Christmas is undoubtedly a beloved holiday worldwide. But with all the present buying and house decorating, you never truly get a time to quite relax. Well when you find that special time in your day to just sit back and take a breather, what do you do? You watch a movie! So here are the top 4 best Christmas movies to watch during the holiday season!
Home Alone
There is nothing quite like this movie!
Made on November 16th 1990, this Christmas comedy flick shows a young boy that is left home alone by his family after they rush out the door to make their flight to their Christmas vacation. The boy, Kevin Mcallister, at first feels happy that he has the house all to himself. But he soon realizes that two crooks around town are planning to rob his house! So Kevin decides to take matters into his own hands, and defeat the thieves.
There is nothing better than watching this movie during the Christmas season! It’s the perfect combination of family fun and suspense as you watch Kevin try to defend his home! All in all, it’s a must watch!
The Grinch
A classic movie for sure!
You cannot deny that this is such a nostalgic movie for many people all over the world! When the movie first came out in 1966, millions fell in love with poor little Cindy Loo Hoo, and when they saw that the Grinch was trying to take away her Christmas and many others, this movie quickly became a fan favorite for the winter seasons. Although there have been many adaptations of this film, nothing beats the original! So if you feel like getting mischievous and having some fun, this movie is for you!
Elf
If you’re looking for a movie that will fill you with the spirit of the holidays, but is also a tear-jerker, you will want to give this a try!
Elf takes place in the North Pole, and then transitions to New York City! The protagonist of the story, Buddy, grows up with Santa Claus and the other Elves believing that he is one of them himself. Only to find out that he is in fact a human! Now Buddy has to travel into an unfamiliar world while trying to find his family. This story will keep you wondering the whole time, it’s the perfect movie to watch anytime during the Christmas season.
The Polar Express
Now, if you’re more of an animated movie person, this one is right up your alley!
Have you ever dreamt of visiting the North Pole? Ever wanted to meet Santa Claus? Well you’re in luck! The movie follows a young boy, who on Christmas night, while he’s tucked into bed trying to sleep when all of a sudden he is awoken by none other than the Polar Express train itself! It’s a semi fast paced movie, with twists and turns at every corner, literally! So if you’re going to watch this movie just hold on tight, because it’s one you certainly won’t forget!
All in all, the holiday seasons can and probably will be chaotic in some way, so hopefully with these movies you will find some time to finally relax, and hop on the Christmas movie spree!
