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45 Funny Christmas Movies That'll Make You Say, 'Ho, Ho, HA!'

The holiday lols will just keep coming!

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If you love a good yuletide yuk, then the best funny Christmas movies should be at the top of your watchlist this year and every year. Whether you're after mistletoe mishaps or holiday hijinks, these hilarious Christmas comedies have something for everyone in your family, no matter how young or old.

Of course, classic Christmas movies like It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas never fail to warm our hearts and bring a tear to our eyes. But don't forget, some of the best Christmas movies of all time are full of laughs, too! Just think of Hugh Grant's famous dance scene in Love Actually or the great kitchen cata-strata-phe in The Family Stone. On this list, you'll find plenty of hilarious Christmas comedies that have stood the test of time, like Elf, Home Alone, and Scrooged.

Kick off your Christmas countdown with a little comedic relief by working your way through all the side-splitting holiday movies on this list. You can choose from Christmas rom-coms, family Christmas movies, and even a horror-comedy if you're up for a good scare this holiday season. Bring some corn for popping and prepare to say, "Ho, ho, HA!"

1

Spirited

Spirited
Credit: Apple TV+

This modern, musical version of A Christmas Carol will have you singing and dancing along with stars Will Ferrel and Ryan Reynolds as the timeless story of a holiday scrooge unfolds.

2

Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane
Credit: Amazon

Chris Carver has only one Christmas wish: to win his neighborhood's holiday decorating contest. But when a mischievous elf offers to help him seal the deal, Chris finds himself plunged into a whirlwind of Christmas chaos.

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Krampus

Krampus
Credit: Legendary Entertainment

Want a movie with Christmas flair and scares? Look no further than Krampus, a horror-comedy about a demonic force that punishes people who don't believe in the magic of Christmas.

4

Get Santa

Get Santa
Credit: AMAZON

The fate of Christmas is on the line after Santa's sleigh crashes into a family's garden shed. Can an ex-con and his son help save the big day?

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5

Home Alone

Home Alone
Credit: Amazon

Kevin McCallister is home for the holidays. The only problem? He's the only one who is! After being left behind by his family for Christmas, it's up to the 8-year-old to defend his home from a pair of burglars.

6

Scrooged

Scrooged
Credit: Amazon

The original A Christmas Carol wasn't exactly a riot, but this reimagining starring Bill Murray sure is! You'll learn an important holiday lesson and get a few laughs in the process.

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7

Arthur Christmas

Arthur Christmas
Credit: Amazon

When one child is left without a Christmas gift, it's up to Santa's clumsy but endearing son to set things right.

8

Mean Girls

Mean Girls
Credit: AMAZON

You may not think of Mean Girls as a traditional Christmas movie, but the iconic "Jingle Bell Rock" performance alone makes this hilarious comedy worth a holiday watch!

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9

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
Credit: Amazon

While not quite as beloved as the original, Home Alone 2 is still plenty of fun and full of holiday cheer. You'll find most of the original stars, plus a few new funny faces.

10

Jingle All The Way

Jingle All The Way
Credit: Amazon

And you thought Black Friday was bad...It's Christmas Eve and two rival dads (Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad) are on a mission to track down a Turbo-Man action figure for their respective sons.

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11

Love Hard

Love Hard

Swiping right comes with more surprises than a holiday gift exchange in this refreshing rom-com about an unlucky-in-love writer who travels across the country to surprise her online crush for the holidays, only to discover that she's been catfished.

12

Noelle

Noelle

When Santa's daughter, aptly named Noelle, discovers that her brother won't be ready in time to take over the family business, she embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure to save Christmas.

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13

Last Christmas

Last Christmas

A down-on-her-luck Christmas store elf finds hope in the holiday season when she crosses paths with a mysterious stranger. You'll never see the surprise ending coming in this one!

14

Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

The latest animated version of The Grinch features a brand-new soundtrack and plenty of laugh-out-loud jokes.

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hulu Happiest Season

Happiest Season

Staying true to your personal beliefs while also not trying to ruin the holidays isn't always easy. Hulu's original Christmas comedy will make you grateful for your own family this season!

16

Christmas Survival

Christmas Survival

A visit to a run-down family home and resurfaced sibling rivalries lead to holiday mayhem in this feel-good Christmas comedy.

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17

12 Dates of Christmas

12 Dates of Christmas

This Groundhog Day-style storyline is filled with love and laughter. Anyone who has struggled with romance during the holidays will relate!

18

SURVIVING CHRISTMAS

SURVIVING CHRISTMAS

When a lonely millionaire realizes he has no one to spend the holidays with, he pays a family to celebrate with him. Hilarity ensues—but he also learns a little bit about Christmas spirit along the way.

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19

Four Christmases

Four Christmases
Credit: Apple TV+

When their beach vacation plans fall through, happily unmarried couple Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) must spend Christmas Day visiting their wacky relatives.

20

Girlfriends of Christmas Past

Girlfriends of Christmas Past

Three women all wronged by the same guy come together to exact their revenge. You'll be laughing the whole way through!

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Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.

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