by Ava Morizio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s that time of year again, when people rewatch their favorite Christmas movies. Here\u2019s my list of the top 10 Christmas movies of all time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. \u201cIt\u2019s a Wonderful Life\u201d <\/strong>from 1946. It is a black and white film about an angel sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman. The angel shows the low-spirited main character what life would have been like if he\u2019d never existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.\u00a0 \u201cMiracle on 34th Street\u201d<\/strong>. This 1947 movie tells the story of a recently divorced New York mother who hires an old man to play Santa Claus at Macy’s Department Store. He ends up\u00a0 claiming to\u00a0 be the real Santa,\u00a0 and a lawyer defends him in court by arguing he is Kris Kringle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. \u201cDie Hard\u201d<\/strong>. Some people may argue\u00a0 that it is not a real Christmas movie because it just\u00a0 takes place around Christmas time. This 1988 film is about an NYPD officer who tries to save his wife and several others taken hostage by German terrorists during a Christmas party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. \u201cA Christmas Story\u201d<\/strong>. This 1940s movie is about a young boy named Ralphie who attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. He puts up with bullies that make him do crazy things. People argue that it isn\u2019t a feel-good holiday movie and it is more about a traumatic childhood experience, but it’s a lot of fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.\u201cPolar Express\u201d<\/strong>. This animated film takes place on Christmas Eve when a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. The young boy learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.\u201cHome Alone\u201d<\/strong>. An 8\u00a0 year old boy is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. When a pair of burglars begins breaking into homes, Kevin uses his naturally mischievous mind to defend his house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. \u201cDr. Seuss\u2019 How the Grinch Stole Christmas\u201d<\/strong>. This Christmas tale is about the Grinch getting revenge\u00a0 on Whoville by ruining their Christmas. It is a 2000 classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3.\u201cNational\u00a0 Lampoon\u2019s Christmas Vaction\u201d<\/strong>. This fim is about a disaster that seems to accompany the Griswald family. It features timeless holiday tropes including miles of tangled Christmas lights, obliviously intrusive in-laws, and forced holiday happiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. \u201cElf\u201d<\/strong>. Raised as an outsider in the North Pole, Buddy travels to NYC to meet his biological father who doesn’t know he exists. His child-like Christmas spirit ends up saving the day in a heartwarming and humorous fashion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. \u201cWhite Christmas\u201d<\/strong>. This film follows a successful song-and-dance team that becomes romantically involved with a sister act. 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