’Tis the season for winter movies. Fa la la la la. Yes, that’s a “real” category — just like horror, comedy, and drama — and not much is required to get in it. Basically, winter movies are anything that make you feel cosy: snowy films, festive movies, anything involving a winter sport, be it skiing or snowboarding or ice dancing…you get the picture.

If there’s a snowman, a sweater, or mistletoe, yup, you’re watching a winter movie. (And if you find yourself playfully tossing flour onto your longtime BFF while you make cupcakes together and suddenly realise you might have chemistry…you’re in a winter movie.)

These snow day movies are best viewed during the winter months (duh) when we’re craving content that comforts us. The best are definitely of the rom-com variety, like The Holiday and Last Christmas, because they combine seasonal coziness with the universal warmth of love. Yes, I’ve thought a lot about what makes a good winter movie. This is how I spend my time, and I don’t judge how you spend yours, now do I?

So are you ready to dive in? Below, check out our picks for the best winter movies.