K-On! (Episode 7)
The Christmas episode of K-On! is a great slice-of-life option for the holidays that’s adorable and sentimental in a lighthearted way. This episode focuses on the magic of Christmas past and Christmas present. Yui’s sister Ui Hirasawa spends time reminiscing about a particularly special Christmas from when she was a child. Yui desperately wanted to give her sister a snow-filled Christmas and attempted to do so by tearing the stuffing out of her pillow and tossing it on a tree outside. The look at the sisters’ younger days makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside as it underscores the depth of their sisterly bond. Meanwhile, Ritsu is also busy planning a Christmas party for the club, which helps to trigger a ton of other holiday-oriented festivities throughout the episode.