10 Best Christmas Movies – Best Holiday Films

Cozy up near the Christmas tree lights and get into the holiday spirit by watching some of the best Christmas movies of all time.

Check out these 10 classic holiday films you may enjoy.

Best Holiday Movies

1. Scrooged (1988)

Based on the 1843 classic ‘A Christmas Story’, Scrooged is about a selfish television executive who regains his Christmas Spirit after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

2. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

This classic movie, tells the story of the Griswold family spending Christmas vacation at home with their relatives and the mayhem which ensued.

3. Home Alone (1990)

A boy defends his home from burglars after his family accidentally leaves him behind on their Christmas vacation to Paris.

4. The Santa Clause (1994)

After accidently causing Santa to fall off the roof top, a man and his son finish St. Nick’s deliveries, then learns that he must become the new Santa and convince his loved ones that he is Santa Claus.

5. Jingle All The Way (1996)

Two men desperately try to purchase a Turbo-Man action figure for their sons on a last-minute shopping spree.

6. Elf (2003 film)

A human raised by elves learns about his origins and heads to New York City to meet his biological father. 

7. The Polar Express (2004 film)

A young boy and several other children board a mysterious train and embark on a journey to visit Santa Claus preparing for Christmas.

8. Christmas With The Kranks (2004)

A couple decides to skip Christmas since their daughter is away much to the dislike of their neighbors. Then in a change of events, their daughter decides to come home at the last minute.

9. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)

Based on the 1957 book, the Grinch does not like Christmas and tries to sabotage it for the Who’s in Whoville.

10. A Christmas Carol (2009)

Businessman Ebenezer Scrooge refuses to take part in the merriment of Christmas and is subsequently visited by 3 ghosts that will help him change his perspective.

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