Here are ten must-watch Christmas movies that will fill your day with Christmas spirit:
- It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) – A classic tale of a man who is shown by a guardian angel what the world would be like without him.
- Home Alone (1990) – A hilarious comedy about a boy who is accidentally left behind by his family and must defend his home against burglars.
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) – A live-action adaptation of the classic tale about a grumpy creature who tries to ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville.
- Elf (2003) – A funny and heartwarming story about a human raised by elves who goes to New York City to find his real father.
- The Nativity Story (2006) – A retelling of the biblical story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Klaus (2019) – An animated film that tells the origin story of Santa Claus.
- The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) – A historical drama about how Charles Dickens created A Christmas Carol.
- A Naija Christmas (2021) – A Nigerian holiday comedy about a mother who promises her home to the first of her three sons to marry.
- Christmas in Lagos (2024) – A holiday romance that intertwines several love stories set against the vibrant Detty December culture of Lagos.
- A Danfo Christmas (2024) – A family-centric tale about a family’s humorous and touching journey from Lagos to Idanre in a rickety Danfo bus.
