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30 Movies To Get You Through The Holidays

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The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive fun. And what better way to celebrate than by curling up on the couch and watching a holiday movie?

We've compiled a list of 30 of the best holiday movies, from classics like "It's a Wonderful Life" to modern favorites like "Elf." So grab some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and enjoy!

It's a Wonderful Life (1946): This heartwarming classic tells the story of George Bailey, a man who learns the true meaning of life on Christmas Eve.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947): This charming film follows the story of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real thing.
White Christmas (1954): This musical comedy tells the story of two singing buddies who team up to save a struggling inn.
A Christmas Carol (1951): This animated adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
Elf (2003): This hilarious film tells the story of Buddy, an elf who travels from the North Pole to New York City in search of his father.

Home Alone (1990): This holiday classic tells the story of Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who is accidentally left home alone when his family goes on vacation.
The Santa Clause (1994): This family-friendly comedy tells the story of Scott Calvin, a divorced father who accidentally becomes Santa Claus.
Love Actually (2003): This romantic comedy tells the interconnected stories of several couples in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
The Polar Express (2004): This animated film tells the story of a young boy who takes a magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
Arthur Christmas (2011): This animated film tells the story of Arthur, the clumsy son of Santa Claus, who must deliver a present to a child who was accidentally missed on Christmas Eve.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964): This classic animated film tells the story of Rudolph, a reindeer with a glowing red nose, who is rejected by the other reindeer but eventually saves Christmas.
Frosty the Snowman (1969): This classic animated film tells the story of Frosty, a snowman who comes to life and befriends a group of children.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965): This classic animated film tells the story of Charlie Brown, who is depressed about the commercialism of Christmas, but eventually learns the true meaning of the holiday.
The Grinch (2000): This live-action film adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic story tells the story of the Grinch, a grumpy creature who tries to steal Christmas from the Whos.
Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas (2014): This stop-motion animated film tells the story of Buddy the Elf, who travels to New York City to find his father and spread Christmas cheer.

The Holiday (2006): This romantic comedy tells the story of two women who swap homes for the holidays and find love in unexpected places.
Last Christmas (2019): This romantic comedy tells the story of Kate, a young woman who works as an elf in a department store and falls in love with a mysterious man named Tom.
The Christmas Chronicles (2018): This fantasy film tells the story of Kate and Teddy Pierce, two siblings who accidentally crash Santa Claus' sleigh on Christmas Eve and must help him deliver presents to all the children in the world.
Let It Snow (2019): This romantic comedy tells the interconnected stories of several teenagers in a small town on Christmas Eve.
Happiest Season (2020): This romantic comedy tells the story of Abby, a young woman who brings her girlfriend home for Christmas, but soon discovers that her family is not as accepting as she thought.

Die Hard (1988): This action classic tells the story of John McClane, a police officer who must fight his way through a group of terrorists who have taken over a skyscraper on Christmas Eve.
Lethal Weapon (1987): This action comedy tells the story of Martin Riggs, a suicidal cop, and Roger Murtaugh, a veteran cop, who must team up to investigate the murder of Murtaugh's friend.
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996): This action thriller tells the story of Samantha Caine, a woman who has amnesia and must uncover her past as a trained assassin.
Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018): This action thriller tells the story of Ethan Hunt, an IMF agent who must race against time to stop a nuclear attack.
Extraction (2020): This action thriller tells the story of Tyler Rake, a mercenary who is hired to rescue the kidnapped son of an international crime lord.

No matter what your taste in movies, there's sure to be something on this list to get you through the holiday season. So grab some popcorn, snuggle up on the couch, and enjoy!