36 Of The Best New Holiday Movies To Stream This Season

BET+ Original Movie | A Wesley Christmas

A Wesley Christmas

Available to stream on BET+ now.

Three adult siblings travel back to their childhood home for a Christmas reunion with their entire family. While the holidays are a time of reflection, love, and gratitude, this family is in for more than they bargained for when issues that they face, both physical and emotional, come to light and impact the whole family.

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A Magical Christmas Village

Available to Stream on Peacock now.

Summer's life is turned upside down when her mother Vivian moves in with her and her young daughter Chloe. As soon as she moves in, Vivian sets up a Christmas village display that looks just like their town, and as Chloe starts setting up the figurines in the village, real life begins to mimic what she creates.

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Merry Swissmas

Available to Stream on Philo now.

Alex and Beth always have a wonderful Christmas together, but this year is different: Beth is dating Alex's ex Jesse. Alex is more than happy to spend Christmas at her mother's inn in Switzerland, until Beth and Jesse show up. When Alex meets Liam, the inn manager, Alex might just learn a thing or two about Swiss culture and forgiveness.

BET+ Original Movie | The First Noelle

The First Noelle

Available to stream on BET+ now.

Terrance and Noelle finally date after being friends for 20 years, only to break up when Terrance relocates to London. When Terrance returns to Atlanta, with a new girlfriend with the same name as Noelle, Noelle is determined to get out of the friend zone if it's the last thing she does.

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Falling For Christmas

Available to stream on Netflix now.

When a spoiled hotel heiress Sierra suffers a skiing accident, she forgets everything — including the fact that she's engaged. In the days leading up to Christmas, Sierra gets help from a lodge owner and his daughter while everyone in her life searches for her.

Available to stream on Discovery+ now.

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One Delicious Christmas

Abby needs an investment from restaurant mogul Alexandra in order to keep her newly-inherited Vermont restaurant afloat. After food critic Tom offers a less-than-friendly review, Abby hires chef Preston to change up the holiday menu and take Alexandra and Tom's Christmas Eve dinner to the next level.

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Christmas At The Golden Dragon

Available to stream on Peacock now.

When a beloved Chinese restaurant in the Midwest announces that it's closing right before Christmas, eight separate lives are connect as each person examines their relationships, as well as the joy and love of the season.

Available to stream on Lifetime now.

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A Christmas Story Christmas

Available to stream on HBO Max now.

Ralphie brings his kids to the house on Cleveland Street for Christmas, and as the days go by, Ralphie reconnects with old friends and comes to terms with the death of his father. When he ensures his mother that he'll give his kids a magical Christmas, he does everything in his power to keep his promise.

Sweet Navidad

Pastry chef Carmen dreams of opening her own bakery. Hotel owner Victor invites her to apply to his hotel's holiday gala, and Carmen is shocked when she is accepted. Her joy quickly turns sour when she clashes with her partner, perfectionist Jax. The two have to set aside their differences to assemble the holiday menu, and realize they might like each other more than they originally thought.

Christmas With You | Official Trailer | Netflix

Christmas With You

Available to stream on Netflix now.

Angelina is a burnt out pop star with a suffering career, and retreats to a small town in New York to both escape the big city and grant her fan Cristina's Christmas wish. Angelina is hoping for some inspiration, but finds much more than she bargained for when she gets snowed in with Cristina and her father.

Available to stream on Apple TV+ now.

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Spirited

Every year, the Ghost of Christmas Present picks one soul for three spirits to visit on Christmas Eve. Present is in for a turn of the usual events when his new pick, Clint, leaves Present reexamining his own life.

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Inventing the Christmas Prince

Available to stream on Peacock now.

Shelby is a rocket engineer who is ready to quit her job. That is, until her daughter becomes convinced that Shelby's rude and Scrooge-like boss Evan is actually the Christmas Prince from a story that Shelby came up with years ago.

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Three Wise Men And A Baby

A trio of brothers is in for a surprise when they have to work together to care for a baby during the holidays. As they take care of the baby, they make discoveries about themselves and begin to heal their relationships with each other and the people around them.

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Christmas At Pine Valley

Available to stream on Philo now.

Natalie owns a successful farm and home goods store duo. When a major magazine sends reporter Josh to do a profile, under the impression that it's a family-run business, Natalie gets her family friends in on a scheme to convinces Josh that her "family" and all their Christmas traditions are real.

