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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.
Thanks toTina Fey(and the Plastics), “Jingle Bell Rock” was never the same.
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.
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.
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.
Thetoys are in full surveillance modefor the biggest day of their year: Christmas.
Is there any place more magical thanHogwartsduring Christmas? No. No, there is not.
So this one flirts with being a Christmas movie but counts because how could this meet-cute be overlooked?
Is hooking up at a holiday party cliché? Totes. But is the annual fête still a sweet way to meet your future boyfriend? Definitely.
This might be your typical office holiday party, but we really hope this isn’t your typical office holiday party guest.
source: people.com