It’s the most wonderful time of the year to snuggle up on the sofa and have a Christmas movie marathon. Here are 10 holiday movies that you need to watch over Christmas break. Some of them are classic that you have probably seen 100 times while others are brand new to your eyes.

1. Elf

Is it even Christmas time if you haven’t seen Elf at least a dozen times. I mean who doesn’t say along “Buddy The Elf, what’s your favorite color” when he says it or scream “Santa! I know him, I know him”?

2. Dr Sesus’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Everyone loves good ole Grinch. You can’t go wrong with this timeless classic. Probably one of Jim Carrey’s best roles.

3. Love Actually

This might not be your typical Christmas movie but it is definitely worth the watch. Warning: If you haven’t seen this movie before I don’t recommend you to watch it with kids.

4. The Nightmare Before Christmas

I love that this movie is not only appropriate to watch during Christmas but also Halloween. It's the best of both worlds.

5. A Christmas Story

Okay, this is THE Christmas classic. You have no excuse for not watching this movie because TBS literally plays it all day long on Christmas day. You have 24 hours to watch it.

6. The Holiday

Another romance movie to grace your marathon. This is just one of those feel good movies. What’s better than a movie about Christmas? A movie where people fall in love in Christmas time.

7. Home Alone

In theory one would love to be alone, away from the mess and craziness that the Holidays bring into our lives but in reality what is Christmas without your family.

8. The Polar Express

*Tears up because the boy’s parents couldn’t hear the bells anymore which means that they didn’t believe.*

9. The Santa Claus

In theory it would be so cool if your dad ended up being Santa. If you watch the first one you’re probably going to end up watching all 3.

10. The Family Stone

I love movies that have a dysfunctional family who have so much drama and nonsense surrounding them through the holidays. The one where the family fights but end up making up and having a great Christmas. They remind me of my family.