Looking for Christmas activities to do with the family this year? Think simple, cozy fun like our top Christmas movies for kids!

Sitting down to a classic Christmas movie with festive popcorn, hot cocoa, and peppermint snacks is a favorite tradition of ours the whole family enjoys. But sometimes, it’s tough to find Christmas movies to keep the attention of everyone in the family, young to old when we have these distractions.

But with a little digging, you’ll find classic Christmas movies for kids and adults that have a mix of fun, excitement, and a beautiful message for all to understand.

Besides, it’s hard not to get in the holiday spirit when you follow stories that bring warm feelings of hope and joy. It’ll have you longing for Christmas every day of the year!

This Christmas movie list includes my top picks that the whole family can enjoy. You’ll find Christmas movies kids can watch alone, kids can watch with parents and a few that parents can watch when the kiddos are tucked in bed.

So get ready to sit back with some hot chocolate or eggnog, curled up under a warm blanket while watching some of these classic and newer Christmas films, sure to get you ready for the big day!

Christmas Movie Traditions

Christmas Movies for Little Kids

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Frosty the Snowman

The Muppets Christmas Carol

Mickey’s Magical Christmas

Santa Paws

Christmas Movies for the Whole Family

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

A Christmas Story

Miracle on 34th St

It’s a Wonderful Life

Home Alone

A Christmas Carol

Elf

The Polar Express

The Santa Clause

Shrek the Halls

Jack Frost

Christmas Movies for Mommy and Daddy

National Lampoon’s Christmas

While You Were Sleeping

Fred Claus

Scrooged

Love Actually

Do you have any other favorites I missed? Share in the comments!