Christmas time is upon us and ‘tis a time to rejoice, give gifts, and reunite families. Everyone looks slightly happier when Christmas is here. The decorations, snow, eggnog, mistletoe, and carol singers –are the recipe for a perfect white Christmas. Most people spend the most quality time with their families during the holiday season. So, movies and hot cocoa become a part of the day.
Christmas movies can be heartwarming and joyous. Some can make you cry while others can make you laugh. But almost all of them will give you a warm fuzzy feeling. So, watching a Christmas movie with your kids can be a great way to spend your time. Here are some of the best Christmas movies for kids that should be on your list.
#1: Home Alone
Home Alone is a classic Christmas movie that every such list is incomplete without. It is one of the most fun movies full of mischief and Kevin’s witty antics. You can watch Home Alone for the umpteenth time and still not get bored for a second. Kevin, played by Macauly Culkin, is a naughty child and his family has gone away for Christmas. They accidentally leave him back and now he has the whole house to himself. Now he has to steer away two burglars using household items and a genius brain.
#2: Klaus
The animated movie Klaus is an interesting take on the legend of Santa Claus. The story starts off when a postman reaches a faraway land where only savages live. They never write any letters and so it might be impossible to reach his target. As a result, he might get stuck there for life. But soon things turn around when he finds his way to Klaus, a lonely toy-maker. The story takes on some very emotional turns and will probably make you cry.
#3: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey is probably one of the most talented actors in Hollywood and his portrayal of the Grinch is a testament to that. This movie will leave your entire family laughing at the Grinch’s misadventures. The Grinch is all set to ruin Christmas for everyone at Whoville, but will he succeed? The movie has funny and quotable moments that will also teach your kids some valuable lessons.
#4: A Boy Called Christmas
This 2021 movie takes inspiration from Matt Haig’s book with the same name. It is a story of adventure, friendships and the importance of family. Nikolas is a kid who loves toys and has a pet mouse. Soon his circumstances force him to set out on a journey to find his father. On his way there, he makes friends with a reindeer and helps some elves.
#5: 8-Bit Christmas
This wonderful movie is going to be super nostalgic for you. So, it can be a great way for you to share some of your childhood memories with your kids. In this movie, Neil Patrick Harris talks about the Christmas he was 11 years old. His story will make you reminisce some of your favorite Christmas moments and will hit the mark.
#6: Frozen
If you have a daughter obsessed with Elsa then you have to watch Frozen with her this Christmas. This movie was a game-changer for modern Disney movies. Because the protagonist Elsa became a phenomenon around the world. The land of Frozen is covered with snow but the sweet characters will melt your heart.
#7: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
A Christmas movies list is incomplete without a musical and Jingle Jangle is totally worthy. The story revolves around a toy-maker who has lost his most-prized creation. Now, it is on his granddaughter to bring it back. The movie has some amazing original tracks sung by John Legend, Usher, and Philip Lawrence.
#8: The Christmas Project
The movie is all about the spirit of giving. The Buckley family has a tradition to buy gifts for a different family every year. This year, the mother chooses a family of bullies. So, what will happen next? It is a lovely and heartwarming movie that will help your kids understand the importance of empathy. It will also teach them how to take care of others especially during Christmas time.
