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Christmas Movie Favorites

By Jeffrey Willey Macaroni KID Winston-Salem Publisher December 21, 2023

Who doesn't love a good holiday classic during the Christmas season?  It has become a tradition where we all settle in and get a good marathon in motion.  Here is a list of our top 15 holiday go-to movies that are perfect for children.


  1. The Polar Express (2004): A magical journey to the North Pole aboard a mysterious train.
  2. Elf (2003): A human raised by elves at the North Pole goes to New York City to find his real father.
  3. Home Alone (1990): A young boy accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation must defend his home from burglars.
  4. The Grinch (2000): How the Grinch Stole Christmas An animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's classic tale about the Grinch who tries to steal Christmas.
  5. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965): Charlie Brown and his friends discover the true meaning of Christmas.
  6. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964): The classic stop-motion animated story of Rudolph, the reindeer with a glowing red nose.
  7. Frosty the Snowman (1969): A magical snowman comes to life and befriends a group of children.
  8. Miracle on 34th Street (1947): A heartwarming story about a man claiming to be Santa Claus and a young girl who believes in him.
  9. The Santa Clause (1994): Tim Allen stars as a man who accidentally becomes Santa Claus.
  10. How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019): A holiday special featuring characters from the "How to Train Your Dragon" series.
  11. Arthur Christmas (2011): An animated film that reveals the high-tech operation behind Santa's Christmas Eve deliveries.
  12. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): A Muppet twist on Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.
  13. A Year Without a Santa Claus (1974): When Santa decides to take a year off, two elves try to save Christmas.
  14. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983):  Disney's take on the classic Dickens tale with Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit.
  15. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993):  Tim Burton's animated musical about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, who tries to take over Christmas.

These films offer a mix of humor, heartwarming moments, and timeless holiday magic that children of all ages can enjoy.