10 great family Christmas movies (and where to stream)
By Dan Girolamo
Animated Christmas movies for the family
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Who better to learn about the spirit of Christmas than our good friend Charlie Brown? Charlie attempts to learn about the true meaning of Christmas in A Charlie Brown Christmas
In this special program, Charlie becomes depressed at the thought of Christmas. In order to cheer up, he decides to direct the Peanuts in the annual Christmas play. In order to combat the commercialism behind the holiday, Charlie chooses a small sapling as his Christmas tree since it is the only real tree in the lot. Whether you’re six-years-old or 60-years-old, Charlie and the Peanuts can still bring out the best in you around the holidays.
Stream A Charlie Brown Christmas on Apple TV+.
The Nightmare Before Christmas: What if Halloween tried to spread Christmas cheer? The result would be The Nightmare Before Christmas. In Tim Burton’s animated classic, the king of “Halloween Town”, Jack Skellington, becomes obsessed with Christmas after discovering “Christmas Town.” The ensuing hijinks of Jack’s attempt to bring Christmas to Halloween Town make this a fun one to watch!
Stream The Nightmare Before Christmas on Disney+.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: This is one that’s a classic in every sense of the word. The lesson in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! will never get old. The holiday is about the heart and giving to others, a moral that we all need to review during the holidays.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! can be streamed on Peacock.