🎄 The Holiday Season is the perfect opportunity to watch some of the best films with family and friends. Here are the top 10 Christmas films + Soundtracks you definitely shouldn't miss! 🎅
Switch on the fairy lights, get the hot chocolate ready and enjoy! ️
1. Home Alone (1990)
The ultimate classic! The story of young Kevin, who is accidentally left at home and has to defend his house against two clumsy burglars, has inspired generations. John Williams' iconic film soundtrack, especially the track “Somewhere in My Memory”, brings the magic of Christmas right into your living room.
2. Love actually (2003)
An episodic film that tells different love stories around Christmas time. The soundtrack is just as heartwarming as the film itself, with classics such as ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ by Mariah Carey and ‘Christmas is All Around’ by Billy Mack, a fictional character in the film.
3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Jim Carrey shines in the role of the grumpy Grinch. The music by James Horner, including the iconic ‘You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch’, brings the perfect blend of humour and heart. This story about the Grinch who tries to steal Christmas and eventually discovers the true spirit of the holiday is a must-see for any Christmas celebration.
4. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
A humorous look at the challenges that Christmas can bring. Clark Griswold loves Christmas and promises to make it a successful celebration until he turns everything upside down and triggers a domino effect of disasters.
5. The Polar Express (2004)
A wonderful animated story about a boy who takes a magical train journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
The music by Alan Silvestri, including the song ‘Believe’ by Josh Groban, is simply breathtaking.
6. The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992)
The Muppets bring Charles Dickens' famous story to life in their own unique way. With cheerful and catchy songs that invite the whole family to sing along, the soundtrack is a real hit.
7. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
This timeless classic tells the story of a man who claims to be the real Santa Claus. The heartwarming soundtrack complements the film’s magical narrative, making it a perennial favorite during the holidays.
8. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary world of magic and wonder, where every holiday has its own special land. This is the touching story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. Bored with the same old ‘trick or treat‘’, he longs for more and soon encounters the glorious magic of Christmas Town. The situation comes to a head when his enthusiasm for Christmas leads him to kidnap Santa.
9. The Holiday (2006)
A heart-warming story about two women who swap houses during the Christmas period and find love. The soundtrack by Hans Zimmer gives the film a special, festive touch that perfectly captures the romance and joy of the season.
10. Elf (2003)
Buddy, a human, grows up with elves at the North Pole. When he discovers that he is not an elf, he travels to New York in search of his biological father.
NEW: Discover now the latest Netflix Christmas movie “That Christmas” created by Richard Curtis (Love actually) featuring a great Soundtrack including Ed Sheeran's “Under the tree”. 🎄
What are your favourite Holiday movies to watch this December? Share your recommendations in the comments!
