The holiday season (and Christmas especially) hold many different values and traditions for many different families. Ever since I was little, gathering around the T.V. cozied up with big blankets and a mug of hot chocolate watching a Christmas movie has always been a favorite tradition of mine. In honor of that, here are five Christmas movies I recommend you watch to put yourself in the holiday spirit!
1. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Who could not love this movie?(and not the Jim Carrey version) If this doesn’t give you all the Christmas feels, I’m not sure what will. A man (or green creature for that matter) learns the true meaning of Christmas. Giving is better than to receive and the Grinch most certainly understands this by the end of the film. Plus, have you seen how cute Max is?
2. Elf
The silliness and charm of this movie is almost too much to bear. For an elf that doesn’t fit in, he journeys to find his real father to find out more about who he is and where his roots are. When he realizes his family has absolutely no holiday cheer, he decides that he must show them why Christmas is so magical. By the end of the movie, he saves Christmas and finally finds a place where he belongs. And any movie Will Ferrell is funny. Don’t forget to chow down on some “candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup” while watching, Buddy would want you to!
3.The Polar Express
Another movie about believing in Santa and having faith in Christmas, The Polar Express is a classic. The young boy embarks on a magical journey on Christmas Eve, with many unexpected stops, singing waiters, and lots of hot chocolate. He not only learns to believe again when he meets Santa Claus and finds the bell from the sleigh, but he learns about friendship and bravery as well.
4.Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Another story of a boy, or in this case a reindeer, who just can’t seem to fit in. Rudolph was born with a blinking red nose, and all of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. And, they wouldn’t let him join in any reindeer games (how rude!) He sets off with an elf who dreams of becoming a dentist, which is frowned upon by the others elves. Together they try and discover who they truly are. And by the end, Rudolph leads Santa’s sleigh!!
5.Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town
The last movie I recommend to watch before the big day is Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town. This movie describes how the jolly old man in red came to be. An orphan is delivered to Tanta Kringle and her group of toymakers to the King (elves). While under the rule of an unfair man, the story tells of how Kris Kringle came up with the idea of delivering toys, how he fell in love with Mrs. C, and started the Christmas traditions we follow today. A perfect line up of 5 great movies to make sure you’re ready for all the magic the holiday season has to offer. Merry Christmas!
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