Culturess
Fansided

25 best Christmas movies to watch during the holiday season

By Kimberley Spinney

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION - Deck the halls with boughs of laughter - the Griswolds are back! Hapless Clark (Chevy Chase), exasperated Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) and their ever-changing kids (Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki) gear up for Christmas in this Vacation installment that became a holiday classic. As usual, all the good intentions in the world can't save them from disaster ... or Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid), whose unannounced visit throws the house into further disarray. (WARNER BROTHERS)CHEVY CHASE
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION - Deck the halls with boughs of laughter - the Griswolds are back! Hapless Clark (Chevy Chase), exasperated Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) and their ever-changing kids (Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki) gear up for Christmas in this Vacation installment that became a holiday classic. As usual, all the good intentions in the world can't save them from disaster ... or Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid), whose unannounced visit throws the house into further disarray. (WARNER BROTHERS)CHEVY CHASE /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
21 of 26
Next

6. The Bishop’s Wife

The Bishop’s Wife is a classic holiday movie, that some people have never even heard of, which is sad for so many reasons. And yet, this is a story of faith, hope, and holiday magic that deserves to be enjoyed again and again.

Released in 1948, this movie was originally released in black and white and stars Cary Grant, a Hollywood icon. This movie sees a dejected bishop looking for divine intervention, leading to the arrival of a man who claims to be an angel from above. As this angel makes himself invaluable in the bishop and his wife’s life, it soon becomes a challenge to the heavens.

While there are some major religious vibes to this particular Christmas movie, it is also a beautiful story of hope, redemption, love, and faith. The Bishop’s Wife is a timeless classic that more people should watch and appreciate. And the fact that the story actually holds up, is stunning.

Although many movies are being remade and given new life, this is one classic that seems to be left to shine all on its own. Luckily, the acting is amazing and the holiday storyline transcends the decades.

Hopefully more people start watching this film in order to give it new life and new fans. It definitely deserves more love from Christmas lovers. And of course, it doesn’t hurt to have Cary Grant as a star.

Home/Movies