Six Christmas-themed movies to enjoy this festive period

It’s Christmas time, and the air is filled with excitement, cheer, and the magic of the season.

Beyond the joy of eating, gifting, and celebrating with loved ones, Christmas Day offers the perfect opportunity to relax and indulge in some festive movie magic.

Whether you are planning to watch a film or dive into a movie marathon, Christmas-themed movies are a wonderful way to immerse yourself even deeper into the holiday spirit.

Without further ado, here are six must-watch Christmas movies to make your day even more special.

• Christmas in Lagos

Running time: 2 hours

Starring: Teniola Aladese, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Shaffy Bello, Wale Ojo, Rayxia Ojo, and Folu Storms.

Synopsis: ‘Christmas in Lagos’ follows Fiyin, who, after a devastating heartbreak, becomes convinced that her best friend Elo is her true soulmate. Things take a complicated turn when Elo returns from New York to propose to Yagazie, his secret girlfriend.

Meanwhile, 59-year-old Gbemi is caught between her long-term boyfriend and a former lover. At the same time, London-born Ivie arrives in Lagos with dreams of experiencing the ultimate “Detty December” only to find herself unexpectedly falling for Ajani.

• A Danfo Christmas

Running Time: 1hr 59mins

Starring: Patrick Doyle, Seun Kentebe, Valerie Odunukwe and Korede Lawal.

Synopsis: Lagos family reunites amidst grandpa’s impending death, facing life challenges, drama, romance while journeying via public transport, uncovering surprises along the way.

• Our Little Secret

Running Time: 1hr 41mins

Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Kristin Chenoweth, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky and Henry Czerny.

Synopsis: After discovering their significant others are siblings, two resentful exes must spend Christmas under one roof — while hiding their romantic history.

• The Merry Gentleman

Running Time: 1hr 27mins

Starring: Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray, Marla Sokoloff, Michael Gross, Beth Broderick and Maxwell Caulfield.

Synopsis: To save her parents’ small-town nightclub, a Broadway dancer stages an all-male, Christmas-themed revue — and meets a guy with all the right moves.

• Meet Me Next Christmas

Running Time: 1hr 46mins

Starring: Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kevin Olusola, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying.

Synopsis: On a quest to reconnect with the man of her dreams, Layla races across New York City to find a ticket to a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve concert.

• Hot Frosty

Running Time: 1hr 32mins

Starring: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon and Lauren Holly.

Synopsis: When a young widow’s magic scarf brings a dashing snowman to life, can he help her rediscover romance, laughter and holiday cheer before he melts away?