NetFlorist’s Top 10 Christmas Movies (And Snacks To Go With Them)
Christmas Day is almost here! And with the magical ho-ho-holiday drawing ever closer, the time to embrace your annual traditions has arrived. So, brush the dust off your favourite VHS, wipe down your go-to festive DVD, or kick everyone off the Wi-Fi so your streaming will be uninterrupted… because it’s time to watch your favourite Christmas movies together! We’ve put together our list of the top 10 Christmas movies and snack combinations for you (and your loved ones) to enjoy!
This year, the NetFlorist Bunch has decided to put together our list of the top ten Christmas movies to pair with some of our delectable and scrummy festive gifts! Because, what goes better with their favourite yule-tide flick than some sensational snacks to munch on? If you agree, then put down your Christmas decor, scrap the popcorn, pull up a chair, and look at (what we think are) these pairings of gourmet food gifts with the best Christmas movies ever! And when you’ve exhausted our list of films, pop on over to our site where you can find a plethora of Christmas gifts for men and Christmas presents for women – we even have Christmas cake from The Bakery!
Top 10 Christmas Films & Snack Pairings:
1. Arthur Christmas (2011)
The Snack: Personalised Christmas Santa Choc Tray
Looking for a Christmas classic that might have slipped through your fingertips? Well, it might be time to consider watching Arthur Christmas! Featuring a star-studded cast of family favourites like Bill Nighy, James McAvoy, Laura Linney and Eva Longoria, this charming film puts a spin on what goes on behind the scenes at the North Pole. When Santa forgets to deliver a gift to one special girl, all chaos ensues as the “Claus” family tries their best to make sure everyone has a gift under Christmas tree on Christmas morning.
Pair up this undiscovered gem with another one of our underappreciated gourmet gifts, this personalised Christmas Santa choc tray! If they are a fan of delicious chocolate gifts, then this personalised chocolate tray will be right up their ‘chimney’! Not only is there a festive and fun cover, but inside is a selection of scrumptious chocolates to choose from! A sweet gift for a sweet movie? Sounds like a perfect pairing to us!
2. Klaus (2019)
The Snack: Personalised Joy Biltong and Nut Tube
What are the origins of Christmas? Well, would you believe Christmas had a humble beginning with a carpenter and a postman? Netflix’s stellar film Klaus weaves an enchantingly familiar yet unexpected tale that will make all your Christmas wishes come true! When an aristocratic brat is forced to leave the comfort of his life in the upper crust of society, in favour of being a postman in a remote, icy village, things don’t go as planned. This heart-warming film will leave your family and friends feeling giddy with glee! It’s ‘snow’ joke of a film!
Sometimes they just need to sink their teeth into a movie, which is why they need snacks to complement it! For an untraditional take on a traditional story, we recommend pairing a gift that is traditionally well-received but can also be seen as an unconventional Christmas present, this personalised joy biltong and nut tube! Surprise them with a savoury snack hamper they will be able to enjoy alongside this fantastic festive film. Plus, with snacks like dried fruit and nuts, they will have more room for Christmas lunch!
3. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)/ The Grinch (2018)
The Snack: The Chocolate Box
These two interpretations of Dr Seuss’s “The Grinch” will be sure to turn their resting grinch face upside down (or, the right way up at least). Whether you are a fan of Jim Carrey’s eternally enjoyable performance as the Grinch in the early live-action film How The Grinch Stole Christmas, or are more partial to the slick animation of 2018’s The Grinch, both of these films will defrost that frozen heart of theirs. It may not always be love at first ‘ice’, but when you open your heart up, you may surprise yourself with how much you adore these classics.
Well, we can’t suggest something blatantly Christmassy here, right? That just wouldn’t do! How about you send some subtle Christmas vibes their way by gifting them the chocolate box? This chocolate gift hamper has something in it for everyone – provided they eat chocolate of course! And you can schedule a delivery of Christmas flowers for closer to the date when they are a little more receptive to the occasion.
4. Love Actually (2003)
The Snack: Golden Christmas Gourmet Crate
Not what you expected to see here? Well, we at NetFlorist are a fan of the classics. Much like Bridget Jones’ Diary, there is something about Richard Curtis’s early 2000’s filmography which is endearingly real. If you haven’t watched this film yet, you’ve seen a meme or two circulating the internet. This film follows the lives and antics of eight unique couples, and the build-up to Christmas from the start of December. With an incredible cast, featuring Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley and Martin Freeman to name a few, this charming film will soon become one of their (and your) new favourite festive films! (Not suitable for younger audiences)
Ah yes, a film for mum and dad deserves a gift they will be able to enjoy alongside. So, skip the Christmas cookies and glass of milk, and let them tuck into an adult-only Christmas gift idea – this golden Christmas gourmet crate! What makes it so un-PG? Well, this gift has a bottle of fine alcohol from The Bar at NetFlorist! Because nothing goes better with biltong than a bottle of wine and some dried fruit and nuts! They might have to wait until the little ones go to bed before they can enjoy this sensational spoil!
5. Elf (2003)
The Snack: Happy Holidays Cookie Bouquet
If you haven’t watched 2003’s Elf, then you need to check yo-‘elf’! This festive flick doubles down on the humour (and cringe factor), to deliver a film full of heart and laughter. Following the story of Buddy (Will Ferrel), a human raised at the North Pole, and his discovery of his true heritage, this cross-continental classic will giggle its way into your good books! Buddy’s journey from the North Pole to New York City will have you enraptured and rolling on the floor with chuckles. This special blend of classic Christmas with modern life will stand the test of time for years to come. If you have not seen this yet, you only have to blame your ‘elf’!
