Whether as a group of friends or as a family hanging out together and watching some Christmas movies can be a great activity during the holiday season.  I find it especially fun to do as a family on Christmas Eve.  Below are just some holiday movies, which I feel are appropriate for the whole family, although some may only appeal to young kids.

Barney's Night Before Christmas: Great movie starring Barney that features Christmas traditions and fun songs.

Christmas with the Kranks: Interesting movie about a couple boycotting Christmas because their daughter is not coming home and then having to hurriedly prepare for her arrival when they find out she is coming home with a boy.

Disney's Sing Along Songs: The Twelve Days of Christmas: Great interactive short movie that contains classic Christmas songs and some songs you probably have never heard.

Elf: Okay movie about an elf discovering his real human father and bringing the Christmas spirit to him.

Home Alone: Fun movie about a kid who gets left home when his family leaves for Christmas.  Also, the sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York , where he ends up on wrong flight and again separate from family at Christmas.

Olive, the Other Reindeer: Funny animated movie about a dog convinced he is a reindeer and sets off to save Christmas.

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry, Merry Christmas: Short movie starring Strawberry Shortcake on a Christmas shopping adventure and learning the joy of spending Christmas with friends.

The Santa Clause :  This is a great movie about an man becoming Santa and renewing the Christmas spirit in his young son.  Also, The Santa Clause 2 in which he must find a Mrs. Clause.