Is there anything cozier than cuddling up on the couch with a cup of hot cocoa and your favorite blanket to watch a holiday movie in December? It is truly one of my favorite holiday traditions that we do every year. I feel like it’s a pretty highly debated topic what the best holiday movies are. It seems like everyone has their favorites.

There are several that we must watch each year (at least once) like Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, and Four Christmases (which is underrated in my opinion!) so I felt like I should share some of our favs with you. I’m sad because it feels like a lot of the classic Christmas movies aren’t available to stream for free anymore (what’s up with that, Netflix!?) but you can rent most of them for under $5. I made sure to include where each of these is available so you can find them easily.

I’d love to know what your favorite Christmas movies are. I’m always looking for new ideas to mix into the rotation!

PS – linking a few movie night essentials below because I’m just that into them! ;) If you want to make your own hot cocoa, be sure to check out my favorite hot cocoa recipe!

MOVIE NIGHT ESSENTIALS

The Family Stone: $3.99 on Amazon Prime, Google Play, and iTunes

Home Alone: Free on Disney+ (with subscription)

Christmas Vacation: $3.99 on Google Play, Amazon Prime, and iTunes

Four Christmases: Free on HBO Max (with subscription) or $3.99 Google Play, Amazon Prime, and iTunes

Elf: Free on Hulu (with subscription)

The Holiday: Free on Hulu (with subscription)

A Christmas Story: Free on Hulu, HBO Max, and Sling TV (with subscription)

The Santa Clause: Free on Disney+ (with subscription) or $3.99 on Google Play, Amazon Prime, and iTunes

Love Actually: $3.99 on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, or YouTube

The Grinch: $3.99 on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, or YouTube

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Free on Apple TV+ (with subscription)

Christmas With the Kranks: Free on Hulu (with subscription)