The festive season is here, so what better way to spend the Christmas holidays than watching Christmas movies.

We asked Westfield staff across Australia and New Zealand what their favourite Christmas movies of all time are. All with the goal of helping you find the best films to watch this silly season.

Whether you're a fan of romance, comedy, kids' movies or something less traditional, we've got you covered with the 7 best Christmas movies to watch these holidays.

1. The Santa Clause (1994)

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"This was my go-to Christmas movie on repeat every year growing up. Iconic, funny and relatable. Extra special to me as it's a reminder not to lose my Christmas spirit, no matter how old you are or when life gets in the way (and who doesn't love Bernard.)"

- Mikayla, Marketing Manager Brand Partnerships & Activations

2. Elf (2003)

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"Buddy the Elf is the ultimate sparkle of joy and the child I feel lives inside all of us at Christmas time. He's like the internal voice when you see fairy lights for the first time and he embodies every type of person, whether it be belting out Christmas tunes, taking the décor up a notch, secretly hoping you're on Santa's 'nice' list, or indulging in one too many treats over the festive period. Long live Elf!"

- Gemma, Campaigns Marketing Manager

3. Home Alone (1990)

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"Home Alone has enough Christmas spirit without it being too much. It's a fun family movie to enjoy and keep you on your toes. It highlights family, community and change which I really enjoy and believe resonates with people, especially during Christmas time."

- Kiya, Marketing Assistant

4. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

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"My favourite Christmas movie is Home Alone 2 - there's nothing I would love more than to spend a Christmas in New York!"

- Tamika, Campaigns Marketing Manager

5. The Holiday (2006)

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"Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Hans Zimmer's musical score! Old-school Hollywood glamour meets charming English countryside. Watching this is an annual tradition, and on more than one occasion I tried (unsuccessfully) to convince my parents growing up that we absolutely MUST pack up and swap houses in some far-flung part of the world for our own 'Holiday' experience! I have not yet given up hope."

- Anna, Marketing Assistant - Westfield Southland

6. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

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"Jim Carrey does a great job of bringing the anti-Christmas spirit of the Grinch to life in this children's Christmas comedy. The messaging of family and togetherness is wholesome and makes for a great feel-good Christmas movie that both kids and adults alike can enjoy."

- Courtney, Digital Content Writer

7. Die Hard (1988)

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"It takes place at Christmas, the soundtrack is Christmas songs, and the hero taunts the terrorists with Christmas Cheer. The perfect Christmas movie."

- Chris, Senior Program Manager, StudioRed

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