Christmas movies: bring the holiday to life

There are films that bring Christmas to life in Ireland and around the world. They are true classics that have crossed generations and are still relevant despite the passage of time. We probably can't do them all justice in this list, but it's worth listing the most famous and the ones that are repeated on every channel in the days leading up to Christmas. For the more nostalgic, you can still rent these movies in some stores or watch them on on-demand platforms. It's like reliving the decades of the '80s and '90s.

Home Alone

It's the one that takes the podium. Every Christmas comes with Home Alone. Macaulay Culkin rose to fame with this inspired comedy for all audiences that took the box office by storm and remains one of the best choices for the holidays. The New York actor's face is recognized around the world for his role in this film and its sequel. This year his work was recognized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Polar Express

On Christmas Eve, struggling with doubt about the existence of Santa Claus, the skeptical young boy, Hero Boy, hears the familiar sound of a locomotive interrupting his slumber. To his surprise, the conductor invites him to board the magnificent Polar Express on a magical and unforgettable adventure to the frozen landscapes of the North Pole. Will Hero Boy and the rest of the young non-believers aboard the machine finally find the true spirit of Christmas and find out if Santa is real?

The Grinch

The Grinch tells the story of a cynical curmudgeon who sets out to steal Christmas until a little girl's holiday spirit changes his mind. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, this is a universal story about the spirit of the holidays and the power of optimism. Jim Carrey's starring role makes the film, which is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss' book.

The Holiday

Iris (Kate Winslet) and Amanda (Cameron Diaz) are two women who couldn't be more different. One lives in a cozy English cottage and the other in a stunning Hollywood mansion, but they share their bad luck with men. Desperately in need of escape, they meet on the Internet and exchange their homes for Christmas. Both manage to find themselves again and regain their self-respect, but fate has a new opportunity for them. The cast is completed by Jude Law and Jack Black.

The Christmas Chronicles

Kate Pierce and her brother Teddy intend to record Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. After they sneak a ride on his sleigh, they cause an accident that could ruin Christmas. From that moment on, the siblings will live together with Santa Claus and his faithful elves a whole series of adventures to save Christmas before it's too late. Clay Kaytis (Angry Birds: The Movie) directs this Christmas comedy produced by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban).

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