A Christmas Mystery | Official Trailer | HBO Max

A Christmas Mystery

Available to stream on HBO Max now.

Thanks to a boy discovering a strip of Santa's magical jingle bells 100 years ago, Pleasant Bay, Oregon has known a century of peace. Now that the bells are missing, a group of kids must band together to figure out where the bells are and restore Christmas magic to the town.

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The Noel Diary

Available to stream on Netflix now.

Bestselling author Jake returns home at Christmas so that he can settle his estranged mother's estate, where he discovers a diary full of secrets to his past — and the intriguing Rachel. They decide to team up to confront their paths while also forming a brand new future.

Available to stream on Lifetime now.

Holiday Harmony | Official Trailer | HBO Max

Holiday Harmony

Available to stream on HBO Max now.

Singer-songwriter Gail decides to go cross-country for an opportunity that could help her break into the industry, but both her ride and budget come to a halt, leaving her stranded in Oklahoma. She teams up with Jeremy to both hitch a ride and bring a group of misfit kids to the gala, but has to decide if following her dreams is worth leaving everyone behind.

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The Sound of Christmas

Available to stream on BET+ now.

Montana is a music teacher who is struggling during the holiday season. When she meets Quentin, and his gold-digging girlfriend, she takes it upon herself to lead Quentin back to love and music, just in time for Christmas.

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Steppin’ Into The Holiday

Billy is a former Broadway star who is abruptly fired from his job at Celebrity Dance Off. He returns to his hometown and meets Rae, who owns the local dance studio and is planning a fundraiser with hopes of bringing her students to a Broadway show in New York City. Billy offers to help, and their partnership turns out to be a match made in Heaven.

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I’m Glad It's Christmas

Available to stream on Philo now.

Holly dreams of becoming a Broadway singer, and when wealthy real estate landlord ropes Holly into a local production, she finds unexpected hope, mentorship, and maybe even love.

Haul Out The Holiday

When Emily goes home to visit her parents, she learns that they're going on their own vacation and leave her in their house for the holidays. She's set to have a relaxing vacation alone, until the homeowners association decides that she needs to get involved with all of the neighborhood's festivities.

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A Tale Of Two Christmases

Emma experiences two separate Christmases as a result of some genuine Christmas magic: one in the city with her crush and his friends, and one at home with her family and longtime friend Drew. While she lives two separate lives, Emma must decide what she wants and what actually makes her happy.

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Time For Him To Come Home For Christmas

Elizabeth receives a voicemail four days before Christmas, which wouldn't be out of the ordinary — except that it's someone she doesn't know asking the love of his life for a second chance.

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A Holiday Spectacular

The year is 1958 and Maggie is a Philadelphia heiress who dreams of dancing in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. When she sneaks away from her wedding planning to NYC, she might just get to bring her dreams to life.

Available to stream on Lifetime now.

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A Christmas Spark

Molly is recently widowed and has given up on ever falling in love again. When she visits her daughter for Christmas and agrees to direct the town's Christmas pageant, she's surprised to find herself falling for leading man Hank. Molly rediscovers her true self as she falls in love with Hank, and has to step up when the star of the pageant loses her voice.

A Christmas...Present Trailer

A Christmas...Present

Available to stream on Philo now.

This film (which was filmed ) follows Maggie and Eric, who bring their teens on a trip to visit Maggie's widowed brother for Christmas. Everyone has different expectations and stressors, but throughout the season, a series of events helps Maggie embrace the season.

A Hollywood Christmas | Official Trailer | HBO Max

A Hollywood Christmas

Available to stream on HBO Max now.

Up-and-coming filmmaker Jessica has made a name for herself for Christmas movies. When network exec Christopher threatens to stop her latest production, Jessica must embrace all the tropes in her favorite films to get both the movie and her own life to a happy ending.

Available to stream on Amazon Freevee now.

Hotel for the Holidays | Coming December 2

Hotel For The Holidays

Georgia is a manager at a high-end hotel that attracts all kinds of guests looking to escape their lives during Christmastime. As the holidays unfold, the guests find unexpected friendship and love, while Georgia finds her own life upended when she's caught between hotel chef Luke and ex-prince Raymond.

