Movies that are perfect for families this holiday season

9arious traditions take center stage during the holiday season. One of those traditions may be sitting down and enjoying any of a number of timeless Christmas movies or even newer holiday films that are quickly becom ing favorites.

Film fans have their own ideas about the best films to watch during the holidays, but the following movies are some kids and adults can enjoy together.

* µthe 3olar Express’ 4 A young boy enjoys a magical adventure to the North 3ole aboard the 3olar Express train. He learns about the true spirit of the holidays and the value of bravery and friendship along the way.

* µthe Muppet Christmas Carol’ 1 Charles Dickens’ classic story about a bitter miser might be a little frightening for young children to enjoy in its more theatrical offer ings. However, when the Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale, the story becomes much more family friendly.

* µa %oy Called Christmas’ 1 %ased on the book by Matt Haig, this movie is a rei magined take on Father Christmas. ,t focuses on Nikolas as he goes on an adventure to find a magical town called Elfhelm.

* µ-ack Frost’ 1 When a father dies in a car accident, he comes back to life as a snowman in his son’s front yard. -ack learns to keep his promises and make things right with his son somethings he wasn’t capable of doing as a human.

* µchristmas with the .ranks’ 4 The .ranks decide to forgo thir annual Christmas party and plan a vacation since their daughter will be out of town. %ut when said daughter decides to come home after all, chaos sets in as the couple tries to figure out how to put to gether an extravaganza at the last minute.

* µ%eauty and the %east The Enchanted Christmas’ 1 The %east does not favor the holiday season, so %elle must change his mind on the matter in this animated Disney offering.

* µelf’ As a youngster, %uddy was magically transported to the North 3ole and raised by Santa’s elves. As an adult, he’s de termined to find his real dad in New York City and uncover a way to fit in.

* µsanta Hunters’ 14 A young boy teams up with his sibling and cousins to try to capture new footage of Santa in action and prove that the man in red truly exists.

* µthe Nutcracker and the Four 5ealms’ 1 This is a newer take on the classic Nutcracker tale. This adventure sees Clara defending the Land of Sweets from the evil Mother *inger.

Holiday films enhance the celebratory na ture of the season. Certain movies are tailor made for families to watch together during this special time of year.