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With the holidays just around the corner, it’s about time that you and your family settle in with a mug of hot chocolate and spend cozy evenings together binging some of the very best Christmas movies. Here are five family movies that you definitely need to add to your watch list for Christmas day.
The Grinch (2018)
Your favorite spoilsport is back yet again in this animated movie, plotting and scheming to dampen your festive spirit against all odds. Grammy-winning artist, Pharrell Williams, narrates the newest version of this all-time classic while Benedict Cumberbatch truly encompasses the Grinch’s grumpy character with his voice acting. From its flawless animation to its catchy songs, this film will take you on an entertaining and fun-filled journey that both you and your kids are bound to enjoy.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Now here’s a musical that is bound to awaken your Christmas spirit! Jingle Jangle is a heart-warming tale about Jeronicus, a toymaker left devastated after his apprentice cheats him by stealing his latest invention. Jeronicus loses all his drive to work on his craft until a fateful visit by his granddaughter rekindles his creative spirit. The fresh storyline and acting leave nothing to be desired.
Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town (1970)
Old but gold—our next recommendation is one that you or your parents probably might have seen in your childhood, and it’s definitely one that you need to watch with your kids this year. With the charismatic voices of Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, and more, we learn the origin story of Santa Claus and how he came to become the jolly old man we all know him as. No matter how many times you watch this movie, it never really gets old!
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
This animated stop motion special focuses on the story of Rudolph, an adorable fawn with a glowing red nose who can’t fit in with the other reindeers no matter how hard he tries. We follow his journey over the years as he meets new friends and learns valuable lessons. This movie is perfect for teaching your kids about both acceptance and the festive, loving Christmas spirit.
Klaus (2019)
Our final recommendation is Netflix’s first animated movie, Klaus. This is yet another movie with fantastic animated visuals and voice acting that centers on a degenerate postman named Jesper and an unsociable toymaker named Klaus. After their initial meeting, the two strike up an unlikely friendship and partner up to secretly deliver Klaus’s toys to the children in the town. This film is an excellent option for all those kids who leap out of bed on Christmas morning in excitement to unwrap Santa’s thoughtful gifts.
And that’s all of our recommendations for the day! No matter which movie you choose to watch on this special day, make sure that you have your spouse and your kids close to you wearing those warm Christmas sweaters. May you have a merry Christmas evening watching these classic movies!
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