The holidays are here! To help you get in the spirit, we’ve rounded up the Top 10 movies & snacks to enjoy over the holiday season. Sometimes the best part of movie nights is what you enjoy while watching! This list is filled with snacks that are perfectly themed to accompany each movie! From easy bite-sized options to full recipes, we have something for everyone on this list! Create more lasting memories with your family this holiday season and plan your next movie night together.
Festive Movie Nights –
We all have our list of favorite movies that just have to be watched annually as part of your festive traditions! Now that it’s officially acceptable to dive into the holiday season, grab some cozy blankets, pile up the cushions, and gather around for a cozy night in with familiar characters. But before you press play, make sure your movie snacks are in order! Make it fun for the whole family by matching the food to go along with the movies using tasty greenhouse grown fruit & veggie treats for everyone to enjoy. You can create lifelong memories and traditions together this holiday season. Enjoy some of our favorite holiday movies and snack pairings and get ready to feel the festive as you binge-watch before New Year’s Eve.
TOP 10 HOLIDAY MOVIES –
Snack: Solara™ Mini Melons
Since we all know how much Buddy the Elf loves his sweets, Solara™ Mini Melons are the perfect treat for this family-friendly movie! (Even though the Solara™ Mini Melon is sweet, we don’t suggest pairing it with maple syrup or on top of your spaghetti!)
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Snack: Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers
These Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers are as green as the Grinch and as small as his heart! Enjoy this crunchy snack on its own or along with some dips to get into the spirit, while watching the Grinch gain his!
Snack: Alonna™ Canary Melon
Get into the character of Santa alongside Scott Calvin with the Alonna™ Canary Melon. Not only is this snack delicious, but it also has a beautiful inside so creamy & white, it could pass as Santa’s beard!
Snack: Mini Munchies® Snack Board
If you’re feeling like putting together something more substantial for family movie night, try this Mini Munchies® Snack Board. Fill a board with some of their favorite foods as you introduce your kids to a holiday classic showing that “Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind”!
Snack: Rocky Road Melon Skewers (Healthier than the twinkies eaten in the movie, but just as delicious!)
We know there’s a lot of debate on where Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not, but it made our list! If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort treat to accompany this intense holiday movie, try these Rocky Road Melon Skewers. Made by assembling Alonna™ Canary Melons, chocolate, pecans & marshmallows on a skewer – they are the perfect movie night snack.
Snack: Aurora Bites Mini Sweet Peppers
These Aurora Bites Mini Sweet Peppers are super sweet and bite-sized, making them perfect to crunch on during your favorite films. For a night of ultimate festive family fun get inspired by the movie & save an orange one to bring your own snowman to life. They are the perfect shape & size!
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Snack: Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes
These Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes are a beautiful dark red just like color of Rudolph’s red nose! These Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes are a blast of flavor making sweet holiday moments even sweeter.
Snack: Mini Pizzas with Grilled Aurora Bites
Inspired by Little Neros Pizza in Home Alone, these Mini Pizzas with Grilled Aurora Bites are the perfect finger foods to enjoy while watching this holiday classic. Plus making pizzas together allows everyone to choose their favorite toppings and cook together!
Snack: Cucumber Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Mrs. Clause is known for hiding plenty of greens in her sweets & making them delicious in The Christmas Chronicles series! Try making these Cucumber Lemon Shortbread Cookies inspired by Mrs. Clause herself. Plus, what parent doesn’t want their kids, or themselves to eat a few more vegetables during the holiday season!
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Snack: Tropical Melon Salsa with Pie Chips
Craving your own Christmas vacation like the Griswold’s? Take your own mini getaway to personal paradise with this Tropical Melon Salsa with Pie Chips made with Solara™ Mini Melons. It’s a beaut Clark…. it’s a beaut!
GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT –
If you’re ready to get more into the holiday spirit or looking for fun activities to do with family or friends this month, why not try a movie & snack night! With healthy greenhouse grown snacks paired with each movie, it’s a perfect activity to spend time all together and get into the spirit of the season! Get into your cozy pajamas, cuddle into your favorite blanket and line up the snacks! Start with one film or try to watch them all before New Year’s to create long-lasting memories with your family that you’ll want to repeat year after year.
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