They explain why we love Christmas movies |Atomix

Even though December 25 is still a few weeks away, it is christmas It has already started for many. Although it seems that this celebration started years ago, there are not many people to complain about this celebration. Thus, A psychological study has revealed why the Christmas movies we love so much are so special.

Watch movies like Home Alone, Love Actually, The Holidays, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, The Grinch and more, It has become part of the traditions of many families around the world. According to an investigation Fielding Graduate University, these tapes make us feel good psychologically. Here’s what was said about it:

“Christmas movies are designed to activate emotional resonance through nostalgia. They are based on the desire to revisit the “old days” with images, stories and music that evoke emotional and nostalgic associations with our past.

These movies are full of moments that remind us of a much simpler time in our lives. Although these films are full of clichés, It is these tropes that evoke positive emotional responsesAs they remind us of stress-free times, with characters who enjoy family life and the food of the season.

For her part, psychologist Pamela Rutledge noted this The happy ending of this movie is especially positive for our brain. In a Daily Mail op-ed, he commented:

“Happy endings, happy emotions, laughter and happy tears trigger our neural reward centers, change our body chemistry and make us feel better physically, as well as lift our spirits.”

These reward centers are the same ones that are activated when we subject ourselves to highly positive stimuli. These stimuli are evolutionarily beneficial, so our brain rewards us with a pleasant shot of dopamine. That leaves us wanting more. The same thing happens with Christmas movies.

For its part, Wildschut and Sedekides note in their book Psychology of Nostalgia that Watching these types of movies with more people creates a greater bond between them. Like enjoying the film My poor angel With loved ones, it strengthens your relationship. However, enjoying this content on its own is also positive.

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Editor’s note:

Watching Christmas movies before Christmas is a family tradition. In my house, I always have to watch I’ll be home for ChristmasAs well as some versions of it A Christmas Story, and if it is the Muppets version is better. It’s true that these Christmas routines bring families closer together.

Through: Daily Mail