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Pop that Popcorn and Put Up Your Feet
Here is twenty holiday movies that are definitely binge worthy for all your holiday cravings.
November 8, 2018
It’s hard not to get into the holiday spirit, especially when snow flakes start to fall and the smell of cinnamon and cloves fills the air. Every now and then its nice to escape the cold and what a better way to relax and get into the Christmas spirit then to watch some Christmas classics. Be careful, this list of movies may just keep you indoors and enjoying spirit of the holiday season.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
According to IMDb, “All the Whos love Christmas, yet just outside of their beloved Whoville lives the Grinch. The Grinch is a nasty creature that hates Christmas, and plots to steal it away from the Whos which he equally abhors. Yet a small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try and befriend the Grinch.”
This movie will remind you of what christmas spirit is about.
Polar Express
According to Anthony Pereyra,“This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. What unfolds is an adventure which follows a doubting boy, who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole; during this ride, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery which shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those
who believe.”
This movie teaches you to stay spirited through the holidays even as you grow up.
Elf (2003)
According to IMDb, “Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa’s sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs.”
This movie will inspire you to try out Buddy’s Famous spaghetti with maple syrup. Don’t forget to add as much candy as possible for garnish.
Here are some other Christmas classics which are sure to warm up the holidays.
- Four Christmases (2008)
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
- Arthur Christmas (2011)
- Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer (2000)
- Love Actually (2003)
- A Christmas Carol (2009)
- Fred Claus (2007)
- Eight Crazy Nights (2002)
- Deck the Halls (2006)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- Home Alone (1990)
- Son in Law (1993)
- The Family Stone (2005)
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
- A Christmas Story (1983)
There are so many movies out there that capture the spirit of the seasons. Comment your favorite below.