WAPADERS REVEAL THEIR TOP HOLIDAY MOVIE PICKS FOR THE SEASON

Shanell Binedell

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Simoné de Witt

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Mhlengi Khumalo

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Wilma Ernst

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Lesiba Dikhoba

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Akhona Kunene

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Whether you love a family-filled Christmas with all the trimmings or prefer to spend it cozying up in pajamas in front of the television, one way or another, you’re bound to watch a Christmas-themed movie at some point. The magic of the holiday season is beautifully captured in countless films that bring warmth, laughter, and a sense of nostalgia. With such a vast array of Christmas movies to choose from, selecting the perfect one can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve decided to compile our favorite holiday-themed movies for you.

 

The Holiday (2006)

Two girls from different countries swap homes for the holidays to get away from their relationship issues. However, their lives change unexpectedly when they meet and fall in love with two local guys. Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jack Black are a few of the actors/actresses whom you can expect to see in this film.

 

The Polar Express (2004)

A young boy boards a train and embarks on an extraordinary journey to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. His life takes a turn after he encounters special people that make his journey memorable. The film premiered in 2004 and won various rewards including best animated film, best song etc.

 

The Holidate (2020)

The Holidate is a romantic comedy which follows the story of two young people who vow to be one anothers dates for all the holiday events as to avoid being the single outcasts in their families. The youngsters then fall over heels for another but not with a few obstacles in their way.

 

Our Little Secret (2024)

Lindsy Lohan makes her comeback to the film industry where she plays the role of a young career driven girl with a troubled past. Years after a humiliating proposal and break up in-front of all her close people, she and the rejectee end up in the same family over Christmas. This movie combines comedy, drama and of course romance when they end back together.

 

Die Hard (1988)

A Christmas classic (yes, it’s a Christmas movie!) where Bruce Willis plays John McClane, a witty, tough-as-nails cop trapped in a high-rise with a group of terrorists. It’s all about explosions, one-liners, and one man’s relentless fight to save his wife. Yippee-ki-yay!

 

Almost Christmas (2016)

A hilarious and heartfelt family comedy about a widowed father trying to bring his dysfunctional family together for their first Christmas after their mother’s passing. Packed with chaos, laughs, and tender moments, it’s a story about love, forgiveness, and the holiday spirit—even when family drama threatens to derail it all.

 

The Grinch (2018)

From the original classic “The Grinch who stole Christmas”, the animated version follows the story of the Grinch, an outcast that wants to disrupt Christmas for the Whos in Whovill. Along the way he learns lessons about friendship and makes new friends. It’s a feel-good, laugh and cry movie for people of all ages to enjoy.

 

Yoh! Christmas (2023)

Thando, a single 30-year-old feeling the heat from her family, claims she has a boyfriend. With only 24 days until Christmas, she scrambles to find someone to bring home, leaving everyone wondering if she can pull it off in time.

 

How to Ruin Christmas (2020)

When Tumi Sello returns home for the holidays, her carefree attitude quickly turns her sister Beauty’s dream wedding into a disaster. With family tensions rising and chaos at every turn, Tumi must find a way to fix the mess before it’s too late.

 

Elf (2003)

‘Elf’ is an amusing family movie of a normal human being that gets raised by elves but soon discovers that he is not an elf. Therefore, he leaves the North pole to search for his biological father. And, on his special journey, he gets exposed to the technological world that he barely knows of.

 

Last Holiday (2006)

A shy and reserved woman who had been living a normal life discovers her terminal illness. Which disturbs her enough to lead her into living life to the fullest by all means possible. But it doesn’t end there because life soon presents her with another surprise that acts as the plot twist of the story.

 

Edited by Lesiba Dikhoba