Admittedly, it's Full of Absurdity, Extreme Hosting and Self-Help Jargon. However, I Honestly Cherish Meghan's Christmas Special.
No considering the season, it's perpetually fair game for criticism on the Meghan Markle's Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Commentators, from seasoned journalists to online pundits, have rarely been so united as when gleefully ripping the series' first and second seasons to pieces. The common opinion seemed to be a bigger monarchy-related faux pas had seldom occurred than the much-discussed snack re-labeling incident.
Currently, in the spirit of a holiday maverick, she makes a comeback once again with a "Holiday Celebration" (aka a yuletide episode). However on this occasion, the dynamic has changed. The usual elements viewers are accustomed to – meaningless jargon salads, overzealous entertaining – persist, but framed of a yuletide episode, it all clicks into place. The pieces have fallen together; it's a perfect snow storm.
Now, Meghan resembles the eccentric aunt at Christmas celebrations everywhere – providing unsolicited, unnecessary advice, and contributing the odd random outburst. ("I love spinach!" … "A tradition has to have a beginning." … "A tree is part of my memory and love of the holiday season.") She's a bit of a character, but her aura is known and oddly reassuring. And she appears content; she's inflicting a bit of damage.
She understands her each tiny facial movement, utterance and gaze will be dissected and scrutinized, but still appears unburdened and too blessed to be stressed.
Perhaps this is the first occasion in history where that clichéd phrase – "Don't listen, it's pure jealousy" – might be true. Since, in all honesty, all aspects in Meghan's Holiday Celebration honestly feels delightful. Admittedly, it's all awkwardly over-the-top, foolishness and extravagant – but doesn't that represent exactly what Christmas is for? And the talk she's talking might be ridiculous, but the walk she's walking genuinely looks impeccably styled.
Anything she turns her beautifully manicured, diamond-adorned hand to, she executes with panache. Her cooking looks tasty, the holiday arrangement she crafts is stunning, her gifts are nearly too beautiful to open. Not a single thing is average or ugly – even the way she fastens her apron is artful and chic. She doesn't toss a dish in the oven, it "goes for a spin", and she creases wrapping paper like an paper-folding expert. She also seems to be thoroughly enjoying herself from start to finish. How could any skeptical viewer not be won over, bursting with festive joy and left with a deep longing for handmade crackers or a crudites platter where broccoli is positioned in the form of a festive circle?
Meghan was once an actress for a living, obviously, but nonetheless, after the level of attention she has weathered ever since she met Prince Harry, the love child of acting royalty would have difficulty behaving this authentically. Her unwillingness to change or even soften her persona, regardless of it being so constantly, internationally ridiculed, is strangely reassuring. In our unpredictable world, here is something we can count on: Meghan will stay true to form, no matter what. We will always know our position with her.
If you're remaining skeptical of her message, a thought that will undoubtedly come as a reassurance: you aren't required to. The UK has abolished the draft in this country, and if there were, it would be unlikely to include watching With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration. If, however, you decide to tune in and are consumed by longing about her idyllic Christmas, there is hope either. Whether you're a royal or a data administrator, few children truly appreciates the effort and hard work their parent does in December. So you can console yourself by imagining her children's faces when they reveal a calligraphy note that says, 'I love you because you are brave,' from a handcrafted holiday countdown, in place of a candy.
