For a Christmas the whole family can enjoy, these recommended Christmas movies are a delightful, relaxing, warm indoor activity.
Christmas movies are a well-loved pass-time and a great way to snuggle up to loved ones and relax. These suggestions are family-friendly, heart-warming and enjoyable ways to celebrate.
- (Irving Berlin's) White Christmas: Named for the most popular piece of music in its day, this well known post-World War II story of two pairs of stage entertainers who cross each other’s paths at Christmastime not only pays tribute to Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas", but is filled with singing, dancing and good humour.
- A Christmas Carol: Adapted from Charles’ Dickens 1843 novel, this marvellous tale of Mr. Scrooge’s awakening is a thrilling experience that should not be missed. The 1951, Alistair Sim, version is highly recommended.
- It’s a Wonderful Life: This story of George Bailey and the angel who is sent to help him is a heart-warming 1946 classic that is sure to bring a smile to all its audience.
- The Nativity Story: The story of the first Christmas is not only well portrayed, but brought to life by New Line Cinema’s adaption. It is a joyful, tear-evoking celebration of the story found in the Gospels.
- The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe: Adapted from C. S. Lewis’ novel, this fantastical, allegorical tale follows the four Pevensie children into the land of Narnia and takes the audience with them. The 2005 version is recommended.
- Little Women: Adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s novel, the story of a mother and four girls struggling to make ends meet while their father is at war begins with Christmas and demonstrates a close family love and a Christmas joy that can last the whole year through.
- The Star of Christmas: Veggie Tales admirers will enjoy this story of the real meaning of Christmas. As the church and the local theatre both strive to put on their own Christmas Eve production and attract an audience, both are envious of a particular ornament: the Star of Christmas. When things along the way do not go as planned, they learn to help each other out and what Christmas is really about.
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Dr. Seuss captures the Christmas spirit wonderfully with this tale of the mean green Grinch and the Whos of Whoville. The classic, well-loved cartoon adaption of the story is recommended.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas: The ever-charming Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts group give a splendid rendition of their own Christmas story in this well known Christmas movie.
- Unaccompanied Minors: This recently produced film is fun and full of action. As a group of tweens is left unaccompanied in an airport during a blizzard, they decide to take Christmas into their own hands and make the most of it, touching many hearts along the way.
This collection of movies shares a message about what Christmas really means that is timeless. They lift spirits, produce smiles, laughter and maybe tears and will always stay fresh for next Christmas. Enjoy them at your leisure.
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