12 All-Time Favorite Family Christmas Movies

Christmas would not be Christmas without watching these classic films. Take full advantage of the holiday season by enjoying all that it has to offer including family, food, and films. This season, get into the Christmas spirit with these 12 all-time favorite movies that the entire family can enjoy.

The Polar Express (2004)

On Christmas Eve, a young boy boards a mysterious train bound for the North Pole.

Jack Frost (1998)

A musician and father is killed in a car crash then brought back to life in the form of a snowman by a magical harmonica.

Jingle All The Way (1996)

Two men doing last minute Christmas shopping try to outdo each other during a desperate search for a fictional action figure for their sons.

Christmas With The Kranks (2004)

After their daughter was expected not to come home for the holidays, a couple decides to skip Christmas and head out on vacation. Their decision to skip Christmas annoys the neighbors. When their daughter changes her mind at the last minute, things get chaotic forcing neighbors to come together to help them save Christmas.

Scrooged (1998)

Based on the classic story A Christmas Carol, Frank Cross an insincere television executive is visited by 3 ghosts on Christmas Eve.

Home Alone (1990)

After being accidently left behind by his family while heading out on Christmas vacation, 9-year-old Kevin McCallister defends his home from a pair of robbers

Elf (2003)

A human raised as an elf eventually learns his human origin. He then journeys to New York City to meet his biological father. 

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Based on the children’s book of the same name, the Grinch who dislikes Christmas tries to stop it from coming to Whoville only to learn that Christmas means so much more.

The Santa Clause (1994)

After a man accidentally causes Santa to fall off of his roof, he and his son Charlie complete the deliveries and later learns that he must become the new Santa. The man (Scott Calvin) must also convince his family that he is the real Santa Claus.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

In this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

Fred Claus (2007)

Fred Claus grows up in the shadow of his younger brother Nick who is Santa Claus. Bitter about life, Fred is forced to go to the North Pole and help his brother prepare for Christmas.

National Lampoon Christmas Vacation (1989)

In this funny Christmas classic, Clark Griswold desires to have a good old-fashioned family Christmas. The season however does not pan out exactly how he expected.

Hope these movies are enjoyable to you and your family this holiday season.

Happy holidays to you and yours!

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