The air is turning crisp, the lights are beginning to twinkle, and the inescapable magic of the Christmas season is drawing near. As the holidays approach, there is an annual migration of viewers towards the comfort and charm of festive films. Amidst the countless offerings by Netflix, the quest for a seasonal story that delivers romance, humor, and a truly inventive twist on the classic Christmas fantasy, there is one film that shines brightly. Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas, a delightful feature, successfully blends the whimsical nature of holiday cheer with a surprisingly emotional core, promising to be a unique must-watch.

This unique romantic comedy provides the perfect blend of holiday cheer and a supernatural twist for viewers seeking something different.

Streaming on Netflix, Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas is a 2019 American Christmas fantasy romantic comedy. The film is directed by Theresa Bennett and written by Laura Donney. The plot follows Jess (Aisha Dee), a young woman who dies while texting after having the best first date of her life, and wakes up as a ghost. She has to settle her unfinished business to move on to the afterlife, which revolves around her relationship with her date, Ben.

Aisha Dee stars as Jess, the young woman turned ghost, and Kimiko Glenn plays her best friend, Kara, the only person who can see her. Kendrick Sampson appears as Ben, Jess' love interest, who can also see her as a ghost, further complicating the story. The film was met with positive reviews, praising the strong performances, original concept, and touching romance, making it a delightful holiday surprise.

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For those who appreciated the quirky romance and fantasy elements of Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas, several other winter-themed films offer similar enjoyment.

Netflix offers several films with a similar blend of holiday magic and modern love. Viewers should certainly add The Knight Before Christmas to their watch list, as it also incorporates a strong fantasy element by having a medieval knight suddenly appear in modern-day Ohio to find true love. For a more psychological twist on the romantic comedy, check out No Sleep 'Til Christmas, where two strangers discover they can only fall asleep when they are physically next to one another, leading to an unexpected holiday connection.

For viewers who appreciated the charming and emotionally complex romantic storyline, two other great options are The Noel Diary and Same Time, Next Christmas. The Noel Diary focuses on a novelist who finds a diary that may hold secrets to his past and a new love, providing a touching story of discovery and connection. Meanwhile, Same Time, Next Christmas features a woman who reunites with her childhood sweetheart at the same Hawaiian resort, exploring the themes of second chances and enduring relationships, both of which are central to the appeal of Ghosting.

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