5. “Elf”
The story of a human elf raised in the North Pole’s journey to find his biological father in New York city. Along the way, Buddy the elf learns what it is like to live as a human outside of Santa’s workshop. Although he faces many obstacles, Buddy’s journey to the big apple revives the Christmas spirit of a community filled with skeptics.
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4. “The Polar Express”
3. “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
The 1966 animated musical is a tale of a grumpy character called the Grinch who tries to steal the spirit of Christmas from the Whos in Whoville. Everything changes when he comes across Cindy Lou Who, whom restores the Christmas spirit in the members of Whoville, along with Mr. Grinch.
2. “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
This classic 1960’s animated film tells the story of a depressed Charlie Brown who tries to get in the Christmas spirit by directing the Christmas play. With the help of his friends, Charlie Brown brings back the true meaning of Christmas, despite the other kids' efforts of modernizing the play. The heartfelt film illuminates the true meaning of Christmas, without all of the “glitz and glam” of today’s modern world.
1. “A Christmas Story”
The story of young Ralphie, who wants nothing more than a Red Ryder B.B. gun from Santa Clause. The realistic tale of a 1980s family continues to capture the heart of modern families today, airing 24 hours on Christmas day on TBS and/or TNT. There is nothing quite like opening your presents from Santa and drinking hot chocolate with the Parker family's antics playing in the background.
