CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - "Keep the change, ya filthy animal!', if you guessed it, Home Alone is the No. 1 most Googled Christmas movie, according to search data analyzed by U4GM. The most Googled Halloween movie in Massachusetts A study conducted by U4GM analyzed Google searches in December 2023 of the most popular Christmas movies. It may not be a surprise that Home Alone ranked No. 1 overall with just over four million searches. The first film was released in 1990, followed by five more movies. Edging in the No. 2 spot is The Grinch, a Christmas classic with 3.3 million searches. According to U4GM, the 2018 version ranks second with 3.3 million searches, while the 2000 Jim Carrey version comes in seventh with 1.2 million searches. Both prove Dr. Seuss's story still connects with modern viewers.  Top 10 Christmas movies searched Home Alone: 4,090,000 average monthly search The Grinch: 3,350,000 average monthly search Elf: 2,740,000 average monthly search Christmas Vacation: 1,842,100 average monthly search Die Hard: 1,830,000 average monthly search It's a Wonderful Life: 1,500,000 average monthly search How The Grinch Stole Christmas: 1,232,110 average monthly search The Santa Clause: 1,225,420 average monthly search White Christmas: 1,220,000 average monthly search Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: 1,000,000 average monthly search “These movies have become as much a part of Christmas as decorating the tree or leaving cookies for Santa. From Home Alone's pranks to The Grinch's heart growing three sizes, each film brings something special to the holiday season. What's really interesting is how different all these movies are - we've got family comedies, animations, musicals, and even an action movie making the top 10. But they all share that Christmas magic that brings people together. Whether you're watching Buddy the Elf discover New York or the Griswolds attempt the perfect family Christmas, these movies help create those special holiday moments that families look forward to year after year. After all, nothing says 'Christmas' quite like curling up on the couch with your favorite holiday film," said Wai-Fai Cou, spokesperson for U4GM. Local News Headlines Top 10 most Googled Christmas movies Police recognized for providing support during Springfield Day at The Big E Fair Two western Mass. veterans awards home renovations Portion of Pleasant Street in Holyoke closed due to brush fire WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.