There is something about December that makes even the busiest days slow down just enough for a little magic to slip in. Lights look warmer, nights feel quieter, and suddenly the world begins to lean toward that familiar comfort only a good holiday story can bring.

And right on cue to deliver that very holiday story, Netflix has dropped My Secret Santa, arguably the sweetest Christmas movie of the year. Soft moments land easily, small surprises feel welcome, and smiles come a little quicker during the festive season — and the streaming giant’s latest offering appears to embody all of it.

The single dad trope is excessively famous among romance enthusiasts, but this story offers a spin on it. It is a single mother who can use some help this time around.

A single mother named Taylor (played by Alexandra Breckenridge) unexpectedly loses her job and, desperate to afford her daughter’s snowboarding school, hatches a wild plan: she disguises herself as Santa Claus and gets hired at a luxury ski resort. Alongside Breckenridge is Ryan Eggold as the resort owner’s son, Matthew, who falls for Taylor.

What makes My Secret Santa a must-watch this holiday season is how it blends festive fun with a lighthearted romantic twist. The disguise, the ski-resort snow setting, and the comedic tension of hiding a big secret create a cozy holiday atmosphere that feels festive but never cheesy. For anyone looking for a gentle, uplifting Christmas romcom this year, the film delivers exactly that.

The endeavor is directed by Michael Rohl, written by Carley Smale and Ron Oliver, and made its streaming debut on Netflix on December 3. And for people looking for Christmas movie alternatives — because when has one film been enough for the long holiday season — the streamer does not disappoint.

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Netflix’s vault is brimming with snow-dusted favorites, both old and new, keeping viewers wrapped in merry comfort without the need to look anywhere else.

Alongside My Secret Santa, Netflix’s fresh festive slate features A Merry Little Ex-Mas, released this November, where a divorcing couple’s plan to spend one last Christmas together unravels when the husband shows up with his new girlfriend. Champagne Problem, which arrived last month as well, follows a determined executive whose Paris business trip takes an unexpected turn when she falls for the son of a champagne-house owner.

For classic comfort, Netflix offers evergreen titles like Home Alone and Love Actually. For a little animated fun, Klaus serves as a perfect watch. Carry On, meanwhile, brings thrills alongside jingle bell sounds.

So, as December settles in, My Secret Santa and other yuletide stories on Netflix offer an easy watch that fits effortlessly into the season’s rhythm. With Netflix stacking its library with fresh stories and familiar favourites, the holidays feel ready to unfold on-screen just as brightly as they do outside. So it is officially time to tuck away that Thanksgiving watchlist and embrace the Christmas flicks waiting to take over. Cozy nights, soft lights, and festive tales — the perfect holiday stretch begins now.

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Do tell us in the comments if My Secret Santa was Netflix’s best Christmas work of 2025 if you end up watching it.