THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN CARTOONTOWN (1996)

 

“Night Before Christmas in Cartoontown” is an animated tale about the reindeer who can’t fly on Christmas Eve.

Every year Irv the Elf is in charge of helping the reindeer fly but a mysterious shadowy figure has him trapped in a plastic snow globe.

Then after siblings Heidi and Alex go Christmas present shopping to buy gifts for each other he buys the snow globe for Heidi.

However, when they are in bed the snow globe starts to emit a bright light and the children discover Irv inside, after releasing him he takes them through the mirror into Cartoontown to find their way to the North Pole and fairytale heroes Pinocchio, Jack, Snow White and Cinderella help them save Christmas.

 

Voiced by Alex Hugh, John Beach, Kimberly J. Brown, Oliver Clark, Spencer Treat Clark, Laura Dean, Donna Coney Island, Bob Kaliban, Brad Kane, Barbara Jean Kearney, Liz Moses, and, Timothy Reifsnyder

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – THE GUMBY SHOW - CHRISTMAS WITH GUMBY (1960)

 

“Christmas with Gumby” is an animated tale about the rubbery green fella, Gumby, and his faithful red pony, Pokey.

Gumby's parents let him go to the toy store to pick out his own Christmas present, and he and Pokey have the adventure of their lives.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – A MUPPETS CHRISTMAS: LETTERS TO SANTA (2008)

 

With the big day approaching the guys are mailing all the letters to Santa but after a melee at the Post Office, Gonzo discovers he has accidentally missed a few Santa letters including their neighbour Claire (Madison Pettis).

So not wanting to disappoint her they return to the post office only to find they are too late, so try tother means, including mobsters and carrier pigeons, but when all else fails Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Fozzie Bear, Pepe the Prawn and the Great Gonzo decide to deliver them to the North Pole personally and hand them to Santa Claus (Richard Griffiths)

Also starring Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Krakowski, Nathan Lane, Uma Thurman and Paul Williams.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS (2009)

 

At the North Pole, the icicle drawing on Christmas spirit, is the magical power source, but its failing and the whole toy processing system is threatened by the weakening of its magical power and Santa Claus (George Wendt) and his chief dog Santa Paws (Tom Bosley) are really worried.

The reason for the trouble is Puppy Paws (Zachary Gordon) who was harshly rebuked, and wished in front of the icicle that there was no Christmas so he could be a regular dog, then when Eli the Elf (Danny Woodburn) leaves in the van Fernfield Puppy Paws stows away so he can join five Buddies siblings, Budderball, Buddha, B-Dawg, Mudbud and Rosebud (Josh Flitter, Field Cate, Skyler Gisondo, Ty Panitz and Liliana Mumy).

But Puppy Paws fall victim of the grim dog catcher Stan Cruge (Christopher Lloyd).

So, when the power falls beneath minimum Eli the Elf and Eddy the Elf Dog (Richard Kind) go to Fernfield to retrieve him, then the six puppies have to join forces to save the world's Christmas spirit and learn the true meaning of Christmas.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – CHRISTMAS IN CARTOONTOWN (1996)

 

“Christmas in Cartoontown” is an animated tale about the reindeer who can’t fly on Christmas Eve.

Every year Irv the Elf is in charge of helping the reindeer fly but a mysterious shadowy figure has him trapped in a plastic snow globe.

Then after siblings Heidi and Alex go Christmas present shopping to buy gifts for each other he buys the snow globe for Heidi.

However, when they are in bed the snow globe starts to emit a bright light and the children discover Irv inside, after releasing him he takes them through the mirror into Cartoontown to find their way to the North Pole and fairytale heroes Pinocchio, Jack, Snow White and Cinderella help them save Christmas.

 

Voiced by Alex Hugh, John Beach, Kimberly J. Brown, Oliver Clark, Spencer Treat Clark, Laura Dean, Donna Coney Island, Bob Kaliban, Brad Kane, Barbara Jean Kearney, Liz Moses, and, Timothy Reifsnyder

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – SANTA BUDDIES (2009)

 

At the North Pole, the icicle drawing on Christmas spirit, is the magical power source, but its failing and the whole toy processing system is threatened by the weakening of its magical power and Santa Claus (George Wendt) and his chief dog Santa Paws (Tom Bosley) are really worried.

The reason for the trouble is Puppy Paws (Zachary Gordon) who was harshly rebuked, and wished in front of the icicle that there was no Christmas so he could be a regular dog, then when Eli the Elf (Danny Woodburn) leaves in the van Fernfield Puppy Paws stows away so he can join five Buddies siblings, Budderball, Buddha, B-Dawg, Mudbud and Rosebud (Josh Flitter, Field Cate, Skyler Gisondo, Ty Panitz and Liliana Mumy).

