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Counting Down the Top 25 Christmas Movies of All Time: #6 How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

Based on Dr. Seuss’s 1957 children’s book, the film tells the story of the Grinch, a grouchy, solitary creature who lives atop Mount Crumpit, overlooking the cheerful town of Whoville. Bitter and envious of the Whos’ joy and holiday spirit, the Grinch devises a plan to “steal Christmas” by sneaking into Whoville on Christmas Eve and taking all their decorations, gifts, and feasts. However, when the Whos wake up on Christmas morning, they still gather together to celebrate, showing that Christmas is about more than material things. Touched by their…

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Counting Down the Top 25 Christmas Movies of All Time: #17 – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

As the snow falls and holiday lights twinkle, few films evoke the nostalgic magic of Christmas like Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. This 1992 sequel to the beloved original finds young Kevin McCallister embarking on another wild adventure, this time in the Big Apple. At #17 on our countdown of the top 25 Christmas movies of all time, Home Alone 2 delivers laughs, heart, and a dose of Christmas spirit. The Plot The film begins with the McCallister family planning a Christmas vacation to Florida. Through a series…

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Counting Down the Top 25 Christmas Movies of All Time: #20 The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)

The magic of Christmas sparkles in many forms, and few holiday specials are as memorable as The Year Without a Santa Claus. This 1974 Rankin/Bass classic captures the essence of the season with heartwarming storytelling, unforgettable songs, and iconic characters. It earns its place at #20 on our countdown of the top 25 Christmas movies of all time. The Plot The Year Without a Santa Claus tells the tale of a disheartened Santa Claus (voiced by Mickey Rooney), who decides to skip Christmas after feeling that no one believes in…

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Counting Down the Top 25 Christmas Movies of All Time: #22 – Four Christmases (2008)

The holidays are all about family, but what happens when that family is spread out across four households? Coming in at #22 on our countdown of the top 25 Christmas movies of all time is the hilarious and heartwarming Four Christmases (2008), a festive comedy that showcases the highs, lows, and outright chaos of the holiday season. The Plot Four Christmases follows Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon), a couple who typically avoid family gatherings during the holidays by taking extravagant vacations. But when their travel plans are derailed,…

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