The holidays are here, which means it’s the perfect time for you to cozy up inside and watch a classic winter movie. There are plenty of great movies to consider this time of year, many of which will remind you of the joy of the holidays.

Get your tub of popcorn ready and throw on your favorite pair of PJs, as these are some of the top winter movies that are sure to warm your heart.

Miracle On 34th Street

A pure classic, you won’t find a story with a more authentic meaning than Miracle on 34th Street. This movie can be seen on television throughout the holiday season, and it’s one that is worth watching at least once a year. For those that haven’t seen it – the story follows a department store employee who believes he is Santa.

Miracle on 34th Street offers plenty of sentimental memories that the entire family will love.

Jingle All The Way

Your kids may know him as the Governator, but Jingle All The Way has to be one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best comedy roles. In typical dad fashion, Schwarzenegger plays a forgetful father who is on a mission to find the perfect gift for his son. By the time he finds it, he’ll have his work cut out for him as he takes on other desperate parents.

One that’s great for the entire family and sure to bring out plenty of laughs, Jingle All The Way is great for this time of year.

Frozen

Looking for something that your younger kids are sure to like? Frozen is a newer movie that is already an instant classic. If it’s been a while since you heard, “Let It Go,” being sung in your household, then now’s the time to remind everyone of the lyrics. Frozen may not be directly related to Christmas, but it’s still a great movie to watch during the winter.

A Christmas Story

Another classic, A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie as he tries to persuade his family to get him a Red Rider BB Gun. Ralphie is willing to go to whatever measures it takes to convince his mother, including asking the one and only Santa Clause for help. A favorite from this movie has to be the scene when Ralphie puts his tongue on the frozen light pole, a moment that is sure to make the entire family laugh.

Home Alone

What happens when a child is left home while his family heads off for Christmas Vacation? It sounds like the perfect chance to raise mischief if you’re McCauley Culkin. That is, until some greedy holiday thief’s also come around when nobody else is home. Home Alone is a classic that can be played over and over, as those booby traps that Culkin sets up for the criminals never get old. You and your kids will bond over this classic from your childhood.

Whether it’s a special night for two or the entire family is around, winter is the perfect time to snuggle up and watch a movie. And it just so happens that these winter movies are sure to warm your heart and make you laugh all in the same.