Have you ever noticed how Hollywood's Christmas movies bring together all the ups and downs of family get-togethers into one Christmas dinner? Everything is laid out at this dinner, there is laughter, chaos, awkward moments, and sometimes even tears. But no matter what, it all seems to come together around the Christmas dinner table. A Christmas movie without a family dinner feels illegal to be out there. After all the drama, it is that one scene with the big, festive spread or even a simple meal when everyone comes together that ties everything, making you go all soft and gooey on the inside.

From fits of laughter to a few tears, these moments have a way of bringing everything together in the most beautiful way. Here are some of the classic Christmas dinner dramas you do not want to miss out on.

How can a list of Christmas movies, not include, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York it is one of the Christmas classics that just never gets old. Kevin McCallister, the favorite little hero, is back with all his wild adventures and funny antics but this time in the crowded streets of New York City. But as with every movie, he always makes it back to his family, after a wild ride. 

This movie wraps up with a scene that will surely have you swooning. Kevin wakes up on Christmas morning at the Plaza Hotel with his family finally! There is laughter everywhere as all the kids swap gifts and poke fun at each other, making it quite the picture-perfect end. 

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is the perfect fit, to talk about warm Christmas dinners and the magical charm of the holiday. You will go on the journey with Grinch as he discovers the pure magic of Christmas. He starts out as a Christmas-hating loner, making his way through the holidays as grumpy as ever. 

The movie heats up when he attempts to swipe Christmas, but then he sees the Whos celebrating without any material gifts and has a moment where he realizes what the holiday is really about. This aha moment makes him return everything he stole and join the Whos for their festive feast, in the sweetest heartwarming moment, that will get you grinning from ear to ear! 

Christmas is all about Santa bringing in the gifts, but in Trading Places, Santa walked in with a Gun. In this 1983 comedy classic, you will meet Louis Winthorpe III, a well-to-do commodities broker who suddenly finds his world turned upside down after being framed for a crime he did not commit. A very rough time for him, but on the flip side, there is Billy Ray Valentine, a savvy street hustler who unexpectedly lands in Winthorpe's posh lifestyle. As their worlds collide, they discover a devious plot hatched by the Duke brothers, who did all this for some pranking fun. 

Now, coming to the Santa with the gun part, during a Christmas dinner. Winthorpe, dressed as a ragged Santa, stumbles into the Duke brothers’ fancy holiday gathering. With a gun in one hand and a drunken "Ho, ho, ho" in his speech, he throws the party into chaos. It is a riot! This scene brings in all the laughs, and also reveals some juicy details of the movie.

In The Muppet Christmas Carol, there is this scene that will really warm your heart. Bob Cratchit, played by none other than Kermit the Frog, gathers his family around their simple Christmas meal and proposes a toast to his boss, Ebenezer Scrooge. Now, this catches his wife, Miss Piggy, off guard. She is not too thrilled about him toasting that man who was stingy. But then Tiny Tim, their sickly son, steps in with a gentle reminder of what the season's all about, saying, "God bless us, everyone." 

This Christmas scene from the movie is a moment of awe for the viewers, with a heavy message about the Cratchits' kindness and forgiveness, even when times are tough. This moment in the movie really brings home the idea that some love can warm the coldest of hearts.  

There is no holiday movie like the Elf to put a smile on your face. In this film, there is this tall quirky guy named Buddy. Now, Buddy is not your average Joe, he is a human who grew up with elves at the North Pole. So, when he learns that he is actually human and lands in the hustle and bustle of New York City, he has quite the ride fitting in!

The highlight scene of the movie comes when he plates up his breakfast, which is a plate of spaghetti piled high with maple syrup, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, and candy. Now, that is a kid's dream breakfast, but this is how he was. The scenes in this movie are both hilarious and make your heart go soft for Buddy, as he spins a tale around his identity, family, and the magic of Christmas.

In the movie The Santa Clause, you get to meet Scott Calvin, who is just your average dad, who is roped into the role of Santa Claus after a little Christmas Eve mix-up. As he tries to get the hang of being Santa in the big red suit. Scott finds himself juggling his everyday life with some pretty magical duties. The film is a soft mix of humor and fantasy, giving a new twist to those holiday traditions you know and love. 

One of the most touching scenes in the movie has to be the Christmas dinner at Denny's. When after a string of wild events, Scott and his son Charlie end up at the restaurant, sharing a meal with others who are also away from home during the holidays. This scene really hits home and fills your heart as you watch them enjoy Christmas in their own cute little bubble. 

In the classic holiday film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, there is this hilarious dinner scene that will have you laughing. Clark Griswold, with the enthusiasm of a kid on Christmas, is all set to present the turkey. This turkey looks like it belongs on the cover of a food magazine. But as soon as he slices into it, the bird collapses like a popped balloon, revealing a dry, overcooked mess inside. You can almost hear the collective sigh of disappointment around the table. 

The funny part of this whole charade is when the family tries to put on brave faces, forcing down bites of the turkey that probably taste like cardboard. Their Christmas dinner turned into a hilarious disaster but Even when everything went wrong, it came to the awkward shared moments that brought laughter to the movie family and the family watching it. 

A Christmas Story, as in the title is clearly a holiday film. Here, you are introduced to the Parker family's festive dinner which takes a wild turn when their turkey is taken by a neighbor's mischievous dogs. But they do not let it ruin their Christmas. Instead, they work up an alternative and go to a Chinese restaurant for their holiday feast. It is a scene that is funny, and heartwarming. 

They did not get to spend Christmas as planned, yes but their evening was with people they loved, plus they got the restaurant staff singing 'Deck the Halls'. It is moments like these in movies that make you romanticize the holiday.

Back in 2016, the movie Almost Christmas came to the big screens, introducing the world of the Meyer family as they gathered around for their first holiday season after losing their mother. At the heart of this film is a Christmas dinner scene that shines light on the core of family life and the journey of healing. 

As the Meyers sit around the table, old wounds and secrets bubble up to the surface, sparking both laughter and tears. This dinner is a perfect shot with a mix of comedy and drama, leaving you smiling and satisfied after the watch. 

The holiday season as lovely as it is, can be very chaotic. And it is so with the holiday season in The Family Stone. In the story of this family, Everett Stone, played by Dermot Mulroney, decides to bring his girlfriend Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker) to his family’s home in Connecticut for Christmas. Meredith was hoping to win over the Stones, but her prim and proper ways did not exactly fit in well with their free-spirited lifestyle. What follows for you is a mix of awkward and downright hilarious moments. 

The Stones' Christmas dinner scene comes as a major turning point, All those misunderstandings and things left unsaid start bubbling up to the surface, forcing everyone to face their differences head-on. And somehow, at the end of all the drama, the family ends up closer than ever, giving it that happily ever after ending.

Tis' the season to get your Christmas movie binge on! Go back to all the best Christmas movies of all time, and do not forget to watch these Christmas dinner scenes that will not disappoint you. They are a beautiful reminder that the holidays are really about the people we share them with. And honestly, who does not love a good Christmas family moment?

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