Reel Dialogue's Christmas Film Advent
How to celebrate the Christmas season through film
We received a great request from a faithful reader: “Could you compile a list for our family to watch a Christmas film each night leading up to the Christmas season? A Christmas Film Advent”
The team at Reel Dialogue loves that idea. We put on our cinematic and Christmas hats and took her up on the challenge and think we have put together a great list of films the include Christmas in their storylines. Some of the films grab the meaning of Christmas and one, in particular, says it all.
Now… not all of these films are ‘family-friendly,’ hence the categorisation of the films.
Categories: Most of the films are family friendly, but some may be meant for adults only.
‘Mum & Dad films’ – MD – films that are intended for adult audiences only. Good for cuddling up together and enjoying some alone time.
‘Great Memories’ – GM – The mark for classic films from decades past that should not be forgotten.
We did not include sequels, but you are welcome to watch all of the films that come after the original.
There will be a reason for the order, primarily the film that is meant for Christmas Day.
Enjoy and Merry Christmas
Here is Reel Dialogue's Christmas Film Advent
25 December – The Nativity Story (The real story of Christmas)
24 December – It’s a Wonderful Life (GM)
23 December – Elf
22 December – The Santa Clause
21 December – Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
20 December – The Muppet’s Christmas Carol
19 December – Four Christmases (MD)
18 December – Holiday Inn (GM)
17 December – Last Christmas (MD)
16 December – Polar Express
15 December – A Christmas Carol (2009)
14 December – Arthur Christmas
13 December – Scrooged (MD)
12 December – White Christmas (GM)
11 December – Home Alone
10 December – Love, Actually (MD)
9 December – A Bishop’s Wife (1947) (GM)
8 December – Gremlins (MD)
7 December – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
6 December – A Charlie Brown Christmas
5 December – Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (GM)
4 December – Die Hard (MD)
3 December – Jack Frost
2 December – The Family Man (MD)
1 December – A Christmas Story
Honourable Mentions: These films could replace any from the list that you like.
Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas (Now on Netflix and Disney+), The Little Drummer Boy, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, The Grinch & While You Were Sleeping
The team at Reel Dialogue want to wish you all a wonderful Christmas season
Remember that the true meaning of Christmas can only be found in the celebration of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Enjoy your time with the family this Christmas
- Do you have a film you would like to add?
- Go for it, send us your recommendations.