But Puppy Paws fall victim of the grim dog catcher Stan Cruge (Christopher Lloyd).

So, when the power falls beneath minimum Eli the Elf and Eddy the Elf Dog (Richard Kind) go to Fernfield to retrieve him, then the six puppies have to join forces to save the world's Christmas spirit and learn the true meaning of Christmas.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – THE GUMBY SHOW - PIGEON IN A PLUM TREE (1960)

“Pigeon in a Plum Tree” is an animated tale about the rubbery green fella, Gumby, and his faithful red pony, Pokey.

Gumby and Pokey help the dim-witted, but good natured lovestruck Prince Harold, to give his beloved sweetheart a truly special gift.

After he tried to buy her a partridge in a pear tree and was tricked into buying a pigeon in a plum tree.

  

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – THE MONSTER'S CHRISTMAS (1980)

 

A little girl (Lucy McGrath) is in her bed on Christmas Eve reading an illustrated storybook to her teddy bear titled "The Monster's Christmas".

As she reads, something is skulking around in the trees outside her window and when she hears a noise in another room, she thinks it’s Father Christmas and goes to investigate.

But instead of Santa she finds one of the monsters from her book, who has come to life and wants help to defeat an evil witch who has stolen the voices of all monsters because they sang Christmas carols better than she did.

The girl agrees and a magical adventure ensues through smoky fields, magical forests, boiling mud pools, volcanic landscapes, and a mountain cave lair.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS (2012)

 

After the Christmas Ambassador of the Christmas spirit capital of America, Pineville, passes away before the Christmas season begins Mrs. Claus (Cheryl Ladd) heads to Pineville to find a new Ambassador.

However, the playful Santa Pups, Hope, Jingle, Charity and Noble Tatiana Gudegast, Marlowe Peyton, Genevieve Hannelius and Aidan Gemme stowaway on the sleigh with a stolen crystal.

While Mrs Claus pinpoints the new Ambassador Sarah Reynolds (Kaitlyn Maher) who is the daughter of her predecessor the pups are going around town granting Christmas wishes but inadvertently grants Sarah’s brother Carter (Josh Feldman) wish which wished Christmas spirit didn’t exist.

The towns goodwill slowly melts away, and the pups end up at the pound and Mrs Claus is arrested causing Santa Claus (Pat Finn) to despatch Eli the Elf (Danny Woodburn) and Eddy the Elf Dog (Richard Kind) to Pineville to find Mrs Claus and save Christmas.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – THE GUMBY SHOW - SCROOGE LOOSE (1960)

 

“Scrooge Loose” is an animated tale about the rubbery green fella, Gumby, and his faithful red pony, Pokey.

Gumby and Pokey visit merry old London to keep Ebeneezer Scrooge, who has escaped from “A Christmas Carol”, and has a diabolical plan to eliminate Christmas forever unless they can stop him.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – SANTA'S SURPRISE (1947)

 

“Santa’s Surprise” is an animated tale about five children from around the world follow Santa home after he had finished all his deliveries.

Worn out and tired Santa Claus returns to his home at the North Pole for a well-earned rest and when he is settled in his bed little Audrey and her friends set about tidying his workshop while he sleeps.

Voiced by Jack Mercer and Mae Questel.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – SANTA PAWS 2 (2012)

 

After the Christmas Ambassador of the Christmas spirit capital of America, Pineville, passes away before the Christmas season begins Mrs. Claus (Cheryl Ladd) heads to Pineville to find a new Ambassador.

However, the playful Santa Pups, Hope, Jingle, Charity and Noble Tatiana Gudegast, Marlowe Peyton, Genevieve Hannelius and Aidan Gemme stowaway on the sleigh with a stolen crystal.

While Mrs Claus pinpoints the new Ambassador Sarah Reynolds (Kaitlyn Maher) who is the daughter of her predecessor the pups are going around town granting Christmas wishes but inadvertently grants Sarah’s brother Carter (Josh Feldman) wish which wished Christmas spirit didn’t exist.

The towns goodwill slowly melts away, and the pups end up at the pound and Mrs Claus is arrested causing Santa Claus (Pat Finn) to despatch Eli the Elf (Danny Woodburn) and Eddy the Elf Dog (Richard Kind) to Pineville to find Mrs Claus and save Christmas.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – HOME SWEET HOME ALONE (2021)

 

Pam and Jeff McKenzie (Ellie Kemper and Rob Delaney) are reluctantly selling their house because Jeff can’t find a job and they have to downsize.

