Looking for that perfect holiday movie to cozy up to this December? We compiled a list of our favorite holiday movies in Netflix to get your festivities going!
Holidate
Holidate is the perfect feel-good film following the plot line of the traditional romcom scenario.The film features Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey starring as two individuals fed up with being single during the holiday season. The two agree to become each other's platonic plus-one's, only to realize that their love really isn't that platonic.
The Christmas Chronicles
If you're looking for the an entertaining family movie to watch, The Christmas Chronicles is the perfect place to start. This comedy follows two siblings on a mission to capture Santa Clause after spotting him in their home on Christmas Eve. After hijacking into Santa's sleigh, a malfunction causes everyone on board to crash, losing all of this year's presents. It becomes up to the two kids, and Santa of course, to save Christmas.
Love Hard
Another romcom to binge during this holiday season is one of Netflix's newer releases, Love Hard, starring Nina Dobrev.This hilarious film follows an L.A. native named Natalie who is desperate for love as she flies across the country to spend Christmas with her "lover" who she found on a dating app. Once the pair meet face-to-face, it becomes obvious that Natalie just got catfished.
The Princess Switch
The Princess Switch quickly became a holiday classic after its premiere gained popularity among Netflix audiences in 2018. Starring Vanessa Hudgens times two, the film features a baker and princess who switch lives thinking the grass is greener on the other side. The best part about The Princess Switch, other than that we get to see Hudgens carbon copied, is that there is a second and third installment. Happy binging!
A Boy Called Christmas
A Boy Called Christmas is another perfect family-watch-together with a heartwarming plot. The film tells the origin tale of Father Christmas, who at the time is only a young boy accompanied by a pet reindeer and mouse. Christmas embarks on the journey to find his father, who is on his own quest to find the mythical village of Elfhelm.
A California Christmas
Next up on our list is A California Christmas, a sentimental romance film about a wealthy bachelor about to lose his worth. He hatches a plan to go undercover as a rancher in order to help a local farmer and her family, attempting to trick them into letting him buy their estate.
Klaus
Klaus is another Christmas tale that will certainly itch your spot for an upbeat holiday animation. The film follows a failing academy student named Jesper who gets sent away to the North to become the newest postman. While in the North, Jesper meets and befriends a toymaker in recluse named Klaus.
A Christmas Prince
A Christmas Prince is another romance movie that gained enough traction to now become a holiday classic. It follows the love story of a journalist named Amber, played by Rose McIver, who gets sent abroad seeking intel into the playboy Prince of Aldovia. It doesn't take long for Amber to realize that the prince isn't all that much of a player after-all.
The Knight Before Christmas
Wrapping up our favorite Netflix holiday films is another holiday tale starring Vanessa Hudgens. A Knight Before Christmas features a medieval knight who magically gets transported into present-day in the US. The Knight, dubbed Sir Cole, gets hit by a car after not understanding how they work, and the car who hits him happens to be a science teacher (Hudgens) disinterested in love.
Oprah's Favorite Things has come a long way. It started in 1996 with a set of pajamas and 25 years later, the famous host is still going strong with ten different categories of gifts you can choose from. The main goal to celebrate this year from Oprah Daily is this: going big by focusing small.
These are the categories that Oprah selected this year:
From the Stylish Gifts there's an incredible variety of accessories and clothes you can choose from. This K. Carroll Accessories Kelsey Crossbody is made of vegan-leather and it has many compartments. It can hold all your essential needs and comes in different colors such as red, beige, orange, pink and olive green. It comes at $45 and as Oprah stated "this is what I call bang for your buck."
But we can't be stylish all day long. We also have to feel cozy in our homes and the Cozy Gifts' section provides just that. The LEZÉ THE LABEL Athena Sweater and Kendal Pants is an upgrade to sweatsuits. The duo is made from recycled fishing nets fashioned into a delicate fabric that, Oprah guarantees, "feels like a marshmallow." It was originally $108 each, but now 20% off with code "oprah" at lezethelabel.com
For the home selection, there's an indispensable purifier that can truly make a difference during a pandemic. The Blueair HealthProtect 7470i cleans the entire air of our homes. It was originally $760 but it's now 20% off with chode "oprah" at blueair.com
If you're a pasta lover, then you'll be pleased with this Kitchen Gift. By adding wet and dry ingredients inside Philips Pasta Maker Plus, you can make spaghetti, lasagna, penne. The pasta is then ready after 10 minutes. It comes as $300, so make sure to gift it to a loyal pasta lover.
