Veterans Day is when one honors the military personnel of the United States. While there might be other ways to celebrate the day, watching war movies with your older kids should also be a part of it for them to truly grasp the sacrifice the heroes of the country make to keep us safe.

After the turkey is devoured, the pie tins are empty, and the table is cleared, there’s only one thing anyone has the energy to do: be a couch potato and watch a good movie. Depending on who you’re settling down with in front of the TV,

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).

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,