HUGE List OF Christmas Movies For Families

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The holidays are a time for family, fun, and festivities. Every family has their own Christmas traditions but since we are homebodies, we love spending every night snuggles up on the couch with cookies and hot cocoa and a good family movie. Of course you have heard of the holiday movie staples but here is a huge mix of some fun kid-approved movies to add to your family’s Christmas traditions.

Whether looking for a winter themed movie for your classroom or looking for a kid-appropriate religious Christmas movie to watch as a family or youth group, listed below are several fun kid movies to get into the holiday spirit.

So choose a fun holiday flick for your teen or a zany animated comedy for your preschooler, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and cuddle up to one of these great kids’ Christmas movies.

Fun Kids’ Christmas Movies for Families Over the Holidays: Animated Features

Listed below are several fun family-friendly animated features for the winter season. For your preschooler, you might want to check out some Christmas editions of their favorite cartoon characters such as Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder, or Winnie the Pooh. The Snowman, based on the popular children’s book by Raymond Briggs, is a holiday classic to delight adults and kids alike. Polar Express, adapted from a children’s book by Caldecott winner Chris Van Allsburg, is another great Christmas movie for kids. Disney’s new animated movie, A Christmas Carol, is sure to become a family classic. And…. my favorite… for the Shrek fans, check out Shrek the Halls.

* A Christmas Carol, 2009, PG
* Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure, 2009, Not Rated
* Barbie in a Christmas Carol, 2008
* Shrek the Halls, 2007, Not Rated
* Polar Express, 2004, PG
* Barbie in the Nutcracker, 2003, Not Rated
* Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year, 2002, G
* Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales, 2002, G
* Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember, 2001, Not Rated
* Bob the Builder: Bob’s White Christmas, 2001, Not Rated
* Sponge Bob Squarepants Christmas, 1999, Not Rated
* Winnie the Pooh: Season of Giving, 1999, G
* Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, 1997, G
* A Flintstone Christmas Carol, 1994, Not Rated
* The Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993, PG
* Father Christmas, 1991, Not Rated
* Babar and Father Christmas, 1986,Not Rated
* Mickey’s Christmas Carol, 1983, G
* The Snowman, 1982, Not Rated
* How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 1966, Not Rated
* A Charlie Brown Christmas, 1965, G

Kids’ Christmas Movies for over the Holidays: Live Action Comedies

If looking for some side-splitting and festive live-action films for your family check out some of these fun comedies, most rated PG. The Muppets Christmas Carol is a great choice for a fun Christmas movie for both younger children and adults alike.

* Fred Claus, 2007, PG
* Deck the Halls, 2006, PG
* Christmas with the Kranks, 2004, PG
* Elf, 2003, PG
* The Santa Claus 2, 2002, G
* The Grinch, 2000, PG
* Jingle All the Way, 1996, PG
* The Santa Clause, 1994, PG
* Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, 1992, PG
* The Muppet Christmas Carol, 1992, G
* Home Alone, 1990, PG
* The Christmas Story, 1983, PG
* The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, 1983, Not Rated

Christmas Movies for Families: Heart-Warming Dramas

Listed below are some holiday dramas to really get you into the Christmas spirit. A Child’s Christmas in Wales, based on the poem by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, is a good choice for family viewing with picturesque Christmas scenes from Christmas’ past.

* Christmas Town, 2008, Not Rated
* Samantha: An American Girl Holiday, 2004, Not Rated
* Noel, 2004, PG
* The Man Who Saved Christmas, 2002, Not Rated
* A Grandpa for Christmas, 1997, PG
* The Christmas Box, 1995, G
* Christmas Child, 1994, Not Rated
* Prancer, 1989, G
* A Child’s Christmas in Wales, 1987, G
* Little House on the Prairie: Christmas, 1974, Not Rated

Christmas Movies for Families: Old Favorites & Holiday Classics

Here are some beloved and popular Christmas classics that may become seasonal traditions in your family. These oldies, but goodies, are a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

* The Nutcracker, 1993, G
* White Christmas, 1954
* A Christmas Carol, 1951
* Miracle on 34th Street, 1947
* It’s a Wonderful Life, 1946
* Holiday Inn, 1942

Family Christmas Movies for your Tween or Teen: Rated PG-13

Here are some fun Christmas films to watch with your teen over this Christmas season.

* Nothing Like the Holidays, 2008, PG-13
* This Christmas, 2007, PG-13
* Mixed Nuts, 1994, PG-13

Religious Christmas Movies for Family or Youth Group Viewing

If looking for a more religious movie for a family gathering or youth group viewing, check out these religious-themed Christmas flicks. For a visually beautiful adaptation of the biblical Christmas story see The Nativity Story from 2006. For comedic, religious-themed, animated Christmas feature that kids of all ages will enjoy, check out any of the Veggie Tales’ holiday themed movies.

* Veggie Tales: It’s a Meaningful Life, 2010, Not Rated
* The Nativity Story, 2006, PG
* Veggie Tales: The Star of Christmas, 2002, Not Rated
* The Christmas Blessing, 2005, Not Rated
* Veggie Tales: The Toy that Saved Christmas, 1997, Not Rated
* One Magic Christmas, 1985, G

If looking for more festive and fun holiday entertainment, check out your local TV guide for listing of holiday specials for your favorite television shows. Most of your favorite television shows, from shows for preschool aged children to adults, have some kind of special holiday episode.

Until then, for your dose of Holiday spirit, gather together the family to enjoy one of these festive and fun kids’ Christmas movies.