Watching Christmas films is good for you at any time of year, helping you live longer and live a healthier life.
That's according to a psychologist who has studied the impact of watching films such as Christmas Carol, Elf, It's A Wonderful Life and Home Alone.
The psychologist says that Christmas films have been proven to help people live longer and healthier lives, MirrorOnline reports.
Deborah Serani said: "It does create that neurological shift that can produce happiness.
"I think anything that takes us out of our normal habituation, the normal day in, day out, signals our senses, and then our senses measure if it’s pleasing or not.
"Christmas decorating will spike dopamine, a feel-good hormone."
Christmas films also help reduce levels of stress and anxiety while watching Christmas movies with someone can strengthen your relationship, including anyone from a love interest to a family member.
The nostalgia which comes with the films can bring people together due to the focus on family values and close bonds.
Netflix has revealed a host of new Christmas movies that it will be releasing in the countdown to the big day.
The original films include some big name appearances, such as Kristin Davis and Vanessa Hudgens, while also continuing the popular festive franchise A Christmas Prince.
