The Top Ten Movies To Watch At Christmas Time With Your Family

Getting in the mood for Christmas is normally pretty easy, but keeping everyone happy coming up to Christmas and on the big day can sometimes be a nightmare. Over the years, regardless of what country you live  in, there is always a number of select movies that are played on the television, that really puts the spirit of Christmas into you, and makes it “feel like Christmas”. But oh no! Your favourite movie isn’t playing this year, what to do, what to do? In this modern age, just about everything is on DVD, which make for some great stocking fillers!

So here’s our top 10 run down, we’d love to hear what you think, whether we’ve missed your favourite movie, or share some of your memories from the movies in the list, click here to leave a comment.

Here’s out definitive list of the top 10 movies for you and your family to watch over the festive period this year!

10) National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Chevvy Chase is Clark Griswold in the hectic and action filled National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, in the mist of his search for the perfect Christmas tree, putting enough lights on his roof to be seen from space, and planning what he’s going to do with his all important Christmas bonus, he is constantly dodging the numerous disasters that ensue. But with the help of Uncle Eddie, and some good ol’ Christmas cheer, he intends to make it the best Christmas yet!

9) Elf

After stowing away in Santa’s sack and arriving soon after at the North Pole, Elf was raised by, you guessed it, the elves! After gaining permission from Santa to find his father back in New York City, this fun story begins! Finding it hard to adjust to life in the real world, his father is in for a real shock! Staring Will Ferrell this movie will give you laughs from start to finish, regardless of age.

8) The Polar Express

Do you believe in Santa? Well in The Polar Express a certain little boy doesn’t, until he’s given the chance in a life time, a train that’s heading straight for the North Pole, and Santa’s home! The Polar Express is a story of self discovery and mystery which is bound to keep the whole family happy from start to finish.

7) The Snowman

The Snowman is the shortest movie on our list, lasting only 26 minutes with hardly a word muttered apart from the memorable “Walking in the Air” song. Based on the book by English author Raymond Briggs, The Snowman has inspired millions of children worldwide to build snowmen at Christmas time, you never know what will happen when the clock strikes 12!

6) The Muppets Christmas Carol

The cuddliest Christmas movie that’s made it onto our list it’s The Muppets Christmas Carol! Telling a child friendly tale of the classic book from Charles Dickens, with each of the Muppets playing a role from the book, a enchanting story soon entails. Great fun for children of all ages.

5) The Santa Clause

After an unexpected visitor disturbs bumbling dad Scott (Tim Allen) after reading The Night Before Christmas to his son, he accidentally startles a Santa impersonator, left with only with Santa’s 8 magical reindeer and sleigh along with one more important tool of the trade, a magical red suit with instructions if an accident should occur. After donning the suit Scott starts delivering presents to children, thinking he was dreaming and that he was The Santa Clause. Was he really dreaming?

4) The Nightmare Before Christmas

Created by the legendary Tim Burton, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a cult classic, set in “Halloween Town” a dream world full of monsters, ghosts and ghouls. But when Jack Skeleton opens a portal to “Christmas Town” and sees the jolly world he is suddenly submersed in, the great idea to pose as Santa Claus pops into his head. A spooky Christmas movie!

3) Jingle All The Way

Every Christmas there is a toy that every kid wants, Jingle All the Way follows a workaholic dad, who’s son wants, wait needs a TurboMan doll, the toy of all toys (for this year anyway!). Howard (Arnold Schwarzenegger) will go to any length to make sure his son gets what he wants for Christmas. Battling a psychotic mail man, a gigantic Santa Claus and a rip off elf who are all standing in his way and TurboMan!

2) How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Living on snowy Mount Crumpit a steep mountain just north of Whoville, from which the Christmas loving Who’s inhabit. The Grinch hates the Christmas festivites in Whoville, taking his anger out on the warm-hearted Who’s he snatches up all the presents from under their Christmas tree’s to prevent Christmas from coming this year. Will the Grinch come to his senses and realise Christmas is more than gifts and presents? A great movie that can teach kids a valuable lesson (yeah right!).

1) Home Alone

Phew! We’ve finally made it to number one, and our choice for this coveted top spot, the one and only Christmas classic it’s, Home Alone.

What did you wish for this Christmas? Well Kevin McCallister wishes his family away this Christmas and is left to defend himself, and more importantly his home this Christmas from Ed & Marv, but they have no idea what’s instore for them when trying to take on Kevin in his own home. A hilarious family comedy that has gained iconic status over the years, and rightly so! That’s why it’s our number one Christmas family movie.

Well, that’s it folks! We hope you enjoyed reliving some fond Christmas memories, I know I did. Please leave a comment below to tell us how you think we did, and what changes you’d make!