From hand-drawn classics to modern CGI hits, here are the animated Christmas movies to add to your holiday watchlist.

"Disney’s Hulu’s Family Guy’s Hallmark Channel’s Lifetime’s Familiar Holiday Movie": Family Guy takes on Hallmark Christmas movies. That's pretty much all you need to know. Lois is the big city, career-focused woman, Peter is the single townie she (presumably) falls for. May not be family friendly, depending on your family.

Make Christmas movie night merrier with these kid-friendly films, including 'Elf,' 'Frozen,' 'The Polar Express' and more. Plus, a guide on where to stream your holiday favorites this season.

In this list, we highlight some of the best G-rated Christmas movies for children, perfect for cozy nights, family gatherings, and holiday breaks. These selections are widely recognized for their family-friendly content, festive spirit, and lasting popularity, making them ideal additions to any Christmas watchlist.

Mashable / Images: Shutterstock Some people get in the mood for the holidays by decorating a tree, baking cookies, or venturing out to look at houses draped in thousands of string lights. Others just pop on a Christmas movie to get into the spirit.

Movies from the past decade, like The Grinch, The Christmas Chronicles, and Violent Night, deserve to be considered modern holiday classics.