Watching Christmas movies is one of the best ways to get into the spirit of the season. Even if you feel a little bad, there is something endearing about these types of movies. Maybe it's because some of the best movies focus on giving to others, which we can embrace more. There are also some nicely wrapped up films that we don't see as much of in our lives.

Some of the best Christmas movies can be found on Prime Video. This way, you don't have to venture out in the cold, freezing weather to watch a good movie. After you've enjoyed Prime Video's great holiday shopping deals, you can relax on the couch and watch a Christmas movie.

If you're looking for a Christmas movie with plenty of laughs, "Christmas at the Clanks'" is a great choice. Luther Crank, played by Tim Allen, and Nora Crank, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, realize how much money they spent last Christmas and realize it's time to make a change. Especially since their daughter is not coming home.

Of course, easier said than done, especially in their neighborhood where Christmas decorating has become a competitive sport. But they ignore their neighbors' upset reactions and plot to get the Crank family back on track for Christmas. Things get even more complicated when Luther and Nora realize that their daughter will be home for Christmas after all. The film is a perfect blend of cynicism, humor, and holiday-themed laughs.

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A classic like "Miracle on 34th Street" is as much with the holiday season as cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve. 1947's version stars a young Natalie Wood as Susan Walker, Doris Walker as Mo Lynn O'Hara, and Edmund Gwen as Academy Award-winning Kris Kringle in this not-to-be-missed Christmas movie.

When Doris discovers that the Santa she hired for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is drunk, she hires another man to take his place. This man not only calls himself Kris Kringle, but also claims to be the real Santa Claus. He charms everyone around him, including her young daughter Susan. Confrontations erupt, Kringle's own mental state is threatened, and eventually he faces a bizarre trial. The film is at the heart of the Christmas season and is wonderful for family viewing.

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In "Scrooged," a modern adaptation of the 1843 novel A Christmas Story, Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a rich but miserably successful television executive. He doesn't care about Christmas, demands to work during the vacations, and fires people just because they disagree with him. All that changes when his dead former boss appears before him and threatens to change his ways or he will be fired.

Cross ignores the warning until he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. Soon, Frank Cross, played by Murray, begins to realize the error of his ways, introducing a bit of sentimentality into the film. The dark humor is perfectly balanced with the film's touching message. Marley's comedy and his chemistry with Carol Kane as the Ghost of Christmas Present are the reasons for the film's longstanding following.

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Speaking of "A Christmas Story," "The Man Who Invented Christmas" offers a fictionalized and somewhat fantastical take on Charles Dickens' famous Christmas novel creation. Lead actor Dan Stevens plays a prominent writer at a time when success seems distant and he is struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, his estranged parents move in with him and his family, further complicating matters.

Determined to turn things around, however, he decides to write a Christmas novel in short order. While writing this book, he discusses with his character Scrooge and navigates his relationship with his father. He tells the story behind the classic tale in a unique way, including some interesting stories you may not have known about the author before.

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There are several movies that are perfect for Christmas, and "It's a Wonderful Life" is one of them. George Bailey, starring James Stewart. He is a businessman with dreams of travel and a giving heart for those around him. You wouldn't think he has any enemies, except he does: Lionel Barrymore plays Mr. Potter, an evil banker who wants the whole town for himself.

When George loses the bank's money, he finds himself about to be arrested. He is determined to take his own life and becomes depressed, wishing he had never been born. Then Clarence, played by Henry Travers, shows up to help George, who hopes to one day get his wings. Clarence tells George exactly what he would have done if he had not been in this world. The film has the perfect blend of magic, courage, and self-sacrifice to make it a Christmas classic. I would watch it with a box of tissues.

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Holiday Special Animation welcomes newcomers to the family action comedy featuring young Damian Wayne. Damian wants to be just like Batman's dad. When his dad Wayne is called up for a Justice League mission and Damian is left alone on Christmas Eve, he gets his chance. As the Joker, Penguin, and other supervillains plot to take Christmas away from the residents of Gotham City, Damian is the one who will save Christmas. - KW

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Christmas and romance go hand in hand. Prime Video's original Christmas delight is set in New York City, a magical place this time of year, where the lives of two couples unexpectedly intersect, tied together by a special Tiffany box.

Rachel and Gary (Zoe Deutch and Ray Nicholson) are happy in their relationship, but not quite ready for marriage. Meanwhile, Ethan and Vanessa (Kendrick Smith Sampson, Shay Mitchell) are about to make it official. But when the four get caught up in a gift mix-up, their path is filled with twists and turns and surprises. - KW

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