Top 10 holiday movies

Not one to skimp on holiday spirit (every year I go to great lengths to drive aimlessly through my neighborhood to creepily stare at everyone’s lights), I’ve compiled a list of movies to help spread some holiday cheer!
 
1. Elf
I DARE you not to laugh when Will Ferrell casually picks up the phone with, “Buddy the elf, what’s your favorite color?”
 
2. The Santa Clause
Is there anything better than realizing that Bernard, Head Elf, is the same guy who plays the nerdy kid in 10 Things I Hate About You?! I think not. Talk about versatility.
 
3. The Holiday
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again – The Holiday, presumably set during the Christmas(ish) season – could quite possibly be the best movie of all time. Those actors, that story line, that soundtrack…that Nancy Meyers really knows what she’s doing.
 
4. Love, Actually
“Love, actually, is all around us.” God, deeper words have never been said.
 
5. Bridget Jones’s Diary
Renee Zellweger as her most adorably plump self. Definitely a top ten holiday movie thanks to the gem of a Christmas sweater Bridget dons at her mother’s nightmare of a holiday party.
 
6. Home Alone
I mean…obviously.
 
7. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton is a creepy genius.
 
8. Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
A magical joyride!!! Seriously, the makeup and sets are awesome. And so is Taylor Momsen in her pre-“I’m a badass” stage.
 
9. The Polar Express
It’s just fun to look at.
 
10. A Christmas Story
Ok ok – I’ve never seen this one, which is an absolute outrage according to my friends/family/acquaintances. But it makes the list since I hear it’s amazing.