There is no better time for watching your favorite films and TV than the holidays. Whether alone and under the covers with a nice glass of baileys and hot chocolate, or surrounded by family and friends in front of a large screen - the holiday season is filled with memories and nostalgia for a time to come.
Black Mirror’s "White Christmas" stunned audiences with its dark moods of a holiday season supposed to be filled with cheer, but rather depicts one of murder and the inescapable reality of joy and happiness.
For those searching for love or embracing that which they have, the rapidly produced Hallmark movies provide a sense of wonder in a season filled with just that. Young and old families alike can find solace and melancholia through films like It’s a Wonderful Life, or the profoundly simple Polar Express.
Then there are holiday films that can’t fit into any given category; whether they are irreverent or unconventional, dirty or just bizarre.
It’s been a long year fueled by uncertainty and discomfort, and that nagging feeling of lonesomeness amidst fleeting love and joy. But sometimes all we need is a nice movie - even one from the past - to serve as a reminder of all the great things yet to come.
Check out the titles below for all the best films and TV shows to watch during this much-needed holiday season.
Standalone Holiday Episodes
Black Mirror: White Christmas
Sherlock: His Last Vow
The Office: Christmas Party (Season 2, Ep. 10)
Doctor Who: The Snowmen (2012 Christmas Special)
M*A*S*H: Dear Dad (Season 1, Ep. 12)
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas (Season 6, Ep. 13)
Community: Regional Holiday Music (Season 3, Ep. 10)
Hallmark-esque Movies
Happiest Season
The Princess Switch
A Knight Before Christmas
A Grandpa for Christmas
Let it Snow
A Royal Christmas
A Welcome Home Christmas
Homemade Christmas
Holidate
A Welcome Home Christmas
Homemade Christmas
The Christmas High Note
The Christmas Exchange
A Christmas Story Christmas
Family Holiday Movies
It’s a Wonderful Life
Home Alone
The Polar Express
Full Court Miracle
The Santa Claus
Barbie: Nutcracker
Eight Crazy Nights
Santa Buddies
Eloise at Christmastime
Elf
Nightmare Before Christmas
Unconventional Holiday Film/TV
Happy (Netflix Series)
5 Star Christmas
Daddy’s Home 2
A Madea Christmas
Four Christmases
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