The 20 best animated Christmas films to watch this holiday season

We all know this one. Frosty the Snowman is a Christmas classic about a snowman with a smoky pipe and a button nose who comes to life thanks to a magical hat. This is a family film that everyone will love.

Because you can't have iconic animated Christmas movies without including A Charlie Brown Christmas.

A Christmas Carol is another holiday classic, and if you like the story, you have to stream Netflix's version. It's a musical adaptation featuring fun, catchy songs like "I Love Christmas" and "Christmas Wishes."

Curious George is a must-see for families with young children, and the Christmas special is the same way. Throughout the movie, Mr. Yellow Hat and his crew spend their time together trying to create the perfect Christmas for George. However, it's not as easy for them as they once thought.

This 1964 stop-motion movie might be a little hard to watch today. However, it's a Christmas classic that everybody has to see at least once. Plus, there are a few catchy songs to accompany it.

Elsa, Olaf, and Anna have been essential to Christmas since Frozen was released in 2013. It's one film that everyone will love, regardless of age, and features the popular songs "Let It Go" and "Love Is an Open Door."

This 2011 film doesn't start on a happy note, focusing on Santa's unlucky son, Arthur. However, by the end, the movie takes an unexpected turn as Arthur sets out to save Christmas after something important is left at the North Pole.

You can't have animated Christmas films without Dr. Seuss and The Grinch! Plus, there's a dog. What else screams family time?

In this Netflix holiday film, X, an extraterrestrial part of a thieving group of aliens, embarks on a journey like no other. After being sent to the North Pole on a secret mission to destroy Earth, he runs into some trouble along the way. By the end, X experiences a change of heart and decides to change to save Christmas.

In this Prime Video original, a young boy walks to his grandmother's house on a snowy winter day. It's under an hour and the perfect short film to keep the little ones engaged this holiday season.

Angela's Christmas is a Netflix holiday special about a little girl who tries her best to ensure everyone around her has a happy Christmas. It's a great reminder of what the season is all about anyway.

Having a good friend is great for the soul, and Netflix's Klaus makes that abundantly clear. This movie tells the story of a postal worker who forms an unlikely relationship with a toy maker. The flick was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Feature Film but lost to Toy Story.

Many people consider Legos a staple holiday gift, so it only makes sense that the company would eventually create a movie for the season. The film follows three friends trying to create a special celebration; however, they run into some obstacles along the way. But don't worry—they are determined to save the day.

It's hard not to feel thankful after watching the stop-motion movie The Little Drummer Boy. It's based on the song of the same name, and if you're looking to remind your family about the reason for the season, then this 1968 production is always a good one to throw on.

If you're looking for something short, sweet, and entertaining, check out Netflix's Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. It's a 30-minute holiday special featuring cute animals who have to save the day when one of their own gets mistaken for a toy.

Trolls Holiday stars Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick as two animated characters who are determined to have a holly, jolly Christmas. Throughout the film, they take the other trolls along with them to ensure everyone is included in their new tradition. 

If you're looking for a fun way to explain the holiday season and the history of Santa Claus to your family, then the 1970 film Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town is a perfect one to throw on. After, you can throw on one of the many funky singles that go along with it.

The Polar Express is a holiday classic. Released in 2004, it tells the story of a young boy who notices a magical train headed for the North Pole. The train's conductor invites him aboard, and he meets many other kids who are going to meet Santa Claus before his big trip around the world.

In the movie That Christmas, Santa Claus is getting ready for his big day; however, some trouble comes his way in the form of a terrible blizzard. Will he be able to work his way out of this and save the holiday? Of course, he can. It's Santa we're talking about.

It's a known fact that Mariah Carey is the queen of Christmas, so it's only right she'd have an animated film named after her hit holiday single, too! The movie follows a young girl named (you guessed it) Mariah, who wants only a little puppy.