As the holiday season fast approaches, and with it cold weather, many of us are looking to cozy up inside with a warm cup of hot cocoa and watch a holiday movie to get in the spirit. The Voice is here to help you find the perfect holiday film to watch for a snug night in!

1.) A Christmas Story (1983)

We triple-dog dare you not to like this film! This holiday classic features a boy who desperately wants a BB gun for Christmas. The story is told through a series of vignettes, making it easy to break up over a couple of nights for younger kids. Rated PG, 94 minutes.

2.) Elf (2003)

Will Ferrell gives one of his funniest performances ever in this film about a human child who was raised at the North Pole as one of Santa’s helpers. This Christmas movie is the perfect mix of silliness and festive fun as it has many laughable moments and is great to watch with some family or friends. Rated PG, 97 minutes.

3.) The Santa Clause (1994)

The film follows a divorced father (Tim Allen) who takes over after Santa Clause falls off the roof of his home. This film has a strong theme of family as it follows Allen’s character as he attempts to connect with his son as he also balances the new responsibilities of being Santa. Rated PG, 97 minutes.

4.) It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

In this classic, an angel helps a man see what life would be like if he didn’t exist. It’s deep and perhaps a little troubling, yet a great lesson about how each person’s life affects the lives of people around them. Rated PG, 130 minutes.

5.) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Based on the Christmas classic by Dr. Seuss, the movie follows the story of the Christmas-hating Grinch who tries to steal Christmas from the Christmas-loving Whos by taking all of their presents and decorations. However, they come to realize that Christmas is in their hearts and the Grinch learns to get into the Christmas spirit. Rated PG, 110 minutes.