25 animated holiday movies that’ll make you feel like a kid again

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas

Notable cast: Kelsey Grammer, Jim Cummings

What it’s about: This is an anthology that tells three different Christmas stories in an animated style. First, Huey, Dewey, and Louie learn about why Christmas is best when it’s only celebrated once per year. Next, Goofy helps his son Max learn about Santa Claus and the magic of Christmas. Last, Mickey and Minnie live out a retelling of the classic story, The Gift of the Magi.

Why you should watch it for the holidays: The Mickey Christmas specials, such as Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, are always pleasant because they combine retellings of old stories like the Gift of the Magi with new holiday cartoons to keep things fresh. You’ll love seeing Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck, and everyone else in new situations. The animation style is fun and adorable, and the settings will make you feel all full of holiday spirit and ready to decorate your own house with lights and trees.

If you love simple but adorable holiday animated movies, you’re definitely going to love Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, and there’s also a sequel called Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas if you just can’t get enough.