1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
   I'll Be Home for Christmas
2. The Cat in the Hat
   Home Alone

Thurl Ravenscroft, the voice behind Tony the Tiger, sang the film's iconic tune "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch." Dr. Seuss wrote the song's lyrics and played an important role in the animated special which debuted in 1966. Other famous voices from the film include Boris Karloff as the narrator and Grinch himself.

1. The Amazing Spider-Man
   A Charlie Brown Christmas
2. Santa Baby
   Batman Goes to the North Pole

Based on the comic strip "Peanuts," Charlie Brown feels sad despite the holiday cheer that surrounds him. Over the course of the special, Charlie Brown learns the true meaning of Christmas. In the end, the group of friends come together to celebrate the holiday. Winner of both an Emmy and Peabody Award, ABC generally broadcasts "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at least twice during the holiday season.

1. What Child is This?
   In My House By Myself
2. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
   Home Alone

In its opening weekend, "Home Alone" became an instant holiday classic when it earned $17,081,997 as it topped the box office. Not only was it the highest grossing film of 1990, but it also earned a Guinness World Record as the country's all-time highest-grossing live-action comedy.

1. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
   Jingle All the Way
2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
   The Year Without a Santa Claus

Another stop-motion animation Christmas special, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" premiered in 1964. It's an American holiday classic but was actually filmed in Japan. Burl Ives narrated the movie, which runs for 55 minutes.

1. The Santa Clause
   Drummer Boy
2. Talladega Nights
   Elf

When talks of making "Elf" first started in 1993, movie executives wanted actor Jim Carrey for the lead role. But, it took another ten years for the film to be made, and during that time, SNL star Will Ferrell got the gig. Carrey went on to act in two other holiday classics: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "A Christmas Carol."

1. The Polar Express
   Olaf's Frozen Adventure
2. A One-way Ticket to Christmas
   It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Tom Hanks reunites with "Forest Gump" director, Rober Zemeckis, to bring this beloved children's book to the big screen. The movie incorporates human actors while using live action motion capture animation. In addition to traditional theaters, the film was released in IMAX 3D theaters in 2004.

1. Sleigh Ride
   Four Christmases
2. Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
   Miracle on 34th Street

Rankin/Bass Productions created another stop-motion classic in "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." First released in 1970, the film features the voices of Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney. It tells the origin story of Santa and is based on the 1934 Christmas song of the same name.

1. Christmasland
   The Nightmare Before Christmas
2. (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
   Black Christmas

Renowned animator Tim Burton said the idea for "The Nightmare Before Christmas" came to him in part from the overlap of Halloween and Christmas decorations in stores where he grew up in Burbank, California. In the movie, the two holidays collide when Jack Skellington, the "Pumpkin King," stumbles upon a portal to Christmas Town.

1. Jack Frost
   Elf
2. White Christmas
   The Year Without a Santa Claus

In this 1974 stop motion animated special, we hear from Mrs. Claus as the narrator. When Santa's doctor convinces him the world doesn't need him, Mrs. Claus sends two elves in search of proof that people need Santa.

1. The Nightmare Before Christmas
   Here Comes Santa Claus
2. Holiday Terms & Conditions
   The Santa Clause

Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin in this classic Christmas movie which hit theaters in 1994. After accidentally startling Santa and causing him to fall off the roof, Calvin must take over Santa's holiday responsibilities. But, Tim Allen's character can't simply deliver toys, he also has to look the part. After becoming Santa, Calvin grown a white beard and belly.

1. Elf
   Santa Baby
2. The Santa Clause
   Jack Frost

Many classic Christmas movies incorporate a narrator. In "Jack Frost," a singing and dancing groundhog named Pardon-Me-Pete tells the story. The 1979 stop-motion animated special recounts the winter Jack Frost became human in an attempt to win over a girl named Elisa.

1. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
   Wonderful Christmas
2. The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
   Christmas With the Kranks

For a comedy movie with no special effects, the movie had a large budget: $27 million. But, "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" made it all back and then some. The film's final domestic gross was $71,319,526. That impressive total might have something to do with the fact it was one of only two Christmas movies released in 1989. The other was "Prancer."

1. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
   Annabelle
2. Frosty the Snowman
   Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

To the delight of CBS viewers, "Frosty the Snowman" debuted in 1969. The special, which runs for 25 minutes, begins with a group of students making a snowman on Christmas Eve. They top their creation with a magician's hat, and Frosty comes to life.

1. Piglet's Present
   A Christmas Carol
2. Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too
   The Muppet Christmas Carol

"Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too" was released in 1991 and is widely regarded as one of the best holiday family specials. Pooh and friends try to deliver a letter to Santa Claus for their dear friend, Christopher Robin.

1. The Dog Who Saved Christmas
   Silver Bells
2. A Christmas Pup
   Arthur Christmas

Do you believe dog is man's best friend? Approximately 4 million viewers think so, and they tuned in to watch the 2009 premiere of "The Dog Who Saved Christmas." Zeus, a former police dog, must face off against two burglars who break into his family's house during the holiday season.

