I’ll cut to the chase. You don’t want to hear me blather on about my childhood memories of gathering around the gigantic-yet-not-that-big-screened TV with the family to watch our annual ritual of Christmas movies together.

Maybe you had your own rituals and want to recapture some of that nostalgia. Or perhaps you want to expand your horizons by watching movies you’ve never seen before. Either way, I’ve got you covered.

Here’s where to find the best Christmas movies without paying a dime more than the streaming channels’ subscription…

1. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Christmas movies tend to be pretty wholesome. Despite the string of sexual innuendos, foul-mouthed cursing, and spotlight on family dysfunction, Christmas Vacation carries a sweet message that it’s not the presents

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