1 / 12Christmas is just around the corner and also the right time to indulge in the annual tradition of watching some Christmas favourite films and television shows. Over the last decades with streaming platforms taking an advent, people now have better options to rewatch their beloved holiday specials and relieve those memories every year. (Image: Shutterstock)
2 / 12With so many festive options available, it can be quite hard to choose the ones to watch. Saving you a job, we have rounded up the ultimate list of some of the best Christmas movies and shows to settle down on the couch with. All you need is some holiday treats, chocolates, special drinks, and your favourite people together for a cosy and enjoyable experience. (Image Reuters)
3 / 121. Klaus: The 2019 Netflix animation film is just a perfect choice for kids. The film focuses on the origin story of a young postman and a toy maker in 19th-century Norway, who encourage small children to write letters for gifts. (Image X)
4 / 122. Die Hard: Featuring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman in the lead roles, the film shows how a New York police officer heads to Los Angeles to see his wife at a Christmas Eve party. While it has no magic or the typical Santa Claus stuff, the film is still a perfect Christmas movie. (Image X)
5 / 123. Home Alone: Counted among the best Christmas movies of all time, the must-watch film never gets old. Home Alone focuses on an 8-year-old troublemaker who is mistakenly left alone and must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. (Image X)
6 / 124. Elf: Another beloved Christmas film, Will Ferrell is priceless as the adorable oversized elf who travels far away from the North Pole to search for his father. With the right amount of wit and humour, Elf can be chosen as the perfect Christmas film that will leave you with a smile. The comic drama, directed by Jon Favreau was released in 2003. (Image YouTube)
7 / 12The Holdovers: Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers is a heart-warming reminder of the holiday spirit. The movie features Paul Giamatti as a teacher who is stuck at school during the winter break along with a rebellious and grieving head cook. The Christmas classic is a feel-good watch this holiday. (Image X)
8 / 121. Dash & Lily: Featuring Midori Francis and Austin Abrams in the lead, the Christmas romantic comedy mini-series shows the whirlwind romance of a cynical boy and optimistic girl who meet through a bookstore and start writing letters to each other. It is a perfect blend of teen romance with Christmas cheer, making it an enjoyable watch. (Image X)
9 / 122. The Santa Clauses: A sequel to the Santa Claus films, the fantasy comedy series is set three decades after the first film. Tim Allen’s comeback performance as Santa Claus is a delightful watch. The latest season of the American television series, helmed by Jack Burditt, was released in 2022. (Image X)
10 / 123. Merry Happy Whatever: Streaming on Netflix, the show features talented actors like Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler and Ashley Tisdale. The story follows a father and his family as they try to deal with the stress of the holidays. (Image X)
11 / 124. A Garfield Christmas: In another great choice for those young family members, the animated television special focuses on the beloved orange cat as he spends the holidays on the farms and learns the true meaning of Christmas. (Image X)
12 / 125. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special: A great option for all Marvel lovers, this holiday special takes place before the events of the last Guardian of the Galaxy film. It shows Nebula, Mantis, and Drax coming to Earth to find just a perfect Christmas gift for Peter Quill (Chris Pratt). (Image X)
