The most family-oriented celebration of the year is approaching and here I have gathered some favorite movies that you can watch with your children at Christmas. In case you are not a parent, you can also become a child again for a while and enjoy these movies alone or with company.

#Home Alone | Home Alone (1990)

What can one say about this movie? It can be included in all lists of the most beloved Christmas movies. Whether we are talking about children, adults, comedy lovers, or thriller enthusiasts. It is one of those movies that have marked an era and that both young and old eagerly await Christmas to come so we can all sit together on the couch and enjoy it.

The plot is well-known, but it is worth mentioning to remind the older ones and to introduce it to the younger ones.

Kevin, the youngest child of the many in the McCallister family, is accidentally left behind in Chicago while the rest of the family prepares and departs for their Christmas vacation in Paris. Thus, Kevin ends up home alone, while his parents realize his absence only after they have already landed in Paris and do everything possible to find an available flight to return. Meanwhile, little Kevin has to face two would-be burglars and manage on his own.

#Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

Alright, just when we thought there couldn't be another movie like Home Alone, the sequel comes out 2 years later and it's just as good.

This time, the entire McCallister family is at the airport to fly and spend Christmas in Miami, but Kevin boards a flight to New York alone, where the rest of the movie takes place. With plenty of cash and cards full of money, he manages to rent a hotel room and start his exploration of the city. Unfortunately for him (or for them), he encounters two old acquaintances, the burglars from the first movie, and the action begins.

#The Polar Express | The Polar Express (2004)

This is an animated film with a fantastic plot. Another Christmas masterpiece worth watching with your child, an ode to the magic of Christmas. A little boy boards a train on Christmas Eve night headed to the North Pole and Santa's village. During his journey, the little boy learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas, while discovering himself and learning that as long as you have faith, the miracle of life never fades.

#Christmas Carols | A Christmas Carol (2009)

In this movie, we relive the story of Scrooge, the classic novel by Charles Dickens, in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is suddenly awakened by spirits on Christmas Eve who reveal the truth about his existence. They also remind him of the mistakes he made in the past and the opportunities he missed, as well as the harm he has caused.

Furthermore, they reveal how his fate will unfold, which will prove fatal if he does not try to change the way he thinks and acts. Is the magic of Christmas enough to change Scrooge's mind and allow him to atone for the bad deeds he has done?

Despite the fact that the movie is animated, the voice of the incredible Jim Carrey can transport you, convey the messages, and immerse you in the atmosphere of the film.

#Grinch | The Grinch (2018)

In 2018, another movie is added to those of the beloved green character, The Grinch, which tells the story of a cynical grump who lives a solitary life in a cave on Mount Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company.

The Grinch sees his neighbors in Whoville only when he runs out of food and every year when Christmas comes, they disrupt his peaceful solitude with their celebrations and noise. When the Whos declare that they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes that there is only one way to get some peace and quiet, and that is that he must steal Christmas. To do so, he decides to pose as Santa Claus.

Meanwhile, Cindy-Lou Who, a young girl brimming with holiday cheer, conspires with her gang of friends to trap Santa Claus as he makes his Christmas Eve rounds to meet him in person and thank him. As Christmas approaches, however, her well-organized plan threatens to collide with the Grinch's more malevolent scheme. Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal of finally meeting Santa Claus, or will the Grinch succeed in stealing the joy and magic of Christmas from the Whos once and for all?

This is a funny, touching, and visually stunning film, a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.

Movie Essentials

But don't forget to stock up on the essentials. And when I say essentials, of course, I mean popcorn, sweets, and other treats.

If, on the other hand, you want something homemade, made by your own hands, check out some devices that will help you prepare it.

Gather snacks and treats, put on your most comfortable pajamas and Christmas socks and have fun!