The Best Christmas Movies

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Carnival time… yet! It’s the holiday season. And whether you’re opting to complete a full “25 days of Christmas” movie marathon, or just a night in with friends or family, we’ve got our top picks for Christmas movies picked just for you.

“The Year Without a Santa Claus”

1974. Watch on AppleTV, Prime and more.

– Reine Dugas, Editor Louisiana Life/Acadiana Profile

“Elf”

2003. Watch on Hulu, max and Amazon Prime.

– Todd Matherne, Publisher/CEO
– Greer Stewart, Marketing Manager
– Ali Sullivan, St. Charles Avenue Art Director

“Die Hard”

1988. Watch on AppleTV or Prime.

– Ashley McLellan, Editor New Orleans Magazine/New Orleans Homes

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“Love Actually”

2003. Watch on AppleTV or Prime.

– Tiffani Amedeo, Art Director New Orleans Magazine

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“A Christmas Story”

1983. Watch on max, AppleTV and more.

– Andy Myer, Editor St. Charles Avenue/New Orleans Bride

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

1989. Watch on Hulu, max and more.

– Andy Myer, Editor St. Charles Avenue/New Orleans Bride
– Emily Ruiz, Office Manager

“White Christmas”

1954. Watch on Paramount+.

– Kelly Massicot, Digital Editor
– Emily Ruiz, Office Manager

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“Home Alone”

1990. Watch on Disney+.

– Kelly Hite, News Editor, Biz New Orleans
– Greer Stewart, Marketing Manager

“The Family Stone”

1990. Watch on Disney+.

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

2000. Watch on Prime.

– Greer Stewart, Marketing Manager

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

1946. Watch on Prime.

– Todd Matherne, Publisher/CEO

“The Holiday”

2006. Watch on Prime.

– Ashley McLellan, Editor New Orleans Magazine/New Orleans Homes
– Kelly Massicot, Digital Editor

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