Richard Curtis' 2003 ï¬lm Love Actually truly is a piece of cinematic genius. It's one of those rare Christmas movies that are so good and have so many other themes woven into them, that you can get away with watching it in the middle of July without feeling like you've done something wrong. And you know what else is great about Love Actually? It gives some solid ass advice. About love, about work, about relationships, about friendships, and of course”about the holidays. So here are six pieces of advice to get through the rest of December, courtesy of Hugh Grant and co.
In times of trouble, find a distraction
The holidays are stressful AF, there’s no doubt about that.¨ For Daniel (Liam Neeson) and his stepson Sam, it’s their ï¬rst Christmas since the death of Daniel’s wife and Sam’s mother, Joanna. So take the normal holiday stress, and times it by a lot, and you’ve got their pickle. To help grieve and distract from pain overall, Daniel and Sam focus on pursuing the attention of a girl Sam has a crush on, which they do by teaching him the drums and chasing her to the airport. And, lo and behold, it helps. If you’re going through a particularly troublesome holiday season for a reason out of your control, ï¬nd an outlet to immerse yourself in. Binge watch a TV series you’ve never seen before, or try planning a holiday party.
