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22 Kids' Christmas Movies On Netflix For Those Family Movie Nights

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It's the most wonderful time of the year to snuggle up on the couch. The whole family is covered with a huge line-up of Christmas-themed kids' movies on Netflix this festive season. You'll find everyone from the Trolls to Mickey Mouse and Shrek celebrating the happiest time of year, thanks to the world's largest streaming service. Classic favorites like The Grinch (two versions of the classic tale are available) and live action films like The Christmas Chronicles are all represented, too, and I can safely say my family and I will likely be watching all of them between now and Christmas Eve.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be hectic to say the least, so settling down on the couch with a Christmas-themed movie is the perfect way to unwind and spend time together as a family. While I love introducing my daughters to some of my childhood favorites like Miracle on 34th Street, let's be real: Puppy Star Christmas is seriously adorable. Films like Angela's Christmas and The Christmas Project celebrate the true meaning of the season, while each of the films listed below remind us of what's important this time of year (and all year long): love for family and friends, giving to those in need, and the comfort of home. Happy holidays to you and yours (and to Netflix).

1. 'Super Monsters and The Wish Star'

In Super Monsters and The Wish Star, the whole gang is excited for Christmas and Hanukkah. It's a sweet look into both holidays for this time of year, and everyone will love learning about the traditions, monsters or not.

2. 'Holiday Rush'

In the family-friendly comedy Holiday Rush, a widowed father loses his job and his family must leave their comfortable lifestyle, only to discover what's truly important in life. One of my favorites lines from the film: "It's not what you got, it's what you got around you."

3. 'The Grinch'

We all know Dr. Seuss' classic tale, The Grinch. Benedict Cumberbatch brings the lime green villain to life in this new version by Illumination, and we absolutely loved it.

4. 'The Christmas Chronicles'

What happens when Santa loses his reindeer, sleigh and presents on Christmas Eve? It's up to a sister-and-brother team to help him in The Christmas Chronicles, a seriously fun adventure comedy starring Kurt Russell as ol' Saint Nick.

5. 'Santa Claws'

Uh oh: Santa Claus is allergic to kittens. Find out what happens when he meets a few mischievous, seriously adorable kittens on Christmas Eve in Santa Claws. This movie seems like it was made specifically for cat lovers.

6. 'Klaus'

Ever wondered how the story of Santa Claus began? In Klaus, a postman and toy maker make it their mission to make the unhappiest town in the world a place where one selfless act encourages another.

7. 'Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer'

When Blitzen announces his retirement, Elliot the miniature horse decides he want to try out to be on Santa's team. Determination and big dreams are an important theme throughout Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer if you believe, you can do anything. Love this message all year round!

8. 'Dreamworks Home: For the Holidays'

If you loved the movie Home, Oh the alien is back in this holiday film Dreamworks Home: For the Holidays that shares the true meaning of Christmas. And yes, I totally got "Christmas is a Feeling" stuck in my head!

9. 'The Christmas Project'

I love the message behind The Christmas Project. It's a story about the importance of kindness and giving back, a theme which especially resonates this time of year. What happens when a boy has to help the kid who is mean to him in school?

10. 'Santa's Apprentice'

In Santa's Apprentice, Santa begins training a young boy to take over for him when he retires. He soon realizes it's hard work being Santa Claus.

11. 'Trolls Holiday Special'

Trolls fans will love seeing how the Trolls celebrate during the most festive time of year in Trolls Holiday! Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake are back in their roles as Poppy and Branch.

12. 'Dreamworks Holiday Classics'

In Dreamworks Holiday Classics, you'll find Shrek and Donkey, Hiccup and Toothless, and the wacky animals from Madagascar on holiday-related adventures. Obviously, hilarity ensues.

13. 'Puppy Star Christmas'

Talking dogs? Yes, please. In Puppy Star Christmas, the pups help Santa Claus save Christmas when rival pups try and take over the North Pole.

14. 'Angela's Christmas'

Angela's Christmas is a sweet story of a little girl who tries to rescue the baby Jesus from a manger because she think he's cold. It's a precious story of family and love from the author of Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt.

15. 'Alpha and Omega 2: A Howl-iday Adventure'

In Alpha and Omega 2: A Howl-iday Adventure, an animated outdoor adventure, wolf couple Humphrey and Kate face a crisis when one of their three cubs disappears without explanation. Will they find him in time for Christmas?

16. 'The Magic Snowflake'

Santa is retiring in The Magic Snowflake, but before he does, he has to help a little boy learn to take over the ropes! Do you think he'll be able to learn everything he needs to know in time for Christmas Eve?

17. 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'

This live-action version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey is just so fun and quotable. I think Dr. Seuss would approve!

18. '48 Christmas Wishes'

When an entire town's Christmas wishes are accidentally lost, the elves must go to earth to remind everyone what Christmas is all about in 48 Christmas Wishes.

19. 'Get Santa'

Santa goes to jail in Get Santa, and a little boy must save him or Christmas will be cancelled. This British import is a fun adventure for the whole family.

20. 'Christmas Break-In'

In Christmas Break-In, which reminded me of Home Alone, a little girl stranded at school must save her school janitor from a group of bandits after her parents forget to pick her up.

21. 'Abominable Christmas'

The Abominable snow men want to join in the Christmas fun, too! Abominable Christmas is a holiday adventure for the whole family and laugh-out-loud funny.

22. 'Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas'

Fans of Free Rein will love this Christmas tale. In Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas, the horse-loving pony squad has all sorts of adventures during the Christmas holiday.

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