All of us get a nice, fuzzy feeling inside when we watch holiday movies for some reason. And that feeling gets even better if it's a family-friendly film that you can watch with everyone you care about, from young children to adults. 

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This holiday season, get on the couch with your family and witness the joy on your little ones’ faces as they enjoy the best Christmas movies we’re listing here.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Charlie Brown, a beloved character by many, tries his hand at directing a play and discovers the true meaning of the holiday. This is a classic film for holidays all year long, especially the Christmas season. Kids will definitely feel the Christmas spirit after seeing this classic movie!

A Boy Called Christmas

Nikolas, a young kid, embarks on a journey into the icy north to find his father who is trying to locate the village of elves, Elfhelm. In this movie, a reindeer and his pet mouse accompany him on his wonderful adventure.

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Christmas and Other Stories

Children all over the world enjoy Peppa Pig, and in this compilation of holiday tales, we see Peppa and her family preparing for the season by getting a Christmas tree and writing letters to Santa.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas 

Your slightly older children will love viewing The Nightmare Before Christmas. The protagonist is Jack Skellington, a resident of Halloween Town. He eventually discovered Christmastown, though, and his obsession with it drove him to kidnap Santa. 

The movie's lesson is that we should never discourage children from attempting new things. Although Jack may have kidnapped Santa, he discovers that it would be favorable for him to be a Pumpkin King when he sees he can't keep Santa away from children.

Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You

Let the dog mishaps begin! Mariash, a young girl, says that she wants a dog for Christmas after seeing one in a pet store. But to fulfill her goal, she first needs to prove her worth by taking good care of Jack, her uncle's dog. This movie features Mariah Carey’s songs, along with storybooks.

Jack Frost

Jack, a husband and absent father, tragically passes away before he can change his priorities. However, on a cold winter day, as his kid is playing his father's harmonica, Jack is revived as a snowman and compensates for the missed time with his son.

Arthur Christmas

Are your little ones curious about how Santa Claus manages to deliver so many gifts in a single evening? The method Santa uses in distributing gifts to every child in the world is demonstrated in this British 3D holiday film. In this movie, when a technical malfunction causes a little girl's gift to be lost, Arthur, Santa's son, decides to deliver it before it's too late. Because of the British accent and Christmas charm in this film, your kids will be incredibly thrilled for Mr. Santa.

The Santa Clause

A confused father learns that he will take his place as the new one. He initially doesn't believe it, but then he begins to put on weight and sprout a white beard.

The Star

Kids of all ages will like this movie! We return to the first Christmas when talking animals embark on a wild journey. This is a very lovely family Christmas movie that will surely keep your little ones engaged all throughout!

Noelle

Noelle, Santa's daughter, is giddy about the holiday. She suggests her brother, who is charged with replacing their father, take a break as she sees him acting stressed. However, she ends up in trouble when he doesn't show up!

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Any time of the year, kids and adults alike will enjoy watching The Muppet Christmas Carol. Kermit, Miss Piggy, and a musical drama set make this a typical Muppet film. The protagonist of the tale is Scrooge, an elderly miser who despises the holiday. But his opinion of Christmas changes as ghosts appear before him and enlighten him about his past and future. The film shares the idea that kindness and compassion can transform a society.

Godmothered

Join Eleanor, a budding fairy godmother, on her mission to show that people still require fairy godmothers! Her selection of a letter from a young girl who is now a single mother and was written 30 years ago is unfortunate. Eleanor, however, continues to make efforts to show that "happily ever after" actually does exist!

Jingle All the Way

Giving gifts at the last minute is never a fine decision around Christmas! In this amusing movie, Howard Langston is looking for a very important present for his son that he promised to get but doesn't find it until it's too late.

Home Alone

In this movie, the real fun starts when the McCallister family departs to enjoy Christmas in the big city, leaving their son Kevin behind. Kevin takes advantage of the situation by eating ice cream for dinner, bothering gangsters, and causing trouble throughout the city. This timeless movie conveys the values of freedom, family, and resourcefulness.

Elf

In the film Elf, Buddy, a human, describes growing up among elves. He learns that he was a human throughout Christmas and not an actual elf. He sets off to search for his birth father in New York City but finds it difficult to adjust to the holiday festivities in the large city. Watching Buddy attempt to spend Christmas in New York City style is both funny and heartwarming.

Robin Robin

Now, let’s look at the story of a bird named Robin in this short Netflix film. Robin wants to turn into a mouse so that he can blend in with the mouse family, where he is being reared by them.

Conclusion

Family time is a big part of Christmas, and the finest Christmas movies for kids really highlight the season! 

Every family has its own unique Christmas traditions that they follow to make Christmas Eve special. But one activity that most families share is binge-watching holiday movies while curled up in a cozy blanket with a cup of hot cocoa. So grab some popcorn and enjoy these classic Christmas films with your children!