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Best Christmas Movies 2011 Vote

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All we want for Christmas is 1 million Christmas Movie Votes! VOTE HERE and see the current stats for the top Christmas Movie. My wife and I were talking about Christmas and somehow we got on the subject of Christmas movies. After a lengthy discussion, that even our two year old son joined in, we were at an impass and could not come to an agreement on what was the best Christmas movie of all time. To settle the dispute and bring peace and harmony to our household this Christmas, help us find the best Christmas movie and vote on the Christmas Movie poll. Has it been a while since you have seen Christmas movies? We added trailers of some of the most popular movies below so you can refresh your memory.

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'A Christmas Story'

'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas'

'Frosty the Snowman'

Christmas? Snow? Santa? Movies?


It's a classic story about an all American family and a boy's wish for the ultimate Christmas gift.

A heartless grinch grows a heart after the Whovill people show him the meaning of Christmas....And the little whoville girl is so cute!

Frosfy (aka Frosty) I've had mom and dad read it to me almost every night since last Christmas. It's a classic even in August!

NOPE! I don't know what your talking about...But I think I'm gonna like it!



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Christmas Movies Trailer Index

Click on any link to go see a little bit about each Christmas Movie

Scrooged

Elf


A Christmas Story

Home Alone


The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Santa Claus


Bad Santa

Polar Express


It's A Wonderful Life

How the Grinch Stole Christmas


National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

A Christmas Carol


A Christmas Carol

A Charlie Brown Christmas


Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer

Little Drummer Boy


Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Frosty the Snowman


Miricale on 34th Street

Joyeux Noel


Sants Claus The Movie

The Year Without Santa Claus



Chime in to the Christmas Movies Challenge

So which movie should be crowned the best Christmas Movie of all time? Should it be a classic from years ago or should it be a modern movie that relates to modern day Christmas? Chime in with your decision.

  • ChadwickTheBrave Nov 13, 2011 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    This was a very difficult choice! Ultimately it came down to A Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation. Both are classics in my family, but I eventually decided the latter is the better of the two in my opinion.
  • Lemming13 Nov 13, 2011 @ 10:54 am | delete
    Though I love a lot of these movies for me the one all-time winner is It's a Wonderful Life. There is humour, romance, drama, and the most heartwarming climax ever. I don't think many people have been lucky enough that they have never made George Bailey's wish they had never been born, and we can all use the hope and encouragement this story gives us.
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Scrooged


Scrooged

Bill Murray plays TV exec Frank Cross who is so wretched; he demonstrates vulgarity at its finest in this classic "A Christmas Carol" film. The three Ghosts of Christmas are omni-present in Scrooged in their attempt to turn the mean-spirited Frank Cross to a holiday-loving, happy man. Can Bill Murray's wit and the Ghosts of Christmas tackle such an undertaking?

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A Christmas Story


A Christmas Story
(Full-Screen Edition)

The scene where Flick is triple dog dared to stick his tongue to the telephone pole is one of many scenes fondly remembered in this classic film. Drama and comedy fluently intertwine when Ralphie has the ultimate desire in owning a Red Rider BB gun providing the unforgettable phrase "You'll shoot your eye out, kid!" Peter Billingsley provides a nostalgic framework to this yearly, family tradition where every child has a Christmas dream though A Christmas Story allows us to blend past and present in a timeless masterpiece.
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Elf


Elf
(Infinifilm Edition)

Will Ferrell plays Buddy the Elf in this heartwarming Christmas movie where Buddy, who has known Christmas spirit his whole life, has his world turned upside down when he feels out of place at the North Pole due to many inexplicable mistakes. Always happy, Buddy enters a world, new and strange to him, in search of his biological father and his true self. While in the U.S., Buddy must overcome his fears and help restore Christmas Spirit so Santa Claus can continue on.

