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10 Awesome Christmas Movies You Have to Watch

December 1, 2025

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Hey! If you love Christmas, I’ve got 10 super fun movies you should totally watch this holiday.
They are full of laughs, magic, and holiday cheer!
I’ll even tell you where you can watch them.

1. It’s a Wonderful Life

This movie is about a man named George who thinks his life isn’t important.
An angel shows him how many people he actually helped.
It’s kind of magical and makes you feel really happy and warm inside.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, or sometimes on TV during Christmas.

2. Home Alone

Kevin is a little boy who gets left home alone when his family goes on vacation.
Two silly burglars try to rob his house, but Kevin sets up crazy traps to stop them.
It’s super funny and exciting!
Where to watch: Disney+, or rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, or Google Play.

3. Elf

Buddy is a human who grew up with Santa’s elves at the North Pole.
He goes to New York to find his real dad and makes everyone laugh because he’s so silly.
It’s full of Christmas cheer and happy feelings.
Where to watch: Apple TV, or rent on Amazon Prime, Google Play, or Sky Store.

4. A Christmas Story

Little Ralphie really wants a BB gun for Christmas, but everyone says, “You’ll shoot your eye out!”
The movie shows his funny adventures while waiting for Christmas day.
It’s hilarious and makes you feel like Christmas is just around the corner.
Where to watch: Apple TV, or rent on Amazon, or Google Play.

5. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Clark Griswold wants to have the perfect Christmas for his family.
But everything goes totally wrong with lights, food, and weird relatives.
It’s super funny and shows how family can be crazy but awesome.
Where to watch: Sky TV or rent on Amazon, Apple TV, or Google Play.

6. The Polar Express

A boy takes a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
He meets new friends and learns to believe in the magic of Christmas.
The animation is amazing, and it feels like a dream!
Where to watch: Sky Store, or rent on Amazon, Apple TV, or Google Play.

7. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Kris Kringle is an old man who says he’s the real Santa Claus.
People don’t believe him, so there’s a court case to prove he’s real.
It’s full of kindness and shows that believing in magic can be amazing.
Where to watch: Google Play, or rent on Amazon, Apple TV, or Sky Store.

8. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

The Grinch is a grumpy green guy who hates Christmas.
He tries to steal Christmas from the Whos in Whoville, but he learns it’s about love, not presents.
It’s funny and has a really happy ending!
Where to watch: Sky Store, or rent on Amazon, Apple TV, or Google Play.

9. The Nightmare Before Christmas

Jack Skellington is the king of Halloween Town.
He discovers Christmas and wants to run it, but things get a little crazy.
It’s spooky, funny, and really cool to watch!
Where to watch: Disney+, or rent on Amazon, Apple TV, or Google Play.

10. Love Actually

This movie shows lots of different stories about love and family at Christmas.
Some are funny, some are sweet, and some make you feel all warm inside.
It’s like a big Christmas hug in movie form!
Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime, or rent on Apple TV, or Google Play.

Make this Christmas magical.