From heartfelt to downright comedic, holiday movies are full of the most memorable, quotable lines we all love to repeat every holiday season. To celebrate this occasion, we have compiled a list of the best witticisms from worst to best, including classic films like Elf, Home alone, It's a wonderful lifeand much more!
In the list below, you may find memorable quotes that you already know, as well as some underrated ones that you don't know. You might even feel inspired to rush home and watch some of these classic films. Either way, enjoy the trip down memory lane and let me know in the comments if you agree with this ranking (or not)!
25.
“Maybe Christmas…maybe…means a little more.” — The Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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“Son of the Nutcracker!” – Friend from Elf
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“Just because you don’t see something doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.” — Santa Claus from Santa Claus
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“Don't cry, I'll come back someday!” — Frosty from Frosty the Snowman
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“No one should be alone on Christmas Day.” — Cindy Lou Who How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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“If you look for it, I have a sneaking feeling that you’ll find that love really is everywhere.” — Prime Minister from Love for real
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“Remember, George: no man is a failure who has friends.” — Clarence from It's a wonderful life
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“I made my family disappear.” — Kevin from Home alone
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“Happy birthday!” — Frosty from Frosty the Snowman
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“Though I have grown old, the bell still rings for me.” — Boy hero from Polar Express
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“I never thought it was such a bad tree.” — Charlie Brown from A Charlie Brown Christmas
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“Faith is believing in something even though common sense tells you not to.” — Doris Walker from Miracle on 34th Street
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“I'm really sorry. This is the first kidnapping in our family.” — Ellen Griswold from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
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“Bah, nonsense!” —Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol
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“You see, George, you really have had a wonderful life.” — Clarence from It's a wonderful life
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“He looks like a deranged Easter bunny.” — Mr. Parker from A Christmas Story
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“Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” – Friend from Elf
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“They say in Viewville that the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes that day.” – Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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“It was full of crap!” — Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
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“Seeing is believing… but sometimes the most real things in the world are what we cannot see.” — Conductor from Polar Express
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“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loudly for everyone to hear.” – Friend from Elf
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“You'll shoot yourself in the eye!” — Every from A Christmas Story
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“Every time the bell rings, an angel gains wings.” — Zuzu Bailey from It's a wonderful life
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“Merry Christmas, you filthy animal!” — Gangster from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
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