Top 5 Christmas Movies You Must Watch This Season

Christmas is only a few days to go, and by now you have probably put together your festive playlist, bought your ugly Christmas jumper and competed with your neighbours about who has got the best Christmas decoration. Have you thought about which movies to watch on New Year's Eve and the days to come, though? Don't panic if you haven't - we have got you covered with our Top 5 Selection.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

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The Nightmare Before Christmas is an absolute classic during this time of the year, not only for kids but also for adults of all ages! The unique stop-motion animation by Tom Burton shows Jack Skellington trying to own Christmas after he realizes that Halloween is really and truly over, in the most adorable way possible.

Home Alone 1 + 2

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Home Alone and Home Alone 2 is an absolute MUST watch every year - it just never gets boring. Kevin's festive, and sometimes rather unfestive, adventures and clever tricks to stay away from the burglars keep on being fascinating and he has become an icon throughout the years, without a doubt.

A Christmas Carol

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Not everyone loves Christmas. Some people are real Scrooges when it comes to that, and A Christmas Carol shows exactly that. But of course everyone's mindset can be turned around and when Ebenezer finally realises the meaning of Christmas he becomes a better person. It might not be your typical Christmas story, but it's a beautiful one regardless, and you shouldn't miss out.

Love Actually

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Love Actually has reached cult status in the UK, and beyond. Let's be honest - Christmas season can be incredibly manic and a lot of struggles can come up. This movie genuinely touches on the day-to-day problems between couples and individuals while of course not forgetting about the power of love.

Trading Places

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Who doesn't love Eddie Murphy? Almost every movie he stars in is a guaranteed laugh! Trading Places is a brilliant yet underrated Christmas movie about two businessmen betting on the fact that they can turn everyone into an exec - and ruthlessly turn the lives of two individuals around. The banter, the humour and the sarcasm - pure genius.