The Best Christmas Movies Ever*

Love Actually

This beautiful story about love being an ever present presence in our lives has warmed the hearts of everyone since it's release in 2003. With an array of characters all related, loosely related or not related at all merely settled in London it shows us that Love is all around, particularly at Christmas time :) How could anyone resist the emotional, heart wrenching moment when Mark reveals to Julie that he loves her!

yes.

"Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often, it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always there - fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, as far as I know, none of the phone calls from the people on board were messages of hate or revenge - they were all messages of love. If you look for it, I've got a sneaking suspicion... love actually is all around." 

The Santa Clause

THE CLASSIC MOVIE!! Everyone has to have seen this, at least, once a year since they were old enough to enjoy Christmas. The intertwining of the the serious issues involved in Scott Calvin's "non-elf" family combined with the problems created in the North Pole by a lack of belief and Christmas spirit is probably one of the most beautiful storylines that will immerse everyone in the belief that Santa truly does exist.

Not too hot. 

Extra chocolate. Shaken, not stirred.

Elf

Considering Elf is only a recent release the fact that it has made it's way onto a lot of "Best of..." lists is a truly wonderful feat, nothing less though for a truly wonderful movie. Similar to The Santa Clause it intertwines relatable familial problems along with problems in the North Pole, all the while with Elf, played by Will Ferrel, keeping the momentum going and stopping the story lines getting too emotional and serious. A perfect accompianant to a wintery evening.

 Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?

Home Alone

Home Alone creates every tweens dream, being left alone, with no parent, endless movies and Christmas food. However, for Kevin, the dream is short lived when some local criminals try and get into his house and steal his golden possessions. This is, also, a Christmas classic, a must watch every year. Kevin's attempt at thwarting the criminals efforts makes for hilarious viewing and spreads joy and Christmas cheer!

Keevvvviiiinnn

It's a Wonderful Life

My absolute favourite movie to watch at Christmas Time.. It's full of Christmassy cheer and life affirming reiterations, after a bit of depression of course.The sentimental story about George Bailey brings George back from the brink of suicidal despair to discover how wonderful his life truly is, all with the help of the angel, Clarence. This movie, for me, is Christmas!

What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the moon, Mary. 

*disclaimer: One hundred percent my opinion, no fancy surveys involved!