Looking for your Christmas movie spirit animal? Look no further! GameTop has put together this fun list of the best movies to watch this Christmas based on your star sign. From holiday classics to action-packed festive adventures, let us know which Christmas movie you got and if you reckon it’s the perfect choice for your Christmas Eve Christmas moviethon?Â
Aries – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
This comedy about a family trying to have the perfect Christmas despite numerous mishaps and chaos is perfect for Aries. Known for their enthusiasm, energy, and impulsiveness, Aries can relate to the qualities showcased by Clark Griswold as he tries to make the most of the holiday season.Â
Alternative – Die Hard
Taurus – It’s a Wonderful Life
Taurus has an affinity for the simple things in life, and this classic Christmas movie centres around the importance of family, friends, and community. They’ll be able to connect with George Bailey’s unwavering dedication to his family and the town of Bedford Falls and his determination to hold onto his values and principles.Â
Alternative – The Holiday
Gemini – Love Actually
Love Actually has multiple storylines and a large ensemble cast, perfect for Geminis’ love of variety and socializing. Geminis will also appreciate the witty and quick dialogue in this romantic comedy and the exploration of different forms and stages of love.Â
Alternative – The Nightmare Before Christmas
Cancer – A Christmas Carol
This version of the classic Christmas story follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a bitter and cold-hearted man to a kind and generous one. Cancers, with their emotional depth and sensitivity, will relate to the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the importance of family in this heartwarming tale.Â
Alternative – The Polar Express
Leo – Elf
Elf is a charming and hilarious movie that follows Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole as one of Santa’s elves, as he tries to navigate the human world. Leos have a very playful and childlike nature so should enjoy Buddy’s boundless enthusiasm and zest for life. Plus, with Will Ferrell’s over-the-top performance, it’s impossible not to be entertained by this movie.Â
Alternative – Scrooged
Virgo – Miracle on 34th Street
Virgos are known for their practicality and attention to detail, making them a perfect match for this movie about a lawyer who must prove the existence of Santa Claus in a court of law. Virgos can identify with the movie’s themes of doubt, belief, and the magic of the holiday season.Â
Alternative – The Family Stone
Libra – The Santa Clause
Libras value balance and harmony, and this movie, about a man who accidentally becomes Santa Claus and must balance his new responsibilities with his old life, is a perfect match. This star sign can also relate to the movie’s message of the importance of family and finding a sense of community.Â
Alternative – The Holdovers
Scorpio – The Nightmare Before Christmas
This dark and quirky movie about the King of Halloween, Jack Skellington, who takes over Christmas, appeals to Scorpios’ fascination with all things mysterious and unconventional. This movie holds the rare distinction of covering two holidays, with its Halloween overtones playing a prominent role. Â
Alternative – Krampus
Sagittarius – How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Sagittarians love adventure and exploration, which matches perfectly with this movie’s journey of the Grinch, a grumpy and isolated creature, as he learns the true meaning of Christmas. Sages will also enjoy Whoville’s whimsical and imaginative world and the Grinch’s mischievous antics.Â
Alternative – Home Alone
Capricorn – A Christmas Story
Capricorns will see a lot of themselves in the main character Ralphie’s quest to get the ultimate Christmas present – a Red Ryder air rifle. The movie also promotes the importance of family traditions and the difficulties of navigating childhood during the holidays.Â
Alternative – The Family Man
Aquarius – The Muppet Christmas Carol
The movie’s message of the power of compassion and generosity will resonate with Aquarians’ humanitarian nature. Aquarians are also known for their unique and eccentric personalities, making this quirky and comedic retelling of Charles Dickens’s classic perfect for them.Â
Alternative – Fred Claus
Pisces – White Christmas
This musical about two entertainers who team up with a singing sister duo to save their former general’s Christmas show is right up Pisces’s alley. The Pisces’ natural artistic and creative nature won’t be able to resist the movie’s bittersweet and nostalgic themes of loyalty, friendship, and love.Â
Alternative – The Apartment