A Christmas Story is in many ways the perfect movie to watch on Christmas Day. It's warm and nostalgic, wacky and playful, and accurately captures a child's view of Christmas. Plus, it's one of a kind — no other holiday movie features a leg lamp, tongues stuck on a frozen pole, and elves shoving screaming children down a giant slide. — O.W.

Classic films like "Home Alone," "A Christmas Story" and "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation" are a must-watch this time of year, but there are also plenty of new Christmas flicks premiering every year.

Make Christmas movie night merrier with these kid-friendly films, including 'Elf,' 'Frozen,' 'The Polar Express' and more. Plus, a guide on where to stream your holiday favorites this season.

Movies from the past decade, like The Grinch, The Christmas Chronicles, and Violent Night, deserve to be considered modern holiday classics.