Every year I look forward to sitting down and watching a good Christmas movie. From the classics to the new classics, I love them all. Here are the Top Ten Christmas Screenplays in no particular order.  Do you think we’re missing a script?  Let us know by providing the link in the comment section.

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(NOTE: For educational and research purposes only).

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling- Read the script!

DIE HARD

Screenplay by Steven E. de Souza – Read the script!

NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

Screenplay by John Hughes – Read the script!

HOME ALONE

Screenplay by John Hughes – Read the script!

HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK

Screenplay by John Hughes – Read the script!

BAD SANTA

Screenplay by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa – Read the script!

A CHRISTMAS STORY

Screenplay by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark – Read the script!

ELF

Screenplay by David Berenbaum – Read the script!

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Screenplay by Caroline Thompson – Read the script!

THE HOLIDAY

Screenplay by Nancy Meyers – Read the script!

BONUS X-MAS SCREENPLAYS:

THE FAMILY MAN

Screenplay by David Diamond, David Weissman – Read the script!

STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Screenplay by Rod Warren, Bruce Vilanch, Pat Proft, Leonard Ripps, and Mitzie Welch – Read the script!