Top 10 Christmas movies for kids

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Top 10 Christmas Movies for Kids
From Carey Bryson,
Your Guide to Kids Movies / TV.

The Top Ten Christmas Movies for Kids is a hard list to come up with. Many wonderful family and children's movies have been made about the most wonderful time of the year, but here are ten classics that capture the fun and magic of Christmas.

1) Mickey's Christmas Carol
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" is a children's classic beyond compare, and can be found on "Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse" (2001). This DVD features several Disney Christmas cartoons, culminating in the wonderful rendition of the Dickens classic. No rendition of Scrooge will ever top that of "Scrooge McDuck." Rated G.

2) The Polar Express (2004)
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Rated G.

3) Miracle on 34th Street (DVD) (1947)
Kris Kringle--unbeknownst to cynical, market-minded adults, the real Santa Claus--is hired to play himself at Macy's Department Store, New York City. He finds himself in a situation where he must convince an unbelieving little girl, and others, that he is the real Santa. NR

4) A Christmas Story (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) (1983)
Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, has his little heart set on getting a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas. All he hears from adults everywhere is "You'll shoot your eye out." The story portrays hilarious examples of the era's version of an all-American Christmas. Rated PG.

5) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is an old classic with Burl Ives as narrator, and it has made a recent come-back. The show uses innovative puppetry and stop-motion animation to tell the story of an outcast reindeer, an aspiring-dentist elf, and an island of misfit toys who help Santa save Christmas.

6) Frosty the Snowman (1969)
An animated cartoon about Frosty the snowman, who springs to life when the children place a magic hat upon his head.

7) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD) (1966)
The animation talent of Chuck Jones combined with the delightful prose of the great Dr. Seuss results in a Christmas cartoon classic that will make even the most resolute cynic warm to its sneaky holiday message. Horror icon Boris Karloff supplies the voice of the Grinch, who plans on spitefully ruining Christmas for the town of Whoville by stealing all the presents.

8) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD) (2000)
Director Ron Howard casts comedian Jim Carrey in the title role in this live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale by Dr. Seuss. Colorful and fun, this rendition is sure to be a classic, and the best thing about it is the Whos' hairdos. This film is a treat for the whole family. Rated PG for some crude humor.

9) Home Alone (1990)
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone by his family while they fly off to France for Christmas vacation. Kevin loves his freedom, delightedly gorging himself on sweets and staying up late -- until he is forced to defend his home from a team of burglers. But Kevin learns that self-defense can be fun too, as he goes about flying to defeat the bumbling thieves. Rated PG.

10) A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
One of the most endearing of all Peanuts' specials finds Charlie Brown nurturing the thinnest, scraggliest Christmas tree ever. At first the gang makes fun of Charlie for choosing such an ugly tree for the holiday but a timely assist from Linus makes the true message of the season come shining through. Everyone realizes in the end that a little affection can make all the difference in the world... even to a tree. NR