When you think about Christmas do you think about being with family and friends? Me too! Christmas is a time in our house when we get all cozy together and spend time doing the things we like to do, like watching fun movies.
Christmas movies appeal to all ages. Finding the right movie to watch with your entire family might be tricky. That's why we put together this list of good family-friendly movies that everyone will enjoy. We watch a couple every single year!
A Christmas Story (1983) This hilarious slice-of-life movie set in a 1940s American family Christmas season will have you in stitches every time you watch it. Poor Ralphie has to contend with a whiny little brother, an unshakable bully, a cantankerous father, and a teacher who is not fond of boys who double-dog-dare other boys to stick their tongue on the flag pole. And, any mention of the wish for a BB gun, and everyone, including his understanding mother and even Santa, utters the refrain - "you'll shoot your eye out!" But, all Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun. What he most certainly did not want for Christmas were Pink Bunny Pajamas!
Elf (2003) What is a six foot elf doing in New York City? Finding his father and getting his name on the "Nice List" instead of the "Naughty List", of course. Will Ferrell plays Elf, who when he was a baby, stow away by accident in Santa's gift bag and ended up living at the North Pole being raised by the elves. When Buddy grows up, he realizes he is different from the "other" elves. When told about his father, he decided he would find him and fix him. Well, Buddy finds him alright, and a lot of other people that need fixing. Buddy realizes that not everyone was enjoying Christmas like they should, and certainly not like Buddy! James Caan and Bob Newhart are fabulous, as is Ferrell, which makes this movie not only funny but very well done.
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) This movie is a Must See Movie. James Stewart and Donna Reed shine in this delightful and timeless story of a family's love and strength during good times and bad. Sacrificing his youthful dreams to support his family and his small town, George Bailey settles into a life he didn't intend. When his hopes for a good life are almost shattered by an evil manipulator, he is sent a guardian angel who's arrived fresh from Heaven to earn his wings. George learns, with the help of a little magic by his angel, that all is not lost when you live a good life with a good family and lots of wonderful friends. And, when all is said and done, that's what really matters.
The Santa Clause (1994) Charlie is a boy with an imagination, but his imagination could get him in trouble with his Mom and her psychiatrist husband. Charlie's Dad, Scott, is trying hard to let his son's imagination run wild, but stories about going to the North Pole with Santa are a stretch. The problem is Charlie was at the North Pole with his Dad, but his Dad denies it. He even believes that his own memories of the night are a dream and his new "SC" monogrammed pj's stand for Scott Calvin and not Santa Claus. What Scott is unwilling to believe for a long time is that he signed on with the Santa "clause" when the first Santa fell off his roof! After the initial shock wears off, Scott is more than willing to show his son a proper Christmas Eve. When you see the end of this movie, you'll be a believer, too!
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) Dr. Seuss is known and loved by folks age 1 to 101, and his classic story of the magic of Christmas is probably one of his best. The Grinch is a fellow you wouldn't want to cross paths with. M-E-A-N! And now, he has a horrible plan to ruin Christmas for the happy Whos down in Whoville by stealing all their presents and decorations. He hatches his evil plan, puts the wheels in motion, and succeeds in ridding Whoville of Christmas. Or so he thinks. Can the true meaning of Christmas be stolen? If it can't, will the old Grinch himself have to change?
Isn't it time you grabbed a movie, a snack, your favorite blanket, and your family, and spent some time together? This Christmas make a movie date with the people you love. Have some laughs, snuggle, and enjoy!
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