Best Christmas movies

The holiday season can be a time for family, and there are many options for incredible films to enjoy together.

The movie was a huge part of many people’s childhood and can continue to be that for generations to come. Jingle All The Way is a Christmas movie on TV every year, and has become a film that families find themselves watching around the holidays. Regardless of age, The Grinch is a firm favorite and a perfect movie to watch with family. Of course, both are iconic Christmas films, but the former has more fun and can be targeted much more toward children in the family. Kevin is home alone after his family leaves for the airport and accidentally leaves him behind. Many now-adults and parents were raised on the adventures of Pooh bear and his friends, and it is a joy to see them on screen during the holidays. The Miracle on 34th Street is that Santa Claus has come to town, and he’s the real thing. [It is a short film](https://www.cbr.com/short-films-that-could-be-full-length/) that manages to pack in such magic and wonder. Not every Christmas movie is a hit, and they’re not all suitable for all audiences. Therefore, it is key to find the best fit for all during the festive season. Of course, their attempts to avoid romance don’t go to plan, and their lives get all the more complicated. Christmas comes but once a year, and many of those who celebrate relish in the thought of coming together with family and uniting in shared film favorites.

It's time to add a new movie to your yearly repertoire and it's Satoshi Kon's animated Japanese film Tokyo Godfathers.

It’s about the mundane magic of Christmas and a triumph of the human spirit, and what’s more Christmas-like than that? A family can be one you choose for yourself, hope can be found in the face of a smiling child, and miracles can be regular acts of kindness. Christmas is a season when we look out for each other and Tokyo Godfathers shows us this in the most straightforward of terms. The whole plot is Hana, Gin, and Miyuki trying to get Kiyoko home, and yet we see time and again how this was only possible because of the kindness of others. This film is about the spirit of giving in a less conventional way. The film takes a more It’s A Wonderful Life type approach to the holiday season, showing us a story of struggle and renewal that’s imbued with the magic of Christmas. It’s a film characterized by dichotomies: the kindness of these people and the cruelty they face, their selfless quest and their selfish pasts, the magic of Christmas and the harsh realities of the winter season. A group of homeless people isn’t exactly your stock-standard Christmas movie cast, but they manage to demonstrate the spirit of the season more than anyone. These characters have done things they aren’t proud of, yet they manage to forgive and understand each other not just because it’s the time of year for forgiveness but because they care enough to understand each other. Though the three have different reasons for acting the way they do, they all look out for each other throughout their journey, and ultimately share the same goal of doing whatever they can to see this child find a safe home. Gin feels a responsibility to give the child to someone he feels could do the most good for the child. She performed at a drag bar for a while but after a confrontation with an abusive customer, Hana left the bar, and when she eventually lost her husband she ended up on the streets.

One of the best parts of the holiday season is getting cozy under a blanket, making a cup of hot cocoa, and putting on a Christmas film.

It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the best Christmas films of all time. With a combination of comedy and Christmas spirit, this is a great movie to watch this time of year. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a live-action version of Dr. It’s hilariously funny and a great way for the whole family to get into the holiday spirit. Coupled with a beautiful animation art style, Klaus is a great Christmas movie with a new take on the story of Santa. A Christmas Carol is undoubtedly an influential holiday tale, but what about the story of the man behind it, Charles Dickens? When the McCallister family wakes up late for a Christmas trip, they rush to get ready and head to the airport to make their flight. There are many iterations of Charles Dickens’s Christmas classic, but the original 1938 film is a great choice. This should make finding a movie on your own easier, so you can quickly settle in and watch a great one to enjoy the holiday season. This animated Christmas film was released in 2019 and is perfect for the family. However, the one thing you don’t want to be stuck doing is searching for a movie you want to watch. Or, maybe you just don’t know where to look to find a Christmas movie.

A Christmas movie marathon is one of the festive activities you may enjoy. There are still plenty of holiday activities to enjoy once you've finished wrapping ...

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