When the winter season finally rolls around, one of the best ways to truly experience the joy of the season is to bundle up by a fire and watch a holiday film.
“Home Alone,” a true Christmas classic, has always brought viewers a sense of nostalgia and warmth. Kevin, the film’s adorable main character, brings any audience to fall in love with his amusing yet crafty antics.
“My favorite Christmas movie is ‘Home Alone’ because it stands out the most to me compared to other Christmas movies because of the humor during the movie,” Freshman Bella Jweinat says.
The beloved movie is a favorite of many and is always a joy to watch with friends and family.
For comedy lovers who are searching for lighthearted holiday cheer and entertainment, “Elf” is the perfect movie to watch. The film follows the escapades of an adopted elf from the North Pole and his journey to New York City to find his real family. Along the way, he meets an array of friends and even the girl of his dreams, who all help him on his mission.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” never fails to deliver a unique, original storyline and striking animations. It is always a popular Christmas film for the holidays, and there is no doubt that it will continue to be just as enchanting and memorable for many years to come.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is perfect for anyone wanting an old-fashioned holiday classic with a timeless plot and a charming cast. The movie received rave reviews from critics; Rotten Tomatoes called the film, “The holiday classic to define all holiday classics, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is one of a handful of films worth an annual viewing.”
For rom-com lovers looking for a blend of romance and Christmas spirit, “Love Actually,” is a delightfully funny romantic holiday movie that details the interconnected love triangles and relationships of an amicable group of characters.
“I love the movie ‘Love Actually,’” says Freshman Bea Bakken. “Because it has a wonderful way of making the audience love the characters and really enjoy the concept of love as a whole.”
Many others also praised the movie, with Rotten Tomato critics calling it, “a collection of touching sketches that are frequently sentimental yet thoroughly grand.”
One of the quintessential holiday films of the 20th century, “White Christmas,” has never failed to charm audiences with its jaunty musical numbers and dance routines. Featuring a superstar cast, including Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen, the movie is always a delight to watch and is one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time.
For comedy fans, look no further than “The Santa Clause,” a witty and entertaining 90’s holiday film. The movie follows the adventures of a father who accidentally kills Santa Claus and is magically transported to the North Pole, along with his son, to take on the new role of Santa before the next Christmas rolls around. This movie is always a delight to watch at any time of year.
“Love Hard,” a hilariously heartwarming romance film about an overworked, frustrated writer who gets catfished over the holidays on a dating app. She then grows to love the shy but well-intentioned man behind the catfish.
These entertaining Christmas movies are perfect to cozy up beside a fireplace and watch during the wintertime.
