Christa Bashinski<\/a> · Entertainment Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\nChristmas is officially a mere 20 days away. And with break just around the corner, it\u2019s the perfect time to grab some cocoa, a cozy blanket and the remote to turn on your annual Christmas movie favorites. It\u2019s the very thing many of us might need to escape the stress of the season and dive into some holiday cheer. From timeless classics to new fan favorites, there\u2019s no better way to settle in and feel the magic of the season. That\u2019s why we\u2019re compiling a list of Forbes\u2019 top 10 highest-grossing Christmas movies of all time, making it easier for you to dive in this December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. \u201cSanta Clause\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting strong, \u201cSanta Clause\u201d follows its namesake as he struggles with the stress of the holiday and the demands of the job. Starring Tim Allen, this 1994 classic is a family-appropriate comedy to kickstart your holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. \u201cThe Holiday\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My personal favorite, \u201cThe Holiday\u201d follows Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet as they swap houses from LA to England to escape men, not knowing they\u2019d find love when they landed. This charming 2006 romance incorporates just the right amount of magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. \u201cElf\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A big-time fan favorite, \u201cElf\u201d follows Will Ferrell as Buddy to New York City as he leaves the North Pole in search of his biological father. It truly wouldn\u2019t be Christmas without putting this 2003 classic on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. \u201cLove Actually\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another romance, \u201cLove Actually\u201d stars 10 different budding relationships, all benefiting from some Christmas magic. See if you too fall a little bit in love with these characters this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. \u201cThe Polar Express\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A timeless treasure, \u201cThe Polar Express\u201d is about a young boy who boards a mysterious train headed for the North Pole on Christmas Eve. This 2004 animation is the perfect amount of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scrooge made the top five in \u201cA Christmas Carol,\u201d the story that follows a lonely old man who\u2019s visited by ghosts who remind him, and us, of the relationships that make this December so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. \u201cThe Grinch\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Jim Carrey\u2019s rendition, \u201cThe Grinch\u201d features another grumpy character whose heart has to be won over by the people around him and the spirit that surrounds them. This was a remake in honor of the story\u2019s 25th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. \u201cHome Alone 2: Lost in New York\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sequel in the popular series, \u201cHome Alone 2: Lost in New York\u201d continues to follow Kevin as he explores the Big Apple in his newest Christmas venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. \u201cHome Alone\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s no surprise to see \u201cHome Alone\u201d in the top two. This absolute classic follows eight-year-old Kevin McCallister as he takes on the Wet Bandits over Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. \u201cDr. Seuss\u2019 The Grinch\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grossing 526.7 million worldwide, \u201cDr. Seuss\u2019 The Grinch\u201d takes first place as the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time. Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch\u2019s voice as the Grinch, the movie can\u2019t help but bring about some holiday cheer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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