With Halloween leaving its sugar hangover and Christmas already jingling in the distance, Thanksgiving sits wedged in the middle like the unremarkable slice of turkey in a festive sandwich. And while how good the actual turkey turns out remains in the hands of the chef,

Fact checked by Sarah Scott Watching football has long been a staple of Thanksgiving day for many American families, but it's not always a hit with younger kids. In recent years, many families prefer watching movies to keep busy during the holiday.

Christmas-themed movies are a common tradition for the holiday season. Many families can’t get into the spirit without watching their go-tos, like Elf (2003), How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966), and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964).