With Christmas just around the corner and 2025 ending, there’s something special about cozying up in pajamas with hot chocolate to watch your favorite Christmas movies. From classic films like Miracle on 34th Street and It’s a Wonderful Life, Christmas movies have given us some of the most memorable lines in cinema.
We’re revisiting some of our most-loved holiday moments and sharing the best quotes to bring some festive cheer to your season – from inspiring messages to funny lines.
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“If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year’s…” — Argyle
‘Die Hard’ (1988)
20th Century Fox
Look, I know some people just won’t believe it, but for me, Die Hard is totally a Christmas movie! I mean, Christmas is everywhere in the film, and the director, John McTiernan, and writer, Steven E. de Souza, have both said straight-up that it is a Christmas movie. That’s good enough for me, and that’s why it’s on my list of favorites!
Perhaps the most memorable line from Die Hard isn’t what you’d expect – it’s the very last one. After finally arriving at Nakatomi Plaza to pick up McClane and Holly amidst all the trouble, limo driver Argyle quips, “If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year’s.” It’s a funny observation about the mayhem caused by the hostage crisis, and a lighthearted nod to the film’s Christmas setting.
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“Two? Make it three. I’m not driving.” — Kevin McCallister
‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’ (1992)
20th Century Fox
Though often compared to the first movie, Home Alone 2 has become a beloved Christmas tradition for many. This time, Kevin McCallister accidentally gets left behind again and ends up in New York City, where he uses his dad’s credit card to check into a fancy hotel.
Kevin happily spends money on a lot of ice cream with his credit card. The humor comes from him using a grown-up reason – claiming he isn’t driving – to justify a very childish act. This continues a running joke in the series where Kevin confidently acts like an adult, but in a charmingly awkward way.
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“This fog’s as thick as peanut butter!”
‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’ (1964) — Yukon Cornelius
NBC
Originally based on a poem and then popularized by a well-known song, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is the first and most popular of the Rankin/Bass stop-motion Christmas specials. The story centers on Rudolph, a reindeer who is teased for his unusually bright, red nose. Ultimately, Rudolph uses his unique glow to help Santa navigate a blizzard, successfully saving Christmas.
In a charming scene that shows the movie’s playful spirit, Yukon Cornelius remarks that the fog is “as thick as peanut butter.” Hermey the Elf quickly corrects him, saying, “You mean pea soup!” Cornelius playfully brushes off the correction, responding, “I’ll eat what I like, and you eat what you like!”
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“I think one of them is Sneezy and there’s a Dopey…” — Willie Soke
‘Bad Santa’ (2003)
Miramax Films
“Bad Santa” is a far cry from a traditional Christmas film and is definitely not suitable for children. This edgy comedy is known for its rude humor, outrageous behavior, and a lot of strong language—the unrated cut contains a record-breaking 170 F-bombs for a Christmas movie.
In a relatively tame scene from the movie Bad Santa, Billy Bob Thornton’s character attempts to convince a young boy he’s the real Santa Claus. When asked to name his elves, he comically fails and starts listing the dwarfs from the Snow White story, hilariously proving how unfit he is for the job.
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“Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas.” — Clark Griswold
‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ (1989)
Image via Warner Bros.
The movie Christmas Vacation is the classic comedy that really defined the chaotic family holiday genre, inspiring many films since. Chevy Chase, as Clark Griswold, desperately tries to keep his family’s Christmas celebration from falling apart, repeatedly insisting – perhaps as much to reassure himself as anyone else – that they’re all going to have a fun, traditional Christmas.
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“It might be that the people I love is, in fact… you.” — Billy Mack
‘Love Actually’ (2003)
Directed by Richard Curtis (known for films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and Bridget Jones’s Diary), the 2003 Christmas romantic comedy Love Actually is famous for its incredible cast – including stars like Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, and Liam Neeson. The film weaves together multiple love stories and has become a beloved holiday tradition for many, thanks to its clever humor and touching moments.
Bill Nighy’s character, an older rock star, has quickly become a fan favorite. Though he’s invited to a major celebrity Christmas party after his single becomes a hit, he chooses to spend the holiday with his patient manager. He explains, a bit reluctantly, that Christmas is about being with loved ones, and in his case, that person is his manager. It’s a really sweet moment!
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“I think he’s actually kinda… sweet.” — Cindy Lou
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000)
Universal Pictures
Jim Carrey’s performance as the Grinch is considered one of the most iconic Christmas movie roles ever. He brilliantly plays a character who is bad-tempered, unpleasant, and dislikes Christmas a lot.
Little Cindy Lou, though, looks beyond the Grinch’s grumpy outside after he unexpectedly saves her from an accident. She believes he’s more than just a mean character, and she makes it her goal to spread some holiday spirit to him and convince the town to give him a chance. As she explains, “Don’t leave out the Grinch! Yes, he’s grumpy, hairy, and smells a bit, and his hands might be cold, but I think he’s actually a pretty nice guy!”
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“It’s Turbo Time!” — Howard Langston
‘Jingle All the Way’ (1996)
20th Century Fox
As a critic, I remember the ’80s and ’90s being the Schwarzenegger era. The guy absolutely dominated action movies! We’re talking huge hits – films like The Terminator, Commando, Predator, Total Recall, and True Lies – that really defined the genre. But what I found interesting was how he wasn’t afraid to switch gears. By the late ’80s, he started showing a real knack for comedy with movies like Twins and Kindergarten Cop. Then, in 1996, he really leaned into that side of things with Jingle All the Way, a fun, family-friendly Christmas comedy. It proved he could be both a massive action star and a genuinely funny leading man.
“It’s Turbo Time!” is the famous catchphrase from the Turbo-Man toy that everyone in the movie is trying to get for their children. The phrase is also said by Arnie when he unexpectedly ends up dressed as Turbo-Man during the town’s Christmas parade.
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“One might say that December is the foreclosure season.” — Ebenezer Scrooge
‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ (1992)
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Many consider the most charming version of A Christmas Carol to be the one featuring Jim Henson’s Muppets. Released in 1992, The Muppet Christmas Carol stars Sir Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, who is haunted by a series of puppet ghosts. Kermit the Frog plays Bob Cratchit, and Fozzie Bear appears as Mr. Fozziwig, while the story is narrated by The Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat.
Ebenezer Scrooge, known for his grumpy demeanor, once told his clerk, Mr. Cratchit, that December was when people often lost their homes. He used this as an excuse for being stingy, explaining that he saw the holiday season as a chance to profit from others’ financial difficulties, as they spent money on celebrations and struggled to pay their bills. This highlights just how uncaring Scrooge was at the beginning of the story.
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“It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more.” — Frank Cross
‘Scrooged’ (1988)
Paramount Pictures
Bill Murray became a hugely popular comedy actor after joining the cast of Saturday Night Live in the late 1970s. He’s famous for his unique style – a mix of dry humor, sarcasm, and a very straight-faced delivery. So, it’s no surprise he was chosen to play the grumpy Scrooge in a funny, modern take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Known for his dry wit and sharp tongue, the actor perfectly embodies the film’s cynical take on 1980s materialism. After being visited by the Ghosts of Christmas, he ultimately discovers the true meaning of Christmas and delivers a genuinely touching speech, marking a turning point for his character.
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