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Must-Watch Holiday Movies To Keep You Entertained Over Break

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The holiday season calls for staying in with friends and family and watching classic Christmas movies to relax after finals! Here are some must-watch Holiday movies to binge while unwinding over break.

The Holiday (2006)

A classic rom-com, The Holiday, starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, is about two women from different parts of the world struggling with love, who end up swapping homes for Christmas. One home is a mansion in the Hollywood hills, while the other is a quiet snowed-in English cottage. This heartfelt movie is perfect to enjoy with friends and hot chocolate.

The Family Stone (2005)

My favorite movie to watch with my mom during the holidays is The Family Stone! Drama endures when the eldest son of a carefree family brings his conservative businesswoman girlfriend home for Christmas. This is one of my favorites because there are many humorous scenes as well as great character development. The all-star cast, including Diane Keaton and Sarah Jessica Parker, certainly make this movie a holiday classic.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

Who doesn’t love National Lampoon? Especially the holiday classic, Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo. In this movie, the Griswalds are back and attempting to navigate the holiday season, but as always, chaos consumes their Christmas endeavors. This is a classic comedy to enjoy with your family!

Zoe Dean

Cal State Chico '25

Zoe Dean is a third-year student at California State University, Chico. Her major is Business with an emphasis on Marketing, and she hopes to go into digital advertising and marketing research after graduation. She is a member of the writing team at Her Campus and is eager to create content she and readers will be interested in. Her hobbies include reading, shopping, spending time outdoors, traveling, and of course, writing. Outside of Her Campus, she is also an active member of the Alpha Phi Sorority at Chico State, where she recently took the position of Director of Merchandise. Being a part of a community of empowered women through her sorority is one reason she joined the Her Campus team.