I adore Christmas. It’s my favorite time of year. I’ve been off work for the past two weeks and have spent my days shopping for gifts, putting up the decorations and watching festive films on repeat. Cut me open and I’d bleed fairy lights and baubles…
I’ve become a bit of a know-it-all when it comes to Christmas movies so I thought I’d share with you my favourites. Then we can get to know each other a little better. Deal?
Elf
I don’t know anyone who can’t quote Buddy The Elf on command; “Santa, I know him”“Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite colour?” “I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favourite”
It’s not Christmas until you’ve watched Elf. Fact.
The Greatest Store In The World
Not many people have heard of this one. My sister and I used to watch it so often we ended up breaking the video tape it came on. And now, of course, it’s not available anywhere.
After a whole world of issues leading up to Christmas, a family end up living in a department store. This film is so magical I am desperate to find it and watch all over again!
Love Actually
Love Actually is kind of a new classic. By new classic I mean that as soon as it was released in 2003, it became a film everyone had to watch in the run up to Christmas.
In comparison to many other Christmas films that rely on a bit of fantasy this is about real life, and that’s part of the reason why I love it.
Home Alone
It’s probably near on impossible for someone who grew up in the 90’s to not have Home Alone on their list of favorite Christmas films.
As much as I love it, I still don’t get how a family can go on holiday and leave their child behind. Although I suppose that’s part of its charm!
Miracle On 34th Street
Another child of the 90’s film and one I will introduce my nephew to as soon as he’s old enough to understand. Dreams really do come true, if only you just believe!!
The combination of New York, Santa and that cute little girl from Matilda makes this one a winner.
There are so many others that I could list here, but I thought I’d stick to the ones I go back to year after year. What are your favourites? Let’s have a Christmas show and tell! - By Rachel
I have all of these in my collection! Personal favourites are:
The Snowman
Its a Wonderful Life
Scrooge (1951 version)
The Holiday
Santa Claus: The Movie (♥ Dudley Moore)
