Christmas. It’s here again. Didn’t we just have one of those? Why do things happen so fast? Anyway, it’s that special time of year for you and your family, and with Christmas comes Christmas movies – and the time-honored tradition of everyone gathering on the couch in front of the fireplace to watch something the whole family can enjoy. That can be difficult with small children.
While there are movies you might like or want to watch, they won’t always capture the attention of the little ones crawling around your house. It can be difficult to literally find something that will hold your fleeting attention span but don’t worry, we’re here to help.
Here’s a list of our favorite toddler movie picks this holiday season.
Sesame Street Double Feature: Elmo’s Christmas Countdown and Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
This hearty double feature is packed with all your favorites Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Abbey Caddaby, Ernie, Bert, Big Bird, Oscar, Cookie Monster, The Count, Grover, Snuffy and Kermit the Frog.
It’s also packed with celebrities, to keep adults entertained too. In Christmas countdown, Ben Stiller plays Still the Elf, who tells Stan the Snowball a story about how Christmas was almost ruined. Stiller asks Elmo and Abby Cadabby for help.
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street It is a true classic from the early days of Street back in 1978. We’ve got all the old favorites trying to make sure Santa can fit into a chimney and have milk and cookies when he does. Spoiler: Cookie Monster makes it a little difficult.
Curious George: A very cute Christmas
Everyone’s favorite precocious monkey, Curious George, stars in this adventure about the true meaning of Christmas. This one came out in 2009 and tells how George and The Man with the Yellow Hat have to figure out what to get each other for Christmas.
George’s Christmas list is strangely shaped and The Man has to figure it out somehow. Meanwhile, The Man tells George to just surprise him, but George doesn’t know what to do. Fun for all!
Peter Rabbit’s Christmas Carol
This continuation of Beatrix Potter’s all-time favorite children’s books takes Peter out of Mr. McGregor’s garden and into the hearts of children around the world. In this touching story, food is scarce and Peter and his cousin Benjamin want to help during the annual winter food delivery.
They use a family sleigh to transport the goods, but run into some problems along the way, the least of which is a cunning fox looking to make the food his own. This is the first and only Nickelodeon television series Christmas special.
Olivia Claus
This fun Christmas special about Olivia Pig features a litany of different stories, including a time at a beach party, Olivia’s dreams of becoming Santa, and how she deals with the loss of Matilda, her favorite doll.
There is also another special one, called Olivia’s Christmas surprise. This is perfect for everyone olivia fans who can’t get enough of his silly antics.
Pete the cat: a very fun Christmas
Cool, laid-back Pete the cat is here to soften your Christmas vibes, man. In this cool special, Pete and his friends want to receive lots of cool gifts, don’t they all? If anyone embodies the true Christmas spirit, it’s Pete.
Of course, those intentions turn inward and the gang ends up helping a group of people along the way and learning that the best part of Christmas is giving instead of receiving. But is it?
VeggieTales – The best Christmas gift
This is the first special Christmas episode of VeggieTales. It’s about how Bob and Larry are preparing for a very important Christmas show, but things don’t go as planned. Bob struggles with the right way to celebrate as things are not going well, but after traveling to the first Christmas and witnessing firsthand how hardship is a part of it, things calm down.
if you are a VeggieTales Fan, you’ll love the themes and story in this one. …Well, your little one will.
The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story
A fun take on the entire “Elf on a Shelf” Christmas tradition, this story tells the story of Chippey, an “explorer” elf tasked with helping nine-year-old Taylor McTuttle restore her belief in Christmas magic. However, the boy breaks the most important rule of the elf on a shelf and, in the process, condemns Chippey to an existence without his magic.
Taylor and Chippey eventually learn to work together and realize that true belief has to come from within and nowhere else. It is full of singing, dancing, magic and a healthy message that no matter what happens, you can always carry the Christmas spirit in your heart.
stick man
When we think of stick men, it’s usually all about Groot, but stick man It’s a fun, irreverent take on the Christmas spirit that will keep your little one coming back again and again. It’s based on a 2008 book where the main character escapes from a dog, gets trapped in a river, escapes from a swan (sensing a theme here), and even almost gets burned in a fire.
Despite all the obstacles, you still need to get home in time to celebrate Christmas with your family. Will she make it? fans of The Gruffalo’s son will immediately recognize the character and have some built-in institutional knowledge about the character, since stick man It is a spin-off of that series.
Rudolph the red nose reindeer
A stop-motion classic that originally premiered in 1964, this story about Santa’s most famous reindeer and his sparkly nose caused quite a sensation when it was first released. It also has the distinction of being shown on television every year since its premiere, not just once, but several times throughout the season.
The story is about Rudolph who is born with a bright red nose and how he learns that his red nose is not a burden or something to be ashamed of, but something to be proud of. Some of the themes are a little dated for this generation, but they still stand as a testament to the perseverance of the Christmas spirit.
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