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16 Christmas Movies To Watch After Finals Are Over

If we survive, that is.

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Finals are FINALLY over. So curl up with a blanket and watch these classic and soon to be classic Christmas movies.

1. Elf (2003)

Documents the journey of Buddy the Elf as he explores his hometown of New York City. He was raised by Santa as an Elf and is now trying to reconnect with his biological father.

Starring: Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, and Bob Newhart

2. Christmas With the Kranks (2004)

With their daughter away, the Kranks decide to skip Christmas altogether. When she suddenly decides to return home, the scramble to assemble a perfect Christmas begins.

Starring: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dan Aykroyd

3. Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer (2000)

Based on the 1979 song. Jake Spankenheimer he has to helps his mom and dad prevent mean-spirited cousin Mel from taking ownership of the family store. When his grandmother gets lost in the cold in the midst of the confusion, Jake is sent out to find her, only to discover that she's become the victim of a rather unusual hit-and-run accident, and that Santa is real but not quite the sort of guy he was expecting.

Starring: Elmo Shropshire, Michele Lee, Susan Blu

4. Frosty the Snowman (1969)

Based on the classic 1950 song. It tells the tale of a living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.

Starring: Jackie Vernon, Billy De Wolfe, Jimmy Durante

5. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer (1964)


Also based on a classic song released in 1939. Tells the story of the outcast reindeer that saves Christmas with his one of a kind nose.

Starring: Billie Mae Richards, Burl Ives, and Paul Soles

6. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Written by the one and only Charles M. Schulz

Repelled by the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.

Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer

7. I’ll Be Home For Christmas (1998)

Loosely based on the 1943 song "I'll be home for Christmas" by Bing Crosby. A college student experiences difficulty in getting home for Christmas after being hazed by his friends. While struggling to get home in time for Christmas, he learns about himself and the true meaning of Christmas.

Starring: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna

8. The Santa Claus Trilogy (1994-2006)

When a man inadvertently kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.

Starring: Tim Allen, Eric Lloyd, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Krumholtz, and Spencer Breslin

9. Disney's Prep and Landing (2009)

A high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as Prep and Landing ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa's visit. But an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn't receive a promotion. Instead, he is partnered with Lanny, an idealistic rookie. During their mission, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits and threaten Christmas for children everywhere.

Starring: Dave Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Vale Cotton

10. Home Alone 1 & 2 (1990,1992)

Kevin McCallister is infamous for being left behind by his family. As a result he is left to deal with the antics of two dangerous criminals during the holiday season.

Written by John Hughes

Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern

11. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

A real life adaption of the beloved book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss.

Directed by critically acclaimed director Ron Howard

Starring: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, and Christine Baranski

12. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)

An animated adaption of the beloved book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss.

Starring: Boris Karloff, Thurl Ravenscroft, June Foray

13. The Polar Express (2004)

A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

Starring: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter

14. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.

Written by Tim Burton

Starring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara

15. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)

A Christmas themed, three-part anthology-style video. The first part, "Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas", is essentially a retelling of Groundhog Day (1993), with Huey, Dewey, and Louie reliving Christmas over and over again. Next is "A Very Goofy Christmas", in which Goofy tries to overcome his son's skepticism about Santa Claus. Finally, "Mickey & Minnie's Gift Of The Magi" recreate the classic tale of ironic Christmas selflessness. The stories are linked together by narration by Kelsey Grammer.

Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor

16. Santa Claus Is Coming' to Town (1970)


This Christmas classic. A mailman reveals the origin of Santa Claus.

Starring: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn

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