10 of the Most Festive Holiday Scenes in Non-Holiday Movies

Mar. 15, 2025

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Want to work a little holiday cheer into yourbinge-watching rotationwithout going full-blown festive? We’ve got you covered. The following 10scenesdon’tcome courtesy of your traditional holiday movies. Rather, they represent a snapshot of yuletide festivity in decidedly non-Christmasfeatures.

You’ve Got Mail

Mean Girls

Thanks toTina Fey(and the Plastics), “Jingle Bell Rock” was never the same.

Sex and the City

We’ve all been in Miranda’s (Cynthia Nixon) metaphorical shoes: Celebrating New Year’s Eve while being single AF. Let us never forget that for every single Miranda there is an equally unattached Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), willing to lend a hug and some much-needed love.

Catch Me If You Can

Quite possibly the saddest of all Christmas scenes isLeonardo DiCaprio’s Frank Abagnale, Jr. calling Hanks' Carl Hanratty — because the FBI agent is the only person hecancall during the holidays.

When Harry Met Sally

Finally, a happy ending. This memorable moment leaves us wistful that oneNew Year’s Eve, our best friend might just become a little bit more.

Toy Story

Thetoys are in full surveillance modefor the biggest day of their year: Christmas.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Is there any place more magical thanHogwartsduring Christmas? No. No, there is not.

Serendipity

So this one flirts with being a Christmas movie but counts because how could this meet-cute be overlooked?

How to Be Single

Is hooking up at a holiday party cliché? Totes. But is the annual fête still a sweet way to meet your future boyfriend? Definitely.

American Psycho

This might be your typical office holiday party, but we really hope this isn’t your typical office holiday party guest.

source: people.com