Christmas is just around the corner, but if you aren't in the jolly spirit just yet, here are the best Christmas movies to help you along.
1. Elf
Raised as an elf, Buddy leaves the North Pole to go to New York City in search of his real father.
If watching Will Farrell's portrayal of the lovable but misguided Buddy doesn't get you excited for Christmas, I don't know what will.
2. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
The Griswold family is preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things don't run smoothly.
If you're dreading the holidays with your family, this movie will make you feel like they're the normal ones.
3. Home Alone
Kevin is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. After the initial joy of being alone in the house, Kevin has to defend his home against two burglars.
Christmas doesn't always have to be filled with trees and tinsel. Burglars and mayhem can create the same effect.
4. The Santa Clause
When Scott Calvin inadvertantly kills Santa on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
After seeing Tim Allen morph into Santa Clause, who of us didn't hope for our own fathers to become Mr. Christmas?
5. The Grinch
Based on the Dr. Seuss book, Jim Carrey brings life to the Grinch — the big green "monster" whose heart grows three sizes after being exposed to the holiday spirit alive and well in Whoville.
6. The Polar Express
Based on a book by the same title, The Polar Express features a young nameless boy who is given a unique opportunity to travel to the North Pole and visit Santa Claus. It's a heart warming story of believing.
7. Miracle on 34th Street
Hired to replace a drunken Macy's Santa Claus, Kris Kringle meets young Susan who was raised to dismiss all notions of belief and fantasy.
This one will have you believing in Santa Clause again.
8. It's a Wonderful Life
In the Christmas classic, Jimmy Stewart portrays George Bailey — a businessman who learns what the world would be like without his existence. This is the perfect movie for a pick-me-up.
9. Holiday Inn
Another classic, Holiday Inn features Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby, who work in an inn which is only open on holidays. Crosby's infamous "White Christmas" stems from this 1942 film.
10. A Christmas Story
All Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder 200 shot B.B. gun, and he fantasizes about what it would be like to be Red Ryder and catch the bad guys.
If you remember your childhood Christmas must-haves, this is will bring back great memories.