1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
   A Charlie Brown Christmas
2. Come Home For Christmas
   The Muppet Christmas Carol

While it certainly isn't the only adaption of "A Christmas Carol," "The Muppet Christmas Carol" is undoubtedly one of the most beloved. Released in 1992, it was the first Muppet movie following the death of creator Jim Henson. His son, Brian, directed the musical and made sure to include a tribute to his father's memory (the shooting star that passes overhead as Kermit sings "One More Sleep").

1. All I Want for Christmas is You
   Babes in Toyland
2. Mickey's Christmas Carol
   Richie Rich's Christmas Wish

Not only is Richie Rich incredibly wealthy, but he also has a heart of gold. In this 1998 film, the richest kid in the world wants to share his good fortune with a group of orphans. But after his plan is ruined by his cousin, Richie Rich wishes he'd never been born. When his wish is granted, Richie sees what the world would be like without himself in it.

1. Holiday in Handcuffs
   Snowglobe
2. Winter Wonderland
   Holiday Wreath

Actress Christina Milian, who plays Angela in this 2007 film, went on to star in another ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas special: 2010's "Christmas Cupid." In "Snowglobe," Milian's character becomes trapped inside the holiday decoration and, as she works to free herself, learns the true meaning of Christmas.

1. Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe
   Love Actually
2. Snow
   This Christmas

In this ABC Family original movie, Jenny McCarthy reprises her role as Santa's daughter. With Santa set on retiring, he decides to pass on his responsibilities to his daughter, Mary. As much as Mary wants to continue the family business, she's reluctant to leave behind the life she's built for herself in New York City. "Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe" was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

1. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
   Holiday Affair
2. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
   Rudolph's Shiny New Year

Based on the famous 1823 which opens with the same line, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" tells the story of a town that has turned its back on Santa Claus. Father Mouse and the Trundle Family work together to convince Santa he's still needed in Junctionville, New York.

1. A Christmas Story
   The Twelve Days of Christmas
2. The Polar Express
   Christmas Do-Over

Debuting in 2006, this ABC Family movie is actually a remake of "Christmas Every Day." Kevin, played by Jay Mohr, is stuck repeating Christmas over and over again. Although initially shocked and afraid, he eventually embraces reliving Christmas and decides to use the opportunity to set things right with his family.

1. Santa Forgets His Flu Shot
   Santa Baby
2. Snowglobe
   The Santa Clause

Premiering in 2006, this ABC Family movie was the first to feature Jenny McCarthy as Santa's daughter. Mary Class must take over running Christmas when her father gets sick. Business savvy and clever, Mary applies corporate techniques to Christmas and reconnects with an old flame.

1. A Christmas Carol
   The Mistle-Tones
2. Do You Hear What I Hear
   Picking Up & Dropping Off

ABC Family has a long history of creating original programming for their 25 Days of Christmas block. However, few films have been as popular as "The Mistle-Tones" which had over 3.1 million viewers tune into the premiere. Shown for the first time in 2012, the film stars Tia Mowry as a singer looking to make her mark.

1. The Mistle-Tones
   Tim Allen Boycotts Christmas
2. Christmas With the Kranks
   Home Alone

Based on a John Grisham novel, "Christmas With the Kranks" hit theaters in 2004. Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis star as a married couple who decide to forgo normal holiday activities in the absence of their adult daughter. But, when they learn their daughter is headed home on Christmas Eve to surprise them, the Kranks must put their cruise plans on hold and scramble to prepare.

1. Christmas Caper
   Holidaze
2. Working on Christmas
   Come Home for Christmas

This 2013 ABC Family movie stars Jennie Garth as a hardworking businesswoman. Her high school sweetheart is played by Cameron Mathison.

1. Holiday Runaway
   Working on Christmas
2. Christmas Bounty
   Chasing Christmas

Premiering in 2013, "Christmas Bounty" stars Francia Raisa as a current teacher and former bounty hunter. With one of her old capture's trying to seek revenge, she enlists the help of her ex-boyfriend to catch the criminal and keep her bounty hunting days a secret from her fiancee.

1. Holiday in Handcuffs
   Saved by the Jingle Bell
2. Sabrina the Teenage Elf
   Christmas Caper

After a series of stressful event cause Trudie (Melissa Joan Hart) to have a nervous breakdown, she kidnaps David (Mario Lopez) to introduce as her boyfriend at her family's Christmas gathering. Although he initially tries to escape, David soon witnesses the familial pressure that made Trudie kidnap him and, ultimately, falls in love with her. The movie premiered in 2007.

1. 12 Dates of Christmas
   Love Actually
2. Groundhog's Day: Christmas Edition
   It's a Wonderful Life

Similar to Bill Murray's experience in "Groundhog Day," Kate–played by actress Amy Smart–relives Christmas Eve over and over again. One of the events she's forced to repeat is a blind date with a man named Miles. Actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar plays Miles in the film, which premiered on ABC Family in 2011.