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A Big Fat Family Christmas

Premieres on Lifetime December 3, available to stream the next day.

Photojournalist Liv has her heart set on shooting the Chang family's annual Christmas party for a cover story, but in order to get the assignment, she has to hide a major secret: they're actually her family. She can't tell anyone about the connection, but it's harder than she anticipated as she grows closer to her coworker Henry.

Upcoming Holiday Movies To Add To Your Calendar

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A New Orleans Noel

Architects Grace and Anthony are complete opposites who find themselves hired to the same project. When Anthony and his family find out that Grace is celebrating the holiday season by herself, they usher her into a season of traditions and celebrations. Grace and Anthony begin learning from one another and embracing the season... until Grace is offered a new job in New Orleans.

Premieres on Lifetime December 4, available to stream the next day.

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Merry Textmas

App developer Gaby is the last unmarried sibling in her family, and when she returns home for her town's "12 Challenges of Christmas,” she accidentally adds Alex to her family group chat. The family invites Alex to join in on the fun, and quickly begin to play matchmaker.

Premieres on CBS December 4, available to stream on Paramount+.

Fit For Christmas | Exclusive First Look

Fit For Christmas

Audrey is a fitness instructor at her town's struggling community center. She's obsessed with all things Christmas and when she falls for a mysterious businessman, it complicates his plan to turn the center into a resort property.

Premieres on GAC December 4, stream on Philo.

B&B Merry

Travel blogger Tracey agrees to review a small town B&B in exchange for a Christmas getaway, and soon wants to help the property — and the owner's handsome son Graham — in any way that she can.

Available to stream on Prime Video December 9.

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Something From Tiffany's

This story follows two couples who, when gift mix-up takes place, find their paths crossed in unexpected ways. The twists, discoveries, and surprises that follow — all under the magic of New York City at Christmastime — change their lives for the better.

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Hanukkah On Rye

Premieres on Hallmark December 18, available to stream on Peacock.

Everything seems to be going well when Molly and Jacob are brought together by a matchmaker. When they realize they're competing deli owners, it might just take a Hanukkah miracle to keep them together.

Premieres on CBS December 18, available to stream on Paramount+.

Tyler Hilton on Instagram: ""When Christmas Was Young" coming your way Dec 18th!! Executive Produced by @sherylcrow (who also wrote original music!) for @cbstv, this is def the most Nashville and music business centered Holiday movie yet! It's funny, beautiful, and there's SO much good music in it!! Lots of new talent... I can't believe I got to be apart of something this special. @karendavidofficial, who felt like an instant old friend after knowing her for 30 seconds, is totally magic in it. The entire cast was!! Thank you @hayleysales @wesmackmusic @grace_sunar @jayce_bigpicture @lina.lecompte @therealdhirendra @dilly_broski @megsieheff @roberttatemiller for being so pro and patient w me. But biggest thanks goes to our director @monikared5 who had me at "What're you doing in May?" We met on "The Christmas Contract" when I came on to serenade @hilarieburton @robertearlbuckley haha and stayed close since. She's effortlessly cool and I like to think a little of that trickled down to the rest of us. Cannot wait for you all to see it!! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄"

When Christmas Was Young

Music manager Luke needs a hit song for his last remaining client, and decides to get the rights to a song that singer-songwriter Melody wrote years ago. Things go off without a hitch until he finds himself falling for her.

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Featured image: Steppin' Into The Holiday image via Roberts Media LLC/Lifetime, Falling For Christmas image via Scott Everett White/Netflix, The Noel Diary image via KC Bailey/Netflix.

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Um, ‘Bridgerton’ Star Phoebe Dynevor Almost Got Arrested Filming Her New Movie

Ever since Daphne Bridgerton became Duchess of Hastings (and actress Phoebe Dynevor exited the show after season 2), fans have been taking every opportunity they can to see her onscreen. And in addition to a new thriller with Zac Efron and a shark movie that sounds downright terrifying, Phoebe stars in Inheritance — a new January movie that was entirely shot on an iPhone...and that Phoebe committed a real crime for.

Here's everything you need to know about Phoebe Dynevor's new movie Inheritance.

What is the Inheritance film about?

Inheritance follows Maya, whose world gets turned upside down when she learns her dad is actually an ex-spy. But things get even crazier when she gets sucked into the middle of an international conspiracy herself. Armed with tons of questions (and a killer pair of sunglasses) Maya has to stay alive long enough to find answers.

