20 Christmas Holiday Movies To Watch In 2017

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by curling up with a warm cup of hot chocolate and watching some classic Christmas movies? From timeless animated classics to modern comedies, we've compiled a list of 20 Christmas holiday movies to watch in 2017 that are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

Whether you're a fan of heartwarming dramas, hilarious comedies, or nostalgic animated specials, there's something on this list for everyone. So grab some popcorn, gather the family, and get ready to enjoy some of the best Christmas movies of all time.

Classic Christmas Movies

These timeless classics have been delighting audiences for generations and are a must-watch during the holiday season.

1. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - A feel-good classic about a man who gets a chance to see what the world would be like if he had never been born.
2. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - A heartwarming tale about a man who claims to be the real Santa Claus.
3. A Christmas Story (1983) - A hilarious comedy about a young boy's quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
4. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) - A classic animated special about the Peanuts gang and their search for the true meaning of Christmas.

Modern Christmas Comedies

These modern comedies are sure to bring laughter and cheer to your holiday season.

1. Elf (2003) - Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, an elf who goes to New York City to find his father.
2. Love Actually (2003) - A romantic comedy that follows the lives of eight couples in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
3. The Santa Clause (1994) - A funny and heartwarming movie about a man who accidentally kills Santa and is forced to become the new Claus.
4. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) - A hilarious comedy about a man's disastrous holiday season with his family.

Animated Christmas Specials

These animated specials are sure to delight kids of all ages.

1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) - A classic animated special about a grumpy creature who tries to ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville.
2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) - A stop-motion animated special about a misfit reindeer who saves Christmas.
3. Frosty the Snowman (1969) - A classic animated special about a snowman who comes to life and befriends a little girl.
4. The Polar Express (2004) - A visually stunning animated movie about a young boy's magical journey to the North Pole.

Romantic Christmas Movies

These romantic movies are sure to get you in the mood for love this holiday season.

1. The Holiday (2006) - A romantic comedy about two women who swap homes for the holiday season and find love in the process.
2. While You Were Sleeping (1995) - A romantic comedy about a woman who falls in love with a man who is in a coma and is mistakenly identified as his fiancée.
3. The Family Stone (2005) - A comedy-drama about a man who meets his girlfriend's quirky family over the holidays.
4. A Christmas Prince (2017) - A Netflix original movie about a journalist who goes undercover at a royal palace and falls for the prince.

Action-Packed Christmas Movies

These action-packed movies are sure to get your adrenaline pumping this holiday season.

1. Die Hard (1988) - An action movie about a man who must stop a group of terrorists from ruining Christmas.
2. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) - An action-comedy about a petty thief who is mistaken for an actor and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation over the holidays.
3. Batman Returns (1992) - A superhero movie about Batman's battle against the villainous Penguin and Catwoman over the holidays.
4. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) - An action movie about a woman who discovers she has amnesia and must navigate a complex web of intrigue over the holidays.

Other Christmas Favorites

These movies are sure to become new holiday favorites.

1. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - A musical comedy adaptation of the classic Dickens tale starring the Muppets.
2. Scrooged (1988) - A modern retelling of A Christmas Carol starring Bill Murray as a cynical TV executive.
3. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - A stop-motion animated movie about a skeleton who tries to take over Christmas.
4. Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) - A comedy about a bumbling delivery man who must help Santa find a successor.

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We hope you enjoyed this list of 20 Christmas holiday movies to watch in 2017. Whether you're a fan of classic animated specials or modern comedies, there's something on this list for everyone. So grab some popcorn, gather the family, and get ready to enjoy some of the best Christmas movies of all time.