Christmas horror

Christmas horror is a subgenre of horror that combines festive holiday themes with elements of fear, suspense, or menace. It explores distorted or sinister aspects of Christmas, such as haunted decorations, malevolent spirits, or murderous traditions. This genre plays on the contrast between the joyful, cheerful spirit of the holidays and dark, unsettling twists, creating a sense of unease. It often uses familiar holiday symbols – like Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and family gatherings – in disturbing ways to evoke both familiarity and terror, challenging the idyllic view of Christmas with moments of horror and suspense.