Christmas Lovers Debate Which Christmas Movie is The GOAT

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Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor
Dec 6, 2022 11:00 AM EST

I wish I could tell you that your favorite Christmas movie says a lot about you, but unfortunately, it does not. Your favorite Christmas movie is probably just what was constantly playing on TV when you were a kid or which VHS tapes you had. If it weren't for television reruns, It's a Wonderful Life, and A Christmas Story would not have the iconic reputation they've developed. In fact, they'd probably be largely forgotten.

Even though our favorite Christmas movies are more based on when we were born than their quality, they still mean a lot to us. Most everyone who celebrates Christmas has a favorite Christmas movie, and I am no exception. I know that the Hallmark classic  Eloise At Christmastime is not an objectively great movie, but that won't stop me from watching it every single year without fail. The people of Reddit came together to debate which Christmas movie is #1, and I can't help but stan so many entries on this list. 

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    Font - ? r/AskReddit u/lsaidwhatlsaidSNS • 16d 31 2 93 What do you think is the number 1 Christmas movie(s) of all time?
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    Rectangle - severley_confused • 16d 3 Awards The year without Santa claus. I've always been a sucker for claymation. ... Reply 2.7k
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    Font - PM_ME_UR_SEX_VIDEOS 16d ● The snow/heat miser songs are amazing G 41k ↓
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    Rectangle - NyukaNyuka • 16d 16 Awards Everyone has already said the usual suspects so I wanted to give a nod to a more recent/maybe less known one: Klaus It's on Netflix and it about makes me cry every time. Love that one. Reply 48k ...
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    Font - llamalover002. 16d 2 Awards I was sitting here trying to figure out how The Usual Suspects was a Christmas movie before I realized lol 3.4k
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    Rectangle - tyce2020 16d S 2 Awards National lampoon's Christmas vacation Reply 2.2k
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    Rectangle - XCalibur672 • 15d house lights finally all come on Granny: "Play ball!" ... 4181
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    Font - 3 Awards My house's playlist: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● KidBeene. 16d ● Grinch who Stole Christmas A Christmas Story Noel Home Alone Die Hard Muppets Christmas Carol Gremlins It's a Wonder Life Elf The Santa Clause Christmas Vacation (I was 100% wrong for not remembering that one) ... Reply 4.6k
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    Font - Eq2me. 16d I remember watching Gremlins with my daughter when she was younger. I was concerned it might be too scary, that was fine. I nearly forgot about the Santa secret reveal though! Fortunately I remembered in time and fast forwarded past that part... ... 229 229
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    Rectangle - cranes_in_the_sky. 16d S 2 Awards It's damn near 100 years old, but It's a Wonderful Life still does it for me. Reply 4.1k
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    Font - no_no_sorry • 16d When I was younger I didn't understand how anyone could like an old black and white movie. I was bored one day, nothing on TV, and decided to watch it. What a fantastic movie! I hated that I never even gave it a chance simply because it was old. It started me on a path of watching old movies and I have loved so many! 1.2k
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    Font - kgriff112 16d My parents raised me on old movies (and old tv). I was surprised how many people my age (mid 20s) didn't know them. It makes me very sad because they're missing out on so much! If anyone is interested, another black and white Christmas classic that I love but that I'm surprised that even old, golden age of Hollywood movie fans don't know about is The Bishop's Wife. It stars Carey Grant as one of the most suave angels I've ever seen. It also has David Niven, Monty Wolly, Lore
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    Font - Most people know Miracle on 34th Street I would say if you watch old movies, but if you haven't, that one's fantastic as well-watch a little girl and her mother learn to believe in the magic of Christmas. It's a great one to watch on Black Friday or even Thanksgiving because it starts with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It also criticizes the commercialism of Christmas back in the 40s: "There's a whole lot of -isms in this world but commercialism's the worst of 'em. Make a buck, make
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    Font - It Happened on Fifth Avenue is also a quirky fun Christmas movie. Some people characterize Meet Me in St. Louis as a Christmas movie as well and that's great if you like musicals a la Judy Garland. Same with White Christmas if you like musicals and want to see George Clooney's aunt in action! Okay there's my list of Christmas classics no one asked for. But maybe someone might be interested :)
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    Rectangle - S Fessir • 16d 20 Awards Muppets Christmas Carol ... Reply 8.7k
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    Font - kirmobak 16d It's a brilliant adaptation altogether - and Michael Caine's performance is beautiful. He could've played it for jokes but his Scrooge is so genuine. I love the film so much, it's so moving when it needs to be, and silly when it's suitable. ... 1.1k
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    Font - originalchaosinabox. 16d According to legend, once Caine got the gig, he went to director Brian Henson and said, "Look, there's no way I can be more cartoonish than the Muppets. I'm going to play this as seriously as any other Dickens adaptation." And the rest is history. 1k
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    Rectangle - Electrical_Potato_21. 16d (S Home Alone 5 Awards ... Reply 8.4k
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    Font - Vatonee • 16d It's played every year in Polish television for Christmas. Once they said they're not going to air it and people were angry. They reverted the decision. Is it also a must have in other countries? 1.6k
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    Rectangle - sojuandbbq 16d ● Korea as well. I have no idea why, but it's THE Christmas movie that is played all season. That and Love Actually. 4241
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    Rectangle - jaysmoove42 16d S 3 Awards Jingle all the way ... Reply 1.6k 1.6k
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    Font - TheSweaterThief. 16d Put that cookie DOWN!!! 380
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    Font - the_purple_goat . 16d Charlie Brown Christmas. Or It's a Wonderful Life Reply 881 ..
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    Rectangle - ravravioli • 16d I love how short and sweet Charlie Brown Christmas is ... 4242
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    Rectangle - 2shakers1tender • 16d 1 Award White christmas. The 1954 version with Bing Crosby. True classic Reply 589
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    Rectangle - mboja1fv 16d "Snowww, snow, snow, snoooowww" 109
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    Font - Missyskates • 16d The Santa Clause ... Ĵ Reply 662
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    Font - lactulosepoops • 16d 1 Award Tim Allen looks and sounds a lot like my dad, who died a few years back. I loved The Santa Clause before but now, sitting down to watch it every year feels like hanging with my dad for a little while. Its really amazing .. 299
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    Rectangle - S Elf medder03 • 16d 4 Awards ... Reply 2.1k
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    Font - • 16d ● prettyflyforabigsigh "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup." ... 383 383
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