Christmas movies are a special ingredient to the holiday season just like cinnamon or eggnog. For everyone Christmas is a special holiday as it is the time to unite with your family and friends and enjoy the festivities with utmost fun and excitement. With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time for you to make a list of some of the best Christmas movies for kids and get ready for a festive movie marathon. Make sure that you don’t forget to make some delicious hot chocolate, buttery popcorn, and a warm blanket. After all, Christmas is all about spending merry time with family and kids.
Top-Rated Christmas Movies to Watch with Kids
Brace yourself to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with some of the best and classic Christmas movies for kids.
1. Alvin and the Chipmunks
When talking about the classic Christmas movies for kids, we cannot miss out on the most popular and perhaps one of the cutest movies of all time and that is Alvin and the Chipmunks. Without a doubt, the Chipmunk band is very addictive, and this movie showcases some of the best Christmas songs of all time. You should not miss out on the songs that the chipmunks sang from the early aughts era and that is Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day”.
Available on Disney Plus
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2. The Nutcracker and the 4 Realms
Christmas is all about magic and festive lights. Similarly, in the movie the Nutcracker and the 4 Realms, a young girl named Clara is transferred to a magical world. It is an imaginary world in which all the toys have been brought to life. Again, it’s a fun, twisted, and crazy Christmas adventure and this movie will make your kids fall in love with Keira Knightley for her outstanding performance.
Streaming on Disney Plus
3. Almost Christmas
Almost Christmas is a family Christmas movie and even your kids can relate to this fun-filled comedy movie. The movie revolves around a family who will be celebrating their first Christmas without their mother who passed away. However, their father’s only Christmas wish for this year is that the entire family gets along. The movie also stars some of the great and iconic characters such as Danny Glover, Gabrielle Union, and Mo’Nique. Spice up your Christmas festivities with some crazy family drama.
Available for Rent on Amazon Prime
4. Home Alone
When speaking about the Christmas Classics, we can not miss out on the most beloved and the most loved Christmas movie that is Home Alone. This is a movie where young Kevin McAllister’s family accidentally leaves him home alone during the Christmas holidays. Now he not only has to survive all alone in his big house for a week but he has to protect his home from intruders. Watch out for the struggle of this cute little boy and how he manages to make his Christmas jolly and merry.
Streaming on Disney Plus.
5. A Christmas Carol
Another popular Christmas flick! Robert Zemeckis used the motion capture technique and using that he turned Jim Carrey into Scrooge for this classic adaptation of the evergreen Dickens classic. Though the movie is quite old, kids will enjoy watching it as ghosts are brought back to life.
Available on Disney Plus
6. Christmas is Here Again
Not only is it one of the most underrated Christmas movies, but it also showcases a strong storytelling style. The story of Christmas is Here Again, revolves around an orphan girl, who sets out on a mission to find Santa’s toy sack. Don’t miss out on this adventure trip and you will also hear the voices of celebrities like Ed Asner, Kathy Bates, Andy Griffith, and Norm Macdonald.
Available to rent on Apple TV.
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7. Home Alone 2- Lost in New York
A sequel to the evergreen Christmas movie, Home Alone 2 is another hit. Call it bad luck but even this time Kevin McAllister is separated from his family over the holiday season. But this time there is a hidden twist. He has got his dad’s credit card and uses that he dreams to celebrate Christmas lavishly. Well, we will not disclose what happens next!
Streaming on Disney Plus.
8. Jingle-Jingle A Christmas Journey
When talking about the best Christmas movies for kids, Jingle Jingle- A Christmas Journey is one of the best Christmas movies that Netflix has ever showcased. It’s a musical drama that features a toymaker and his journey towards making his Christmas merry. An ideal combination of music and dialogues, this movie will leave you spellbound.
Streaming on Netflix.
Final Verdict
Christmas is a special time to bond with your family and friends. You can make the Christmas festivities extra special by organizing a Christmas movie marathon at your home. Moreover, to make your Christmas month more jolly and memorable you can follow PiggyRide and look for different ways to celebrate the festive season. If you are planning to do something out of the box, you can explore our activity section and enroll in some of the best online classes starting from music, art, painting, dance, etc. All these activities will enable you to spend the festive season together with your kids and family.
We hope that Santa fulfills everyone’s hopes and dreams.
WRITTEN BY:
Ridhi Dogra
Hi Friends! I am Ridhi Dogra.
I am working as a Content Writer with PiggyRide. I graduated from Delhi University with a bachelor's degree in Home Science and I did my post-graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University. I am an avid reader, a passionate traveler, and a movie buff.
perfect list for a chilly christmas day!