We've supplied you with thorough lists of Christmas cartoons and songs, but there's still something missing. Might it be the thing that you watch on TV? You know, the moving images showing us fantastical things? Oh right, it's the Christmas movies that we're missing! So, to correct our silly mistake, we've gathered an even more comprehensive Christmastime roster than the ones before - an almanac of festive movies. There are so many of them that you could watch 10.14 movies in the last two weeks until Christmas, and you'd like all of them!
Sure, we've included some Hollywood classics like the legendary It's A Wonderful Life on our list. But, we also could not resist some animated Christmastime staples, and how could we forget movies for dark comedy and action fans. It's all there, and it is just a couple of scrolls below.
So, grab some eggnog and some chestnuts, get in your reindeer snuggie, and check out our list. Pick a movie, or two, or twenty, tell us which one of these Christmas films is the best, and share this roster with your friends. Just don't think it'll count as a present to them, you're still going to have to get them something.
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#21 White Christmas
White Christmas is a 1954 musical film featuring songs of Irving Berlin, many of which later became genuine Christmas classics. It also stars two of the biggest stars - Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye - whose performances are unarguably top notch. The story itself once again tells us that the best thing you could do during Christmas is to believe in miracles and open up your heart to those around you. A heartwarming story crowned with gently falling snow and beautiful performances.
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36points
#22 Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town is a 1970 stop-motion Christmas TV special. Here the characters are voiced by legendary stars of the time such as Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney, which, of course, spells stellar performances. The movie is based on the hit song of the same name and the story of Saint Nicholas. Following this animation, we get to see the origins of Santa and feel the joyous atmosphere of Christmas.
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33points
#23 Miracle On 34th Street (1994)
This is the second adaptation of Miracle On The 34th Street on our list, but it is as worthy of an entry as its predecessor. This 1994 version stars the young Mara Wilson, the same Mara that we later get to meet in an all-time classic, Matilda. Besides employing one of the most adorable child actors, Miracle On The 34th Street retells the story in a more modern setting, highlighting the importance of giving and believing, helping us find the true meaning of Christmas.
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32points
#24 The Santa Clause 2
The Santa Clause 2 is a 2000s sequel to The Santa Clause and is the second installment in the series. All of the main actors from the original movie reprise their roles, and the story unfolds further. Scott Calvin is now a fully-fledged Santa, but there's another clause that he needs to fulfill - the 'Mrs. Clause.' And thus, a hunt for Santa's bride begins! Though the mission was successful, it was a long and winding road to the desired conclusion - all the more fun and entertainment for us!
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31points
#25 The Year Without A Santa Claus
The Year Without A Santa Claus is a stop-motion animated film created in 1974 and based on Phyllis McGinley's book of the same name. Here, our beloved Santa wakes up one morning feeling blue and forgotten, and with a recommendation from his doctor, decides to take a holiday instead of delivering gifts. News spreads quickly, and the world's children send their own gifts to Santa to make him feel better, which definitely helps. Touched by the kid's generosity and with new strength, Santa sets sail to deliver the presents just in time for Christmas. Decades later, this beautiful story got a live-action remake, but to us, it's the nostalgic stop-motion animation that will always be the best.
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31points
#26 Christmas With The Kranks
Christmas With The Kranks is a 2004 Christmas comedy film based on the novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. It tells the story of the Kranks, a couple who, despite their friend's and neighbor's dismay, decide to skip Christmas entirely for a year. But, of course, there's a change of plans, and now their daughter's coming home for Christmas, which sets off a frantic hunt for a tree, decorations, foods, and all the stuff needed for holiday spirit. It's a fun and original movie if you want to alternate from the classic Christmas stories!
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29points
#27 Love Actually
Love Actually is a 2003 Christmas-themed romantic comedy starring predominantly British actors. It is set five weeks before Christmas and each week coming to Christmas, we get to meet different pairs and see how they are experiencing love. All of their stories are linked in one way or another, and it is truly fun to try and decipher all of the connections—a beautiful, heartwarming, and most importantly, Christmassy romance that will swoop you away.
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28points
#28 The Little Drummer Boy
The Little Drummer Boy is a 1968 stop-motion television special based on a song of the same name. It tells the story of a boy named Aaron whose parents give him a drum as a gift. To everyone's great amusement, it makes a trio of animals - a donkey, a sheep, and a camel - dance to its beat. Soon a great tragedy befalls Aaron, and he's forced to search for his fate wandering. Though his story is a tear-jerking one, everything is saved by baby Jesus at the very last moment. A heartwarming story about a boy's journey in finding the good in life.
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26points
#29 Jingle All The Way
Jingle All The Way is a 1996 family comedy film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The story's main idea is very simple as it is based on real-life Christmas toy sellouts; the movie is here to talk about the true meaning of Christmas. And though it all starts with a frenzied hunt for a Turbo-Man action figurine, it ends up shunning all commercialization of this holiday just as it should be! Jingle All The Way is an entertaining movie that's totally appropriate for the whole family's merriment.
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26points
#30 Bad Santa
Bad Santa is a 2003 black comedy starring Billy Bob Thorton as a mall Santa. However, being a mall Santa is just a disguise for clever robberies his dwarf assistant and he plans every year. The movie is dark, the plotlines are dirty, and it's all just hilarious. A very alternative movie for Christmas, but that's just the way we like it! Oh, and yes, it all ends up on a quite warm and Christmassy note, after all.
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24points
