10. While You Were Sleeping (1995) — Sandra Bullock plays Lucy, an attendant at a subway who secretly falls for a man she's never met. When he is knocked unconscious, she saves his life only to pose as his fiancé and celebrate Christmas with his family. Trouble arises when she falls for his brother and the problems continue when he comes out of this coma. Don't cha hate it when that happens?
9. Elf (2003) — When a human baby is accidentally taken to the North Pole, he is raised by elves and named Buddy. Buddy goes to the magical land of New York City to find his father Walter, who has ended up on the "naughty" list. There are some great lines in this one and as an added bonus you can see Zooey Deschanel with blonde hair!
8. Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997) — Some of you may be confused as to why this one made the list. Beauty and the Beast was always my favorite Disney movie and creating a Christmas installment meant that it automatically had a strong advantage on this list. There's nothing like an enchanted French castle and an evil organ to put me in the Christmas spirit. Top songs include "As Long As There's Christmas" and "A Cut Above the Rest."
7. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) — Yes, the second one made the list and not the first. I found it to be pretty ridiculous that Kevin's mom couldn't make it back to her own house or even call a friend to make sure her child was ok in the first one. But to lose your kid in an airport, not knowing where he was or what kind of trouble he was in, that's a whole different kind of incompetence. Kevin is probably one of the smartest kids in film and swings a free stay at The Plaza and essentially a free Christmas vacation to NYC. What could be better?
6. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) — Classic. The end.
5. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) — I know many of you may consider this inclusion to be an outrage compared to the original animated version, but just to clarify, I don't consider that one to be a feature-length film. This version starring Jim Carrey as the jolly green "Santa," offers much more background into the history of the Grinch and even shows a pre-fishnets Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who.
4. The Holiday (2006) — As mentioned in my previous ode to Nancy Meyers, this really is a fantastic holiday flick. It stars my major celebrity heart throb Jud...I mean, JACK BLACK, and is a great story of romance at all different stages of life not to mention a soundtrack that can bring a Christmas spirit out of any Grinch. Also, check out Cameron Diaz's DVD collection (it's all I want for Christmas). Woah there big dollop!
3. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) — A cynical single mother and her daughter meet the actual Santa Claus, who proceeds to turn them into true believers. See a young Natalie Wood pretend to be a monkey and a lot of wasted postage litter a court room.
2. Love Actually (2003) — In this intricate weaving of love stories, London comes to life and so does a phenomenal cast of British actors. From a washed-up rock star to a couple of pornography stand-ins, this move will help you to realize that "love actually is all around," and that Alan Rickman can be a total jerk.
1. The Santa Clause (1994) — By far the best Christmas movie of all time, Tim Allen plays Scott Calvin, a toy maker who is chosen to be the next Santa Claus after the real one falls off his roof. Complications arise with Scott's son, Charlie, his ex-wife Laura and her new husband Neil (who has the greatest sweaters). Though the best scene takes place in a Denny's toward the beginning, this is one I will watch numerous times every winter. (Warning: Do NOT see the second or third installment of this classic film — they could change your mind about its quality).
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