RANKED: The 12 best holiday movies ever made

Like horror movies in October, December is the only time you absolutely must watch your favorite holiday classics - no exceptions.

Some of these movies, like the holidays themselves, are very warm. Others are darker than you might expect.

We've come up with a list of what to watch while you are spending the holidays with your family, from the classics to a few choice curveballs.

These are the 12 best holiday movies to catch up on or enjoy all over again: