The best classic Christmas movies of all time

These Christmas movies have warmed the hearts of audiences across generations and decades.

1. Elf (2003)

Even if you are someone who enjoys movies with depth and hidden meanings, you can still relax and feel relieved when watching Elf with your family.

Elf tells an interesting story about Buddy (played by Will Ferrell), a boy who was accidentally taken to the North Pole as a toddler and raised by Santa's elves until adulthood. Although raised at the North Pole, Buddy always thought that he did not fit in there. Therefore, he decided to go to New York to find his real father. After finding his father - businessman Walter Hobbs (played by James Caan), the two began to try to build a father-son relationship and this is when the trouble began.

Even though it's been two decades, Elf is still on the list of classic Christmas movies to watch during this special holiday season.

2. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

If you're looking for a movie that will make you cry your eyes out, this is the one for you. After all these years, It's a Wonderful Life still tops the list of classic movies.

With the theme song Auld Lang Syne, the film is considered a special gift for Christmas to watch with family, friends and relatives. Although it failed in terms of revenue in 1946, the film is classified as a classic and has become a must-see Christmas movie all over the world . At the same time, It's a Wonderful Life is also ranked as one of the best American films of the past 100 years.

Set in the town of Bedford Falls after World War II, the film revolves around George Bailey (James Stewart), a man who intends to commit suicide on Christmas Eve. However, he is stopped from doing so when he meets his guardian angel Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). The film revolves around George's early life and how it changes after he meets his guardian angel.

3. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick and co-written by Tim Burton. Upon its release, the film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success. Walt Disney has since re-released it in 3D several times, making The Nightmare Before Christmas the world's first stop-motion animated film to be fully converted into 3D.

The film revolves around Jack Skellington, a resident of Halloween Town who accidentally opens the door to Christmas Town. Overwhelmed by the strange scenery of the new town, Jack decides to bring this Christmas festival back to his own town. However, his actions lead to many unexpected but also extremely humorous consequences.

4. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

To this day, audiences still believe that there is no better screen Santa than Richard Attenborough in Miracle on 34th Street.

The film revolves around 6-year-old Susan Walker (played by Mara Wilson) who is skeptical about the Christmas myth and Santa Claus. When her mother Dorey (played by Elizabeth Perkins) recruits a man with the curious name Kris Kringle (played by Richard Attenborough) to become Santa Claus at Macy's department store, the story becomes more fantastical than ever.

This man claimed to be Santa Claus and his claims were met with ridicule and threats from everyone. However, a young lawyer and Susan and her daughter decided to stand up to defend him.

5. Love Actually (2003)

Love Actually is a Christmas-themed romantic comedy film co-produced by the UK, the US and France. Although the film received mixed reviews upon its release, Love Actually is still considered a must-see for the Christmas season. For many years, the film also held the record for the highest-grossing romantic comedy on a weekend in the UK and held the number one spot on the UK box office chart.

After focusing on 2 fixed main characters, Love Actually is actually 8 different love stories, but they are connected in some strange way. Each love story has a different color, which creates the interesting and different feelings of the people in love. Although the film's rhythm is slow and has few climaxes, with love stories that are "not just anyone's story", Love Actually impresses thanks to these gentle situations.

6. Home Alone (1990)

It would be a big mistake if we didn't mention Home Alone in this list.

This is a 1990 American comedy film about a boy named Kevin (played by Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally abandoned by his family while they go on a Christmas vacation. If any child were in this situation, they would probably just sit in the corner and cry. However, Kevin is not like that.

The first time he was home alone, the boy seemed extremely happy. Unfortunately, he later encountered trouble with two burglars. Overcoming his initial fear, Kevin taught the burglars a lesson with his intelligence and courage. After a strange Christmas, he finally met his mother again.

Not only did the film attract audiences because of its humor, it also celebrated family affection and contained many meaningful messages. The film also immediately made Macaulay Culkin a star. At that time, he was considered the most successful child actor since Shirley Temple.

7. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

The Muppet Christmas Carol is an American musical Christmas film adapted from Charles Dickens' short novel A Christmas Carol. At the time of its release, the film was also considered a box office success and received extremely positive reviews from audiences.

The film tells the story of a miserly old man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. From then on, he learns to embrace the holidays with more ease.

8. The Santa Clause (1994)

The Santa Clause is a Christmas comedy film directed by John Pasquin. It is the first installment in The Santa Clause series. After positive reviews from critics and great commercial success, the film was continued to produce two more films in 2002 and 2006. However, both of these films did not create the same buzz as the first film.

The film revolves around a divorced father Scott after accidentally causing an accident to a man dressed as Santa Claus, he and his son are taken to the North Pole - where Santa Claus lives. An elf there tells Scott that he must replace Santa Claus before Christmas comes.

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