
Every year, there are classic Christmas movies that we enjoy watching together as a family. Curling up with a blanket on the couch and some popcorn with my kids to watch one of my favorite family Christmas movies is something I look forward to. Here is a handy list of tired and true family Christmas movies to add to your watchlist this season.
Favorite Family Christmas Movies
Animated Christmas Classics
Timeless stories and nostalgic favorites that never go out of style — perfect for cozy family nights with cocoa and popcorn.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas
- A Garfield Christmas
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
- The Little Drummer Boy
- Frosty the Snowman
- Mickey’s Christmas Carol
- The Snowman
Family-Friendly Musical Favorites
Heartwarming tales that bring Christmas magic to life through music and storytelling.
- The Muppet Christmas Carol
- The Polar Express
- Klaus
’80s & ’90s Family Favorites
The holiday movies most of us grew up with — full of laughter, mischief, and big-hearted holiday lessons.
- Home Alone
- Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
- Elf
- A Christmas Story
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Jingle All the Way
- The Santa Clause
Timeless Holiday Classics
These beloved black-and-white and Golden Age films remind us what Christmas spirit truly means.
- It’s a Wonderful Life
- Miracle on 34th Street
- White Christmas
Romantic Christmas Movies For Adults
These romantic Christmas movies are hits for moms.
- Haul Out the Holly
- Falling For Christmas
- Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story














