Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is just around the corner! If you're anything like me, you've been celebrating since Halloween ended, but for those lacking the holiday spirit, what a better way to gain it than with festive holiday movies? Below are 8 holiday movies that are sure to get you into the Christmas spirit!
1. The Year Without A Santa Claus
This one is my personal favorite. My mom and I watch it every year. It's filled with everything that you could want in a Christmas movie: a cheesy plot line about Christmas spirit and belief, claymation, Mrs. Claus and Mother Nature kicking ass, and catchy songs. How much better could it get?
2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus came to be? This movie is very similar to The Year Without A Santa Claus, except it tells the story of how Christmas originated. It's a great movie to make you feel thankful for the holidays after seeing how unhappy people can be without a bit of holiday cheer.
3. Elf
Is it really Christmas if you don't watch Elf at least 12 times? Of course not.
4. The Santa Clause, 1 and 2
While we ignore the third movie’s existence, the first two truly embody how important it is to believe in something--whether it be magic, love, or anything else worthy of your belief--and to spread love and good spirit.
5. The Nightmare Before Christmas
If you’re like me, then you need a little spooky to go with your holiday spirit. The Nightmare Before Christmas is the best of both worlds, celebrating my two favorite holidays in one movie. Not to mention, it’s a musical, so you can belt along to it...if you can get past the creepy Oogie Boogie Man that is.
6. Frosty the Snowman
An oldie, but a goodie! I remember watching this movie all the time as a kid with my mom and sister and, I’m not going to lie, I still cry whenever Frosty starts to melt. It’s the perfect movie to cuddle up to with your significant other, your friends, your pets, or your family and watch together.
7. Scrooge
This movie is a reminder to not live your life greedily, be use in the end, it will cost you a lot. While you may be inherently successful, what value does that have with no one to share it with? The transformation of Scrooge from the beginning of this movie to the end is one of the most inspiring things, too, and the film teaches you to value what’s important in life and to treat those you love with kindness.
8. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Christmas is one of the best times of year, filled with happiness and joy, and these movies definitely help to put you into the spirit. Enjoy these with friends and family alike, and remember to show your appreciation for one another before and even after the holidays end. No matter what you celebrate, what movies you watch to gain your holiday spirit, or who you are with, be sure to celebrate with happiness and spread love to those that need it this season.
