There are movies that are ABOUT Christmas, and then there are movies that FEEL like Christmas, even though they’re about other things. These are the non-Christmas Christmas movies—the films only adjacent to holiday dealings. For every Elf or Love Actually there’s a movie that imparts the vibes of Christmas in an indirect way. We asked The Ringer staff to submit their favorite entries in this subgenre—here’s what they came up with. (Note: Movies like Die Hard, Edward Scissorhands, and Batman Returns were not included due to their Hall of Fame status … and because we’re tired of arguing whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie.)

[See if you agree with our staff's takes on the best non-Christmas Christmas movies.]

There are certainly TV shows and episodes that deserve to be called “the best”—that’s why we made this list. But in 2020, a year defined by anxiety and being stuck inside, the best shows weren’t always the ones that mattered most. While there is joy in watching something of supreme quality, this year called more for comfort, nostalgia, and nontraditional entertainment. With that said, here are the things that the Ringer staff turned to in 2020 ...

[Join our staff as they reveal their picks for the best content they watched this year.]