Here are 24 of the best Christmas movies for kids to watch this year. Enjoy!
1. Home Alone (1990)
I recently did a poll in my Instagram stories, and Home Alone came out as the number 1 favorite Christmas movie to watch with kids.
2. The Grinch (2018)
This version of The Grinch is sooo good! It will entertain your entire family.
3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
This is the original version of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, based on the book. It’s short, sweet, and sure to bring back memories for the adults in the room.
4. The Polar Express (2004)
The book is magical, and so is the movie. Such a good one to watch in your pajamas under the Christmas tree.
5. Elf (2003)
This movie was another top favorite in my Instagram poll of best Christmas movies to watch with kids!
6. The Santa Clause (1994)
This movie (and the 2 that complete the trilogy) are my personal favorite Christmas movies. I just think they are so creative and hilarious, and my kids like to watch them with me too!
7. Frosty the Snowman (1969)
An oldie but a goodie.
8. Prep and Landing (2009)
This TV special is just 30 minutes long. You can find it on Disney+.
9. Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
10. Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)
A creative and family-friendly version of A Christmas Carol.
11. Arthur Christmas (2011)
12. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)
13. The best Christmas pageant ever (1983)
If you’ve ever read this heartwarming chapter book, you’ll enjoy the movie version. And…
14. The best Christmas pageant ever (2024)
A new version of the movie is being released this year! Be sure to check that one out as well.
15. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Did you ever watch this movie as a kid? I can remember running upstairs to get into my pajamas and brush my teeth during the commercials before it came back on! 🤣 That was a different time.
16. The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story (2010)
I like how this movie is a little bit slower-paced and calm, but still fun. My younger kids loved it.
17. The Toy that Saved Christmas (1996)
If your family loves VeggieTales, this original Christmas special will not disappoint!
18. Superbook: The First Christmas (2012)
19. Adventures in Odyssey: Electric Christmas (1994)
This is a short animated movie showing what happens when 2 boys take a neighborhood decorating contest just a little too far.
20. The Star (2017)
This movie tells the original Christmas story- but from the animals’ points of view. It’s funny, it’s heartwarming, and it has quickly become one of our family’s favorites.
21. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
This movie has some fantastic music in it, and some very lovable characters to make what could be a bit of a scary movie just the right amount of silly and lovable.
22. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
This is the oldest movie on this list, and the original was in black and white. I remember watching it as a kid, and laughing so hard at some of the lines. Now I think it’s so special to watch with my own kids.
23. Klaus (2019)
24. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
This movie feels like Christmas to me. “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”
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