4 popular Christmas movies you can watch with your kids
Christmas is the time for celebration all across the globe. But the essence of Christmas celebration varies from person to person. For some, it is eating out and spending time with friends and close ones, while for others, it could be curling up on the couch and watching Christmas movies with favourite winter treats. Here is our list of 4 classic Christmas movies that parents and kids can watch together this holiday season.
Klaus
Directed by: Sergio Pablos
Release date: 8th November 2019.
Klaus, an animated Christmas movie, is a Netflix original that addresses the origin story of our favourite Santa Claus. The plot is both innovative and whimsical and is set on a deserted island in the far north, where a mysterious woodsman with a sad past, showers people of his small town with Christmas presents. This adventure tale of the toymaker protagonist who joins hands with this human elf to reveal that kind selfless acts go a long way to bring happiness to people. Since its inception in 2019, Klaus has emerged into a family favourite and has even received Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature film.
The Snowy Day
Directed by: Rufus Blacklock & Jamie Badminton
Release date: 25th November 2016.
This is a 38-minute short film that debuted on Amazon Prime in 2016 and has been a popular Christmas family watch ever since. The plot is simple yet endearing and is derived from the children’s picture book of the same name composed by Ezra Jack Keats. It’s about a little boy named Peter and his magical and snowy journey from his own home to his Nana’s (grandmother) house during the holiday season. The happy experiences and memories he takes away while passing through all kinds of Christmas merriment along the way, make this film a delight to watch. It has fascinating animations and is all about spreading joy to one and all.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Directed by: Bill Melendez
Release date: 1965
This 25-minute short film is all about exploring both the materialistic and spiritual aspects of Christmas and is sure to give families food for thought throughout the holiday season. It is filled with simple yet touching life lessons that have a lasting impression. The plot surrounds the adventure of the melancholic Charlie Brown who wishes to find a purpose for himself and ends up discarding the commercial side of Christmas only to explore its true meaning. Overcoming the initial disappointment of meddling Lucy (rival turned friend of Charlie) and the undecorated tree, Charlie goes on to discover friendship in people who he never thought were interested in him.
Home Alone
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Release date: 1990
This tiny list of ours would have been incomplete without this Christmas classic. In fact, for more than three decades, Kevin, a mischievous and self-reliant little boy, and his innovative and hilarious ideas to battle evil alone have been a constant favourite among parents and children alike. His crazy plans never seem to get old which is why people rewatch it every year, especially during the holiday season. Kevin is accidentally left behind alone while his parents and siblings go on a vacation to Paris during the Christmas. During his time alone, Kevin learns to depend on himself for his own needs as well as defend his house from two burglars, by constantly luring them into his brilliantly planned out traps. However, throughout this crazy adventure, Kevin’s childish innocence is revealed time and again when he starts to miss his family. There are three other movies in the franchise, all similarly fun and exciting.