Oh, I just can't get enough of Christmas movies! I love the nostalgia, the family values, the moral lessons, and the hilarity of moments that we can all relate to. I wanted to share my faves with you, but I had a hard time getting it down to 10, so I went with the 12 days of Christmas theme. I am not a fan of movies inflicting guilt on kids (and adults) for not believing in Santa, because Christmas is Christmas with or without him after all. So, I created a list of Dawn's Top 12 Christmas Movies. Santa is not a main character in most of these, except for Elf (because Elf is literally my #2). I am not going to write a review of each of them, but I'll rank and rate them. They are in order of my favorites and not all of them are family friendly. Adults, you have 20+ days to watch these 12 movies. (We've already watched #12 and #2 and may watch a couple more than once!) Kids are optional for enjoyment of the family friendly ones. I guarantee you won't regret watching any of them! Enjoy!
12. The Muppet Christmas Carol (G)
11. A Christmas Story (PG)
10. A Charlie Brown Christmas (G)
9. The Family Man (PG-13)
8. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG)
7. The Nativity Story (PG, with a fairly traumatic delivery of John the Baptist. My daughter was scarred by that scene when she was about 6. Recommend for ages 8+.)
6. Joyeux Noel (PG-13) lots of subtitles #worthit
#5 Christmas Vacation (PG-13)
#4 Home Alone (PG)
#3 Love Actually (R)
#2 Elf (PG)
#1 It's A Wonderful Life (PG)
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
