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Readers Respond: Is there a Christmas Movie You Just Have to Watch Every Year?

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Cuddling on the couch watching a favorite Christmas movie is a great way to relax during the busy season and bring in some Christmas cheer. Our family has a couple of movies that we watch over and over every year. We can't let a Christmas season go by without watching at least one or two versions of A Christmas Carol, and we also have to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Another favorite -- one that we feel reminds us of the reason for the season -- is The Very First Noel, a funny and clever version of the Christmas story narrated by Andy Griffith. What is your family's favorite Christmas movie? Share Your Favorite Movie

The Older Movies Are Best

Does anyone remember Emmitt Otter's Jugband Christmas? That is a classic that isn't really shown anymore. But definitely a favorite!
—Guest sandsol

Classics are the best!

You really can't beat the joy, music and wonderful message in the classics such as Rudolph, Frosty, Charlie Brown's Christmas, Mickey's Chrismas Carol and especially the ORIGINAL Grinch. The newer live action version is horrible, disgusting and completely inappropriate. Not to mention Dr. Suess' wonderful message is completely lost in all the chaos. I would never show it to my class, let alone my own kids. As for newer movies, Polar Express is always a huge hit!
—Guest Teacher and cartoon lover

Don't forget Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol

Before Rudolph and Charlie there was Mr. Magoo and his Theatrecal version of A Christmas Carol. Wonderfully told with great musical scores that will have you singing along. Does anyone else remember it?
—Guest Brad Pfeiffer

What about mine?

What about the famous 'ELF' i love that film!.......
—Guest Belieber

The flight before christmas

A must especially for children one of the best Christmas animated I've seen
—Guest Marie

Christmas carol The movie

On of the best I've watch beautifully done magical a must
—Guest Marie

Elf

Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color? Love love this movie. It's a must see.
—Guest Peggy

Polar Express

I love the animation in the polar express. I love all of the old classics too! I think that it's a wonderful life always tops our list.
—Guest Couponcam

Angel and the Soldier Boy

My cousin suggested this short to me a couple of years ago when my daughter was three and now we watch it every year as a new tradition. She watched it as a little girl in England and now my kids do too. Organakids.com carries it in the US now.
—Guest Katie

home alone

Home Alone is so funny. You guys have to watch it. I saw it a lot of times and it's awesome!
—Guest suzanna poplavskiy

Rudolph The-Red Nosed Reindeer

I Really Like That Show I Watch It With My Family Everyday On Christmas Eve And It's Really Heartwarming And Also Really Funny!
—Guest Andrew Haxley

All I Want For Christmas

We watch this wonderful family Christmas movie every year. It is heartwarming and very funny.All famileswill appreciate this G movie.
—Guest Maneth

favourite movie at Xmas

National Lampoon's Christmas with Chevy Chase is a must for our families. When apart, we plan the night and watch it at the same time, laughing and sometimes phoning each other to hear the others laughter. Family friends are now part of the tradition.
—Guest Jan

christmas cartoons

We watch all the favorite Christmas cartoons each year. Frosty, Rudolph, Charlie Brown, A Year Without Santa... Rankin Bass still rules in our house at Christmas time...I don't think they will ever be replaced. Ages 2-68, we will watch any Rankin Bass Christmas special anytime.
—pamelarn22

classics never fade

Even though some of these movies are older, they are still tops in Christmas movies. What kid, even now days, doesn't love Rudolph and Frosty? Movies like Elf and others are good for big kids and adults, but for young children, the Grinch cartoon and the old Rankin Bass classics still make the top list, and have not been dethroned by any recent releases.
—Guest funnysue

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