These are some of the best Christmas movies ever made. They are best enjoyed in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas but can be hits anytime of the year, especially if accompanied by a mug of hot chocolate!
Julie notes ""It's a Wonderful Life" is a classic movie that MUST be viewed at least once a year, during the holiday season. It shows a man, who is depressed and considering suicide, what the lives of others would have been like had he never been born."
Julie notes "Another classic! "A Christmas Story" is set during the holiday season in 1940 and tells the story of nine year old Ralphie. "You'll shoot your eye out!" If you don't get it, watch it."
Julie notes ""National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is one of those movies that makes you want to turn away, but you can't. It shows a horrifically funny Christmas where everything goes wrong, but, as always, the Griswold family pulls it together in the end."
Julie notes ""Miracle on 34th Street" was first released in 1947. It is the story of a Macy's department store Santa, who just might be the real thing..."
Julie notes ""Home Alone" is about the adventures of eight year old Kevin when his family accidentally lives him behind to go on a Christmas vacation.
(Sidenote: this is the movie I saw for my 8th birthday... love it then; love it now!)"
Julie notes ""A Christmas Carol" is the story of ultimate miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who learns to be more kind and giving with the help of three sprits: the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future."
Julie notes ""Elf" is a clever, comedy about an adult man, who was raised by Santa's elves and has left the North Pole for the first time. It stars Will Ferrell at his best."
Julie notes "This is the live action version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," but the classic cartoon version is probably just as good. If you haven't already, watch this to find out what happens when the Grinch steals Christmas from all the Who's in Whoville."
Julie notes ""Love Actually" is eight different romantic comedies all rolled into one. It has a great message and is fun to watch just to find out who ends up living happily ever after and how everyone is connected."