1. "Winter Wonderland"
   "Miracle on 34th Street"
2. "White Christmas"
   "It's a Wonderful Life"

The classic story of "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947) is all about the pure magic in belief. When you feel something, you know something. Losing those beliefs makes people question the very existence of Santa.

1. "Charlie Brown Christmas Special"
   "Snoopy's Christmas"
2. "A Garfield Christmas"
   "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"

To this day, you can find the original "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" classic cartoon on television during the Christmas season. It is usually played just after Thanksgiving, and people still love the animation as well as the rhyming.

1. "Boon Breakers"
   "The Christmas Heist"
2. "Home Alone"
   "I'll Be Home For Christmas"

All '80s and '90s kids know "Home Alone" quote for quote. It's the story about a young boy who is creative, witty and brave enough to fight off two robbers from attacking his house over Christmas.

1. "Shop Around The Corner"
   "Elf"
2. "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"
   "A Nightmare Before Christmas"

"Elf" was an instant Christmas favorite for adults and children. It's the story of a human boy who is accidentally brought to the North Pole and raised as an elf. As you can imagine, Will Farrell is the perfect comedian to take on the role.

1. "Tools for Christmas"
   "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
2. "The Santa Clause"
   "She's Not About The Holidays"

Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) finds himself in an unbelievable predicament one year when Santa dies in front of him. He then must take over the role of Santa, and deliver toys to children around the world.

1. "Black Christmas"
   "Jason's Christmas Special"
2. "Scrooged"
   "The Nightmare Before Christmas"

This Christmas/Halloween crossover movie that became a sensation is actually a musical. When Jack Skellington, the most important man in the world of Halloween, stumbles upon the world of Christmas, he becomes incredibly curious about it ... and mayhem ensues.

1. "Elf"
   "Bad Santa"
2. "The Night Before"
   "The Lights of Holly"

"Bad Santa" is a Christmas movie designed specifically for adults. It's about a con artist who dresses up like Santa to get one last big score. The movie is definitely not made for children, as the language can be a little harsh.

1. "The Christmas Story"
   "It's a Wonderful Life"
2. "Harry Loves Christmas"
   "White Christmas"

When it comes to wholesome movies, the Christmas category seems to have cornered the market. However, "It's a Wonderful Life" takes on some heavy issues and topics while it delivers one of the most important Christmas movies of all time.

1. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
   "A Nightmare Before Christmas"
2. "Christmastown"
   "The Christmas Village"

Everyone remembers watching the stop-action classic, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" (1964). It's the story about a misfit who ends up saving Christmas. Not only does this movie show that Christmas should be inclusive, it shows that being different is a good thing.

1. "You're Not Santa"
   "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
2. "Bad Santa"
   "With More Greetings"

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is full of memorable moments and even more memorable quotes. Clark isn't a fan of Cousin Eddie, and when Eddie shows up for the holidays, it adds more stress to his life.

1. "A Nightmare Before Christmas"
   "Die Hard"
2. "You've Got Mail"
   "Whistling Dixie"

Though there will always be purists who deny that "Die Hard" was a Christmas action film, there are some who only watch the movie around Christmas time. The intense movie shows us what happens when a Christmas party goes horribly wrong.

1. "A Christmas Story"
   "Back In The Day"
2. "Old School Christmas"
   "Winston's Christmas"

The Christmas movie that everyone returns to every year is "A Christmas Story" (1983). It's about a boy who observes his family throughout the holiday season while hoping for a Red Ryder BB Gun, and tells all in one hilarious anecdote after another.

1. "Meatballs Christmas"
   "Lost in Translation"
2. "Scrooged"
   "Harold & Kumar Christmas"

"Scrooged" (1988) is a take on Charles Dickens's classic story, "A Christmas Carol." When a top-level television executive forces everyone to work on Christmas Eve, he learns a thing or two about what his life is like and what it will become.

1. "Rock and Christmas"
   "Home Alone"
2. "Alone On Christmas"
   "The Grinch"

In an emotional moment in the Christmas comedy "Home Alone" (1990), we see Kevin McAllister realize that he misses his family more than he actually wants presents. He simply asks to have his family back, knowing how important they are.

1. "Miserly Ways"
   "Jack Frost"
2. "Frosty The Snowman"
   "Window to the World"

Among the must-watch movies around the holiday season, "Frosty The Snowman" ranks pretty high. This cartoon gives children a lot of great songs and fun ... until the snow starts to melt, of course.

1. "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
   "Under the Christmas lights"
2. "The Muppet Christmas Carol"
   "Times Square Christmas"

There have been several reimaginings of Charles Dickens's classic Christmas story, but the Muppet version gives us a little bit of humor and a lot to show the children. Additionally, there are a lot of adult humor moments, as with all Muppet movies.

1. "White Christmas"
   "Oh Christmas Tree"
2. "Ring the Bells"
   "Under the Mistletoe"

Christmas music is an essential part of the holiday season. What better way to entertain the masses than to create a Christmas movie that involves a holiday musical extravaganza? "White Christmas" does just that.

