It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and Christmas commercials are already sneaking onto every TV channel. Too soon, maybe, but there’s an upside: in the weeks to come, all our favorite childhood Christmas movies and TV specials will once again grace the airwaves with their presence.

Here’s a list of some of the best Christmas movies to watch this year.

Elf (2003)

Possibly one of Will Ferrell’s best movies, “Elf” tells the story of a human baby, Buddy, who is accidentally taken to the North Pole. He is raised as an elf, until one day he finds out he was adopted. Having never been outside the North Pole, Buddy travels to New York to find his father. From making syrup spaghetti to working in a shiny mailroom, this movie provides a good laugh and a much-needed break from holiday shopping and stress.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

The Whos down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot, and anyone who agrees probably enjoyed this TV special.

Dr. Seuss’ classic children’s story is narrated by Boris Karloff and tells the tale of the Grinch’s plot to take all the decorations and toys from the Who girls and boys, thereby stealing Christmas itself. But soon the Grinch learns that “Christmas doesn’t come from a store; Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”

A fun fact about the film that you might not have known: the song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was performed by Thrul Ravenscroft, who also voices Tony the Tiger in the Frosted Flakes commercials. Listen for his “Grrrreat” voice the next time you see the film.

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Since its first debut on TV in 1965, this cartoon is perfect for those who feel jaded by the commercialism of Christmas. Leave it to Linus to tell us all what Christmas is really about.

The TV special has won an Emmy and a Peabody award, and for anyone who loved the comic strip “Peanuts,” this film is a Christmas staple.

Another interesting fact: many of the children who provided voices for the characters were too young to read. To make it work, the kids had to be told each line before they said them, which can help to explain why the dialogue in this film sounds a little off.

If nothing else, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” also has some great Christmas music.

A Christmas Story (1983)

This film is a great movie to watch Christmas day, probably because it runs on a 24-hour loop on TBS every year. Set in 1940s Indiana, the movie is narrated by Jean Shepherd, who wrote the original book.

All Ralphie wants for Christmas is an authentic Red Ryder BB Gun, but he is met with the same response from everyone, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” And who could forget Ralphie’s dad winning his “Major Award” leg lamp? This movie shows Christmas during a simpler time, but Shepherd’s humor is timeless.

Home Alone (1990)

This Christmas movie is a lesson in being careful what you wish for. After wishing his family would disappear, Kevin gets left behind when the family goes to France on vacation.

Kevin wakes up to an empty house, and after living it up for a few hours, he becomes aware of two less-than-intelligent burglars attempting to break in on Christmas Eve.

The film turns 20 this year, but it is still fun to watch while doing Christmas-y things, like gluing tacks to floorboards and attaching a standee to a toy train to make it look like people are home.