Category: Movie Night

CHRISTMAS MOVIE CALENDAR

25 Must-See Christmas Classics: A Holiday Movie Marathon You Can’t Miss

The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than with a cozy Christmas movie marathon! Whether you’re a fan of heartwarming tales, hilarious antics, or timeless stories of love and redemption, Christmas classics are the perfect way to celebrate this magical time of year. From the beloved It’s a Wonderful Life to the modern charm of Elf, these films have become part of our holiday tradition, bringing joy, nostalgia, and cheer to families worldwide.

In this printable guide, I share the 25 kid friendly Christmas classics that should be at the top of your holiday watch list. Grab a blanket, a cup of hot cocoa, and get ready for the ultimate Christmas movie experience.

To make your holiday movie marathon even more exciting, we’ve included a printable Advent calendar featuring all 25 Christmas classics from our list! Each day leading up to Christmas, you can unveil a new movie to watch, creating a festive countdown to the big day. This fun and interactive calendar adds an extra layer of joy to your holiday season, helping you keep track of your movie nights while building anticipation for each heartwarming film. Whether you hang it on your wall or keep it by your TV, this printable Advent calendar will be the perfect companion for your Christmas movie journey!

It’s an easy, fun, and engaging way to embrace the holiday spirit, fostering togetherness and excitement throughout the season. With a mix of timeless favorites and new holiday gems, this Advent calendar offers something for everyone, making it the ideal tradition to kick off your family’s Christmas celebrations year after year.

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Thirteen Best PG Halloween Movies

Posted on by Whimsically Angie

Here are 13 of the best PG-rated Halloween movies suitable for kids:

  1. Casper (1995): Follow the adventures of the friendly ghost Casper as he befriends a young girl and her father in this heartwarming and spooky film.
  2. Hocus Pocus (1993): Three witches return from the dead on Halloween night, and it’s up to a group of kids to stop their mischievous plans.
  3. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): This Tim Burton classic combines Halloween and Christmas in a delightful stop-motion animated tale about Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King.
  4. Hotel Transylvania (2012): Join Dracula, his daughter Mavis, and a cast of zany monsters as they run a hotel for ghouls and ghosts in this family-friendly animated comedy.
  5. Monster House (2006): A trio of kids discovers that their neighbor’s house is actually a living, breathing monster in this spooky and imaginative animated film.
  6. Corpse Bride (2005): Another Tim Burton masterpiece, this stop-motion animated film tells the story of Victor, who accidentally proposes to a deceased bride while rehearsing his wedding vows.
  7. ParaNorman (2012): Norman, a young boy with the ability to see and speak to ghosts, must save his town from a zombie uprising in this funny and heartwarming tale.
  8. Coraline (2009): A young girl named Coraline discovers a parallel world behind a secret door in her new home, but things take a sinister turn in this visually stunning stop-motion film.
  9. The Addams Family (1991): Join the eccentric and spooky Addams family as they navigate a world that doesn’t quite understand their macabre sense of humor.
  10. The Addams Family Values (1993): The Addams family returns in this sequel, with more darkly comedic adventures, especially involving the arrival of a new baby.
  11. Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2005): This animated film teaches valuable lessons about diversity and acceptance as it follows the story of a square pumpkin in a round pumpkin patch.
  12. Frankenweenie (2012): Tim Burton’s black-and-white, stop-motion film tells the story of a young boy who brings his pet dog back to life with unintended consequences.
  13. Ghostbusters (1984): While this classic comedy has some spooky elements, it’s generally considered suitable for older kids. Join the team of paranormal investigators as they bust ghosts and save New York City.

These PG-rated Halloween movies offer a mix of spooky fun, humor, and valuable life lessons, making them perfect for family movie nights during the Halloween season.

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