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The ULTIMATE Christmas Movie Watch List For 2018

Twenty-five amazing movies that you must watch this season.

Lauren Sexton

Dec 05, 2018

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The ULTIMATE Christmas Movie Watch List For 2018

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"It’s a Wonderful Life"

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Because we all want a guardian angel like Clarence.

"Elf"

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Buddy is everyone's inner spirit animal.

The Original "Miracle On 34th Street"

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Little Natalie Wood is adorable so how on Earth could you resist a little throwback.

"The Christmas Chronicles"

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Kurt Russell kills as the 21st century Santa Claus in the new Netflix Original Movie.

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

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We all remember watching this when we were younger so relive your glory days and remind yourself that not every grinch is the same!

"Home Alone"

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Who could forget the after shave scene?!

"Home Alone 2"

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Leaving this poor boy alone in New York is a recipe for disaster and guaranteed laughs.

"The Night Before"

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Definitely an underrated comedy to watch around this time of year. Ugly sweaters and singing come on!

"A Christmas Story"

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Leg Lamp, enough said.

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"

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Chevy Chase in his prime and don't forget to watch the other amazing movies with this crew.

"I'll Be Home for Christmas"

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas... need I say more? Such a dreamy boy to stare at during this movie.

"The Family Stone"

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How many emotions does one person have? Find out by watching this (and bring tissues).

"A Christmas Carol"

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Watching this with your family is the way to go and they are all too good to suggest just one.

"Office Christmas Party"

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TJ Miller, Jason Bateman, and Jennifer Aniston bring back the crazy office Christmas party to the millennial generation. One of the most quotable movies that almost anyone will recognize.

"Jingle All the Way"

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What better way to get into the holiday spirit or mood than being enthusiastic am I right?!

"Scrooged"

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Yes, I thought this was a little odd, too, but never needs to become a reboot.

"Frosty the Snowman"

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Ahhh to be 8-years-old again. If you don't watch this, then your heart is made of ice.

"White Christmas"

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Classic Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. Who isn't dreaming of a white Christmas?

"Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"

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Sam the Snowman knew what was up and Rudolph is just the cutest little guy.

"Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas"

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Definitely don't light your tree up without some supervision! Plus a little throwback for my '90s and '00s babies.

"The Santa Clause" (1-3)

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It never gets old, even when we do.

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

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You're a good man too even if you got coal for Christmas I promise.

"This Christmas"

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Chris Brown singing and a heartfelt family movie? Yes please!

"Love Actually"

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The cutest movie still to this day I could watch it over and over again.

"Christmas with the Kranks"

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Tim Allen in another Christmas movie with Jamie Lee Curtis two of the strongest actors that can help ring in the holiday cheer with you.

Wherever you are for Christmas, may your coco be warm, your popcorn buttered, and your heart be bright. Peace on Earth and goodwill to men.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

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Twenty-five amazing movies that you must watch this season.

In This Article:

"It’s a Wonderful Life"

"Elf"

The Original "Miracle On 34th Street"

"The Christmas Chronicles"

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

"Home Alone"

"Home Alone 2"

"The Night Before"

"A Christmas Story"

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"

"I'll Be Home for Christmas"

"The Family Stone"

"A Christmas Carol"

"Office Christmas Party"

"Jingle All the Way"

"Scrooged"

"Frosty the Snowman"

"White Christmas"

"Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"

"Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas"

"The Santa Clause" (1-3)

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

"This Christmas"

"Love Actually"

"Christmas with the Kranks"

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1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

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8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

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Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

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"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

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