In the Beauty Gifts' section, Oprah suggests various items that can make us feel prettier on the outside. The Bossy Cosmetics Power Woman Essentials Lipsticks has been personally curated by Oprah, particularly the shades in the quad: "so they'd work on everyone." The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and hydrating with watermelon seed oil and Vitamin E at $65.
This Tech Gift may be just what you need... Especially if you have loud neighbors. Bose Sleepbuds II can turn down the outside volume when you want to sleep at night and they're also incredibly comfortable to sleep against the pillow. They come at $249.
Food Gifts
Eastern Standard Provisions Gourmet Liège Belgian Waffle Gift Box
If your loved ones live far away, a Food Gift like Eastern Standard Provisions Gourmet Liège Belgian Waffle Gift Box can be great for you. These delicious Waffle come at various flavors such as dark chocolate fudge, peanut butter caramel sauce, strawberries and cream topping. It was originally $60, but now 20% off with code "oprah" at esprovisions.com
But if you're looking for Children's Gift, then Little People, Big Dreams Book Sets, may be right for you. Children can learn about inspiring people such as Maya Angelou, Martin Luther King Jr. and many more at $40.
Pet Gifts
The Foggy Dog Checkered Dog Bandanna, Leash, and Bag Set
If you're a pet lover, then you can't possibly miss The Foggy Dog Checkered Dog Bandanna, Leash, and Bag Set. This chic set has everything you need to take your furry friend for a walk at $93.
A brand new spectacle awaits us -- the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade will take the streets of New York City and officially introduce the holiday season on November 25th.
THIS JUST IN! Here’s the star-studded lineup for this year’s 95th #MacysParade!
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For decades, Macy's Parade has been the center of attention and the most highly anticipated celebration of the year.
Now, the 95th march of the Parade is arriving stronger than ever with 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 800 clowns, 10 marching bands and 9 performance groups, host of musical stars and, of course, Santa Claus.
But surprises don't end here...
Broadway's best musicals will perform at the Parade, including SIX, Moulin Rouge and longtime hit Wicked. There's also going to be a sneak preview of NBC's Annie Live!
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The excitement grows, especially for the ones who are organizing the big event that will glue viewers to the screen. Executive Vice President, Special Programs, NBCU Television and Streaming, Doug Vaughan, stated the following:
"The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is an incredible tradition and we take great pride in bringing it to viewers each year as they celebrate the kickoff of the holiday season."
Furthermore, the Parade will feature special performances, such as one from music superstar Carrie Underwood, who will play some of the songs from her latest album "My Gift (Special Edition)."
If you want to know more about the Macy's Parade, visit macys.com/parade. On the website there are exclusive behind-the-scenes previews, special tour etc. But if you're more interested in the broadcast, visit https://www.nbc.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade instead.
Finally, make sure to tune in on November 25th from 9am to 12pm on NBC and Telemundo. For the first time ever, fans can also livestream the entire Parade on Peacock.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially for holiday movie nerds, like me! Hallmark is already 2 weeks in to their Countdown to Christmas. Lifetime's "It's A Wonderful Lifetime" movies start November 12th and this year everyone from GAC Family to the Food Network to VH1 is producing new holiday movies (I can't wait for RuPaul's The Bitch Who Stole Christmas).
As the new releases come out, and as I have the time to consume them, I will be updating this list. So, enjoy the holidays, take these brief reviews with a grain of gingerbread seasoning and find the movies that put YOU in the holiday spirit!
Christmas...Again?! - Disney Channel & Disney+
This movie is so much fun! I'll be honest it started off a little chaotic. There was a lot happening in a short amount of time and I was lost. But, it didn't take long before it kicked into gear and was a blast to watch! This is a true, big budget, Disney holiday movie. It has all the production value of Home Alone (and it's also shot in Chicago). From the top of the Sears Tower to the inside of a stretch limo...they take us on a ride.
Scarlett Estevez is the adorable and endlessly energetic star. She is doing whatever it takes to get her divorced parents back together. And thanks to a magical wish from Santa (who clearly loves the movie Groundhog Day) she gets chance after chance after chance to try to make this family reunion happen.
