As the scent of cinnamon begins to depart the air and the scent of pine and gingerbread begins to roll in, we now know for sure, the holiday season is now upon us. The sight of colorful Christmas lights twinkling from door to door. Watching as the nearby cars drive along with a newly picked Christmas tree securely strapped down to the roof. The sensation of returning back inside and looking into a mirror just to see your rosy red cheeks and nose have been kissed by the cold. The feeling of getting wrapped up in a blanket with your loved ones while sipping on a piping hot mug full of hot cocoa next to a plate of sugar cookies while the first Christmas movie of the holiday season finally begins.
Surprisingly there are many different genres of Christmas movies. From action-packed thriller movies, rom-coms, heartfelt and sad movies, dramatic movies, and slightly creepy movies. All of these incredibly complex genres make for the best holiday movie-watching experience. Each and every one of them makes it so you can either have a laugh, a cry, or a heartfelt afternoon, depending on however you feel, or puts you more in the Christmas cheer.
“The Grinch is my favorite Christmas movie because I watched it a lot as a kid and I just think that it’s really nostalgic,” says Sophomore Andy Keenan. Watching Christmas movies during the holiday season is a tradition I think most families have adopted, especially as kids.
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas: A movie like How The Grinch Stole Christmas is the epitome of a Christmas movie. From is a heartfelt, romantic, and absolutely hilarious movie with its own hidden quirks. This movie is just so nostalgic and is also a perfect family holiday film. This film can be viewed on Hulu.
- Home Alone: The ultimate classic, Home Alone. I’m sure this movie is the first one to pop into your head when you hear the phrase “Best Christmas Movie” or “Ultimate Christmas Movie” and for good reason. Some may argue that this film is overrated or basic, however; this film is perfect in so many ways for being so original. Its unique wittiness and action as well as its own hilarious humor. This movie is so comforting and a perfect way to have a laugh. This Movie and its sequel can be found on Disney+.
- The Holiday: When I think of a Christmas rom-com, the first movie to come to my head it’s The Holiday. The rush of warmth I feel whenever I watch this movie is perfect. The way each character is so different in their own way is why I think this movie is so wonderful. There is not one main character in this movie, they each hold up their own and I think because of this there is never a dull moment in the film. It truly is the ultimate cozy and romantic movie that I want to watch when I’m snuggled up with a blanket and a cup full of tea. This film can be seen on Hulu as well as Prime Video.
- Die Hard: Although some may argue that Die Hard is in fact not a Christmas movie, I believe that it is. Die Hard is a perfect example of an action-packed Christmas-themed thriller. This movie is a perfect watch for someone who is ready to be on the edge of their seat the minute they press play. This movie can be watched on both Disney+ and Prime Video.
- The Santa Clause: This movie is such a nostalgic Disney Christmas movie. From the characters, the dialogue, and the cinematography. Every aspect of this movie is so warm and just immediately films like you’re watching this as a kid in the early 2000s and eating those Christmas sugar cookies that you would get at your elementary school Christmas parties. This film can be viewed on Disney+.
- Four Christmases: This movie is absolutely hilarious because of how different it is compared to all of our other Christmas movies. This movie shows how problematic and stressful Christmas can be amongst families especially families who are separated. However, through all of this, both of these characters remain hilarious with their own witty remarks and funny family lives. This movie can be watched on Hulu and Max.
- Christmas With The Kranks: This film is insanely hilarious and is one of the iconic family Christmas movies. Their humor, their wit, and their sassy remarks. Every small detail in each character’s different personalities is simply hilarious. This film can be found on both Disney+ and Prime.
