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- “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992) It's time to get Christmas started with a most sensational, inspirational, Muppet-filled adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol.
- “Elf” (2003) In this hilarious Christmas comedy, Will Ferrell plays Buddy, a misplaced boy who grew up at the North Pole as one of Santa's elves. Buddy feels out of place in the workshop as a fully-grown adult who's terrible at making toys — and when he learns that he's actually human, he travels to New York City to find the father who gave him up for adoption.
- “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (1964) The stop-motion animation wizards at Rankin/Bass Productions contribute several Christmas specials to this list, and Rudolph is the most special of all.
- “It's a Wonderful Life” (1946) This vintage Christmastime fable highlights how important each person can be to their family, friends, and community. George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) is stuck in a small town with a failing business wishing that he had never been born, and Clarence (Henry Travers), his guardian angel, is eager to earn his wings by helping George appreciate how many lives he's touched.
- 25 Catwoman - Batman Returns
- 24 The Ghost of Christmas Present - The Muppet Christmas Carol
- 23 Santa - Violent Night
- 22 Present - Spirited
- 21 Ghost of Christmas Past - Scrooged
- 20 The Old Man - A Christmas Story
- 19 Isaac - The Night Before
Played by Michelle Pfeiffer
Tim Burton's second gothic take on the Caped Crusader set the story around Gotham's Christmas season, causing the movie to become an unexpected holiday favorite. While there is a thrill of seeing Michael Keaton back in the bat-suit and Danny DeVito is a lot of fun as the grotesque Penguin, Michelle Pfeiffer steals the show as Catwoman. With her own unique origin story, Selina Kyle goes from timid secretary to powerful cat burglar who is easy to cheer for despite being on the other side of the...
Played by Jerry Nelson
When it comes to versions of A Christmas Carol, the Muppet's take on the classic tale is a favorite of many. Michael Caine makes for a memorable Scrooge and it is fun seeing all the classic Muppets stepping into the story, but a new Jim Henson creation becomes the movie's scene-stealer. The Ghost of Christmas Present is the second spirit to visit Scrooge and by far the friendliest. The forgetful giant introduces himself with boisterous energy and kindness that cracks even Scrooge's hard exter...
Played by David Harbour
While there have been some surprisingly deadly depictions of Santa as a Chrismas character, none have been as likable as Violent Night's Santa. David Harbour stars in the holiday action-comedy as the world-weary Santa who has lost his faith in the world only to find himself the only hope to save a family being held hostage by a team of deadly mercenaries. The backstory of Santa as a Viking warrior is great outrageous fun, while Harbour wisely doesn't take the movie too seriously yet still bec...
Played by Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell has a more iconic Christmas character in his career, but his role as Present (aka The Ghost of Christmas Present), is the highlight of Spirited. The musical holiday movie takes a look inside the world of those spirits who help selfish people find their way on Christmas each year. Present is a successful operator in the job, but he meets his challenge when he comes up against the seemingly irredeemable Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds). Watching Presents's desperate attempts to get thr...
Played by David Johansen
Another unorthodox take on A Christmas Carol is Richard Donner's Scroogedwhich takes a modern approach to the story, starring Bill Murray as a cynical television executive who is in need of a Christmas haunting. However, it is another instance of the ghosts stealing the show with the madcap take on The Ghost of Christmas Past being the most memorable. Depicted as a cigar-smoking cabbie, the ghost is a loud and obnoxious spirit who seems to really enjoy his job. The scene of the ghost taking M...
Played by Darren McGavin
A Christmas Storyis one of the most iconic holiday movies ever made. While the film is a nostalgic look at a young boy's hopes of getting his coveted Christmas present, his father, known as, The Old Man, provides many of the best moments. Constantly tinkering with the broken furnace and swearing all the time, he is caring but also stern, and overall a really lovable character. The pride he has with his iconic leg lamp prize is mixed with moments of hilarious anger as when the neighbor's dogs...
Played by Seth Rogen
The Night Beforeis a rare R-rated Christmas movie about three childhood friends who reunite for their annual night of holiday shenanigans while also facing many changes in their lives. But the most hilarious of the trio is Isaac, a soon-to-be father. While Isaac seems to be dealing with his upcoming child quite well, his drug-fueled night out with friends brings out his biggest fears. Seeing him constantly freak out about this life-changing event makes for the funniest moments in the movie, e...
- Colin Mccormick
Dec 20, 2017 · In many households, viewing favorite holiday movies and TV specials is a tradition as warm and comforting as a mug of hot cocoa. This season, we look at some of the classic characters of the holidays and the top attributes that make them so appealing.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Would it really be Christmas without Charlie Brown’s tiny tree? The Peanuts gang discovers the true reason for the season in this television special, set to an equally iconic Vince Guaraldi soundtrack.
- It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992) A sequel (of sorts) to A Charlie Brown Christmas, this special features a variety of stories featuring the Peanuts characters learning about Christmas.
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Halloween meets Christmas in this Tim Burton-directed dark fantasy flick about “Halloween Town” king Jack Skellington’s fascination with Christmas.
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) Rudolph is sure to go down in history thanks to this Burl Ives-narrated special. From retro reindeer games to singalong-worthy songs, it's easy to see why this short is reportedly the longest-running holiday special in television history, having aired every year since its 1964 release.
- Kevin McCallister — Home Alone (1990) It's America's most popular Christmas movie for a reason. There is just something about the film that has left it's mark on generations, and shaped the holiday itself.
- The Grinch — How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 and 2000) Both versions of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 1966 and 2000, are based on the delightful poem by Dr. Seuss, and follow the same plot of a grumpy creature known as The Grinch who ruins Christmas for the residents of Whoville by stealing all the town's decorations and gifts.
- Buddy The Elf — Elf (2003) After learning he is a human and not an elf, Buddy leaves the North Pole where he grew up and sets out to find his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who was unaware of his existence.
- Ralphie — A Christmas Story (1983) Young Ralphie Parker is determined to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun is the perfect Christmas gift for him.
Dec 13, 2011 · You all know how kids are supposed to behave in Christmas movies, right? They are there to get excited about presents, visit Father Christmas and possibly fight off determined burglars. But...
Dec 23, 2021 · Kids can spend the holidays with their favorite DreamWorks animated characters, including Shrek, Toothless the dragon and the wacky animals from Madagascar. They’re all part of this...
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