Classic Animated Holiday Movies You can Watch Online

Happy December! We are finally within those 25 days until Christmas and the spirit of the season is alive and well. My family started decorating right after Thanksgiving because we just couldn't wait ;) 

I'll be honest, this lineup for Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas this year is not my favorite... tons of the classics are missing and they are really gearing up for some of the new Disney live-action movies instead. It's a little disappointing. Also the Netflix selection this year seems to be lacking, too. BUT, have no fear because I'm linking below to all the OG animated Christmas movies so you can watch them straight from your computer and for free.

One of my favorite ways to beat the finals slump in college was by watching these animated classics after exams or on days when I just wanted to relax. Whether you're a college student or you just want to feel the nostalgia of the Holiday claymation films, this list is for you!  

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Santa Claus is Comin' to Town | This is the story of Chris Kringle and Christmas, featuring affectionately named villains like Burgermeister Meigsterburger. 

Frosty the Snowman | It wouldn't be Christmas without this feel-good tale! I also love the magician, Professor Hinkle, who is wacky in the most hilarious way.

Frosty Returns (starts at 25:19) | If you haven't seen this movie, you have to! The second installment of Frosty is about a town where they develop a product that melts snow, and it's full of fun songs and cute characters.

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer | Another absolute classic that teaches us how to appreciate our differences.

The Year Without a Santa Claus | My favorite part of this film is the scene where the two sons of Mother Nature, the Heat Miser and the Snow Miser, sing about their feelings towards Christmas weather.

A Charlie Brown Christmas | This film is the one I most frequently watched during final exams at school since it is so short and makes for the perfect 30-minute study break. This version of Hark The Herald Angels Sing makes my Top 10 list for best Christmas song, but I also love when Linus tells the story of Christmas from the Bible.

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas | IMHO, this is the only version of this film worth watching. There is nothing quite as wonderful as the original narration of this story from Dr. Suess, with its rhyming and made-up words. 

The Polar Express | The Polar Express started as a wonderful book and is now a beautifully done movie featuring Tom Hanks (my favorite guy!). He plays almost all the major characters in the film, from the little boy to Santa Claus himself. The story gives me all the warm and fuzzies, and it's one of my personal favorites. I remember going to see this in IMAX 3D when it first came out and I still remember the experience to this day!