What’s a better way to enjoy a holiday break than watching childhood animated movies? How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Arthur’s Perfect Christmas, The Year Without a Santa Claus, Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, Kung Fu Panda, Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas, as well as Frosty the Snowman!
These are some classic shows that add more excitement and affection to the holiday. One fun fact about watching holiday movies is that they boost feel good chemicals in your brain that reinforce themes of love and family due to the connection of familiar stories and traditions. These movies give us the story of Christmas in their own unique way and their own twist, as well as giving us a life lesson that connects to the movie. This is also most often the way we teach newer generations on the traditions and the story of Christmas and why we do celebrate it.
It’s important to continue the traditions with the younger generation because it brings a special feeling for them just as we once had, whether it’s believing in elves and Santa’s workshop to learning that Christmas is not always about the presents and more about spending time with family. These shows show that concept and give a better understanding of it. These are staples that everyone returns to and essentially will never be forgotten or will get rid of.
Spending your break re-watching your childhood holiday shows is also essentially just re-watching your childhood. This can bring your holiday spirit up and relight that excitement in you that may have gone away, whether its life getting in the way or you just getting older and thinking that you are too old to still follow these traditions. Holiday shows will always be the best and if you’re ever feeling down around Christmas time watching a holiday movie will always bring your mood up.
