The holiday season is nearing and for kids, it is the best time of the year—no school, endless excited energy, and days full of fun with family. But to be real: with all that energy and holiday spirit, things can get chaotic as they try to find something to do around the house. While they search for ways to have fun, you are probably searching for something everyone can enjoy together, giving you a break as well.

The good news for you is that Netflix has now opened a treasure chest of animated movies that will keep everyone in the family entertained, especially the little ones. So, sit back, make sweet cups of hot chocolate, and enjoy the holidays with your kids as you watch these animated gems that will make your family movie time!

That Christmas is an animated holiday comedy promising laughter and excitement for the whole family. Richard Curtis, the mastermind behind Love Actually, has directed this charming tale set in the snowy coastal town of Wellington-on-Sea. In this work of art, an epic snowstorm delays Santa's gift delivery, but a group of kids band together to save the holiday magic. 

Featuring a voice cast with Brian Cox as Santa, Fiona Shaw, and Bill Nighy, the film ties together multiple storylines, showing how hilarious and heartwarming Christmas chaos can be. It is a fun, festive reminder that even when things go off-plan, it is the love and togetherness that makes Christmas special at the end of the day.

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Klaus is a new, refreshing take on the origin of Santa Claus, placed in a snowy town in a 19th-century Norwegian setting. The film follows Jesper, a postman assigned to deliver 6,000 letters within a year. Upon getting to the town called Smeerensburg, the postman befriends a toy maker Klaus, voiced by J.K. Simmons. Together, they fire up the town's Christmas spirit by distributing secretly made toys to various children and spilling stories of Santa Claus' roots. 

This movie with its creative way of telling a story, brings one of the greatest classics closer to real life. Laced with humor, filled with warmth, and simply beautiful Klaus fast-tracks itself into the list of the top animated Christmas movies for families.

In The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus, the holiday chaos takes a hilarious twist as Boss Baby ends up at the North Pole which is far from his corporate headquarters. The story reveals that Santa Claus was a Baby Corp colleague. And so the fun begins when Boss Baby gets mistakenly switched with an elf and finds himself trapped inside Santa's toy factory. 

This 45-minute special is the perfect movie for a lighthearted family-friendly Christmas watch, especially for kids who love a bit of mischief and misadventures. 

Alien Xmas is an amusing holiday tale with a fun twist on Christmas spirits. The story follows X, a tiny extraterrestrial kleptomaniac, assigned a mission to Earth. This elf happens to think that X looks like a doll, and gives him to his little daughter, Holly, who ends up keeping X during Christmas. The highlight of the fiasco is that, with kindness, Holly changes the little alien’s heart toward the true magic of Christmas. 

This stop-motion picture delivers plenty of laughs, with a warm message to do with kindness and the power of the holiday spirit. It is a fun take on familiar Christmas themes like The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but with an adorable little alien that will keep you swooning over.

If you are looking for a fun-filled Christmas special, Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas is a must-watch. In this delightful stop-motion adventure, Shaun decides he needs a bigger stocking for Christmas which leads to a chaotic farm raid. Things then take a turn when Timmy goes missing in the process, and it is up to Shaun and his friends to save the day. 

The whole flock returns to action with their hilarious antics. Filled with laughs this holiday special perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas in true Shaun the Sheep style. 

Prepare for a fun, musical twist on a vintage classic! Scrooge: A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens' story in an animated musical that will surely bring laughter and excitement. Voiced by Luke Evans as Ebenezer Scrooge and Olivia Colman as the Ghost of Christmas Past, this family-friendly film will surely give the traditional tale a new spin. You can expect a few surprises since the story includes time-traveling elements, psychedelic sequences, and heartwarming musical numbers. 

The voice cast features the talented Jonathan Pryce as Jacob Marley and Johnny Flynn as Bob Cratchit, adding depth to this holiday adventure. With songs from the legendary 1970 Scrooge musical, this one is rooted to be a holiday classic with families.

In Trolls Holiday, Queen Poppy (voiced by Anna Kendrick) has to come up with some ideas on how to bring joy to Bergen Town. This fun and exciting adventure follows Poppy and her Troll friends traveling to the Bergen capital to introduce their joyful Christmas celebrations. Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake (as Branch), and Zooey Deschanel return bringing the same catchy tune and joyful spirit that made the original Trolls a hit. 

The musical tunes are as catchy as the message of inclusivity and friendship in the movie. It is a heartwarming, entertaining story that is perfect for the whole family this holiday season.

Angela's Christmas is a heartwarming story tale perfect for a cozy family movie night. Set in 1914 Ireland, it revolves around a little girl named Angela, who finds a figurine of Jesus in the church. She innocently thinks it is a doll and takes him with her to keep him warm as it was cold outside. This innocent act of Angela leads to a series of funny and touching events as she tries to keep her secret. 

This film narrated beautifully, talks about the importance of family, love, and the holiday spirit. Stunningly animated with a catchy soundtrack, Angela's Christmas is sure to be a great choice to pick for your kids this season. 

An Elf's Story: The Elf on the Shelf is an animated short film on Netflix that brings the years-old Elf on the Shelf tradition to a new level. The storyline is about Chippy who is a scout elf assigned to a boy named Taylor who as do most kids, questions if the holly jolly tale is actually true.  And dear Chippy takes it very personally and decides to head the mission of making Taylor believe in Christmas again. This 20-or-so-minute film is a great watch with its powerful message of love and Christmas spirit for kids who are curious about Christmas. If you enjoy this short you can also add Elf Pets: Santa's Reindeer Rescue and the other Elf specials to your Christmas movie lineup.  

Robin Robin is a stop-motion film with the cutest animated characters making it a perfect choice for kids to watch. The story follows Robin, a baby bird who was hatched underground with a family of mice. As Robin grows up with the mice she feels like a misfit in the family. So she wishes upon the Christmas Star to help find her find her real family. The tale starts with Robin setting off on a fun-filled adventure to prove herself to be a great mouse but then through her journey, she learns that her true birdy self makes her special. With a great voice cast including Gillian Anderson and Richard E. Grant, Robin Robin is a delightful blend of humor, charm, and valuable life lessons. It is the perfect holiday viewing to enjoy with the kids as they learn to accept themselves.  

 Be it a cozy night snuggle or a start of new movie night traditions, each one of these will keep your kids happy, engaged, and learning. If you are also an animation fan, you will love some of Netflix's best-animated originals to stream right now as well. So head on to the Christmas movies on Netflix and create your holiday watchlist!

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Which movie are you most excited to watch with your kids this Christmas? Drop your pick in the comments below!