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Home Alone


Home Alone

Who can forget Macaulay Culkin's hands to face screaming when the after shave he puts on his face is shocking and refreshing. Home Alone delineates the spirit of Christmas in the hysterical moments when a kid outsmarts reckless burglars, acts as an adult in caring for himself, and demonstrates ingenious wits when defending his home. In a role that created a mega-box office star, Macaulay Culkin gives a good kick in the pants to Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern in teaching them lessons only an 8-year old can conceive.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas


Nightmare Before Christmas
(+ DVD)
[Blu-ray]

Tim Burton exhibits the best type of misfit in The Nightmare Before Christmas who by nature is quirky and diabolical. Jack Skellington accidentally takes the wrong door one day in Halloweentown and enters the jolly world of Christmas. This unique universe energizes Jack Skellington in devising a scheme to take over Christmastown where his natural instinct at evil provides wacky, reckless presents for the children. The Nightmare Before Christmas is not your typical holiday movie in the caring, loving, good-natured persona most others represent, though a great indulgence of the imagination makes this movie worth a view.
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The Santa Claus


The Santa Clause
(Widescreen Special Edition)

Tim Allen delivers an entertaining comedy about becoming Santa Claus in the wittiness and comedic fashion known best by him. Tim Allen's character Scott Calvin; does not believe in Santa Claus and when a strange noise is heard upon the rooftop, Scott and his son, Charlie go out to find Santa Claus and his eight reindeer on his roof. Upon accidentally startling and killing Santa, Scott finds a card in Santa's suit notifying the bearer of the card is the new Santa Claus. Scott learns all the tricks of the trade in becoming Santa Claus and spends the course of the year attempting to convince others who he is all the while trying to believe it himself. The Santa Claus is very entertaining for families to see a cynical man become one of the most cherished heroes children adore.
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Bad Santa


Badder Santa
(Unrated Widescreen Edition)

In an unprecedented movie about Santa Claus, Bad Santa delivers an unheard array of uncommon idiocies that only adults can understand and appreciate. Billy Bob Thornton is every department stores worst nightmare in his vulgar, disheveled, drunken personality to work with kids during the busiest time of year. Willie T. Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) is really a crook with a sidekick, Marcus who only works as Santa to gain easy access to the store safe. Bernie Mac figures out Willie and Marcus scheme and determines he wants his share. Bad Santa is certainly not a family movie though has entertaining value to see a different movie that is diabolical and comical.
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Polar Express


The Polar Express
(Widescreen Edition)

Award winning actor Tom Hanks, plays conductor in this children's Christmas movie where a boy who begins not believing in Santa Claus is suggested to aboard a train headed to the North Pole where the philosophy is, seeing is believing. The Polar Express delivers an awesome view into the way children imagine a trip to the North Pole in a colorful and artistic creation opening the imaginations of children and adults alike. Board this train and envision the scenery as it unfolds and how the unbelieving children believe once again in Santa Claus.
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It's A Wonderful Life


It's a Wonderful Life
(60th Anniversary Edition)

It's a Wonderful Life is the best Christmas Movie to personify a disheartened human being with the premise having George Bailey (James Stewart)accept his life as it is and to symbolize the importance of friends, family and the joy of life. When George contemplates suicide, an angel is bestowed upon him to show him what life would be like if he never existed. Similar to Ebenezer Scrooge, George must realize that his life and those around him are what matters most and decide to live as though tomorrow may never come. It's a Wonderful Life is a true, heart-warming Christmas movie that reminds us year after year that our lives are remarkable as they are.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas


Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
(Deluxe Edition)


Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
(Widescreen Edition)

A heartless Grinch grows a heart after the folks of Whoville show him the genuine meaning of Christmas. Dr. Seuss's creation comes to life in the magical land of Whoville where the Who's adore Christmas and the festivities to go along with it. On the outskirts of town lives a miserly creature known as the Grinch who is as despicable as they come and who hates Christmas. The Grinch plots to take Christmas away from the Who's though Cindy Lou Who has a different disposition and undertakes the task of becoming friends with the Grinch and have him change his ways. There are two versions of the Grinch Christmas movie with one including celebrities such as Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Molly Shannon and more while the other is an animation of this classic made in 1966. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is sure to top your best Christmas movie list year after year!
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The Grinch (with Jim Carey)

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation


National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
(Special Edition)

The Griswold's have done it again in this family Christmas movie where disaster is paramount to this family's everyday life. Clark continually has bad luck and this Christmas is no different as he awaits his yearly Christmas bonus. With visions of women in bikinis by his dream pool, Clark's fascinating family drops by for a visit to continue his tradition of bad luck while he hangs on to the knowledge his bonus will arrive at any moment. Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo are sure to keep you laughing with each turn of disaster in this Christmas movie classic.
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A Christmas Carol


