Classic Christmas movies to watch year after year 🎥🎄🕰️👀🔁

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about which Christmas movies you’ll be watching this year. While there are countless holiday films to choose from, some stand the test of time and remain classics that are worth watching year after year. Here are 17 classic Christmas movies that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

  • A Christmas Carol (1951): In this adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel, a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who show him the error of his ways.

  • It’s a Wonderful Life (1946): This heartwarming tale follows the life of George Bailey, a man who is on the brink of despair on Christmas Eve. Through the help of an angel named Clarence, George learns to appreciate the impact he has had on the lives of those around him.

  • Miracle on 34th Street (1947): In this classic film, a man named Kris Kringle steps in to play Santa Claus at Macy’s department store and ends up proving to a little girl, and the world, that he is the real Santa.

  • A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965): This animated special follows the beloved character Charlie Brown as he tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.

  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964): This stop-motion animated classic tells the story of Rudolph, a misfit reindeer who overcomes his differences to help Santa deliver presents on Christmas Eve.

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966): In this beloved tale, the Grinch, a grumpy creature who hates Christmas, tries to steal the holiday from the Whos in Whoville.

  • The Grinch (2018): Based on the beloved Dr. Seuss book, this animated film follows the Grinch as he tries to ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville.

  • Elf (2003): This hilarious comedy stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human who was raised as an elf at the North Pole and sets out to find his real father in New York City.

  • The Polar Express (2004): This animated adventure follows a young boy who takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

  • The Santa Clause (1994): When Scott Calvin accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof, he must take on the role of Santa Claus himself.

  • National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989): The Griswold family’s disastrous holiday plans provide plenty of laughs in this classic comedy.

  • A Christmas Story (1983): This beloved film follows Ralphie, a young boy who wants nothing more than a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

  • Home Alone (1990): This classic comedy follows Kevin, a young boy who is accidentally left home alone over the holidays and must defend his house from burglars.

  • Love Actually (2003): This romantic comedy follows the lives of several couples in the lead-up to Christmas.

  • The Holiday (2006): This heartwarming film follows two women who swap homes for the holiday season and find love in unexpected places.

  • The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): This festive retelling of the classic tale features the Muppets in all their beloved glory.

  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): This Tim Burton classic follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, as he discovers Christmas Town and tries to bring the holiday to his home.

Whether you’re in the mood for a classic musical, a heartwarming tale, or a funny comedy, there’s a Christmas movie out there for everyone. So grab some hot cocoa, cuddle up on the couch, and enjoy these festive films this holiday season.