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

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Notable Cast: Boris Karloff

What it’s about: The Grinch is the only person in Whoville who doesn’t love Christmas. When he tries to take Christmas away from the Whos by stealing all of the trappings of Christmas, he learns that Christmas is about more than what comes in a store.

Why you should watch it for the holidays: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Is another true holiday classic. Most of us know the story of the Grinch, and we have likely watched this movie a time or two over the years. This is the original animated version of the story that was made in 1966. (Why were so many Christmas classics made in the ’60s? That’s something to get into for another time, we suppose.)

While the story of the Grinch has been retold on film many times, including in the recent 2018 remake, there is something to be said about the original. This movie is made in a more classic animation style, and you’ll love the familiar story and seeing the Grinch learn about the season of giving. Plus, that song about the Grinch is always catchy and hilarious, and it will definitely get stuck in your head.

This movie isn’t very long, but you’ll enjoy seeing the Grinch work with his dog Max to take Christmas away from the Whos only to realize that Christmas isn’t about what comes from a store. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a fun and heartwarming tale that you’ll enjoy watching year to year.