12 Iconic Christmas Movie Houses That Inspire the Holidays

1. The McCallister House – Home Alone

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A large red brick house perfectly suited for Christmas, especially when it's covered in snow. It's cozy and full of holiday decorations, making it feel warm and inviting.

• Interesting Fact: The McCallister House was built in 1920 and is located in Winnetka, Illinois. Although the house appeared in the movie Home Alone, its interior was filmed on a studio set while the exterior was shot at the actual house!

2. The Griswold House – National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

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This house is full of fun! It’s famous for being covered in thousands of bright Christmas lights.

• Interesting Fact: The famous Christmas light display on the Griswold House in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation used over 25,000 lights and took 40 people two weeks to install! The house is located in the suburbs of Illinois and has become a popular holiday attraction since the movie's release.

3. George Bailey’s House – It's a Wonderful Life

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A simple, warm house perfect for a Christmas family. It looks like a place where love and happiness live.

• Interesting Fact: George Bailey’s house in It's a Wonderful Life was built on a studio lot in California. The house, which looks like it is located in a small town, was designed to represent the ideal American family home of the 1940s, making it one of the most recognizable and beloved houses in cinema.

4. Iris’s Cottage – The Holiday

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This little English cottage looks like it came out of a fairy tale. It is small, cute and surrounded by snow.

• Interesting Fact: Although Iris's cottage in The Holiday looks like it is located in an English village, it was actually built as a studio set in California! The scenic exterior and cozy interiors were created to convey the magical fairy tale atmosphere of an English countryside cottage.

5. Emily's House in Los Angeles – The Holiday

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A huge modern house with large windows and spacious rooms. It is stylish but still festive.

• Interesting Fact: Emily's modern house in The Holiday is a real house located in Buena Park, Los Angeles. The glass walls and open layout perfectly suited for showcasing the sunny holiday atmosphere of California, providing a stark contrast to Iris's cozy cottage in England.

6. The Parker House – A Christmas Story

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A simple house that looks warm and welcoming. It is decorated exactly how it should be for a classic Christmas.

• Interesting Fact: The Parker House located in Cleveland, Ohio is now a museum dedicated to the movie A Christmas Story. Visitors can tour the house which was restored exactly as it appeared in the film, with its iconic lamp for feet in the front window!

7. The Pelter House – Gremlins

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A cozy house in a quiet part of town, decorated for New Year.

• Interesting Fact: The Pelter House was filmed on the same Universal Studios lot as the town square in Back to the Future. The snowy festive atmosphere was created with artificial snow, giving the city a classic Christmas look despite filming taking place in sunny California!

8. Uncle Kevin's House – Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

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A luxurious brownstone in New York, full of Christmas atmosphere.

• Interesting Fact: The exterior of the house is a real building located on 95th Street in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. However, interior scenes were filmed on a studio set. The luxurious look of the estate highlighted the elegant New York atmosphere in the movie.

9. The Walker House – The Family Stone

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A large family house that feels cozy and friendly. It’s the perfect place for a holiday gathering.

• Design Style: Traditional and cozy.
• Interesting Fact: The Walker House is a real house located in Madison, New Jersey. Its cozy and well-maintained look was created by decorators who filled it with personal details and Christmas decorations to convey family love and its history. The cozy yet slightly messy look helped make the house a truly family-friendly place.

10. Buddy's Father’s Apartment – Elf

A modern apartment in New York decorated with Christmas elements.

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• Location: Near Central Park!
• Interesting Fact: Buddy’s father's apartment is located in the prestigious Central Park West area of Manhattan. Although the exterior was filmed at a real location, the interior was created as a studio set reflecting the cold and minimalist atmosphere contrasting with Buddy's bright Christmas decorations. The transformation of space reflects the touching changes in the story!

11. The Bowers House – Deck the Halls

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A house that turns into a Christmas light fireworks show!

• Interesting Fact: The Bowers House in Deck the Halls has an extremely elaborate Christmas light setup that was so massive it used LED bulbs instead of regular ones. Despite Buddy Hall (Danny Devico) trying to make the decoration visible from space, this would have been impossible due to light pollution. Interestingly, this holiday comedy was filmed in various locations in Vancouver, Canada, although the story takes place in a fictional American city.

12. Harper Family Home – Happiest Season (2020)

The house featured in the movie Happiest Season (2020) as the Harper family home is located in West Vancouver, Canada. This picturesque house plays a central role in the film, providing a cozy and festive atmosphere for the story.

This is a classic suburban house with elegant yet modest architecture. It is decorated with Christmas elements that enhance its welcoming atmosphere. The interior was designed with traditional features, including wooden walls, a spacious living room with a fireplace and a large dining hall – the perfect place for family gatherings shown in the movie.

• Interesting Fact: The house was carefully decorated for the holidays during filming, with garlands, twinkling lights and wreaths on both the facade and inside. The decorations added such charm that fans praised it as the perfect “Christmas movie house”.

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