1. "I'll Be Home For Christmas"
   "Christmas with the Kranks"
2. "Four Christmases"
   "Home For The holidays"

When Luther and Nora Krank's plans to ditch Christmas fail, they have to rush to decorate their home and create a Christmas event for their family. Also, they hate Christmas. This movie is perfect for anyone who tries to avoid the holidays with their families.

1. "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
   "It's The Great Tree Charlie Brown'
2. "Bad Santa"
   "Loving Lookers"

Most people look forward to staying in during the holiday season, and one of the best things to do is to curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and watch classic movies. The TV special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is always playing on the airwaves during this time of year.

1. "Elf"
   "Scrooged"
2. "Black Christmas"
   "A Christmas Story"

One staple of Christmas movies is that they always try to tell us how to get into the spirit. In the case of "Elf" (2003), we learn that singing loud is a great way to get into the spirit as well as spread that spirit to everyone who can hear us.

1. "Terminated Christmas"
   "The Last Gift"
2. "The Toy"
   "Jingle All The Way"

There is nothing better than watching Arnold Schwarzenegger try to tackle a children's movie. In this film, we watch as Schwarzenegger attempts to do some last-minute Christmas shopping for a toy that is long gone.

1. "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"
   "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
2. "Tyler Perry's Christmas With Medea"
   "She's Got Game"

"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" is one of those Christmas movies that show the holidays aren't always the most perfect or magical time of the year. When Clark receives a lackluster Christmas bonus, his brother kidnaps his boss for an explanation.

1. "A Christmas Story"
   "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
2. "Miracle on 34th Street"
   "I'll Be Home For Christmas"

When a child only wants one thing for Christmas, everyone turns into naysayers. However, a Red Rider BB gun was the hot present for Ralphie, and his hopes and dreams to get one lead to some interesting shenanigans.

1. "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles"
   "Christmas Homecoming"
2. "White Christmas"
   "Santa Clause: The Movie"

Some of the best Christmas movies include people being thrust out of their comfort zones. In "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" (1987), we see an uptight businessman forced to travel with a fun-loving screw-up.

1. "The Polar Express"
   "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
2. "Oh, Christmas Tree"
   "Under the Tree"

Ahead of its time in the world of animation, "The Polar Express" is one of those movies that people flock to during the holiday season. It has stunning visuals and an important message, even if the animation can get a little creepy sometimes.

1. "She's Having a Baby"
   "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
2. "It's a Wonderful Life"
   "Up On The Housetop"

At the end of "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), the main character, George Bailey, finds joy in his life again. This Christmas classic shows us that the holidays are a rough time of year, but they're also a time when you can reflect on all of the positive things that happen to you.

1. "The Grinch "
   "Home Alone 2: Lost In New York"
2. "The Santa Clause"
   "Elf"

Just when you thought Kevin McAllister would be smart enough not to lose his family on Christmas again, he ends up getting on the wrong plane. He spends his Christmas in New York, escaping the villains from the first film.

1. "This Christmas"
   "Love, Actually"
2. "Which Christmas"
   "The Holiday"

If you ever want to see jack Black in a love story with Kate Winslet, you only need to look as far as "The Holiday" (2006). It's like "Wife Swap" meets Christmas. While it's a little far-fetched, it's still entertaining.

1. "Home For The Holidays"
   "Reindeer Games"
2. "Stephen King's Christmas Special"
   "Four Christmases"

When a couple who has been avoiding the holidays with their families ends up having to experience four different Christmas parties, they learn a little about themselves and a lot about each other.

1. "Finding Love on Christmas"
   "Love and Mistletoe"
2. "Love Actually"
   "Scrooged

The market seems flooded with Christmas movies, so it only makes sense that the crossing of genres would start to happen. "Love Actually" combines a romantic comedy with a Christmas movie, and it became an instant hit.

1. "Home For The Holidays"
   "Whistling Christmas"
2. "Under the Trees"
   "Mixed Nuts"

"Mixed Nuts" is one of those Christmas movies that shows the darker side of the holidays. While there are a lot of people spreading Christmas cheer, there are others who are dealing with a lot of tough stuff during the season.

1. "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000)
   "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" (1966)
2. This line isn't in any movies with the Grinch.
   "The Grinch" (2018)

There are many different takes on "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." This story is all about getting mad when others are happy, but realizing that happiness comes when you work to include yourself.

1. "The Christmas Chronicles"
   "Birch Brothers"
2. "Fred Claus"
   "Arthur Christmas"

"The Christmas Chronicles" was released by Netflix in 2018, and has shown promise as a great family Christmas comedy. When two young teens face Christmas without their father, they have to learn the true meaning in an adventurous way.

1. "I'll Be Home For Chirstmas"
   "Holiday Treat"
2. "The Holiday"
   "Home For The Holidays"

Dysfunctional families have become a staple of Christmas comedies. In "Home For The Holidays" (1995), we see a woman returning home to a heated holiday dinner with her family and trying to figure out why she made the trip in the first place.

1. "Bad Santa"
   "A Christmas Feast"
2. "The Ref"
   "A Family Affair"

When it comes to Christmas movies breaking the mold, "The Ref" brings in a lot of great humor mixed with some dark realities of suburban life. After a thief kidnaps a feuding couple, things only go downhill from there. Denis Leary at his finest.