The original animated film will air on NBC this year. Those looking to watch it the old-fashioned way can find their local NBC channel and catch it there or watch online at NBC.com. How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" (1966) will air on NBC on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 8 p.m. ET and Thursday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET.

When you're looking for a family film, the people who make Wallace and Gromit are hard to beat. Aardman is the studio behind Chicken Run, The Wrong Trousers and other animated antics - and it's even got you covered at Christmas.

Make Christmas movie night merrier with these kid-friendly films, including 'Elf,' 'Frozen,' 'The Polar Express' and more. Plus, a guide on where to stream your holiday favorites this season.

In this list, we highlight some of the best G-rated Christmas movies for children, perfect for cozy nights, family gatherings, and holiday breaks. These selections are widely recognized for their family-friendly content, festive spirit, and lasting popularity, making them ideal additions to any Christmas watchlist.

I love the holiday season, especially all the best Christmas movies that I sit around and watch with my family. Among the ones I love are the Rankin and Bass claymation movies that are so delightfully singular.

Mashable / Images: Shutterstock Some people get in the mood for the holidays by decorating a tree, baking cookies, or venturing out to look at houses draped in thousands of string lights. Others just pop on a Christmas movie to get into the spirit.