As the holiday season comes to a close, the editors of The Forum are reflecting on their favorite holiday movies. One of the best ways to spend time with family during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is to cozy up by the fire, get your favorite snacks, and enjoy classics like Home Alone, Polar Express, or even Diehard. It’s never too late to tap into the holiday spirit, so take a look for some inspiration on what to watch:
- The Grinch: This Christmas classic is sure to steal your heart.
- The Holiday: This collision of two worlds will bring holiday cheer to your doormat.
- Home Alone
- Elf: A fan favorite for a reason; Buddy will inspire laughs through his elvish antics and questionable food choices.
- Christmas Chronicles
- The Family Stone: Be warned, this one might make you cry!
- Love Actually
- Last Christmas
- Daddy’s Home
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
- A Christmas Carol
- Frosty: A true representation of the Magic of holiday spirit.
- Rudolph
- Polar Express
- Santa Paws: Animal lovers and Annie fans unite for this unique tale of friendship and belonging.
- Santa Claus
- Holidate
- A Charlie Brown Christmas: This heartwarming story with your favorite characters will bring you back to your childhood.
- A Princess Switch
- Candy Cane Lane: Though new to the screens, Candy Cane Lane has quickly become a repeat watch with many viewers!
The debate over whether Diehard classifies as a Christmas movie is ongoing, but the film is an undeniably good watch during any time of the year, with its festive hints helping to ease our departure from the holidays.
Looking for a mindless watch or specific trope? Head over to the Hallmark Channel for predictable storylines that feel like a warm hug. The cringe is part of the experience, so get ready to laugh with and at the characters.
We hope you try out some of these recommendations as the grind of the new year starts back up, and thanks for watching!
