Sure, Christmastime starts the second the clock strikes midnight on November 31 and the garland and candy canes seemingly materialise from thin air on front lawns and in department store windows. But it’s not really the most wonderful time of the year until you grab a cup of hot cocoa, pull up your favourite blanket and throw a cherished Christmas classic on the TV.

That’s especially true if you belong to the sandbox demographic. Think back to your own childhood, and chances are some of your fondest memories tied to the season are connected to that one special movie you only watch in December. And if you now have kids of your own, it’s time to get their own traditions started. Here are 23 soul-warming animated Christmas movies sure to capture their imagination.

The best Disney Christmas

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