From Mariah Carey warbling All I Want For Christmas over the radio to last minute shopping for the present you'll inevitably forget to buy batteries for, Christmas can mean many different things to many different people.
For some households across the UK, watching Christmas movies is considered a holiday tradition, whether it's Christmas classics such as Home Alone or more alternative picks such as Netflix's endless stream of holiday romances.
But with 37% of Brits spending Christmas Eve watching festive films, as per a recent survey of 2,000 people by Currys, what are the UK's top picks?
From Elf to Die Hard, here are UK’s top 15 festive films.
5. HOLLYWOOD - NOVEMBER 07: Actor Tom Hanks arrives at the premiere of "Polar Express" and the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on November 7, 2004 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
The Polar Express, released in 2004 and starring Tom Hanks, is another UK favourite Christmas film. | Getty Images
6. Miracle on 34th Street
Whether it's the 1994 version or the 1947 original, Miracle on 34th Street comes in as the UK's sixth favourite festive film. | 20th Century Fox
7. The Snowman
The Snowman is a worthy addition to the UK's favourite festive films, with its cultural impact including the iconic Irn Bru advert. | Snowman Enterprises Ltd.
8. Love Actually
Love Actually makes the top ten, as one of Britain's favourite Christmas films. | Shutterstock