• Why Christmas movies are good for us

  • Dec 19 2024
  • Length: 8 mins
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Why Christmas movies are good for us

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  • National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, Love Actually, It’s a Wonderful Life -
    who doesn’t love a Christmas movie?

    Some are tear-jerkers, some are love stories, and some are a little bit corny… but
    we love them all the same.

    By design, Christmas movies have strong themes that tell the audience everything is
    going to be just fine.

    They often share a ‘hero’s journey’ and show that despite the hardship the main
    character goes through, everything will be okay in the end.

    In addition, the messages of caring, love, hope, community, and forgiveness are
    always intertwined into the stories, all of which are central to good mental health in
    our own personal realities.

    Mike is joined by Dr Marny Lishman, Health & Community Psychologist & Author of ‘Burnout to Brilliant’ who shares her thoughts on why you should enjoy your
    festive favourites guilt free and often.

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