Why Christmas movies are good for us

Australia Overnight with Clinton Maynard

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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