Scott and SadieAh, the holiday season—a time for joy, cheer, and Netflix bombarding us with a sleigh-load of Christmas specials. Because nothing says “festive spirit” like binge-watching contrived plots and recycled clichés. So, grab your eggnog (you’ll need it) and let’s dive into the top 10 Christmas shows on Netflix that you can subject yourself to today.
1. “Our Little Secret” (2024)
Lindsay Lohan graces us with her presence in this festive rom-com where exes are forced to spend Christmas together without revealing their past. Because nothing rekindles old flames like awkward family gatherings and pretending you don’t have baggage.
2. “Hot Frosty” (2024)
Lacey Chabert stars as a widow who brings a snowman to life with a magical scarf, only to find he’s a hunky gentleman ready to melt her heart. Because who needs human companionship when you can date a snowman?
3. “Meet Me Next Christmas” (2024)
Christina Milian embarks on a quest to find the man she had a meet-cute with at an airport lounge a year prior. Because stalking strangers during the holidays is the new romantic gesture.
4. “That Christmas” (2024)
An animated special by Richard Curtis intertwining multiple Christmas stories in a small seaside town. Expect gentle mayhem, mini-crises, and the usual holiday sentimentality. Because nothing says Christmas like manufactured chaos.
5. “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter” (2024)
A holiday special featuring Sabrina Carpenter mixing Christmas songs, comedy sketches, and celebrity guests. It’s like a fruitcake of entertainment—lots of ingredients, but not everyone’s taste.
6. “The Merry Gentlemen” (2024)
Chad Michael Murray leads this holiday rom-com about a dancer returning to her small town to save her parents’ music venue. Expect nonsensical plots and zero chemistry. Because who needs coherence during the holidays?
7. “The Princess Switch” Trilogy
Vanessa Hudgens plays multiple roles in this series about doppelgängers swapping lives during Christmas. Because nothing says holiday spirit like identity theft and royal impersonation.
8. “The Knight Before Christmas” (2019)
A medieval knight time-travels to the present day and falls for a high school science teacher. Because when you run out of ideas, just throw in time travel and hope for the best.
9. “A Castle for Christmas” (2021)
Brooke Shields plays an author who travels to Scotland and falls in love with a castle—and its grumpy owner. Because who needs plot originality when you have picturesque landscapes?
10. “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (2020)
A once-joyful toymaker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter appears on his doorstep. A visually stunning film that tries to distract you from its predictable storyline with shiny objects.
There you have it—the crème de la crème of Netflix’s holiday offerings. Whether you’re into magical snowmen or convoluted love stories, there’s something here to make you question your life choices. Now, it’s your turn: What’s your all-time favorite Christmas show? Share in the comments below, and let’s see who has the most questionable taste!
