As of November 25, it is now socially acceptable for me to focus on the greatest holiday: Christmas. For me, this means eating holiday treats, wearing the best holiday sweaters, listening to those addictive holiday songs, and most importantly watching some of the greatest movies. Growing up, I remember only watching holiday movies on Christmas Eve with my sisters, lucky for me I watch these movies much earlier and throughout the month of December. This is a list of six of the best Christmas movies.
1. Elf
Typically, I am a fan of any Will Ferrell movie as he is a comedic genius, but this one, in particular, is one of my favorites. It always makes me laugh and puts me in the holiday spirit.
2. Best Man Holiday
This is not a "classic" favorite holiday movie, but I will watch it a few times throughout December. It makes me laugh, smile, and cry every single time and it makes for an all around great film.
3. The Polar Express
Animated movies always make me feel like a kid again and there is no better time to feel that way than at Christmas time. Everyone young and old should watch this at least once.
4. The Santa Clause
I am a fan of all three movies in this series, but this one will always hold a special place in my life. Everything about it is so realistic and makes me believe in the magic that surrounds this time of year.
5. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
I remember when I was younger people would tell me I reminded them of Cindy Lou Who, but I'm not very sure why. I guess it stuck, though, because this movie is one of my favorites and I find myself watching it even when it isn't Christmas.
6. A Christmas Story
For as long as I live I will probably never get the scene of Flick getting his tongue stuck on that telephone pole, and for that reason alone this movie made my list.
Every single holiday movie out there, makes me fall in love with Christmas all over again and, to me, that makes these movies pretty special. I hope you enjoy your holiday season and watch each of these movies at least once.
P.S There are so many other great holiday movies out there.
