While we don’t have the clearest transition of seasons, a little nip in the air is enough for us to get into the end of the year holiday mood. The season of joy is all about unwinding, spending time with family and enjoying everything that is warm and fuzzy. Speaking of this sentiment – what can commemorate the season of joy better than a Christmas movie marathon under a fluffy blanket with a big cup of hot cocoa? As for anyone who points out that we are only in the 1st week of December, you don’t need that kind of negativity in your life. If you’re confused which movie to start your binge session with, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top 7 all-time favourite Christmas movie recommendations you can bookmark.
1. Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2
In an attempt to catch Santa Claus, siblings Kate and Teddy set on an adventure that turns their Christmas into a season of joy they will remember forever. This film is for the optimists, the kind who place their bets on hope and win.
Where to watch: Netflix
2. The Holiday
The Holiday is the ultimate comfort film for the romantics. In this Christmas-time classic, Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swap homes as an experiment – only to find true love and a sense of self in each other’s country. Find a pen pal you can do this with already!
Where to watch: Netflix
3. The Princess Switch 1, 2 & 3
As if 2 Vanessa Hudgens weren’t enough to create chaos on screen – the third edition has 3 of them confusing everyone with their epic switch. If you’re into holiday time drama, this one’s a fun watch.
Where to watch: Netflix
4. A Christmas Prince
Ordinary girl meets prince, falls in love and that’s the end of the story in all fairy tales. But, The Christmas Prince (1, 2, & 3) give you a glimpse of what happens after you get the prince and how heavily the the crown of royalty sits.
Where to watch: Netflix
5. Home Alone 1 & 2
If you’re a ’90s kid, do you even need a reason to rewatch Home Alone 1 & 2 for the 100th time? Christmas is officially incomplete without Macaulay Culkin’s adorable antics.
Where to watch: Disney +
6. Operation Christmas Drop
If you’re done watching Christmas films set up in the snow, this love story between Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig on a sunny island will warm your hearts.
Where to watch: Netflix
7. Last Christmas
Our favourite mother of dragons as a Christmas elf? Sold! This cute love story starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding will make you wish for a meet-cute with the love of your life this year.
Where to watch: Netflix
Tell us in the comments which are your favourite Christmas movies we have missed.
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