5 Christmas Movies to Channel Your Holiday Spirit

By Talbert Toole
Lifestyles Editor
talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com

Now that finals have come to a close, it is the perfect time to grab some hot apple cider, curl up next to a warm fire and watch some of the most classic Christmas movies.

Although movies such as “The Santa Clause” and “Elf” have become cult classics for the holiday season, these movies hold a special place in the hearts of the editors at Hottytoddy.com.

From burglaries to singing duos, this list will take you down memory lane and inspire you to gather your family members around the television on Christmas Eve.

Home Alone (1990)

An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. This is what we will forever remember Macaulay Culkin for. 

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

A misfit reindeer and his friends look for a place that will accept them, which eventually leads to Rudolph leading Santa through the starry night on Christmas Eve.

White Christmas (1954)

A successful song-and-dance team becomes romantically involved with the members of a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont Inn. Bing Crosby’s smooth voice and dancing feet will inspire any Grinch to enjoy this holiday season.

Holiday Inn (1942)

At an inn—which is only open on holidays—two vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer. Starring Bing Crosby, once more, and Fred Astaire, this duo must each pull out their best tricks to win the girl.

Jingle All the Way (1996)

A father vows to get his son a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas. However, every store is sold out of them, and he must travel all over town and compete with other dads to find one. Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes dad of the year in this action-packed 90s film.