Christmas is the only time of the year when families can come together and actually have some quality time. No work, no school, just Christmas-related activities and bonding. And what’s a better way to bond than by watching Christmas movies together?
Top Christmas Eve Movies to Watch for a Festive Night
There are a lot of great Christmas movies out there. But we’ve compiled a list of what we think are the best Christmas movies to watch on Christmas Eve:
Elf: Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a man who has been raised at the North Pole by elves. He goes on a journey to New York City to find his father and learns a lot about himself along the way. This movie is hilarious and heartwarming, making it a great Christmas movie for the whole family.
Home Alone: This classic Christmas movie follows Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) as he accidentally gets left behind when his family goes on vacation. At first, Kevin is excited to have the house to himself. But he soon realizes that being home alone isn’t as great as it seems. He has to protect his home from two burglars, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. This movie is a Christmas classic that will never get old.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas: This film, based on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name, follows the grumpy Grinch (Jim Carrey) as he tries to ruin Christmas for the people of Who-ville. However, he soon learns that Christmas isn’t about presents or decorations – it’s about the Christmas spirit. This movie is a must-watch for Christmas Eve.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: This animated film, based on the “Peanuts” comic strip, follows Charlie Brown as he tries to find the meaning of Christmas. He becomes frustrated with the commercialization of Christmas and sets out to find a real Christmas tree. Along the way, he learns what Christmas is really all about. This movie is perfect for those who want a more low-key Christmas movie experience.
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: This classic stop-motion animated film follows Rudolph, a young reindeer who is ridiculed for his red nose. He runs away from home and meets up with some new friends, including Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius. They all go on an adventure to find Santa and help him save Christmas. This movie is a Christmas classic that everyone will enjoy.
Frosty The Snowman: This stop-motion animated film follows Frosty, a snowman who comes to life after being brought to life by a magical hat. He then goes on an adventure with some kids, including Karen, who helps him avoid melting. Along the way, they learn the true meaning of Christmas. This movie is perfect for younger kids who want a fun Christmas movie experience.
Miracle On 34th Street (The original 1947 version): This classic film follows Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), a man who claims to be Santa Claus. He is put on trial to prove his identity and ends up changing a lot of people’s lives in the process. This movie is perfect for those who want a heartwarming Christmas story.
These are just some of the great Christmas movies that you can watch on Christmas Eve. So make sure to add them to your lineup!