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10 Christmas Movies to Fill Your Spirits This Holiday

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

10. The Santa Clause

Get your reindeer ready because Tim Allen is coming to town! This Christmas classic has two other installments following the original. You definitely can’t miss this one.

9. A Christmas Carol

In this Christmas classic, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge turning from a bitter old man to a kinder soul fills your heart with holiday joy!

8. Home Alone

The classic Christmas comedy starring Macauley Culkin is one that will put a smile on your face.

7. Miracle on 34th Street

This heartfelt classic will possibly bring a tear to your eye and take you on a journey through New York and the classic Macy’s story for a the ultimate Christmas experience.

6. The Polar Express

I don’t know about you, but I know that I would love to get on the Polar Express and head to the North Pole. This dreamy Christmas favorite is a must for the holiday season and will surely show you to believe. 

5. A Charlie Brown Christmas

Of course! You can’t forget about the Peanuts gang this Christmas!

4. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 

The 1964 classic will have you singing the famous Christmas song in no time.

3. Nation Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 

The perfect Christmas comedy for the holiday season! 

2. Elf

The story of Will Ferrel as an elf in Manhattan trying to find his dad is possibly one of the best holiday movies to ever be created. Get ready to laugh yourself silly. And remember, THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER IS SINGING LOUD FOR ALL TO HEAR!!

1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The ultimate Christmas movie starring Jim Carrey puts a smile on your face, brings laughter to all, and shows the story of heart that was three times too small growing larger than life. Get ready for the eggnog contest, some of the most classic Christmas lines ever, and be ready to cancel dinner with yourself at 6:30 like the Grinch to watch this Christmas classic!

I'm a freshman attending West Virginia University. I'm majoring in elementary education with a specialization in English. I'm so excited to see where my journey as a mountaineer takes me!
I am originally from Westchester, New York. I came to WVU for my undergrad in Strategic Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations and a minor in Sports Communication. My involvment on campus includes blogging for Her Campus, a sister of Alpha Phi, the assistant director of the media team on the Mountaineer Maniacs executive board and lastly, an athletic communications intern with the WVU Athletic Communications office. I will be graduating in May of 2017 and I am looking forward to getting started with my future career in Journalism and Public Relations!