Snow-covered small towns. Perfect families. Big emotions. Even bigger soundtracks.

Somewhere along the way, Hollywood didn’t just depict Christmas — it defined it.

In this episode, we unpack how film and television reshaped the modern holiday: from the look of Christmas lights and department-store Santas to the emotional beats we expect every December. We explore how nostalgia, spectacle, and storytelling turned a religious and cultural tradition into a shared cinematic experience — one we all recognize, whether we celebrate it or not.

Is our idea of Christmas authentic… or beautifully manufactured?

And does it even matter if it works?

Pour something festive, settle in, and join us for a very Hollywood Christmas.

Let us know what you think.

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