Cosying up for the holidays, check out biathletes' favourite Christmas movies

With all the travel and competitions during December, it's tough for biathletes to fully embrace the holiday spirit. But one thing's for sure: there's nothing like curling up on the sofa and watching a feel-good movie to get into the festive mood. If you're looking for some holiday movie inspiration tonight, read on to discover the top picks from your favourite athletes!

Jessica Jislova - Home alone and Cinderella

"I have a few favourites, but I think traditional Christmas movies for me are the Czech versions of Cinderella and Home Alone."

Home Alone is an American Christmas movie published in 1990. After it was hugely successful, it was followed by Home Alone 2 in 1992. The movie follows an 8-year-old boy, Kevin, who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation, and he must defend his home from two bumbling burglars using clever traps and tricks.

Margie Freed - The Holiday

"A movie I watch every year around Christmas is The Holiday. The cast is so good with Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Kate Winslet and Jude Law. And the plot is so wholesome."

The Holiday is a romantic comedy that was published in 2006. It has become a Christmas classic over the years, with a lot of people cosying up on the sofa to watch it every year. The plot of the movie is set in Los Angeles and the English countryside, where two women swap their homes for the holidays.

Jaakko Ranta - Santa Claus and the Magic Drum

"Joulupukki ja noitarumpu is my favourite Christmas movie. It is a tradition to watch this every year, ever since I was in elementary school." Santa Claus and the Magic Drum is a Finnish Christmas movie that came out in 1996, and it is based on an illustrated story book of the same name by children's book writer Mauri Kunnas. In the movie, strange things are starting to happen in Santa's village after he receives a mysterious letter.

Adam Runnalls - The Muppet Christmas Carol

"This movie is just legendary! And Michael Caine crushes his role."

The Muppet Christmas Carol was published in 1992, and it is an adaptation of the book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. In the movie, A grumpy old miser is guided through a magical Christmas journey by three spirits and a cast of lovable Muppets, learning compassion, generosity, and the true meaning of the holiday along the way.

Ukaleq Slettemark - Love Actually

"I watch Love Actually with my mom every year; it has become a tradition now. I think it's special because it is not easy to have a traditional Christmas with lots of baking and decorating when we're basically away for races for most of December. But watching a movie is possible from anywhere."

Love Actually has become a classic since its publication in 2003, with many A-list actors in the cast. Love Actually weaves together multiple interconnected love stories set during the holiday season, exploring the complexities of relationships, from romance to family bonds, with a focus on the power of love in its various forms.

Photos: Athletes' home albums

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