From heartfelt to downright comedic — holiday movies are full of the most memorable, quotable lines we all love repeating each holiday season. So to celebrate, we ranked the greatest one-liners from worst to best, including classic movies like Elf, Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life, and more!
In the list below, maybe you’ll find memorable quotes you already know and some under-appreciated ones you don’t. You may even feel inspired to race home and watch some of these classic films. Either way, enjoy a trip down memory lane, and let me know in the comments if you agree with this ranking (or not)!
25.
“Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.” — The Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
24.
“Son of a nutcracker!” — Buddy from Elf
23.
“Just because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not there.” — Santa Claus from The Santa Clause
22.
“Don’t you cry—I’ll be back again someday!” — Frosty from Frosty the Snowman
21.
“No one should be alone on Christmas.” — Cindy Lou Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
20.
“If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around.” — The Prime Minister from Love Actually
18.
“Remember, George: No man is a failure who has friends.” — Clarence from It’s a Wonderful Life
17.
“I made my family disappear.” — Kevin from Home Alone
16.
“Happy Birthday!” — Frosty from Frosty the Snowman
15.
“Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me.” — Hero Boy from The Polar Express
14.
“I never thought it was such a bad little tree.” — Charlie Brown from A Charlie Brown Christmas
13.
“Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.” — Doris Walker from Miracle on 34th Street
12.
“I’m sorry. This is our family’s first kidnapping.” — Ellen Griswold from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
11.
“Bah humbug!” — Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol
10.
“You see, George, you’ve really had a wonderful life.” — Clarence from It’s a Wonderful Life
9.
“He looks like a deranged Easter Bunny.” — Mr. Parker from A Christmas Story
8.
“Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” — Buddy from Elf
7.
“In Whoville, they say the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes that day.” — The Whos from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
6.
“Shitter was full!” — Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
5.
“Seeing is believing… but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” — The Conductor from The Polar Express
4.
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” — Buddy from Elf
3.
“You’ll shoot your eye out!” — Everyone from A Christmas Story
2.
“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings.” — Zuzu Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life
1.
“Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!” — Gangster from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
What’s your favorite Holiday movie quote of all time? Share in the comments or in the anonymous Google form below!
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