Christmas is this weekend! And while the little ones wait with baited breath for Santa and his reindeer to come, there is one thing that you can do to pass the time before bed as a family…binge watch some of our favorite Christmas movies! So, snuggle up, grab some popcorn, and hit play because here are five Christmas movies to watch with the entire family this year.
1. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey has already become a true holiday classic. The film, released in November 2020, tells the story of a toy maker and his granddaughter who are planning to build a magical invention. This machine can change the life of many people. Some of the cast members of the movie include: Forest Whitaker, Madalen Mills, Keegan-Michael Key and more. If you have already seen this movie, there is nothing wrong with watching it again and making it a yearly holiday tradition.
Where to watch: Netflix
2. Elf Pets: Santa’s Reindeer Rescue
The Elf Pets: Santa’s Reindeer Recuse is definitely a must-see if your child loves the little hiding-and-seeking elves. Who knew that the elves had a squad of pet reindeer to help them out when they needed.
According to IMDb.com, here’s a brief synopsis of the action:
It’s almost Christmas and Santa’s test flights have run into trouble. Can The Elf on the Shelf, a crew of adorable Elf Pets Reindeer and Santa’s gang of trusted Scout Elf friends help him find the answer before it’s too late? Join Santa’s cast of whimsical characters in this animated Christmas Special full of toe-tapping humor and heart, as they work together to save the holiday season and discover the power of love.
Where to watch: Netflix
Holiday Rush follows the story of a widowed radio DJ and his four spoiled children. In the story, the father and his kids have trim down their budgets and pull together when their life of luxury turns not so luxurious just before Christmas. Want to know if they make their new lifestyle work? Well, tune-in to Netflix and see!
Where to watch: Netflix
Black Nativity, according to IMDb.com, follows the story of Langston (Jacob Latimore), who is a street-smart Baltimore teen, that lives with his single mother Naima (Jennifer Hudson). It’s Christmas, and this year Jordan is traveling to New York City for a stay with his distant relatives Rev. Cornell (Forest Whitaker) and Aretha Cobbs (Angela Bassett). When Rev. Cornell’s strict rules prove too oppressive for the rebellious teen to handle, he decides to embark upon an eye-opening journey to spend the holidays with his mother, discovering the true importance of faith and family.
Where to watch: HBO/HBO Max, Amazon Prime, iTunes, Vudu, and Google Play
5. Inventing the Christmas Prince
The 2022 original Hallmark Channel movie is unquestionably one that you should have on your list. The movie follows the Shelby, who is on the cusp of quitting her job when her daughter is convinced that Shelby’s boss is actually the Christmas prince from a made up story that Shelby told her. Who know, maybe he actually is! Inventing the Christmas Prince stars Tamera Mowry-Housely, Ronnie Rowe, Isabel Birch, among others.
Where to watch: Hallmark Channel
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Photo Credit(s)/Featured Image: Hallmark Channel.com
