favorite Christmas movies

Special Christmastime family traditions.

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Oh my goodness, can you believe that Christmas is just a few days away? Where has this month gone? Where has this year gone?! I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite Christmas movies to share with you. I think it’s a pretty good mix of older classics and newer favorites. Although there are lots that I’m sure you’ll recognize, I’m hoping to share some with you that will be new to you and will become one of your favorites as well! This post contains affiliate links, they cost nothing to you but they help me! All opinions are completely my own.

Our Favorite Christmas Movies

favorite Christmas movies for families

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

This was one of my favorites when I was little! I still remember some of the lyrics to one of the songs, “We’ll do what’s necessary ’cause, even a miracle needs a hand.” Okay, seriously, what would I have room for in my brain if I didn’t have all these random lyrics in my head that I haven’t even heard for almost 20 years?

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

My kids love this one and it’s one that I can also sit through multiple times (and I have!). Some catchy songs in this one too, and if your kids are anything like mine they’ll be singing “Do fish know that it is Christmas” instead of “We wish you a merry Christmas” after watching it a couple times.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Love, love, love. Although, as an adult watching it with your kids, you pick up on all the times they use the words like “stupid” that you never noticed when you watched it in the past. Regardless, we’re big fans in our household and there are some really great and profound moments. #LinusForPresident

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Another favorite with kids and adults alike in our house! It’s a really fun version of the classic story that will hold even a young child’s interest.

The Santa Clause

This is a fun newer one, well, newer compared to most of the other ones on my list. I’m sure you’ve seen it, but if you haven’t, you really should! One of the moments that always sticks in my head is when they’re trying to find somewhere to eat their Christmas Eve dinner.

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Special Christmastime family traditions.
Elf

The movie that taught us that “the best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.” Also, what the real four main food groups are, wink wink. Really, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Elf!

The Night They Saved Christmas

Has anyone else heard of this one? It’s definitely lesser known, but my mom loves it and as a result, all of us girls loved it growing up. I really need to order it because I haven’t seen it for years and I’ve been wanting to!

We’re No Angels

The 1955 version that is, I haven’t seen the newer one. Another classic movie that we grew up watching and holds a special spot in my heart. It’s sweet, funny, and it’s got Humphrey Bogart, what more could you ask for in a Christmas movie?

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

The only National Lampoon movie that I enjoy, I really like this movie a lot, but we are a house divided because my husband doesn’t much care for it. I just think it’s really funny though!

White Christmas

Officially the oldest movie on my list, this is my absolute, favorite Christmas movie! The music, the humor, the feel-good story line. It is the perfect movie to cuddle up with in front of a fire and with a mug of hot chocolate! The “Sister” musical number is one of my favorites!

 What’s your favorite Christmas movie?

17 Responses to favorite Christmas movies

  1. Nina Robinson December 22, 2014 at 5:55 pm #

    Elf and Love Actually are my two faves! Can't wait to watch Charlie Brown's Christmas, and all the claymation ones too though 🙂

  2. Lindsey Gage December 22, 2014 at 9:26 pm #

    Christmas Vacation all the way. Cousin Eddie alone is worth watching this movie. Some of the best comedic lines ever!

  3. Rachel Hough December 22, 2014 at 9:26 pm #

    Sadly I have only seen a few of them. ALso, ashamed to say that I've never watched Elf all the way through. I think it's time to do that in the next few days!

  4. Stephanie Cox December 22, 2014 at 11:38 pm #

    I watched White Christmas for the first time this year and can I just say … it was so good and I've been missing out on it for so so so long.

  5. Britnee Hadlee December 22, 2014 at 11:52 pm #

    I have to admit that I am picky when it comes to my Christmas movies but your list has alot of my favorites. Christmas Vacation, Elf… list goes one. Thank you for sharing.

  6. Linh Vo December 23, 2014 at 2:37 am #

    Oh I know Miss M would greatly appreciate some of these movies right now! My husband LOVES National Lampoon's and I still haven't seen it so we may do this on Xmas day 🙂 I have always loved watching Home Alone haha
    Linh
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  7. Michelle H December 23, 2014 at 5:01 am #

    I have to admit White Christmas might be my least favorite Christmas movie. My mom and my sisters just glare at me, but I roll my eyes when it comes on and they all gather 'round. I can't say no, though, to any variety of a cheesy Hallmark Christmas movie.

  8. Laurie @ Stylin Savanna December 23, 2014 at 1:22 pm #

    Great list! I posted some of our favorites last week:) I love White Christmas. But I've yet to watch it this season!

  9. Jessica Allen December 23, 2014 at 1:53 pm #

    Christmas Vacation is my all time favorite! I love Elf and Charlie Brown as well. We're not much at watching tv, but at Christmas we love to break out those classics!

  10. Summer Ann December 23, 2014 at 3:48 pm #

    Such a great list! I love all these movies, especially The Santa Clause. Hope you have a great Christmas!

    XOXO,
    Summer Ann
    http://www.simplysummerann.com

  11. J Young December 23, 2014 at 4:15 pm #

    Haha, I know, right? I don't understand how my husband doesn't like that movie!

  12. J Young December 23, 2014 at 4:15 pm #

    I'm so glad you finally watched it! It really is my FAVORITE! 🙂

  13. J Young December 23, 2014 at 4:17 pm #

    Well, to each their own, I suppose. Good thing there are so many Christmas movies out there that there's always a good one for everybody! 🙂

  14. J Young December 23, 2014 at 4:18 pm #

    Home Alone is definitely another good one 🙂

  15. Aleshea December 24, 2014 at 5:28 pm #

    Yes ma'am to this list. I love Elf and Santa Clause

  16. Mindyl December 26, 2014 at 4:48 am #

    I love Christmas movies too from White Christmas to Home Alone.

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