The movie filmed all over the world, which director Neil Burger calls a "true adventure."

"Shooting around the world and taking risks to achieve the ‘you are there’ feel," he tells The Hollywood Reporter. "Phoebe delivers a phenomenal performance in the movie, and I’m looking forward to audiences seeing her as they’ve never seen her before.”

Now, those aforementioned sunglasses (which Maya steals in the movie) might only be the focus for a moment, but they were a pretty big deal IRL because Phoebe Dynevor actually stole them. “I remember feeling really nervous and afraid that they would think I was actually stealing, but at the time, we wanted real reactions from the staff. It was very scary,” she says in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

Director Neil Burger explains the team's "contingency plans, excuses, and explanations" in case Phoebe got caught (including buying the same pair of sunglasses so they'd have a receipt). And after Phoebe knocked it out of the park, the glasses were returned, of course!

“There was a safety net that came with the camera being there because it felt like this isn’t real. We’re shooting something,” she continues. “We only had one take to get it right. I’d have to be very cognizant of whether the camera was getting it. You don’t want to have to do that twice.”

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And not only did Phoebe Dynevor nab an accessory, but she also almost got arrested for a totally different reason after she played drunk in the middle of New York City. "It was an experience I’ve never had before, and this mother pulled them away understandably," she says. “It was just very, very strange knowing that it wasn’t real, but our director wanted it to feel as real as possible, so sometimes we would keep going and see what we could get out of the exchange with people on the street.

But when the police showed up, and she was worried she'd actually get arrested, she tells EW she immediately switched into her English accent: “I would then come out of [Maya’s] accent and turn on my poshest British actor and be like, ‘I’m an actor.’”

When is Inheritance coming out?

You can see Inheritance in theaters starting January 24, 2025.

Who's in the cast?

The Inheritance cast includes Phoebe Dynevor, Rhys Ifans, Ciara Baxendale, and Majd Eid.

A movie set wouldn't be complete without a crew. And Inheritance's crew was only made up of 10 people!

Stay tuned for the latest news on Inheritance and read up on The 12 Most-Anticipated January TV Shows Coming In 2025.

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10 Ways Your Home Office Design Is Killing Your Productivity

I've been working from home since long before it became the norm. And my "office" has evolved from a spindled-back chair at the kitchen table to an airy home office with a view. Back then, my productivity took a hit without essentials like adequate storage space, comfortable seating, and a bit of privacy. While it has its perks, working from home comes with its fair share of challenges; your home office setup doesn't need to be one of them.

Here are 10 ways to redesign your home office for better productivity!

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1. Bad Lighting

Dim or harsh overhead lighting can strain your eyes and limit your focus. Try to get close to a window for natural light or use daylight bulbs to mimic sunlight to boost your mood, creativity, and focus. Find a desk lamp that works for you too!

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2. Clutter Everywhere

A cluttered desk equals a cluttered mind, IMO. Reduce the stress that comes with a disorganized and cluttered desk by bringing in shelves and organizers; finding sleek cable-management solutions; and removing any unnecessary items to reduce visual distractions.

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3. Uncomfortable Furniture

If you're sitting most of the day, it's so important to invest in a good desk chair. An unsupportive chair or poorly sized desk can be uncomfortable, making it harder to stay focused for long periods of time. Your back will thank you!

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4. No Boundaries Between Work and Home

Distractions at home like kids and partners can kill your productivity. Avoid blurring the line between work and home life by designating a private space, separate from high-traffic spaces, for your work hours if you can. Use rugs, curtains, or acoustic panels to reduce noise too.

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5. Lack of Storage

I get it, they're not the best-looking pieces in your home, but without proper filing systems you’ll waste time hunting for important documents or supplies. Invest in modern storage options that look good too from Mustard Made and The Container Store.

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6. Unoptimized Tech Setup

Slow Internet or outdated tech tools can make you feel totally frustrated and can slow down your productivity. Upgrade your Internet to a faster connection, and refresh your tech gadgets and programs to make sure you work more efficiently.

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7. Awkward Desk Placement

Placing your desk in a spot with too much noise, traffic, or distractions — like facing a TV — will guarantee to disrupt your concentration. Find a more zen spot where you can focus on the tasks of the day.

