Are You a ‘Serendipity,’ ‘Home Alone,’ or a ‘Love Actually’ Kinda Gal?
The Metro.Style Team round-up their favorite holiday flicks
Christmas movies can be easily divided, for the most part, into two main plots: A family gathering that goes awry, where each family member learns the true meaning of Christmas, or a wintery romantic wonderland where two beautiful romcom leads fall in love with each other, because of the Christmas magic in the air. Then there are a few outliers: Die Hard, Jake Peralta’s favorite Christmas movie, and The Sound of Music—set nowhere near Christmas, but is always playing on some channel or another during the season. Whatever the case may be, one thing is clear. Here at Metro.Style, we’re big on romantic, Christmassy movies that make us feel warm and fuzzy.
Metro.Style’s favorite Christmas movies
- Metro.Style’s favorite Christmas movies
Serendipity
New York City looks so romantic in this movie, apart from the fact that the love story and feel good vibes are what we need in a world filled with so much negativity. –Kate Paras-Santiago, Beauty and Wellness Editor
Serendipity (again)
I’m a fan of cheesy love stories for Christmas. I like how it’s set in New York and how it captured the fast-paced city. This movie is perfect for big believers of destiny and true love! –Eli Montoro, Digital Content Producer
The Holiday
I love The Holiday because it’s a great feel-good movie! I watch it every Christmas. It truly brings out the Christmas spirit of giving a big part of yourself to the people you love, and every character is relatable in their own ways. And it’s always nice to see them find their happy ending. –Pilar Recto, Social Media Specialist
Love, Actually, & The Holiday (again)
Love Actually and The Holiday never fail to put me in a Christmassy, festive mood because of the setting (with winter in London & fuzzy sweaters, how can you not feel the holidays?) but the theme reminds me what the season should be about: family (our own), friends (the families we choose), and the love that binds us to them. –Ceia Ylagan, Travel Editor
Love, Actually (again)
I like it because it didn’t just revolve around one type of winter love, but it also tackled family love and heartbreak. I also love the soundtrack and Hugh Grant! –Eli Montoro, Digital Content Producer
Carol
Since 2015, whenever December rolls in, I immediately put Carter Burwell’s score of Carol on repeat. For me, there’s nothing more comforting than the sight of two women falling in love set against a beautiful wintery backdrop, buying Christmas trees, wrapping gifts, and playing Ella Fitzgerald’s Easy Living on the piano. Because of this movie, that song has become Christmassy to me. –Renee Nuevo, Writer
The Nightmare Before Christmas
I love animated movies and the fact that nightmare before Christmas is a pretty dark stop motion film makes it all the more original. –Sara de los Reyes, Writer
Home Alone
Just how classic holiday tunes bring you back to your childhood, Home Alone never fails to spark that sense of nostalgia. Following Kevin McCallister’s adventures reminds me of the innocence, pure excitement, and childlike wonder of Christmas, that tend to fade as you grow older. Films just like the Home Alone series are a no-fail instant pick-me-up, and the perfect way to kick-off the Christmas season. A timeless classic that definitely transcends generations. –Aisha Anwar, Social Media Specialist
Home Alone (again)
There’s just something about Home Alone that puts me in the holiday spirit. Maybe it’s being lost in a foreign place, the Christmas soundtrack, or the even the winter atmosphere, this movie is a must-watch for me. –Cara Tirona, Editorial Assistant
Elf
Elf may be one of those more “contemporary” Christmas movies, but it never fails to put me in the holiday mood. From Will Ferrell’s hilarious portrayal of Buddy, the feel-good storyline, and the magic of NYC holidays, Elf is the perfect Christmas film for all ages! Buddy’s adventure from the north pole into the “real world” reminds us to never stop dreaming. While Home Alone brings me back to my childhood, Elf brings out my inner child. –Aisha Anwar, Social Media Specialist
A Very Murray Christmas
Bill Murray is my hero. –Sara de los Reyes, Writer
You’ve Got Mail
Nora Ephron’s modern take on Miklós László’s Parfumerie (which spawned two equally wonderful adaptations, The Shop Around the Corner and She Loves Me) is warm, cozy, and charming. New York during the fall and winter is truly an unbeatable sight, and even more wonderful than the lush scenery is Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks’ unconventional love story. –Renee Nuevo
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