The holiday season calls for cozy movie nights, and what better way to enhance the experience than with perfectly paired candles? This curated list of the best Christmas movies comes with thoughtfully selected fragrances to create the picture-perfect viewing experience.

1. Home Alone

Let’s be honest – watching Kevin McCallister outsmart the “Wet Bandits” never gets old, no matter how many times we’ve seen it. Between the elaborate booby traps, Kevin’s epic grocery shopping spree, and that heartwarming reunion scene, this movie captures everything we love about holiday chaos and family appreciation.

2. Elf

“SANTA! I KNOW HIM!” If that line doesn’t immediately make you smile, are you even a Christmas movie fan? Buddy’s sugar-fueled journey through New York City, spreading Christmas cheer through singing loud for all to hear, is the dose of pure joy we all need during the holiday season.

3. How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Jim Carrey’s Grinch living rent-free in our heads with his iconic one-liners and meme-worthy facial expressions? That’s not a bug, it’s a feature. Add in the absurdly detailed world of Whoville and a surprisingly deep message about consumerism, and you’ve got a holiday masterpiece that gets better with each viewing.

4. The Holiday

Two gorgeous houses, four intertwined love stories, and Jack Black at his most charming – what’s not to love? This cozy romance proves that sometimes the best Christmas gift is booking an impulsive vacation and falling in love with Jude Law (or at least watching someone else do it).

5. Last Holiday

Queen Latifah’s Georgia Byrd serves up the energy we all need going into a new year. Watching her live her best life at a luxury European resort, flirting with LL Cool J, and discovering her worth makes this more than just a Christmas movie – it’s a masterclass in main character energy.

6. The Best Man Holiday

This reunion story hits different because it feels real – from the complicated friendships to the perfectly curated holiday decor that definitely took months to plan. It’s the rare sequel that might even outshine the original, serving equal parts laughter and tears (you know exactly which scene we’re talking about).

7. This Christmas

The Whitfield family proves that no holiday gathering is complete without secrets, surprise musical performances, and at least one family member causing well-intentioned chaos. The incredible soundtrack alone earns this film its spot on any Christmas movie marathon list.

8. Bad Moms Christmas

Finally, a holiday movie that acknowledges the exhausting reality of being the family’s Christmas magic maker. Between questionable gift choices, mother-daughter drama, and mall meltdowns, this comedy nails the beautiful mess of holiday family dynamics.

9. The Polar Express

Hot chocolate has never looked more appealing than in this cozy adventure to the North Pole. While some might find the animation unsettling (we hear you), there’s no denying the film’s ability to capture that mysterious, magical feeling of Christmas Eve.

10. Jack Frost

Yes, it’s a movie about a dad who comes back as a snowman, and yes, we’re going to defend its place on this list. Michael Keaton somehow makes us emotionally invested in a talking snowman, proving that the best holiday stories can make us believe in anything.

11. The Perfect Holiday

This underrated gem gives us Morris Chestnut as a department store Santa – need we say more? Sprinkle in some holiday wishes, romantic misunderstandings, and genuine Christmas magic, and you’ve got a feel-good movie that deserves more recognition in the holiday canon.