It's funny, fun, sweet and has wonderful representation (from a black Santa to gay uncles to a beautiful Latinx family). Kudos to Disney for this holiday gift!
The Christmas Promise - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
This is a heartbreaker, but in a good way.
It's one of the most beautiful and powerful Hallmark movies I've seen in a while.
Without giving away too many spoilers, something very sad happens early on, in the story. That leaves Torrey DeVitto grieving and in search of healing.
Torrey plays this perfectly. She is so sweet and believable and likable. She perfectly plays the balance between someone genuinely in pain, but also deep down a truly joyful person,.
It also has a great supporting cast including Karen Holness as the hilarious Christmas-party obsessed friend and the legendary Patrick Duffy as Pops (grandpa).
Then, there is Dylan Bruce who plays 'Joe'. An appropriate name for his character, since about 3/4 of the way through the movie, it gives off major "You've Got Mail" vibes.
If you're someone grieving this holiday season, give this one a watch. It might be the cry and the motivation you need to start healing.
My Christmas Family Tree - Hallmark Channel
It surprises me that this one shot right to the top of my list, so far, for 2021. When I first heard the concept, I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it. But I did!
The story was so powerful, about a young woman, who's mother had died and who never knew her father - but suddenly learns that through a DNA test, her father has been identified.
As she and her biological father meet, it has all the awkwardness you would expect in that kind of situation - expertly portrayed by Aimee Teegarden and James Tupper.
Aimee is even more beautiful, sweet and sincere than she was on Friday Night Lights. And Tupper plays the patriarch of this family, perfectly.
For the first time in a long time, I had no idea how this Hallmark movie was going to end. An emergency call from the DNA agency threatens to blow up this moving family reunion. The plot isn't centered around a love story between a man and a woman. But instead, around a love story about a family.
It will leave you with all the feels (and some tears). Oh, and don't worry - the always handsome and convincing Andrew Walker does still provide some sweet, Hallmark romance.
Eight Gifts of Hanukkah - Hallmark Channel
As a Jewish kid who grew up envious of all my Christmas-celebrating friends, I'm always grateful for a movie or song that celebrates our December holiday! Thankfully Hallmark Channel has been giving us, at least, one new Hanukkah movie each year for the past few years. This time, it's: Eight Gifts of Hanukkah starring Inbar Lavi (from the series Lucifer).
I'm not gonna tell you it's the greatest holiday movie I've seen this year, but it is really sweet and really accurate. I got to interview Inbar about the movie and she shared, quite powerfully, about why it was important to her to make this movie. It's her first project with Hallmark.
She had just gotten married and was about to leave on her honeymoon when she got the call. And she said 'yes' because she really wanted to give Jewish kids and families something special for this time of year. Growing up in America, as a Jewish kid in December..in Inbar's words: "sucks". We don't have nearly as much fun stuff to do as our gentile friends.
But, all that we do have is packed into this movie..and then some (I had no idea there were so many Hanukkah themed inflatables). From the food, to the beautiful music, the blessings, family gatherings, etc...it's all in there. And, as someone who celebrates Hanukkah...it is a true gift (or 8 gifts) that I'm grateful for.
Christmas in Harmony - Hallmark Channel
This movie was a joyful, musical delight! Ashleigh Murray has the voice of angel (and she is stunning). I loved her character and the love story with Luke James. Then, you throw in some gorgeous choir performances, the legendary Loretta Devine and the Destiny's Child icon that is Michelle Williams and you have one beautiful holiday movie.
Gingerbread Miracle - Hallmark Channel
Is it possible that Jon Ecker is the most handsome man ever to star in a Hallmark movie? Or was his character just so sweet and lovable that it seemed that way? Either way, it's impossible not to fall in love with this guy. He and Merritt Patterson were star-crossed teenage crushes, that had to wait years before finally getting their timing right.
The movie is wonderful. The family relationships, the handsome men (did I mention the handsome men?), the beautiful representation of Latinx Christmas traditions and the gingerbread! While Starbucks and Dunkin' have both chosen to remove gingerbread lattes from their menu, this movie celebrates one of the most important flavors of the season!
Grab a specially shaped cookie, make a wish and fall in love!
