Are you getting in the Christmas mood yet? It’s actually a little early for me, but for some reason everyone seems to be starting early this year and I am finding myself swept away with it. Last night we watched a Christmas move as it was on TV and the girls were all a bit grumpy and under the weather. It definitely got us looking forward to the holiday season. It made me think of all the movies there are which are lovely to watch as a family.
I ran a competition to win a copy of The Snowman on DVD and the question to win was “what is the best Christmas film?” I thought it would be a nice idea to compile a list of all the movies the entrants listed – as well as a couple they forgot. Top of the list was the Snowman (well that was the prize) – but following pretty closely was Elf – brilliant family fun.

So here are 30 of the best Christmas films for the family. They may not be the most critically acclaimed films of all time, they may not have won any awards or have dissertations written about them. What they are is good family fun. Movies which will get you feeling festive – which you can watch sitting curled up in front of the fire, with pop corn or mince pies to eat and a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Movies to wrap the Christmas presents to. Movies to watch on Christmas Eve – or in the car on the way to visit relatives. Movies you watched when you were a child – which remind you of how you felt as a child, and which you can’t wait to share with your children – or grandchildren. Movies which you will get out every Christmas and which will become a part of your family traditions for years to come.
The Best Christmas Films for Kids
The Snowman
Elf
Polar Express
Arthur Christmas
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It’s a Wonderful Life
White Christmas
Home Alone
A Christmas Carol
Miracle on 34th Street
Scrooged
The Santa Clause
The Muppets Christmas Carol
Santa Claus The Movie
Jack Frost
Nativity
The Grinch
Jingle All The Way
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Holiday Inn
Nightmare Before Christmas
Love Actually (Age 15+ one for the adults!)
Deck the Halls
Charlie Brown’s Christmas
Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer
Miracle on 34th Street
Mickey’s Magical Christmas
Father Christmas
Little Women
Fred Claus
Santa Paws
So what do you think? What is your favourite Christmas movie, is it on the list? What are you looking forward to watching this year?
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For our advent calendar of Christmas books and films look here.

For our tree shaped advent calendar of Christmas books look here.
For our Snowmen homemade advent calendar look here.

For another alternative advent calendar have a look at this decoration idea from last year.

If you like this idea then make sure you are following me on Pinterest. I have a board dedicated to fun Christmas ideas.

For all of our Christmas idea in one place – check out our Christmas activities for kids which I keep updated as I add a new idea.

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