What could better suit such a fun and festive film than a happy holidays cookie bouquet? The Christmas cookies don’t have to be for Santa only – besides, Mrs Claus says he’s trying to go vegan this year! So, send them a bouquet of festive cookies and biscuits for them to tuck into! With adorable Christmas decorations, this gourmet gift will put a smile on their face!
6. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Snack: Wooden Crate of Dried Fruit and Nuts
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas classic! And we will fight anyone who says otherwise! Christmas doesn’t always have to be all mistletoe and stockings… Sometimes it’s dark, deceptive and devilishly enjoyable! When Jack Skellington, the hero of Halloweentown, discovers the existence of Christmas, he embarks on a journey to leave behind his cold life of Halloween, in favour of the tinsel and twinkling lights Christmas has to offer. With the true meaning of Christmas at its core (and then kidnapped), this film is worth a watch.
What would work well with an unconventional Christmas film? Well, an unconventional Christmas gift of course! Just like Halloweentown, we thought it would be best to steer clear from the sickly-sweet, in favour of something a bit more ‘earthy’. Which is why we suggest pairing the wooden crate of dried fruit and nuts with this haunting holiday thrill! They will love it, and you won’t regret it! (Plus, it makes for a great vegan gift)
7. Krampus (2015)
The Snack: Merry Christmas Beer and Snacks Hamper
Christmas doesn’t have to be about having a good time! Because, let’s face it, being stuck indoors with increasingly-inebriated relatives is not always all it’s cracked up to be… Which is where Krampus comes in. Subverting the genre of classical Christmas movies in favour of a tension-filled horror film, Krampus will make you scared of everything on Santa’s naughty list. This cautionary tale warns against taking for granted the privileges we receive around Christmas time and focuses on what would happen if they were taken away terrifyingly. So, block up the chimney, board up the windows, and settle down for a new kind of Christmas movie!
For when they’ve finally put the kids to sleep on Christmas Eve, send them a gift to enjoy in a mature company, like this merry Christmas beer and snacks hamper. There is no way the little ones will be watching this scary film, so why not make your snacks fit the occasion? In South Africa, it is customary to leave beer and biltong for Santa, not milk and cookies! Which is why this gift will suit a loved one over 18 years of age. You just better hope Santa doesn’t claim it for himself before he delivers it!
8. Home Alone (1990)
The Snack: Christmas Gourmet Combo Gift Box
Home Alone will always remain in our hearts as a favourite Christmas film. You know the story, the McAllister family leave for their Christmas vacation, leaving one small thing behind – the young Kevin (Macaulay Culkin)! A coming-of-age tale, mixed with festivities, humour and crime, make this a theatrical masterpiece. If you haven’t seen this film, then we recommend giving it a go. And if you are familiar, then what’s wrong with you?! You should already have this on your watchlist for the holidays! Mxm…
It’s the holiday season! And one of the joys about this particular time of year is to abandon the restraint of adulthood, and tuck into the treats like you were a kid left alone in a candy store, or at least home alone with a crate full of candy! That is why this Christmas gourmet combo gift box will make for a perfect present for the loved one who plays Home Alone on repeat during the holidays! With the combination of choccies and savoury snacks, they won’t have to leave the house until the holidays are over!
9. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
The Snack: Personalised Wonderful Biltong Tin
We all dreamt about catching Santa as a kid, right? I for one would set up elaborate traps with bells to notify me when Santa triggered them (sorry Santa)! Well, what would you do if you ACTUALLY caught Mr Claus (played by Kurt Russel)? This is the dilemma faced by siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce (Darby Camp and Judah Lewis respectively). A surprising journey awaits them in this film, with unexpected antics, lots of laughs, and an ending that will heat the frostiest of hearts! If you are searching for a new family favourite, then this is one to consider!
Yes, you heard us right! Biltong for Christmas! Because a hearty story like The Christmas Chronicles requires a hearty gift to accompany it. Which is why we recommend the personalised wonderful biltong tin. This festively decorated biltong hamper (accompanied by Lindt chocolates) will capture the heart of the receiver! There’s no need to sneak around when you can put your affection for them on display! Plus, they’ll be too busy digging into these delights to plot any kidnapping attempts on Santa this year.
10. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
The Snack: Purple Premium Coffee Tin Hamper
What happens when you combine Christmas, magic, and a splash of crazy inventions? You get Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey of course! This wonderfully-conceived film follows the Jangle family, and their journey to reclaim the Christmas magic wrongfully stolen from them by a devious and scheming employee at their Christmas toy store! The wonderful imagery and scenes will add a whole new layer of charm to this film, while the story tugs at your heartstrings along the way. Will the Jangles right the wrongs that were done to them? Or will they be doomed to have a bleak Christmas forever? Why don’t you find out?
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is the perfect kind of film to snuggle up on the couch with a loved one, and enjoy a warm beverage while watching this enchanting tale. So, why not give them a reason to do just that when you wow them this festive season with a purple premium coffee tin hamper from our assortment of tea and coffee gifts? Young, old, near, or far, this gift can be delivered nationwide and will be enjoyed by everyone! And when you pair it with a magical movie like this, there are sure to be some unforgettable memories in the making!
Let the credits roll…
And that’s the end of our list of favourite Christmas movies and snacks to pair with them. Do you have any films that are your favourite? Or did we miss any snacks that are perfect for the holiday season? Let us know in the comments! Happy holidays, and don’t forget to Just Be Nice!