Break out the Christmas albums, and the eggnog, the season is finally here. Despite all the sales and retail stores playing Christmas music, most normal people don’t celebrate until after Thanksgiving. With the Christmas trees going up and carolers on their rounds, the season will be taking full swing in no time.
To welcome in the holiday season it’s only natural to watch a slew of Christmas movies. Whether it is comedic or dramatic or even high-octane action, there’s a Christmas movie that’s on the list to watch every single year.
So, as the snow falls, we will be counting down the ten best Christmas movies that are wonderful (hint, hint) classics for any household. These are feature films only, so some favorite may be excluded (we haven’t forgotten you, Charlie Brown!)
Merry Christmas!
Bad Santa
Billy Bob Thornton steals the show in this raunchy, crude, but also strangely heartfelt Christmas film that will have you rolling on the floor. Just wait until after the kids go to bed.
Home Alone
An absolute classic, much better than the sequels, and hilarious for the whole family. No Christmas should be without Kevin and his mischief.
A Nightmare Before Christmas
It's a Tim Burton Christmas movie, so it's a bit twisted, but nonetheless a classic. With beautiful stop motion animation, and a quirky story, this is one for the season.
Scrooged
Bill Murray gives one of the most hilarious performances of his career in this gut-busting comedy and a nice twist on the Scrooge story.
A Christmas Carol
The George C. Scott one, of course. A classic among classics. Scott gives a riveting and heartfelt performance of Scrooge with an uplifting ending that'll be sure to bring joy throughout the home.
Christmas Vacation
One of the most quoted Christmas films of all time. We join the Griswolds once again, only this time their shenanigans happen to at home, with their favorite people. Their in-laws.
Elf
Will Ferrell is an acquired taste for some, but you won't be able to resist Buddy the elf. It's heart-warming, and just a lot of fun.
Die Hard
Yes. It's a Christmas movie. This is for the action lovers, and for the Christmas lovers, too. It has a happy ending, a lot of blood. This one is for dad and son.
A Christmas Story
"You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" Chalk full of quotes, and endless repeats you can't possibly go wrong with Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun which has a thing that tells time.
It's a Wonderful Life
Need I say more?