled upon a copy of this gem, as I have the perk of working in a daycare with a VCR player. Mickey and the gang get snowed in at their restaurant, and they have to figure out how to bring everyone the Christmas spirit. Thank you, daycare kids, for giving me an excuse to go back to the good old days!
7./6. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas/Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
Again, these are some undiscovered treasures. Each show features three mini-episodes with our favorite Disney characters at Christmas time. It just makes you melt into a comfortable, mushy-feeling puddle of Christmas feelings, which is just what I want.
5. Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
I am not even sure why I started liking this movie exactly. I think it’s just on five times per Christmas season, and I always end up watching every time. Richie uses a wish machine to make himself not Richie Rich anymore. It’s sort of a kid’s take on It’s a Wonderful Life.
4. Frosty the Snowman
Whoever decided to take this out of the 25 Days of Christmas lineup a few years back is a madman. I have been quoting that awful magician from the age of three… I think I actually started repeating words for over-emphasis because of him. Please give me that back!
3. Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh
Drake and Josh was a favorite of my entire family. Naturally, their Christmas movie is a classic held dear in our hearts. Drake and Josh get themselves into trouble with the law, and the only way out is to grant a little girl her wish for the best Christmas ever. This one is heart-warming AND hilarious!
2. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
This one is a fairly recent addition to my list of Christmas favorites. I can’t get enough of the Griswold family antics! The arguing, the stress, the insane family members- it is all too familiar!
1. Elf
Need I even give a reason for this? This has been my favorite movie since its release. We quote it. We wear Elf-related clothing. We watch it 50 times a year without tiring of it. Buddy and his delightful, child-like spirit just make me happy.
Now, go ahead and watch everything on this list (10 times each if you want!) I promise you won’t regret it!
