![]() ![]() Possibly the best known secular Christmas song in the world forms the basis of this fluffy Christmas film starring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney and Danny Kaye. British written and part made by Aardman Animations and with voices including James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent and Imelda Staunton (and that is just a small selection of the British acting talent in this movie), this is a sweet and funny movie.Īrthur Christmas Printable Colouring Pictures So we all know about Father and Mother Christmas, but what about their son? Arthur Christmas is the cute tale of how the magic of Christmas must never die. At over 35 years old it never looked better and never fails to bring a tear to the eye of a soppy old thing like me. Beautiful animation and lovely music makes this film a joy from start to finish. Raymond Briggs' classic story The Snowman tells of a boy who befriends a snowman who takes him on a magical journey. This hilarious version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol starring Michael Caine as Scrooge and Kermit as Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziewig and The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens. The most filmed Christmas story ever got the full Muppet treatment in The Muppet Christmas Carol. The movie also spawned the John Williams penned song Somewhere In My Memory which is a staple of kids choirs everywhere. Banished to his room for misbehaving, when he wakes the following morning he discovers he is alone and must cope with the threat of two persistent, albeit incompetent, burglars. Once voted the best Christmas movie of all time by families in the UK, Home Alone is the story of ten-year-old Kevin who is inadvertently left home alone by his family when they go on vacation. I'm a sucker for this original version from watching it on TV as a child with my mother who remembers it from her childhood. This is the original 1947 version of Miracle on 34th Street, the tale of Kris Kringle - who may or may not be the real Father Christmas - and a little girl (played by a very young Natalie Wood) who contrives to find her mother happiness. Featuring the voice of Tom Hanks, this one has already become a Christmas classic. ![]() A child's belief in Father Christmas begins to waiver so to persuade him of the old man's existence, he is taken on as magical train ride to the North Pole. The Polar Express is based on the beloved book by Chris Van Allsburg. Is your favourite here? The 10 Best Family Christmas Movies So grab a cup of hot chocolate and a mince pie and settle down for the perfect Christmas family movie night. This is my list of absolute must-see Christmas movies, the ones my family love to watch every year and which always get us all into the festive spirit! Here are some of my families all-time favourites some are classic movies, some are new stories, and all of them suitable for the whole family. Maybe it's the black and white charm of 'Miracle on 34th Street' or a modern one like 'Santa Claus the Movie'. The 10 Best Family Christmas Movies - Ever!Įveryone has a favourite Christmas movie, one that makes you go misty-eyed. ![]()
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