1. Snow
   12 Dates of Christmas
2. Black Ice
   The Year Without a Santa Claus

"Snow" first premiered on ABC in 2004, starring Tom Cavanagh and Ashley Williams. Cavanagh plays Nick Snowden, who is actually Santa Claus in disguise. He falls in love with Williams, a zookeeper, as they work together to rescue a reindeer that has not yet learned to fly.

1. Too Many Christmases
   Four Christmases
2. Holiday Inn
   Christmas with the In-laws

This 2008 romantic comedy follows a couple as they visit their divorced parents on Christmas. Brad and Kate (Vaughn and Witherspoon) first plan to spend the holidays abroad, but when bad weather strands them, they end up bouncing from house to house and spending time with family. Staunchly opposed to marriage at the beginning of the film, they two learn about themselves and decide what they want for their future.

1. The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
   Santa's Four-legged Helpers
2. A Holly Jolly Christmas
   Chasing Christmas

In 2009, Zeus, a former police dog, saved Christmas by defeating two burglars. In 2010, Zeus rescues another dog (Bella) who is kidnapped during a skiing vacation. Mario Lopez and Paris Hilton voice Zeus and Bella.

1. Santa Claus Forgets
   Snow 2: Brain Freeze
2. White Christmas
   Christmas in Wonderland

In 2008, ABC Family released the sequel to 2004's "Snow". "Snow 2: Brain Freeze" catches up with Nick Snowden—the son of Santa Claus. Nick, played by Tom Cavanagh, loses his memory when he slips and hits his head on a garage floor. When he finally wakes up, Nick doesn't remember who he is. With Christmas in jeopardy, it's up to Sandy, Nick's wife, to help him remember his identity and save the holiday.

1. Stealing Christmas
   How The Grinch (Almost) Stole Christmas
2. Last Christmas
   Christmas Caper

The Grinch isn't always green. Cate Dove, played by Shannon Doherty, also has a heart two sizes too small. But, spending Christmas with her niece and nephew helps show her what really matters in life. Obsessed with revenge on her former crime partner for the majority of the movie, Doherty's character understands the true meaning of Christmas by the end of the film.

1. Holiday Heartbreak
   Christmas in Boston
2. The Twelve Days of Christmas
   Meet Me in St. Louis

First airing in 2005, this ABC Family movie meshes romance and holiday spirit. Gina, played by Marla Sokoloff, and Seth, played by Patrick J. Adams, started corresponding as penpals when they were in 6th grade. Years later, they plan to meet as adults, but both are nervous since neither party has been truthful about their appearances.

1. Duck Duck Scrooge
   A Very Disney Christmas
2. Mickey's Christmas Carol
   Disney & Dickens

When "Mickey's Christmas Carol" hit theaters in 1983, Disney fans were delighted to welcome the iconic mouse back to the big screen for the first time in 30 years. Mickey plays Bob Cratchit, and Goofy portrays the ghost of Jacob Marley.

1. Hot Santas Wanted
   Chasing Christmas
2. Desperately Seeking Santa
   Have Yourself a Sexy Little Christmas

Remember shopping malls? Laura Vandervoort plays a PR manager charged with revamping the traditional mall Santa. Jennifer organizes a contest to find a "hunky Santa," but the plot thickens like eggnog when she falls for the contest winner.

1. The Terminal
   Picking Up & Dropping Off
2. The Holiday
   Baby, It's Cold Outside

This ABC Family movie premiered in in 2003. It stars Scott Wolf and Amanda Detmer as a divorced mother and divorced father with opposite custody schedules of their respective children. The two continuously run into each other at the airport and eventually fall in love.

1. Holiday Ghosts
   Blue Christmas
2. Christmas Cupid
   The Nightmare Before Christmas

Premiering in 2010, "Christmas Cupid" stars Christina Milian, Ashley Benson and Chad Michael Murrary. In this romantic take on Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol," Milian plays Sloane Spencer, a busy publicist who receives visits from her past, present and future ex-boyfriends.

1. Fake Money, Real Christmas Cheer
   Christmas Don't Be Late
2. A Charlie Brown Christmas
   Christmas in Wonderland

When the Saunders children find a bag of counterfeit money in this ABC Family movie, they think it's an early Christmas present from Santa. In reality, two criminals accidentally lost the money and spend the majority of the film trying to track it down.

1. Holidaze
   Cheating on Christmas
2. I Caught Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
   Chasing Christmas

Yet another adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," this original ABC Family movie re-imagines the classic holiday tale with the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present teaming up to show Christmas-hating Jack Cameron what the holidays are all about. But, when the Ghost of Christmas Past decides to stay in the past, Jack and the Ghost of Christmas Present work together to set things right.