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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Siena chapter.

Yes, it may be November, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start getting into your Christmas feels by watching some holiday rom-coms and Rudolph. The following is a list of some of the best Christmas movies to start watching in this brisk November month:

These are some of the oldie movies (your mom raves about them) that are aged but still can get you in your Christmas feels:

1. The Bishop’s Wife (1947)

Newly appointed bishop, Henry Brougham, faces several hardships. However, Christmas soon arrives, and angel Dudley ensures both Henry and wife Julia have a happy Christmas.

2. All I Want For Christmas (1991)

A comedy about two New York City kids, Ethan and Hallie, who launch a scheme to get what they desire the most for Christmas.

 

Some classics include:

1. Elf

An oversized elf from the North Pole travels to the U.S. to find his true identity.

2. A Charlie Brown Christmas

Charlie Brown searches for the true meaning of Christmas.

3. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

The Grinch, Jim Carrey, decides to ruin Christmas for the Whos in Whoville. Eventually, he joins in the Christmas feast and carves the roast beast.

4.  Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

Rudolph goes on a journey with Hermey the elf and Cornelius the prospector.

5.  Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman and a little girl try to avoid the magician trying to steal Frosty’s hat.

6.  A Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas and is visited by three ghosts. By the end of the night, he learns the spirit of Christmas.

7.  A Year Without A Santa Claus

Santa considers skipping Christmas and Mrs. Claus and the elves try to change his mind.

8.  Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town

The story about how Santa Claus came to be just that.

Rom-coms that make you cringe, smirk or smile, laugh and feel all warm inside:

1.  12 Dates of Christmas

After going on a bad blind date on Christmas Eve, Kate relives the day and date over and over again. If you’ve ever seen Saved By the Bell, Zack Morris is in this.

2.  The Holiday

Two troubled ladies switch homes for the holidays and unexpectedly fall in love.

3.  Just Friends

While home for Christmas, Ryan Reynolds, sees his best friend/old crush. 

4.  Love Actually

Eight couples’ lives are followed a month before Christmas in London.​

5. Christmas Kiss

After a random kiss, a designer ends up falling in love with her boss’s boyfriend during Christmas time. Warning: you may cringe.

Enjoy!

Emily Alexander is a Siena College Class of 2021 alumna. During her time at Siena, she studied Psychology.