Watching Christmas films and decorating the flat are the only things keeping me afloat during the last few weeks of the year, where the lack of light and tight work deadlines go hand in hand to make you tired AF and on the verge of seasonal depression. Here are my favourite Christmas movies of all time (the ones that feel like a warm blanket):
1) The Holiday: I fell in love with Nancy Meyers movie from my first viewing of the Parent Trap. The Holiday has all the Meyers essential, a heart-warming story, love, friendship, beautiful houses and a killer soundtrack. It’s by far my favourite movie to watch and rewatch during the holiday season.
2) Love Actually: The sheer perfection that is the cast, the intertwined stories, the soundtrack, Hugh Grant as Prime Minister (dancing to the Pointer Sisters), in love baby Thomas Sangster… Do I need to say more?
3) The Beauty and the Beast 2: A childhood favourite that I actually watched more than the first film. I loved following Belle as she decorated the castle with her friends, looked for the perfect gift for the Beast and tried to make him love Christmas, despite his traumatic past.
4) The Princess Switch: I’ve loved a good switch ever since I saw the Parent Trap back in 1998, but honestly, I think the only reason I watch it on repeat is Sam Palladio’s smile. There! I said it! All I want for Christmas is to go horse-riding, play piano, waltz in a gazebo and bake cookies with an oh so British prince!
5) Dash & Lily: Another absolute favourite. I love this show so much I watched it twice last December and I’ve already rewatched it this year. This contains everything you need to escape your reality and daydream for a little while: Christmas in New York, a game of dares through the best places in the city, romance, literary references, notebooks, DIY Christmas clothes and accessories… Midori Francis is a fantastic Lily and I found it quite inspiring to see her get out there and face her fears, while learning to be proud of her quirks. I recently read that the show hadn’t been renewed for another season and I cannot understand why!
6) A Castle for Christmas: A recent discovery, A Castle for Christmas had me longing for a trip to the Scottish countryside (I’m also dreaming of owning a castle, but that’s far less likely to happen). Again, all the essentials are here: cozy interiors, an unlikely love story, walks/rides in the snow, friendship… It’s also a nice change to see “older” actors portraying the main characters. All in all, a great Christmas movie that is entertaining and not too mushy.
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