A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

A Charlie Brown Christmas is an all time classic Christmas movie. Its beauty is in its simplicity. Its message is a call to return to the heart of Christmas, rather than its commercial entrapments.

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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

The first adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic story was this 1966 animated television special. Similar in theme to the Charlie Brown special, but with Dr. Seuss's unique characters and much loved quirky writing style.

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Director Ron Howard casts comedian Jim Carrey in the title role in this live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale by Dr. Seuss. Carrey fully embodies the grumpy title character, while still supplying his own comedic touches. The story was expanded to fit a theatrical release, with new characters and scenes.

Miracle on 34th Street (1947 and 1994)

The real Kris Kringle is hired to play himself at a Macy's Department store. He reaches out to those in need of a dose of the Christmas spirit, especially one little girl and her mother.

But when he reveals himself as the real Santa Claus, skeptics put him on trial. Each version of this story presents a different piece of evidence in the case for Santa, but both can make believers out of the most skeptical.

White Christmas (1954)

Former army buddies join musical forces to win hearts and spread Christmas cheer. Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye star in this 1954 classic Christmas musical.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

The third in the Vacation series starring Chevey Chase as Clark, the bumbling head of the Griswold family. This sequel brings the Griswolds together for what is supposed to be the perfect Christmas. All of the in-laws are dropping by, including Clark's redneck cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid).

A Christmas Carol (Various)

This story by Charles Dickens has been retold countless times on the stage, on televison and on the big screen. As to which one is the "classic" movie, that's up to you, my friend. Visit the Christmas Carol page to see all the delightful versions of this story.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964)

This classic television special featuring Rudolph and his misfit buddies set the standard for stop-motion animation and Christmas specials in general. Burl Ives narrates as Sam the Snowman, telling and singing the story of a rejected reindeer who becomes the most famous reindeer of all. Rudolph leaves home after being rejected because of his unusual nose. Along the way, he meets Hermey the elf who wants to be a dentist, the miner Yukon Cornelius and his motley crew of puppies and the Abominable Snow Monster as well as a crew of abandoned, but still lovable, toys. Rudolph finally wins the heart of his a doe, Clarice, his family and Santa himself when he saves Christmas from a snowstorm using his bright shiny nose. In addition to the title song that inspired it, this 53-minute tape is crammed with catchy tunes such as "Silver and Gold" and "Holly Jolly Christmas."

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Frank Capra's masterpiece is a timeless reminder of human potential. James Stewart plays George Bailey, a man who sacrifices his entire life to help the working class of Bedford Falls. But when the menacing Mr. Potter frames him for a financial scam, Bailey decides he's worth more dead than alive. Clarence the angel intervenes to show George just how important his life really is.