Greatest Christmas Movies of All Time
How the Grinch Stole Christmas or A Christmas Story

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HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

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A CHRISTMAS STORY
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Why This Battle Matters

What happens when a sly, green-hearted villain meets the quintessential underdog in a scarf? You get the ultimate showdown in the Christmas Movies of All Time league: How the Grinch Stole Christmas vs. A Christmas Story. Here, it's not just a battle between two holiday classics; it's a clash of raw, whimsical mischief against nostalgic, relatable Americana. The stakes? Bragging rights and a chance to redefine what makes a Christmas movie truly unforgettable. Will fans lean towards the heartwarming transformation of a mean-spirited hermit, or the down-to-earth, eye-popping adventures of a young boy? Your favorite reveals what resonates with your holiday spirit.

🔥 Fan Takes

idk guys, Grinch is like, the OG emo kid of Christmas. big mood.
Honestly, 'A Christmas Story' is like the warm fuzzy socks of holiday movies. Can't beat nostalgia!
Grinch all the way, fam. Who cares about a BB gun when you got a green dude stealing Christmas and then GIVING IT BACK?

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer A Christmas Story over How the Grinch Stole Christmas when it comes to the greatest Christmas Movies of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick A Christmas Story 51.6% of the time over How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Across all battles:

A Christmas Story win rate: 56.0%

How the Grinch Stole Christmas win rate: 49.2%

Fan FAQs

Why do fans adore How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

People just love the Grinch's heartwarming transformation from a Christmas-hater to a holiday hero. The vibrant animation and the mischievous yet charming character of the Grinch creates a unique, engaging viewing experience that captures the true redemption theme of the season.

What's got fans picking A Christmas Story over How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

A Christmas Story nails that relatable, quirky family holiday experience. Fans love the humor, the quotable lines, and who can forget the infamous leg lamp? It's just got that slight edge because it resonates with so many personal holiday mishaps and memories.

Why is the battle between How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Christmas Story so neck-and-neck?

It's super close because both movies tug at different heartstrings! How the Grinch Stole Christmas brings out the whimsical, transformative spirit of the holidays, while A Christmas Story evokes that nostalgic, laugh-out-loud family experience. Fans are clearly torn over which vibe captures the Christmas spirit better.