Meghan Markle's elaborate Christmas crafts and carefully curated festive preparations have caught the attention of a reviewer who describes her Netflix special as 'unhinged and unintentionally hilarious'.
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration features personalised advent calendars, homemade wreaths and intricate gift-wrapping techniques, including one finishing touch the Duchess of Sussex calls 'awfully darling'.
But while the programme's elaborate approach to everyday Christmas traditions invites amusement, a reviewer ultimately praises Meghan for finding a format that suits her personality.
Meghan's 'Awfully Darling' Christmas Crafts Take Centre Stage
One of the special's memorable moments comes when Meghan demonstrates how to add decorative touches to Christmas presents, describing a bow as 'awfully darling'. The detail reflects her enthusiasm for thoughtful presentation, a theme that runs throughout the festive programme. Rather than treating the preparations as ordinary chores, Meghan turns them into opportunities to create personalised gifts and meaningful traditions.
Meghan also creates a 24-pocket advent calendar for her children, filling it with handwritten notes expressing affection and encouragement. The project places an emphasis on small gestures rather than conventional chocolate-filled calendars, reflecting her approach to making the festive season personal. The elaborate preparation may not appeal to everyone, but it provides an insight into the traditions she hopes to establish with her family.
Gift-wrapping receives similar attention, with Meghan demonstrating how wax seals can elevate the presentation of Christmas presents. The technique is among the details that have attracted attention in coverage of the special, where even simple tasks become carefully considered creative projects. Her enthusiasm for these finishing touches gives the programme its distinctive style, balancing practical demonstrations with a more aspirational approach to entertaining.
The special also features homemade wreaths, festive recipes and personalised decorations, all presented as ways to make celebrations more meaningful. Netflix describes the programme as an opportunity for Meghan to share seasonal traditions, family recipes and crafts with friends. Its emphasis on thoughtful details may seem elaborate compared with everyday preparations, but the format is designed to encourage viewers to try the activities at home.
Meghan's 'Unhinged' Special Wins Over Its Reviewer
Despite describing the programme as 'unhinged and unintentionally hilarious', Weiss' assessment is ultimately favourable. In her review, she writes that Meghan has 'totally won me back over' and says she 'could not recommend it more'. The combination of extravagant presentation and Meghan's evident enthusiasm appears to be central to the reviewer's enjoyment.
The special features tennis star Naomi Osaka, restaurateur Will Guidara and chef Tom Colicchio, alongside Meghan's friends Lindsay Roth and Kelly Zajfen. The guests take part in activities ranging from decorating plates to preparing festive food and making Christmas wreaths. Prince Harry also appears in the kitchen, where he joins Meghan and Colicchio as they discuss food and family traditions.
Another moment sees Meghan and Guidara make homemade Christmas crackers while discussing the importance of creating meaningful experiences for loved ones. Their conversation about the emotional value of small gestures reflects one of the programme's central themes. It also illustrates how the special blends practical activities with the sentimental approach that characterises Meghan's lifestyle content.
Meghan encourages viewers to approach cookie decorating without judgement, telling them: 'With whatever spirit you choose, gang'. Her enthusiasm for these creative rituals gives the programme a personality of its own, even if some of the preparations are more elaborate than viewers might choose to recreate.
Ultimately, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration offers a festive world built around crafts, food and carefully planned domestic traditions. Weiss' review suggests that the programme's excess is part of its appeal rather than a reason to dismiss it. Her verdict presents Meghan's enthusiasm as the defining feature of a special that she finds unexpectedly entertaining.
