🎄 A Queen-ager’s Christmas Movie Guide: Pick Your Mood

The holidays call for different kinds of movie magic depending on how you’re feeling. Here’s my personal lineup — from laugh-out-loud comedies to tear-jerking cartoons — each one a gem in its own right.

😂 Best Funny Christmas Movie: Four Christmases

This one has it all — a star-studded cast, relatable family chaos, and razor-sharp humor. It’s packed with unforgettable quotes, like: “I don’t want to speak ill of your mother on Christmas, but she’s nothing but a common street whore.” I can watch this over and over again and still laugh out loud.

💔 Best Tear-Jerker Cartoon: Annabelle’s Wish

Just thinking about this tender little calf makes me misty-eyed. Annabelle gives up her dream of becoming one of Santa’s reindeer so her mute friend Billy can have his wish. It’s heartbreakingly sweet, but don’t worry — the ending shines with hope.

🔫 Best “Is It or Isn’t It?” Christmas Movie: Die Hard

The debate rages on, but I’m firmly in the camp that says Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Holiday themes run throughout, and honestly — who doesn’t love Bruce Willis saving the day?

🦌 Best Classic Cartoon from Childhood: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

This one was tough because there are so many classics, but Rudolph wins for me. I remember sitting in front of the TV, waiting for the night the TV Guide promised it would air. The stop-motion animation felt magical, and the story has everything: love, teamwork, good conquering evil, and the timeless spirit of Christmas.

🎅 Best Tim Allen Christmas Movie: The Santa Clause

Tim Allen has a whole holiday collection, but the original Santa Clause is my favorite. His silly antics and holiday shenanigans make this one endlessly fun to revisit.

🥊 Best Modern Action Christmas Movie: Red One

I watched this last year and loved how fresh it felt. Action-packed, full of cool characters, and a unique storyline — it stood out from the usual cookie-cutter holiday fare.

🍪 Best Cookie-Cutter Christmas Movie: Any Hallmark Christmas Movie

Speaking of cookie-cutter, I’m not knocking them. Hallmark movies are perfect background comfort. You know exactly what’s going to happen, which makes them ideal for baking cookies, scrolling your phone, or just curling up on the couch.

💕 Best Love Story Christmas Movie: Serendipity

A classic rom-com with a holiday twist, this one hits just right. It’s sweet, magical, and reminds us that sometimes fate has a hand in love.

✨ Those are my picks — a queen-ager’s guide to Christmas movies by mood. What about you? Do you have a favorite that always makes your holiday list? Maybe there’s one I missed.