We all know the Hallmark storylines. The businesswoman or man, who is just way too busy for love, moves to a small town to help a company during Christmas time. They meet the love of their life but they try and fight it, keeping their corporate, high-end job at the forefront of their responsibilities and not willing to take the risk until the movie is almost over. Yes, these storylines are cheesy, but let's be real here, they make you feel so good, and they bring even more Christmas cheer!
As a hopeless romantic, I myself long for a winter romance. The carriage rides through the snow (although as a native Floridian, I don't know if I will ever be a big fan of the whole snow thing). Kisses under the mistletoe. Exchanging gifts with the person you love. The winter season, but specifically around Christmas, is a time for romance and love. Hallmark movies embody this spirit and love in every movie. I love curling up on the couch with my mom and my dog and cat, and binge-watching Hallmark movies on Friday nights. There is just something about the way a Hallmark movie can make you feel that brings the Christmas spirit.
I remember growing up, that my Grandma used to love these movies as well. Last December 22nd, I lost my Grandma unexpectedly to cancer, and it turned my Christmas upside down. Now, I watch the new Christmas movies, and I feel a pang of loss because I don't get to watch them with her anymore on my break between shifts. But, I also get a twinge of nostalgia. I sit down to watch a movie, and the memories flood back of when I used to sit with my Grandma and watch movies and gush about the handsome love interest.
So yes, I understand Hallmark movies are cheesy, predictable, and cliche. But you will never, ever hear me say that I don't want to watch them during Christmas time. They always make me feel so good, and they bring to me so many memories. They really make you feel good and warm inside.
