Christmas Films

Whitney and I love to watch films. We have been blessed by the magic of Netflix. For a mere 18 dollars per month, Whitney and I watch a plethora of films from a variety of genres. With the holiday season among us, the genre that we have been commonly viewing has been that of the Christmas variety. While the material can get a little cheesy in the common Christmas film, the premises are always heart warming. The films commonly have the power to bring the "ethos" of Christmas past into the present. Here are the top ten Christmas movies from the past 25 years that Whitney and I recommend watching this holiday season.

10. The Santa Clause 2
The best of the trilogy of Tim Allen's The Santa Clause movies.

9. The Chronicles of Narnia
Okay, so maybe not a "Christmas movie", Santa does make an appearance and there is plenty of snow!

8. Christmas With the Kranks
Another Tim Allen movie that is surprisingly funny and charming.

7. Polar Express
A Chris Van Allsburg classic (from Grand Rapids, MI!).

6. The Family Stone
This movie convinced Whitney to have 6 kids!

5. Elf
Will Ferrell is hysterical in this soon to be classic.

4. A Christmas Story
Watch it all day on cable TV Christmas Eve and Christmas day.

3. Home Alone
This year Whitney and I appreciated how well done this movie was created.

2. Scrooged
The surprise number 2 selection is a creative recreation of A Christmas Carol and features Bill Murray.

1. Christmas Vacation
The movie that combines all that one could ever desire in a Christmas film!