10 best movies for Christmas

Tired of attending boring parties on Christmas? Want to trade Xmas mayhem for some me time? Say no more. Here’s a list of some all-time favourite movies you could watch over a tub of homemade popcorn
A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983) It’s a holiday staple and kids’ favourite. We see a nine-year-old Ralphie (Peter Billingsley), who wants just one thing for Christmas — a BB gun.The movie has some hilarious situations and dialogues that’ll brighten up your evening.
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HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) It’s a big budget remake of the classic cartoon about a creature wanting to steal Christmas. The film is based on the 1957 book by same name and stars Jim Carrey as the ‘mean one’, Mr Grinch. Directed by Ron Howard, it turned out to be a holiday hit, holding the No. 1 spot at the box office for four weeks. It also nabbed three Academy Award nominations.
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE(1993) A romantic comedy celebrating the theme of Christmas, the film is inspired by the 1957 film An Affair to Remember. Tom Hanks stars as widower and single father Sam. When Sam’s son, Jonah (Ross Malinger), calls a talk show on radio looking for a new mother, Sam ends up getting on the phone and pours his heart out about his lost love. Miles away, Annie (Meg Ryan) hears the programme and immediately falls in love with Sam... The film will certainly not disappoint you.
LOVE ACTUALLY (2003) Set in London, the film traces the lives of eight very different couples. One of the best written romantic comedies in years to celebrate the Christmas theme, here eight storylines collide in a touching, funny and highly entertaining manner. Starring Hugh Grant as the British Prime Minister, Keira Knightley as a new bride, Liam Neeson as a widowed father and Bill Nighy as an aging rock star, Love Actually has a lot of heart. Don’t miss it.
BAD SANTA (2003) Together, Billy Bob Thornton as Santa and Tony Cox as his elf, rob malls around the country on Christmas Eve. However, they run into problems when Santa befriends a troubled kid, and the security in-charge discovers the plot.