December is that time of the year for Christmas lights, Christmas trees, hot chocolate, and Christmas movies. 

Christmas is a beloved holiday amongst many, not just because of receiving gifts, but because they are surrounded by family and friends, and reminisce about the memories they’ve made throughout the year.

Many movies are made for this sabbatical to enjoy on a snowy day. Different types of Christmas movies range from comedies, to rom-coms, to family-friendly movies, and many more. 

Many can remember being dressed in Christmas time PJs in their warm homes and getting cookies, as well as drinking hot chocolate, while watching Holiday movies.

Typical themes of these movies include a love story, the redemption or transformation of a character, a family coming together for the holidays, or the importance of the tradition. 

The Polar Express (2004)

Many kids know of the movie The Polar Express, it’s about a young boy who takes a train ride to the North Pole because he believe Santa is not real and that journey shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. 

Home Alone (1990)

A bratty 8-year-old named Kevin acts out before going on a trip with his family before Christmas which results in him having to sleep in the attic. After his family leaves the airport without him, he wakes up to an empty house and thinks his wish of having no family had came true. But as two men try to break into his house, he tries to protect his family home.

The Grinch (2018)

The Grinch lives with his dog Max in a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes from Christmas when his neighbors celebrate with a big blow, when the neighbors ,the Whos, decide to make their neighborhood brighter and lighter, the Grinch finds one way to make it peaceful. With help from Max, he disguises himself as Santa Claus and steals Christmas by going to each house stealing presents and silences the neighbors for good. 

A Christmas Carol (2009)  

An elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner named Jacob and the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future. After their visits, Ebenezer is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (2022)

Jack Skeleton, who is the Pumpkin King, becomes bored from frightening the people from the real world. He accidentally stumbles across a Christmas town that shows him a good way in life because of the bright colors. He decides to kidnap Santa to take control of Christmas, but soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.

Elf (2003)

Buddy who is the elf was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler. Ever since then, he was raised by elves until adulthood. Unable to feel like he fits in with the elves, he travels to New York in his elf uniform searching for his real father. When this happens Walter Hobbs, who is a businessman, finds out who he is and tries to start a relationship with Buddy.

A Charlie Brown Christmas  (1965)

Charlie Brown (the main protagonist) was overwhelmed despite the Christmas season. Lucy suggested he become a director for the school Christmas pageant. He accepts doing it, but is still struggling when he attempts to restore the proper spirit and he needs Linus to help him with the meaning of Christmas.

Santa Clause (1994)

Scott, who is divorced, has custody of his son Eric on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills a man in a suit and is magically transported to the North Pole, it is explained that Scott must take Santa’s place before Christmas. Scott thinks it’s a dream, but months later he starts growing a big white beard and he finally realizes maybe that night at the north pole was not a dream at all, and maybe he has somework to do.

Santa Buddies (2009)

Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha, and Mudbud return for this fantastic festive journey to the magical world of the North Pole, when North Puppy Paws, the feisty son of Santa paws, forgets the true meaning of the Christmas season. The buddies must remind him that Christmas is not about what you get, it’s about who you get. 

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)

Clara needs a magical one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that contains a gift. A golden thread tries to lead her to the key, but it soon disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. She meets a soldier named Phillip in the parallel world and a group of mice and the regents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land.

If you enjoy family-friendly Christmas movies these are the top ten. You can stream these movies on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services.