Craving cranberry sauce? Baking more than usual? Considering adding more twinkly lights to your decor? Whatever tips you off that the holiday season is here — and it seems most people agree the season starts when you say it does — there’s one easy way to make it official: holiday movie watching.

Arguably among the most tried-and-true of modern holiday traditions, gathering friends, family, or simply you and your couch for a seasonal movie night is a great way to set the scene. These features act as a portal to snowy places, scrumptious cooking, maximalist holiday decorations, and all the romance and heartwarming moments a person could ask for.

Making it more exciting are all the new Netflix holiday movies and shows on the way — they’re sure to keep that warm and fuzzy feeling flowing all winter long. Not sure where to start? Take our What’s Your Holiday Personality? quiz below to find out where you land on the seasonal spectrum — and to get a list of recommended watches sure to appeal to your holiday vibe.

’Tis the season to jump into the Netflix holiday-verse and discover your all-new must watches. 

ALL THE HOLIDAY CHEER

Fire up feel-good films and cozy seasonal streams for an instant dose of holiday spirit.

FOR EVERY HOLIDAY MOOD

Whether decking the halls, keeping up traditions, or reveling in the quiet of the season, there’s a show or movie for everyone.

FESTIVE FAMILY FUN

Grab some cocoa and gather everyone at home for a memory-making watch party.

’TIS THE SEASON FOR GIFTING

Knock out your Christmas shopping, and check everyone off your list.

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas

Recently divorced Kate (Alicia Silverstone) hopes for one last perfect family Christmas before selling her house. But her holiday plans are hilariously derailed when her ex-husband Everett (Oliver Hudson) unexpectedly introduces his younger and successful new girlfriend. A Merry Little Ex-Mas also stars Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé, and Melissa Joan Hart and is directed by Steve Carr.

Steve Carr

Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fode, and Melissa Joan Hart

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Champagne Problems

An executive travels to France to secure the acquisition of a renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian — only to discover he's the founder’s son.

Mark Steven Johnson

Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Thibault de Montalembert, Sean Amsing, Flula Borg, Astrid Whettnall, Xavier Samuel, Mitchell Mullen, and Maeve Courtier-Lilley

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Jingle Bell Heist

Sophia (Olivia Holt), a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick (Connor Swindells), a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most notorious department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, as secrets surface and feelings for each other deepen, Sophia and Nick put their relationship and the heist in jeopardy.

Michael Fimognari

Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells, Lucy Punch, Peter Serafinowicz, and Poppy Drayton

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My Secret Santa

A vivacious single mom in need of a job decides to disguise herself as a man in order to get hired as the seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. But when she starts to fall in love with the hotel manager, complications develop that could ruin everything.

Mike Rohl

Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold, Tia Mowry, Madison MacIsaac, and Diana Maria Riva

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Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas

In this 30-minute special, Elmo, Abby, Cookie Monster, and Grover create one-of-a-kind holiday gifts with YouTube star and NASA-trained engineer Mark Rober in his top-secret CrunchLabs workshop.

Read more about Elmo and Mark Rober's Merry Giftmas.

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Man Vs Baby

When a job looking after a high-tech mansion in Man vs. Bee ended in disaster, Trevor Bingley (Rowan Atkinson) left the stressful world of house-sitting for the quieter life of a school caretaker — until a lucrative offer to look after a luxury London penthouse over Christmas proves too tempting to resist. But on the last day of the term, when no one comes to collect the baby playing Jesus from the school’s Nativity scene, Trevor finds himself with another undersized and very unexpected companion. With a penthouse to protect and a baby to burp, will Trevor be able to have the calm Christmas he hopes for, or will the festivities descend into chaos?

Will Davies and Rowan Atkinson

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