( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) The Best Christmas Movies to Watch Before the Season Ends
ENSPIRE Contributor: Luke Redhead
The holiday season is quickly winding down, but there’s still time to soak in the magic of Christmas from the comfort of your couch. Heartfelt family stories and modern holiday romances are ready to be enjoyed by you and your loved ones. Christmas films continue to bring warmth, laughter, and meaningful representation to seasonal viewing. We rounded up some of the best Christmas movies to watch before the season ends — perfect for cozy nights, family gatherings, or a final dose of holiday cheer.
5. Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas
Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas follows an estranged mother and daughter who are forced to take shelter in a church on Christmas Eve after a blizzard disrupts their holiday plans. The pair begins to heal their relationship through music, faith, and community. Together, they work to save the church’s Christmas concert, rediscovering the true spirit of the season along the way.
4. A Family Matters Christmas
A Family Matters Christmas centers on three bickering siblings in a newly blended family who can’t seem to get along during the holidays. After the youngest summons a forgotten Christmas spirit, the kids wake up having swapped bodies. Through this magical mess, they discover the value of compassion, understanding, and family unity just in time for Christmas.
3. A Wesley Christmas Wedding
Jasmine Guy and Dorien Wilson star in this BET+ Original Movie. A Wesley Christmas Wedding follows the Wesley family. They come together for a holiday wedding filled with love, humor, and family drama. As unexpected challenges pop up, the family works through the chaos and reconnects just in time to celebrate Christmas and the couple’s big day.
2. Deck the Hallways
Deck the Hallways centers on a girl named Zoe who visits her grandma for Christmas. Loretta Devine plays a party-loving grandma with a youthful lifestyle, while her granddaughter Zoe, played by Naika Toussaint, hangs onto the past and prefers tradition. Along the way, Zoe bumps into her high school ex and sparks fly.
1. Christmas Every Day
Christmas Everyday follows Fancy played by Brandi Norwood, who is trying to keep her late father’s cherished Christmas traditions alive while also helping plan her younger sister’s wedding. When a burst pipe disrupts the big day, she unexpectedly grows closer to the contractor helping with repairs. Through the holiday chaos, she learns more about family, faith, and what Christmas truly means with the help of her mother, played by Debbi Morgan.
As the season draws to a close, these Christmas films serve as a reminder of what makes the holidays special. Whether you’re revisiting a familiar favorite or discovering something new, each of these movies offers a unique take on the joy and challenges of the holiday season. Each film has positive lessons and Christmas festivities, garnering a cozy viewing experience. Decorations come down and the new year begins. Press play and enjoy one last festive escape.
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