Disney's A Christmas Carol

With six different releases of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol each has its own celebrities of the time. Regardless of the multiple versions, each has the same theme; a cynical and wretched old man is given a second chance at life where redemption of behaviors is inherent when visited by the Ghosts of Christmas. Characters Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit have a work-only relationship while the friendly Cratchit extends an invitation to Scrooge to join his family for Christmas Eve festivities, Scrooge harshly declines. The Ghosts of Christmas enable Scrooge a view into the Past, Present, and Future in hopes of changing the dreadful direction he has created for his life. Watch A Christmas Carol for a glimpse how this wretched old man can have the potential to change his life.
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A Christmas Carol (Original)

The Muppets Christmas Carol


The Muppet Christmas Carol
Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition

In The Muppet Christmas Carol, the Muppets present their version of Charles Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, cheapskate extraordinaire. Similar to other movies, we see Scrooge held responsible for his behaviors with visits by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Michael Caine plays Ebenezer Scrooge with Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit in a story where the majority of Muppet's make an appearance. If you are a Muppet fan, this family classic will more than satisfy your Christmas mood for joyous entertainment.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas


A Charlie Brown Christmas
(Remastered Deluxe Edition)

In this classic Christmas movie, Charlie Brown is in search of the sincerest meaning of Christmas when he is disgusted by the greediness he sees around him. Lucy recommends Charlie Brown become director of the school Christmas pageant in heed of Charlie's complaints. Directing the show proves very challenging and when he tries to restore the genuine meaning of Christmas with a little tree and it fails, Charlie seeks Linus' assistance in learning what Christmas is really about.
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Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer


Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

In one of the top Christmas movies ever made, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer is an eccentric reindeer who becomes a hero when all others thought him unfit. Rudolf is ousted when his oddity is discovered and he embarks on an adventure enabling him to believe in himself and uncover others deemed as unfit as well. Rudolf becomes determined to have his new friends become accepted and heads back to the North Pole. Santa cannot embark on his Christmas traditions when weather turns ugly and Santa realizes that Rudolf can save Christmas with his brightly-lit nose.
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Little Drummer Boy


The Little Drummer Boy

The Little Drummer Boy tells the story of a drummer boy orphaned after his family was killed by people burning his farm. The only thing Aaron is left with is a lamb, donkey and, a drum his father had given him. Aaron joins a show caravan despite his vow to hate all people for what happened to his family. People love his drum playing. One day the show owners ask him to play for kings traveling. Unfortunately though, the kings are leaving to follow a star. One of the king's camels had collapsed which resulted in the show owners selling Aaron's friend the camel. Aaron vows to find his friend the camel and follows the star the kings had mentioned to try and reclaim his friend. Upon catching up to the kings, Aaron finds himself in front of baby Jesus.
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Frosty the Snowman


Frosty the Snowman & Frosty Returns

Frosty the Snowman is almost as iconic as the big guy himself Santa. Originally just a song written by Gene Autry and the Cass Country Boys in 1950, Frosty the Snowman became an animated show in 1969. Although a few sequels have been made such as Frosty's Winter Wonderland, and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July, no sequel has been near as popular as the original Frosty the Snowman. Even though Frosty is just a thirty minute show, it deserves to be placed on the Top Christmas Movies list given its huge popularity and long term showing every Christmas.
While the children play in the snow during recess, an old magician has his old silk top hat blown off his head. While building a snowman, a group of school children retrieve the hat and placed it on its head to finish the look. Once on its head, the snowman is brought to life and begins to dance around. Frosty must live in colder temps and a young school girl agrees to take Frosty to the North Pole. The magician is upset that his hat has been reused on Frosty and he follows them on their trip as he wants his hat back. This classic Christmas movie can be played all year round as young children love Frosty and the goodness he exhibits.
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town


Santa Claus Is Comin to Town
(Full Screen)

The Christmas movie, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town is based on the song written by John Fredrick Coots and Haven Gillespie in 1934 and was created in 1970 by Rankin-Bass with models made of wood. Some of the voices are from very famous actors, of the time, such as Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney. The movie is a story about a boy that was orphaned and found by an elf family the Kringles. Named Kris by the elves, Kris grows up with the goal of one day restoring the Kringle family name as the first toymakers to the king. His adventures eventually lead him to becoming Santa Claus.
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Miricale on 34th Street


