A Dozen of My Favorite Holiday Movies

 It's time for our final Not Just a Mom for the year and this month we're sharing our favorite Holiday movies!  We will be continuing our link parties next year-- check below for the graphic with all the topics we'll be covering in 2022.

I've written similar lists to this before so if you're a longtime reader I might be repeating myself but I don't really care. I love talking about movies!  I have added a few new ones through the years so hopefully there are a few "new" ones on here. 




1.  Elf



2. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation



3. The Holiday



4. Love Actually



5. While You Were Sleeping



6. The Santa Clause (though I only like the first one!)


7. Home Alone (again I like the first one best)


8. 8-bit Chritsmas


9. The Grinch; but ONLY THIS animated version.



10. Christmas with the Kranks



11. Miracle on 34th Street



12. The Family Stone



And a bonus #13-- I just watched this movie this weekend after a fellow blogger suggested it and I just LOVE it!  Last Christmas is definitely going to be one of those movies I watch over and over again.




What are your favorite holiday movies?


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Comments

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring StationDecember 13, 2021 at 8:38 AM

    You've included many of my favorite holiday movies - I just love the Holiday, Miracle on 34th St (original versions), and manyof the others. Great list! #MMBC

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  2. Adrienne PatenaudeDecember 13, 2021 at 9:19 AM

    I only like the 1 and 2 Santa Claus and Home Alone. I totally forgot about the Family Stone.

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2021 at 12:52 PM

      I wont even watch the third one of either of those! But I do think the second ones are Okay.... just not as good as the first ones!

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  3. Dara @ Not In JerseyDecember 13, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    I love Home Alone.

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2021 at 12:52 PM

      It's hilarious no matter how many times I've watched it.

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  4. TorontoSAMDecember 13, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    Good for you to rank them! I am terrible at choosing which one I like the most.

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  5. Michele MorinDecember 13, 2021 at 10:58 AM

    Fun post, and the version does make a huge difference!

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2021 at 12:54 PM

      It really does! Just like Christmas music... there are only certain versions of each song I really enjoy.

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  6. Kari December 13, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    YESSSSS. Extra points for adding While You Were Sleeping. I love that movie. :)

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  7. Tamar SBDecember 13, 2021 at 2:34 PM

    I am ALL about Love Actually, Home Alone, Santa Claus, The Family Stone!

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2021 at 12:54 PM

      The only one I still have to watch this season is The Family Stone.

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  8. Kim CarberryDecember 13, 2021 at 3:10 PM

    I love these films. The only one I haven't seen is The Holiday. We watched Love Actually yesterday. That is one of my favourites. x

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  9. NatashaDecember 13, 2021 at 5:03 PM

    I need to see a few of these movies because I've heard so many people talk about them -- The Family Stone, for instance.

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2021 at 12:56 PM

      That one took a few viewings to really grow on me because it can be a bit depressing and Sarah Jessica Parker's character can be a bit much at times.

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  10. Memphis BridgesDecember 13, 2021 at 11:02 PM

    Great list and thanks for the reminder of Last Christmas. I need to watch that!

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  11. All About That Mommy LifeDecember 14, 2021 at 6:04 AM

    Oh I always forget about While You Were Sleeping!! That's one of my favorites!

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2021 at 12:57 PM

      I love that! Sandra and Bill are great together.

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  12. Lindsay's Sweet WorldDecember 14, 2021 at 9:27 AM

    Yes to every single one of these! I love that you included While You Were Sleeping because nobody ever mentions that one and it's one of my favorites! The only one missing is Serendipity! You must watch that one if you haven't already!

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2021 at 12:57 PM

      I don't know if I've seen that one; I'll have to check it out!

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  13. Note Me HappyDecember 15, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    We've gotten through so many Christmas films already this year - great round up! #spreadthekindness

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    1. Joanne December 15, 2021 at 8:54 AM

      Thank you! I still have a few I'd like to watch but I've watched all the "must see" ones I feel like I just can not go the season without watching.

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