It’s almost everyone’s favorite time of the year! The air is getting colder, the leaves have almost all fallen, and we’re just over a month away from Christmas itself.
I’m not one of those people who get out the Christmas decorations and start playing festive music at the stroke of midnight on November 1, BUT something I do get excited about way too early is the holiday movies! They may (for the most part) be cheesy and oh-so-predictable, but they never fail to put a smile on my face and get me into the holiday spirit.
I can remember last year so vividly: it was a cold December night (…at least, cold by LA standards); midterms had just ended, and winter break stretched ahead of me, empty of schoolwork and blessedly free of college applications. I had my cozy soft blanket and steaming mug of hot chocolate ready to go, but my mind turned up a blank when my sister and I started looking for movies to watch. After many minutes perusing Netflix, we came upon The Princess Switch, a delightful and festive romance starring none other than High School Musical legend Vanessa Hudgens. It was exactly what we needed: light, fun, and full of holiday cheer. This year, though, I’m approaching the season more prepared: no more spending hours browsing Netflix for that perfect holiday movie. Here are just a few of the holiday films premiering on Netflix this season (in order of release date). There’s truly something for everyone on this list!