Miracle on 34th Street


Miracle on 34th Street
(Special Edition)


Miracle on 34th Street

"The Miracle on 34Th Street"is about Kris Kringle who is a living image of Santa Claus. Finding himself as a replacement for a drunken Santa Claus in the Macy's Parade, he is offered a job in the Macy's toy department as Santa. While at Macy's his supervisor has second thoughts about the hiring of Kris because of his belief that he is actually Santa Claus. Despite his supervisors dislike of him he is able to keep his job because of Mr. Macy. Instead of living at a retirement home, Kris agrees to take a room with a lawyer who also happens to like his Kris's supervisor. When Macy's cold psychologist has Kris committed as a lunatic, the lawyer decides to represent him at his sanity hearing where he argues that Kris is indeed the real Santa.
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Miricale on 34th Street (Original)

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Joyeux Noel


Joyeux Noel
(Widescreen)

Most Christmas movies are based on a fictional imaginative story that relays the meaning of Christmas and good will to all. The story of Joyeux Noel is different in that is based on a true story about how enemies found it in their hearts to lay down their weapons and display a true lesson of humanity. During World War I French, Scottish, and German soldiers had been fighting brutal trench warfare. On one area of the trenches, starting with Christmas carols on Christmas Eve, an unofficial truce had been formed between the officers on both sides. The result was soldiers that had been killing each other joining to wish each other a Merry Christmas, exchange stories, and gifts. Although this movie is not displayed on television as much as other Christmas Movies, it should be. No other story can really match the opening of one's heart during the Christmas season.
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Sants Claus The Movie


Santa Claus:
Movie

The first half of" Santa Claus: The Movie" is set in the northern country and describes how a woodcutter named Claus and his wife Anya became Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The story starts out with a happy couple who spend every year building toys for the children to receive Christmas Eve. One year there was a terrible storm that the Clauses were caught in which resulted in them coming close to death. Eventually, the Claus's wake up to find themselves a strange place under a bright star, and from that night forward, the Claus's found eternal life living with elves.
The second half of the movie tells the story of Santa's elf Patch who set out on his own only to become mixed up with a greedy toymaker named B.Z.
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The Year Without Santa Claus


The Year Without a Santa Claus / Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey / Rudolph's Shiny New Year

Santa Claus wakes up with a cold and is told by his doctor that nobody believes in Santa Claus anymore. As a result, Santa decides to take a holiday during Christmas. The elves Jingle and Jangle set off to find people that still believe in Santa. While in Southtown they run into trouble with the police for riding their reindeer Vixen the wrong way down a one way street. Mistaken as a dog, Vixen is locked up at the town pound. Now it is up to Jingle and Jangle to free Vixen which can only be accomplished by proving to the Mayor that they are Santa's Magical Elves. Written in 1974, "The Year Without Santa Claus" is a classic enjoyed even today.
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Disney Christmas Movies

  1. The Search For Santa Paws
  2. A Christmas Carol
  3. Santa Buddies
  4. Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
  5. Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
  6. Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause
  7. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
  8. Twas the Night
  9. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
  10. I'll Be Home For Christmas
  11. My Friend's Tigger and Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas
  12. The Santa Clause
  13. The Muppet Christmas Carol
  14. One Magic Christmas

A Christmas Carol

  1. Christmas Carol : The Movie (2001)
  2. A Christmas Carol (1999)
  3. An All Dogs Christmas Carol (1998)
  4. A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994)
  5. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
  6. Scrooged (1988)
  7. The Jetsons Christmas Carol (1985)
  8. A Christmas Carol (1984)
  9. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
  10. Scrooge (1970)
  11. Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962)
  12. A Christmas Carol (1951)
  13. A Christmas Carol (1938)

Funny Christmas Movies

  1. Fred Claus
  2. Four Christmases
  3. Eight Crazy Nights
  4. Jingle All The Way
  5. Deck The Halls
  6. The Ref
  7. Christmas With the Kranks
  8. The Family Man
  9. I'll Be home for Christmas
  10. Trapped in Paradise
  11. Trading Places
  12. Santa's Slay
  13. Nothing Like The Holidays
  14. Surviving Christmas

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