The Best Great American Family Christmas Movies Of 2024
By Movieguide® Contributor
Are you looking to watch a family-friendly Christmas movie with visiting loved ones this holiday? We’ve gathered together ten incredible Great American Family films into this list so you can pick a flick that’s right for your crew! From a bit of holiday romance in Christmas under the Northern Lights to the meaningful biblical message of Tails of Christmas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
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+3 Some minor questionable elements. (Media-wisdom is suggested to discuss.)CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS is a Christmas romance on Great American Family about a big city author who discovers her smalltown family roots and learns about the True Light of the Christmas season. CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS is a marvelous Christmas romance which hits all the sweet spots, including the rare credit given to Jesus as the reason for the Christmas season.
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ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH
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+2 Moderately questionable elements.ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH on Great American Family is about a small town mayor who revisits his childhood Christmas wish list and discovers a deeper meaning of Christmas and a rekindled appreciation for his community, with help from his childhood sweetheart. ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH is a “Christmas romance meets Old Hollywood” spectacular, with plenty of delightful singing, dancing and Christmas cheer acknowledging the reason for the season and celebrating love and community.
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A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS
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+3 Some minor questionable elements. (Media-wisdom is suggested to discuss.)A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS is a modern, Christmas retelling on Great American Family of Louisa May Alcott’s classic 1869 novel, LITTLE WOMEN, and picks up with Jo March trying to please her publisher when a new man enters her life and the troubles of her three sisters pile up. A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS is a joy for fans of Alcott’s classic story and is void of questionable content while providing positive teachings on Christianity, the Bible and the importance of family.
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A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
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+3 Some minor questionable elements. (Media-wisdom is suggested to discuss.)A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED tells the heartwarming story of the owner of a failing small-town diner who embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery guided by messages left by her late father, but she picks up a companion who has secret ulterior motives. A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED has a strong Christian, moral worldview that beautifully weaves a story of forgiveness and healing from grief, with themes of prayer, purpose, repentance, and forgiveness and authentic performances that balance both humor and heartfelt moments.
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A COZY CHRISTMAS QUILT
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+2 Moderately questionable elements.A COZY CHRISTMAS QUILT is a romance on Great American Family about a fireman who promises to help the artistic director of the local community center bring the center up to code if she teaches him to make a traditional family quilt for his sister’s upcoming Christmas wedding. A COZY CHRISTMAS QUILT is a warm, engaging romance with some Christmas themes in the background about honoring family traditions, artistic integrity and dealing openly with people.
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HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS
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+2 Moderately questionable elements.HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS is a Christmas romance on Great American Family about two childhood friends who inherit a maple farm from the woman’s Great Uncle in Washington and must decide whether to sell it to a large agriculture company. HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS is a well-acted romance that promotes the idea that God directs our paths in life, but it has a leisurely pace and not much conflict.
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A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS
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+2 Moderately questionable elements.A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS is a holiday movie streaming on the Great American Family. It follows Tessa, a passionate historian committed to preserving all she can in her small town of Oak Creek. Her world is challenged when the handsome and charming developer Noah arrives in town with plans to tear down a treasured but unused Post Office and build a modern building. As this movie ticks every box for a classic, feel-good holiday treat, sparks fly and swirl with Christmas cheer.
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CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
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+2 Moderately questionable elements.CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT is a romantic comedy on Great American Family that follows a woman who works at a lifestyle company and a candlemaker who work, and argue, together to create a line of Christmas candles, but can they figure out how to trust each other before Christmas? Despite some lukewarm scenes, CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT is a sweet, enjoyable romantic comedy with a strong Christian, moral worldview that places importance on family, forgiveness, helping needy people, and the joys of Christmas.
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A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALLET
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+2 Moderately questionable elements.A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALLET is a Christmas romance on Great American Family about a retired ballerina living in her small American town who’s called on to choreograph a Christmas ballet starring European royalty, including a handsome prince, but the European Prima Ballerina causes some problems. A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALLET is a sweet Christmas romance with good chemistry between the two romantic leads, some stylish and beautiful ballet scenes, delightful music, and light fun humor.
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TAILS OF CHRISTMAS
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+4 Biblical, usually Christian, worldview, with no questionable elements whatsoever.TAILS OF CHRISTMAS is a sweet Christmas romance on Great American Family about an injured veteran who overcomes a leg injury and starts volunteering at an animal shelter run and owned by a young woman. TAILS OF CHRISTMAS is an inspiring heartfelt holiday romance that balances its romantic plotline with strong Christian, morally uplifting themes of faith, family and helping others.
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