With school holidays looming; cold, wet, and (let’s face it, not snowy) days with the kids home are drawing near. This means it will soon be time for a cosy Christmassy movie moment or two.
First up: A classic. I thought I’d try it out on them as an experiment to see if it would work because, to me, Mary Poppins is untouchable and can do no wrong.
Then I tried something I confess I usually avoid doing; putting on a NEW modern Christmas movie. Enter… That Christmas.
When I thought that couldn’t be topped, we tried out Angela’s Christmas. This one had me in a chokehold.
Along that same thread, Netflix’s Scrooge: A Christmas Carol gave us the familiar warmth we’re used to with Christmas films, with enough brightness to engage the younger minds.
Now, I need those with kids to share their experiences of this one, but I attempted The Snowman one noisy morning and I had SILENCE the entire film.
Alternatively, if you’re after some slightly more chaotic but oh-so festive Xmas TV content, Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas was another hit.
Sadly for us ’90s babies, there are a few of our favourites not yet suitable for the little ones. I mean, I can hardly subject them to Marv and Harry from Home Alone, can I?! And even Elf and Miracle on 34th Street include scenes that won’t catch a child’s imagination. Having said that, The Grinch became an immediate idol in their eyes.
Have you found any movies that have won your household’s seal of approval? Share your inspiration below!