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By Joly Herman
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Celebrity outshines content in mediocre holiday special.
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With Love, Meghan Holiday Celebration
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What's the Story?
In WITH LOVE, MEGHAN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, Meghan, duchess of Sussex, is back to spread holiday cheer as she gets ready for Christmas. First, she finds a tree that she likes at the Christmas tree lot. When she brings it home, she shows how she likes to have it decorated. Next, she's preparing a treat for her first visitor. How will she and her guests make the holidays extra special for those they love?
Is It Any Good?
Elevating elementary ideas with the hope of striking gold, Meghan Markle is back in a holiday special that's got lots of cozy vibes. After making cacio e pepe gougères, she dives into a batch of Puppy Chow, which she renames Reindeer Chow, pausing to give the chocolate a "twirl" in the microwave. The best cooking content comes at the very end of the show, when Top Chef host and chef Tom Colicchio cooks with Meghan.
With Love, Meghan Holiday Celebration is not a serious cooking or craft show. It's a show where celebrity is the most celebrated gift of all. Some sober messages about connection and care lurk among the luxe, but families can easily find other more nourishing shows about holidays, crafting, and cooking.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about empathy in With Love, Meghan Holiday Celebration. Meghan and her guests talk about anticipating people's desires when they are giving gifts. How does being empathetic help you connect with people?
Sharing gifts and food are ways that Meghan and her guests communicate their care. What do you do to show your love?
Perseverance is the key to completing tasks like holiday preparation. What do you do from avoiding overwhelm when you're tackling a big project?
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 3, 2025
- Cast : Meghan Markle
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Baking , Cooking , Holidays , Royalty
- Character Strengths : Communication , Empathy , Perseverance
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- Last updated : December 8, 2025
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