The Sparkle of Netflix Christmas Films: Rom-Coms to Light Up Your Festive Season

This is where it all began for Netflix’s royalty-themed holiday romances. Junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is sent to Aldovia, a fictional kingdom that’s governed by the same make-believe rules as Genovia, but somehow even less real. There, she’s on a mission to uncover the mystery that is Prince Richard (Ben Lamb), a charming yet seemingly irresponsible royal who’s about to decide if he’s ready to claim the throne.

When she’s mistaken for the new tutor to the king’s sister (shoutout to the palace’s top-notch security processes), Amber finds herself uncovering the handsome prince’s surprisingly sensitive side. There are plot twists, royal revelations and lots of snow. This delightful film has as much sparkle as a diamond ring (see what we did there?) It’s classic, traditional and easy to fall in love with.

Christmas rom-coms with a very brief spout of amnesia? Sign us up. In Falling for Christmas, Lindsay Lohan plays a glamorous yet shallow heiress with a Hailey Bieber-size ring on her finger. Sierra then has a skiing mishap, which leads her to forget everything about her life, including her new engagement. She finds herself in the care of a ruggedly handsome cabin owner (Chord Overstreet) and his adorable daughter. Together, they give her a wholesome family Christmas, which opens her heart in ways she could have never imagined. Aww. Look out for the magical child-sized hairdryer and a lost-and-found bin that’s a goldmine of perfectly fitting clothing.

Sometimes, forgetting the red carpets and photo flashes is exactly what’s needed to appreciate what truly shines. It’s a story of love found in the simplest settings and proof that true sparkle isn’t always about diamonds. Sometimes, it’s just about a warm fireplace, a family dinner and the ideal ‘ugly’ Christmas jumper.

One of the newest additions to the festive line-up, this charming, frosty tale proves romance can warm the coldest of hearts. When widow Cathy (Mean Girls‘ Lacey Chabert) builds a snowman, she’s not prepared for him to come to life. Who would be, right? In true Taylor Swift style, there’s a magical red scarf involved. They share some wonderful moments in the snow, finding joy and love just before he’s destined to melt. Or is he?

There’s a bittersweet beauty in their love story, like the fleeting sparkle of a snowflake caught on a diamond ring. This tale reminds us that love, like snow, is often beautiful precisely because of its transience. Also, we get to see Dustin Milligan shirtless.