Holiday movies are beloved by many, and there are a few different reasons for that. Psychologists say all movies offer an “escape” from the real world, but Christmas movies in particular offer an escape into an idealized world
Popular Science reports, “These movies offer a variety of portraits of everyday life while affirming ethical values and social mores along the way.” Watching movies like this allows viewers to work through their own fears and desires about various things, often times self-worth and relationships. Overall, watching holiday movies can generally just make us feel good, and many of them, funny or heartfelt, bring a message that the holidays are not about rampant consumerism, but rather goodwill and family.
