Weirdest American Holiday Traditions
| December 19, 2018
Hallmark Christmas Movies
Many people love the holidays because they feel that they represent a simpler time when we were able to spend more carefree time with our family. Many beloved holiday movies are tried-and-true favorites for this reason – they tell a simple story with a positive message and end with all the characters realizing the true meaning of the holiday and living happily ever after.
Recent movies put out by the Hallmark channel have tried to recreate this feeling, and are enjoyed by many because they’re so simple and positive – even if they’re extremely poorly written. They may not be the most interesting movies, but they are quite popular.
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