10 Must-Watch Christmas Movies to Enjoy with Your Kids

We hold back on most things Christmas until AFTER Thanksgiving. Shocking, I know. In fact, I’ve been a little bah-humbug about it all, until I remembered ELF!  I LOVE watching Elf every year!  Not exactly “meaningful”, but fun and light-hearted nonetheless!

So I just might make an exception to holding off on ALL things Christmas for movies…and maybe even music as we get closer to December. 

I love the traditions of family Christmas movies.  Last year, we surprised the kids as we tucked them in bed for the night with a trip downtown to watch Polar Express in 3D in their pajamas. One of the best memories ever!  Here’s 10 of our favorites that we watch most every year.

10 Must-Watch Christmas Movies to Enjoy with Your Kids

10 Must-Watch Christmas Movies to Enjoy with Your Kids This Season:

1. Charlie Brown Christmas – 1965 gave us a true classic in this Christmas gem.  Linus taking the stage to tell us about the true meaning of Christmas from Luke 2 gets me every.single.time. It’s the first Christmas movie the boys ever watched, and of course I have it in the blogging vault(The entire Peanuts Holiday Collection is on sale for $23.99 on Amazon!) 

2. Home Alone – Last year was the first year my boys really got the humor and story line in this movie, and I think this year’s viewing will be even better!

3. It’s a Wonderful Life – Another Christmas classic that I can’t watch too many times. Jimmy Stewart, you outdid yourself.

4. Rudolf the Red-Nosed ReindeerCan I just confess to you that this isn’t my favorite? It creeps me out. {Ducks.} However, it’s a classic and the boys favorite, so I’ll do my duty to carry on the tradition. (The Original Christmas Classics Gift Set with Rudolf, Frosty, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and more is on sale for only $11.99!)

5. The Polar Express – This is just a visually beautiful film.  Even better on the big screen, if you can catch a theater in your area showing it this season.

6. White Christmas – I haven’t quite convinced Brad that this is a must-watch just yet. Men and their unappreciation for musicals… maybe this year.

7. Elf – I laugh at the same jokes all season long. Modern Classic.

8. Frosty the Snowman – This was my favorite to watch every year as a TV Special. (I just noticed if you use Amazon Instant Video, you can buy this classic for $4.99!)

9. A Christmas Story – This is for my neighbor Scot, proud owner of the leg lamp, and has visited the infamous house. Besides,everyone needs to get “you’ll shoot your eye out” drilled into them this time of year.

10. Dr. Seuess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Personally, I love the classic cartoon version best, but I love watching the Jim Carrey one just to hear Faith Hill sing, “Where Are You Christmas”. (Just downloaded it for 69 cents, but I’m going to try and hold off playing it until late November.) 😉

So what did I leave off? What makes your Must-See Christmas Movies List? What’s your absolute favorite Christmas movie to watch as a family?

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