Christmas Movie Magic
By Samantha Engler & Anna Girard
The Christmas season is officially in full swing. People decorate their Christmas trees, sing carols, and warm up the hot chocolate. This festive spirit can be found in iconic movies, old and new. Here are five of the best holiday movies for you to enjoy this season!
Elf
After being raised by elves in the North Pole, Buddy (Will Ferrell) feels he doesn’t fit in and travels to New York City to find his father. After a DNA test proves Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a manipulative businessman on the naughty list, is his missing dad, Buddy tries to understand life in a big city.
The Grinch/How the Grinch Stole Christmas
No matter which version you watch, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is an iconic movie. The 1976 cartoon follows the Dr. Suess story of a grinch who doesn’t like Christmas and tries to steal it from the Whos. If you are a fan of Jim Carrey, the 2000 live-action film adds more into the life story of the Grinch but could be scary for young viewers. Another option is the newest 2018 animated classic, a modern take on the story with the same heartfelt feeling.
The Santa Clause trilogy
When Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), a divorced father, accidentally startles Santa off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself unexpectedly recruited to take on the role of Santa Claus. Throughout the trilogy, Scott embraces his new responsibilities at the North Pole, juggles family life, and overcomes challenges such as skepticism, mischievous villains, and keeping the magic of Christmas alive.
Home Alone
Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy, has a large family and a beautiful house. But after a morning of chaos, Kevin gets left behind while his family travels to Paris. Spending Christmas alone was great until the house is under a threat - The Wet Bandits, and Kevin must outsmart them.
A Christmas Story
Set in the 1940s, this nostalgic tale follows Ralphie Parker, a young boy who dreams of receiving a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, despite constant warnings that he’ll “shoot his eye out.” Through a series of misadventures involving bullies, a frozen flagpole, and his quirky family antics, Ralphie learns about perseverance, family, and the magic of holidays.