Christmas in My Heart - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
It's always a treat when you know nothing about a movie going in and are delighted by what unfolds. This turned out to be another musical delight. There is something for the country music fans, something for the classical musical fans and then there is Mariah Nash. This little bundle of joy, child star, steals the movie. With all due respect to the beautiful Heather Hemmens, the handsome (and darn good country singer) Luke Macfarlane and the legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph, this is Mariah's movie and she adorably steals each scene. Plus, shoutout to Hallmark for truly embracing diversity in their storytelling.
You, Me and the Christmas Trees - Hallmark Channel
There was a reason Hallmark chose this as the movie to kick off their huge, annual event. It's really sweet and a really smart love story. Danica McKellar (a childhood crush of mine) finally gets to play a scientist, which is what she is in real life. While real Danica may be a mathematician, this character is a tree scientist who must help save one farmer's Christmas Tree business. The love story and mystery solving that ensues is so much fun to watch, I really got caught up in it. And, if you grew up watching Danica on The Wonder Years, like I did...you will love the surprise appearance from the bully, Wayne Arnold (Jason Hervey) who still hasn't outgrown his evil ways.
Christmas Sail - Hallmark Channel
Grief seems to be a reoccuring theme in Hallmark’s holiday movies this season.
In the new movie: Christmas Sail, the topic is explored again.
This time, it’s Emmy-winner of “Lost” fame, Terry O’Quinn who is mourning his wife. Her love of Christmas, makes it hard for him to celebrate the holiday.
But when his daughter and granddaughter arrive, the cuteness of the latter (played adorably by Emma Oliver), melt his heart.
Yes, there is a love story, but it doesn’t work out as conventionally as many Hallmark romances do.
Oh, and this is Hallmark’s first holiday film on a boat. And the Christmas boat parade does NOT disappoint.
It’s a little sad, but very sweet. And will give you many heartfelt feels.
Boyfriends of Christmas Past - Hallmark Channel
This is a really fun take on the classic Charles Dickens tale; A Christmas Carol. Instead of the ghosts of Christmas past, it's ex's. The movie is a lot of fun, features a lot of handsome men, and is wonderfully diverse in its casting. if you're looking for a sweet rom-com with all the holiday feels, this is one to check out.
Coyote Creek Christmas - Hallmark Channel
This movie is just a good old fashioned Hallmark holiday love story. There's the handsome, single dad played by Ryan Paevey, his adorable son played perfectly by Azriel Dalman and the beautiful marketing expert played by Janel Parrish. Ryan is a real estate investor, brought in to buy up a quaint, mountain Inn. But Janel is in the dark that her family plans to sell it. Thus the drama and meet-cute begins! The scenery is gorgeous, the set design is wonderful and the aforementioned kid is constantly cute. There is also a beautiful, quiet, understated LGBTQ love story that was a wonderful surprise.
Christmas At Castle Hart - Hallmark Channel
Lacey Chabert can usually do no wrong in my eyes. After all, she was Claudia in one of my favorite shows of all time; 'Party of Five'. She also stars in more wonderful Hallmark movies than almost anyone else. But this movie, didn't quite hit a home run for me.
It's a shame, because this is Hallmark's big, annual international holiday film. This time, they spent the budget on a trip to Ireland. And while the irish actors and settings are lovely, the story lacked...a lot. There's too much lying and scheming and covering up. It just was a bit much for what was supposed to be a feel good, Christmas film.
Lacey is lovely as ever and Stuart Townsend is perfectly charming, but...there are much better movies available this season on Hallmark.
Love Hard - Netflix
The good news is that this movie is funny and goes down so easily, it's over before you know it. The bad news...it's not great. While Jimmy O. Yang is the most loveable catfisher ever, Darren Barnet is still handsome and Nina Dobrev is lovely (and hilarious while doing karaoke during an allergic reaction) the film is nothing special. It doesn't quite have the heart of Hallmark, and at times it is borderline superficial. But overall, it's something fun to have on in the background while you make cookies or decorate your tree.
The Santa Stakeout - Hallmark Channel
I can't say I loved this one. The pacing and the story dragged on at times. But, thank goodness for the treasure that is Tamera Mowry-Housley. Everytime she opened her mouth to speak or sing, she brought new life to this movie. Come for Tamera, stay for Emmy-winning Soprano's legend Joe Pantoliano, and forgive the otherwise kinda boring plot.
Adventures In Christmas - VH1
Review pending...
Time For Them To Come Home For Christmas - Hallmark Movies & MysteriesMerry Liddle Christmas Baby - Liftimes
