Every year the number of Christmas movies increases. One-hundred and nine new movies were produced for the 2024 season, with three theatrically released films including Red One starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Chris Evans,  and J.K. Simmons. 

Although Red One, with a global box office revenue of $167 million, has yet to break even against its production budget of $250 million, it is the 25th highest-grossing film of 2024 and is still resonating with audiences on Amazon Prime. That Hollywood even thought there was a market for three theatrically released Christmas films despite the plethora of new and old holiday movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hallmark, Hulu, and Great American Family is indicative of the ongoing public interest in yuletide entertainment.
The Western world loves Christmas movies of all genres from drama to romance to comedy to action. We acknowledge that many of them are predictable and overly sentimental, but that is why we watch them. Christmas movies provide comfort in an uncertain world.
Rob Lowe is no stranger to playing the cynical middle aged man at a crossroads at Christmas.
Every time we watch a classic film like  It’s A Wonderful Life  (1946)  or Miracle on 34th Street  (1947) or even a modern one like  The Family Man   (2000), we walk away with the reassurance that we are not just occupying space. Our individual lives matter.  We are all blessed with the gift of not only creating a meaningful life for ourselves but also for positively influencing the lives of others. And if we are fortunate enough to live a long life, we will cross paths with many people. Christmas movies remind us to always be kind to our fellow travelers as we know not the burden they carry.  
I have selected three Christmas movies that intrigued and inspired me. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
Recommendation 1: Merry Good Enough  (2023)
Merry Good Enough is a quirky film which explores the mixed emotions which families experience when they gather...