What is it about cheesy holiday movies that has won over legions of fans? Is it the fake snow? The cozy houses and perfectly decorated Christmas trees? Or is it the guarantee that whatever trivial obstacle the characters are facing will surely be overcome in about 90 minutes flat? Silly or not, we’ve got you covered: Every day from now until Christmas, the Globe is serving up a feel-good movie for the holidays with our advent calendar countdown. Click and enjoy.

Also this week: Our theatre critic takes stock of Frozen-mania across Canada. Here’s how five directors are staging the hit production – complete with fake snow, magical costume changes and Easter eggs for Frozen ’s most ardent superfans. Read more.

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