Carol Mercer (Aisling Bea) and her ten-year-old son Max (Archie Yates) crash the open house because Max is desperate to pee.

While they are there mischievous Max steals an ugly doll.

The next day the extended Mercer family leave for Japan and accidently leave Max behind, meanwhile Jeff checks the value of his mother’s doll and finds out its priceless.

So, Pam and Jeff attempt to retrieve the priceless heirloom from the Mercer family's home.

But Max believes they are trying to kidnap him and sell him so he will do whatever it takes to keep them out and uses all his resources to protect himself and the property from the trespassers.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – MUPPETS: LETTERS TO SANTA (2008)

 

With the big day approaching the guys are mailing all the letters to Santa but after a melee at the Post Office, Gonzo discovers he has accidentally missed a few Santa letters including their neighbour Claire (Madison Pettis).

So not wanting to disappoint her they return to the post office only to find they are too late, so try tother means, including mobsters and carrier pigeons, but when all else fails Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Fozzie Bear, Pepe the Prawn and the Great Gonzo decide to deliver them to the North Pole personally and hand them to Santa Claus (Richard Griffiths)

Also starring Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Krakowski, Nathan Lane, Uma Thurman and Paul Williams.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – THE GUMBY SHOW - SANTA WITCH (1960)

 

“Santa Witch” is an animated tale about the rubbery green fella, Gumby, and his faithful red pony, Pokey.

When Santa Claus falls ill on Christmas Eve, it’s up to Pokey and his friend, the Witty Witch, step in to distribute the toys on Santa’s annual trip.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – SANTAS SURPRISE (1947)

 

“Santa’s Surprise” is an animated tale about five children from around the world follow Santa home after he had finished all his deliveries.

Worn out and tired Santa Claus returns to his home at the North Pole for a well-earned rest and when he is settled in his bed little Audrey and her friends set about tidying his workshop while he sleeps.

Voiced by Jack Mercer and Mae Questel.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – THE SEARCH FOR SANTA PAWS (2010)

 

After Santa’s Old friend Mr Hucklebuckle dies His LA based Grandson James Huckle (John Ducey) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Somerville) inherit his New York Toy Store.

When they go and view the store James intends to immediately put it up for sale, however when Mr Hucklebuckle, lawyer Mr. Stewart (Bill Cobbs) hands over the keys he tells them there is a stipulation in the bequest, which is that they run the store for one Christmas season and make a profit before the deeds can be transferred.

Meanwhile Santa Claus (Richard Riehle) and Paws (Zachary Gordon) travel to New York to check on the Christmas spirit but they get separated and Santa loses his memory and his crystal.

He ends up working as the Hucklebuckle store Santa while Paws makes friends with orphans Quinn and Willamina (Kaitlyn Maher and Madison Pettis) but without his crystal Santa begins to fall ill so Mrs. Claus (Patrika Darbo) despatches Eli the Elf (Danny Woodburn) and Eddy the Elf Dog (Richard Kind) to New York to find Santa and save Christmas.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – BRAVEN (2018)

 

Logging company owner Joe Braven (Jason Momoa) lives in Canada with his wife Stephanie (Jill Wagner), daughter Charlotte (Sasha Rossof) and Father Linden (Stephen Lang).

Linden suffers from dementia and just before Christmas there is an incident in a bar, and he ends up in the hospital, so the family decides to take a break at their secluded log cabin.

What they don’t know is that drug dealers have hidden a stash of cocaine in the cabin and Kassen (Garret Dillahunt) and his men turn up to collect so the family have to fight for their lives.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – I BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS (1984)

 

A Christmas tale of a young boy Simon (Emeric Chapuis) who tells Santa the only thing he wants for Christmas are his parents, (Hélène Ruby and Jean-Louis Foulquier) who mysteriously vanished during an African expedition.

After a school trip to the airport Simon and his friend Elodie (Alexia Haudot) end up on a flight to Lapland where they meet Santa (Armand Meffre) and the Good Fairy (Karen Chéryl), but will they be able to help find his parents.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES EVER – ELFLAND (2019)

 

“Elfland” is an animated tale about a dastardly exiled elf, Grumper, and his sidekick Glug who have stolen Santa’s Christmas sleigh.

So, Santa tasks his E.L.F detective team Jingle, Bingle, Tingle, Dorabelle and Cheer to find the sleigh and save Christmas.

 

Voiced by Avery Williams, Bruce Michaels, Simon Hill, Larry G. Jones, Kelsey Painter, Jerry Davis, KJ Schrock, Marcus Smith and Sarah Taylor