Animated Christmas Movies To Enjoy With The Family

For some of us, the idea of watching an animated Christmas movie is almost as much of a tradition as hanging the lights on the tree or enjoying a hot chocolate on Christmas Eve. What if you want something new to spice up the year? How about you have always overlooked them in favor of the other holiday classics?

You might just need one of the animated Christmas movies to enjoy with the family. From the timeless classics to the new ones on the block, there is never an end to the number of ways we can bring the joy that is the holiday season to life.

Arthur Christmas shows how far people will go to keep the Christmas magic alive

Have you ever wondered how Santa makes it around the world and delivers all those gifts in one night? ‘Arthur Christmas’ gives you a little look into the magic behind the operation - and a true operation it is. That is until Arthur - Santa’s son - realizes that a child has been forgotten. Determined to get the forgotten gift to its rightful recipient, Arthur must team up with his 136-year-old Grandsanta as they travel across the world with the help of elves and reindeer to make sure no one ever misses out on the magic of Christmas.

The Nightmare Before Christmas blends Halloween and Christmas perfectly

Would it be Christmas without an offer from Tim Burton? ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ only grows in popularity as the years pass, with plenty arguing over whether it’s a Halloween or Christmas movie. Why not make it both? After all, Jack Skellington comes from Halloween Town, but it’s when he discovers Christmas Town that he really starts to get his passion back for a holiday - it’s just the wrong one. The memorable songs are one thing, while the story is enough to entertain all members of the family.

Tokyo Godfathers is better suited to those with older children

While it might not strictly be geared toward little ones, there is a lot that families with older children can enjoy from ‘Tokyo Godfathers.’ For one, it’s very different from the usual stories of Santa and his reindeer. This time, it’s all about a group of three homeless people who find that a baby has been abandoned in the trash on Christmas Eve. It's not your typical holiday movie, but ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ offers funny and tender moments from a found family trying to do the right thing during the holidays.

Klaus takes old-style animation and brings it into the modern-day

Netflix has given us a host of incredible movies, and ‘Klaus’ is no exception. This time, it shows us how the legend of Santa came to life in one of the most touching stories we’ve seen in a long time. The tale follows Jesper, a mailman who is sent to work on a remote island, where he meets a toy maker named Klaus. While Jesper has his own agenda when it comes to teaming up with Klaus, things soon take a turn as the pair discover the true meaning of what it is to be a part of a community.

Rise of the Guardians gives Santa a whole new look and team

What happens when Santa has to team up with the Sandman, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny? That’s what we get to find out in ‘Rise of the Guardians,’ a movie that sees Santa take on a brand new style with his tattoos and a personality that’s a lot less merry than the one we’re so used to seeing. Alec Baldwin is the man behind the voice, and he’s the perfect gruffness that ‘Rise of the Guardians’ needs to add something new to the story. It’s a fun adventure that’s filled with magic and has a brisk pace that makes it the perfect watch for those with little ones they want to keep entertained.

The Snowman is one of the best animated Christmas movies of all time

There are Christmas classics, and then there’s ‘The Snowman.’ Of course, the soundtrack alone is one of the most famous aspects of this movie, but have you ever seen the images behind them all come to life? This time, we get to see the incredible tale of a young boy and his snowman who just so happens to come to life. While there is no speaking throughout the film, the story is told through the music and unforgettable images that show just how far childhood imagination can stretch when you let it.

The animated Christmas movies to enjoy with the family come in all shapes and sizes, but with so many to enjoy, there’s never an end to the most wonderful time of the year. Why venture out when you could enjoy all of them wrapped up with your loved ones instead?