This post may contain affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a commission if you purchase through our link, at no extra cost to you. See our disclosure here.
POV: It’s a blistery cold night, you and your besties are gathered in your living room with he glow of your Christmas tree illuminating the room. You have all your festive Christmas snacks, candies and cookies ready and you turn on the next movie of your Christmas movie marathon. Life is good.
In my opinion, there’s nothing quite like a night in with your friends during the holiday season. Not only do you get to make an excuse to get together and celebrate Christmas in a cozy way, but it doesn’t require a lot of planning or money spent.
Hosting the ultimate Christmas movie watch party requires Christmas-themed snacks and candy, fuzzy blankets and a list of the best holiday movies to choose from. Today we’re going to share everything you need to throw the movie night of your dreams.
Want more fun Christmas activities? Check out these articles:
How to Throw the Ultimate Christmas Movie Night
1. Pick One or More Movies to Watch
First things first, is to plan what movies you’re going to watch. There are so many classic, cozy Christmas movies to choose from this time of year, so the decision may be a little tricky. To help you out, we rounded up some of our absolute favorites to watch every year:
2. Movie Dinner Ideas
Want to serve dinner for your holiday movie night? If so, there’s so many simple recipes you can make that your friends will absolutely love.
Easy meals are always our go-to for movie nights, because we often plan them on Friday evening after work. Even if you’re planning your movie marathon on a weekend, a quick dinner recipe is a must for a casual evening hanging out.
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
Pepperoni Pizza
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup
Fresh Zucchini Baked Feta Pasta
3. Christmas Movie Snacks and Treats
Whether you’re serving dinner or not, movie snacks and treats are always absolute. We love making homemade snacks when we have the time, but store-bought treats are always a great way to go as well.
Pro tip: Ask your friends to pitch in their favorite snacks and make it a Christmas snack potluck. You can exchange snacks and know that everyone will have a treat that they love while watching the movie.
Spicy & Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix
Snowy Winter Puppy Chow Snack Mix
Biscoff White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Iced Gingerbread Cookies
5. Movie Night Beverages
Drinks should be on hand for movie nights with friends. We think it would be so much fun to serve holiday-themed drinks or warm beverages like hot cocoa or coffee.
Here are some of our favorite Christmas movie night beverages to serve:
- Olipops (we love the Gingerale flavor for the holidays)
- Poppis (the Cranberry Fizz flavor is our absolute favorite)
- Sparkling Water
- Mulled Wine
- Hot Chocolate
- Coffee (serve it with the Peppermint Mocha Chobani Creamer)
- Hot Tea
Other Movie Night Necessities:
Lastly, we never host a movie night without having a supply of cozy blankets, pillows and cute snack bowls. Here are some of our favorite nonnegotiable for the ultimate cozy Christmas movie marathon night:
Popcorn Bowls
Red & White Checkered Blanket
Swivel Snack Platter with Lid
Holiday Skiers Glasses
Large Snack Tray
