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| Opening scene from the movie Jingle Jangle |
1. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2022) – A groundbreaking musical about a once-joyful toymaker who rediscovers his creativity and hope with the help of his inventive granddaughter. It’s a celebration of family, imagination, and resilience, set against a vibrant backdrop with a stellar cast.
2. The Polar Express (2004): A magical train takes a young boy on a journey to the North Pole, where he discovers the true spirit of Christmas and learns to believe in the magic of the season.
3. VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas (2002): In this animated series, the VeggieTales characters tell the story of the birth of Jesus with a comedic and kid-friendly twist.
4. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965): Charlie Brown searches for the true meaning of Christmas with the help of his friends and a small, scraggly Christmas tree.
5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000): The reclusive Grinch learns the true meaning of Christmas when he tries to steal it from the Whos of Whoville.
6. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964): Rudolph, with his glowing red nose, proves that being different is a gift as he helps Santa Claus save Christmas.
7. Frosty the Snowman (1969): A magical hat brings Frosty to life, and together with a group of children, they embark on a journey to the North Pole before he melts.
8. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): The Muppets put their spin on Charles Dickens' classic tale as they help the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge rediscover the joy of Christmas.
9. Miracle on 34th Street (1994): A lawyer defends a man claiming to be Santa Claus in court, leading to a heartwarming exploration of faith, belief, and the magic of the season.
10. The Santa Clause (1994): After accidentally causing Santa's fall from his roof, Scott Calvin becomes the new Santa and must navigate the challenges of his newfound responsibility.
11. Arthur Christmas (2011): Santa's clumsy son, Arthur, takes on a mission to ensure a little girl receives her present before Christmas morning.
12. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983): Disney characters reenact Charles Dickens' classic story, with Scrooge McDuck in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
13. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, tries to bring Christmas to Halloween Town, leading to a quirky and enchanting adventure.
14. A Muppet Family Christmas (1987): The Muppets celebrate Christmas with their friends, including characters from Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock, in this festive and heartwarming special.
15. The Grinch (2018): An animated retelling of Dr. Seuss' classic story, where the Grinch learns the true meaning of Christmas through the kindness of a young girl.
16. The Snowman (1982): In this animated short film, a young boy builds a snowman that comes to life, leading to a magical nighttime adventure.
17. Jingle All the Way (1996): A father embarks on a hilarious and chaotic quest to find the must-have toy of the season on Christmas Eve.
18. Pete's Christmas (2013): Groundhog Day meets Christmas as Pete experiences the same Christmas day over and over until he learns the true spirit of the season.
19. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999): Mickey, Minnie, and other beloved Disney characters share heartwarming tales that emphasize the importance of family and generosity.
20. Santa Buddies (2009): Adorable puppies journey to the North Pole to help Santa Claus when his magical toy sack begins to lose its power.
21. Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too (1991): Winnie the Pooh and friends try to grant each other's Christmas wishes in the Hundred Acre Wood.
22. Prancer (1989): A young girl befriends a wounded reindeer she believes to be one of Santa's, bringing joy and hope to her family and community.
23. The Little Drummer Boy (1968): A poor boy, who can only offer his drum as a gift, joins the Magi on their journey to see the newborn Jesus.
24. The Nutcracker Prince (1990): A young girl's Christmas gift, a nutcracker, comes to life and leads her through a magical world to defeat the Mouse King.
25. The Star (2017): A small but brave donkey becomes an unlikely hero in the first Christmas, carrying Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.
26. The Christmas Chronicles (2018): Siblings team up with Santa Claus to save Christmas after their well-intentioned plan to catch Santa on camera goes awry.
27. The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009): A former police dog helps save Christmas when burglars threaten the family home during the holiday season.
28. Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004): In this anthology film, Mickey and his friends share five different Christmas stories full of warmth and humor.
29. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (2009): Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat celebrate Christmas by preparing for the holiday, encountering mishaps along the way.
30. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1983): The misfit Herdman siblings, known for causing trouble, participate in the local Christmas pageant, leading to unexpected and heartwarming results.
31. Elf (2003): Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his real father and spreads Christmas cheer with his childlike innocence.
What are your kids Christmas movie favorites?