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8. Ignoring Ergonomics

Check your monitor height, keyboard positioning, and add a wrist rest so you don't lead to feeling uncomfortable and fatigued, cutting your workday short.

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9. Lack of Personalization

A sterile, uninspiring office design does your motivation and creativity no favors. Make work feel less like a chore by adding personal touches through artwork, personal photos, candles, some fresh flowers or plants. Greenery can improve air quality and actually reduce work stress. Add a little snack station for quick energy boosts and keep water handy. Also, your Zoom backgrounds should reflect your personality!

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10. No Inspiration

No matter what you do — whether it's a creative work or something more analytical — you want to feel inspired. Personalization can help, but dive into vision boards, books, magazines, quotes that inspire your work and help you bring fresh ideas to your workday. Color psychology can help too: blues and greens encourage focus and reduce stress while pops of yellow or orange can spark creativity! Break out the paint if needed!

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Where You Can Stream Florence Pugh’s Tearjerker ‘’We Live In Time’

If you spent the entirety of We Live in Time crying in the theater, you're definitely not alone. And you can now cry in the comfort of your own home because the movie is finally streaming soon! This is one heck of a romance movie (not to mention super emotional) and Florence Pugh has been vocal about how special it was to work with costar Andrew Garfield. "The more and more we work together, the more and more able we were to go to further places, to feel more vulnerable," she said in our Brit + Co exclusive clip. "I just knew that I would be completely seen and held by this man."

Here's where you can stream We Live in Time starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.

Where will We Live in Time be streaming?

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We Live in Time starts streaming on Max February 7. That makes it the perfect option for a Valentine's Day movie date if you ask me.

It'll also debut on HBO Saturday, February 8 and 8 PM EST.

What is We Live in Time about?

We Live in Time follows Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield), whose lives intersect when Almut hits Tobias with her car. Whoops! What starts out as an accident transforms their lives as they fall in love and start a family. But when Almut's cancer returns, their hope for the future is put in jeopardy.

“When I read it, I just fell in love with the idea of getting to be in one of those movies that will matter to a lot of people, and will live for a long time," Florence told Vanity Fair. "And it’s about the simplest of things, which is that we are here, I personally believe, for one reason only: to love and be loved.”

“I think for a long time, I’ve wanted to find something that is not necessarily as hardened or as powerful as my other characters,” she continued. “I think this came at the right time in my life. I got to play a very, very normal woman who is talented in her own ways. The story is about the powerful love, and the powerful connection, between two people.”

If you haven't seen this movie, I can promise you it's one you don't want to miss.

Check out the 25 New Movies You Need To See In 2025 for more!

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Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag Break Down In Tears About “Life Changing” Public Support After $2.5 Million Home Burned Down

The world watched as the devastating L.A. fires swept away home after home last week — including reality TV icons Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's. To say it was heartbreaking for the L.A. community would be a gross understatement, and these two have been very open about the toll it's taken on their family. In an interview with Good Morning America, the couple opened up to share about their experience — and share the incredible way friends and fans have come together to support them.

Looking for ways to help L.A. after the devastating fires? Here's a very helpful list of resources you can donate to!

Here's how fans are helping Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag after the L.A. fires

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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt joined Good Morning Americaon January 15, 2025 to talk about how the L.A. fires continue to impact them. The couple shared what it was like having to quickly leave their home in a moment's notice. Heidi explained that Spencer told her to grab anything she wanted to keep, so she ended up grabbing her kids' teddy bears because she was so flustered.

When their $2.5 million home actually caught fire, Spencer got choked up talking about watching their kids' rooms burn on their cameras. He said, "Our son’s bed started just burning in the shape of a heart. The fire started in the shape of a heart. I was like, ‘This is like, out of body insane.’"

Outside of that, the couple detailed the loss beyond the material items of it all. Spencer opened up about the memories lost throughout it all, too. He said, “I feel like a ghost. I don’t have a single photo now from before an iPhone existed. I don’t have any of the dumb little things that are on your shelves in your parents’ they’re all gone. Not a single nothing.”

And to Heidi, their home was more than a physical place to live. She shared, “It’s a place that you love that you live, it’s a refuge from the world. And to have that be gone, it’s a really difficult concept to continue to daily deal with."