Inside Meghan Markle's Festive Family Traditions: A Holiday Special on Netflix
Meghan Markle is preparing for the upcoming Christmas festivities with her husband Prince Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet. The Duchess of Sussex recently released a holiday special titled With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration on Netflix. The hour-long episode showcases Meghan's signature meals, celebrity guests, and a glimpse into her family's annual holiday traditions.
The episode begins with Meghan creating an advent calendar for her children, Archie and Lili, filled with small surprises and handwritten notes for each day leading up to Christmas. She emphasizes the importance of embracing special moments that bring joy during the holiday season.
Meghan invites restaurateur Guidara to her home to make traditional Christmas crackers, sharing insights about her children's preferences. She reveals that Lili enjoys trying to be a grown-up lady and includes a lavender rollerball perfume in her daughter's Christmas cracker.
Expressing her love for Prince Harry, Meghan creates a personalized Christmas cracker for him with a love letter, chocolate, and a little hat. She also reveals that Archie's favorite color is red while preparing his gift.
Brunch plays a significant role in Harry and Meghan's Christmas celebrations, with a cinnamon bun star as a staple on the table. Meghan also shares her college-inspired food tradition of baked apples and pears, a simple yet festive treat.
Tennis player Osaka joins Meghan to decorate plates and mugs for Santa, showcasing Meghan's calligraphy skills. The duo engages in a creative activity, adding a personal touch to their holiday decorations.
Meghan describes cookie decorating as a fun family activity and a peaceful moment for herself after the kids have gone to bed. She enjoys the meditative process of decorating cookies during the holiday season.
On Christmas Eve, Meghan and her family indulge in her mom Doria Ragland's gumbo, a once-a-year tradition. Meghan recreates her own version of the dish on the show, highlighting the importance of family recipes during the holidays.
When hosting chef Colicchio, Meghan discusses Christmas Eve traditions, including Colicchio's preparation of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Meghan humorously mentions Harry's dislike for certain flavors like beets, black olives, fennel, and pickled vegetables.
With Love, Meghan is available for streaming on Netflix, offering viewers a glimpse into Meghan's holiday celebrations and traditions. The episode captures the essence of family, joy, and festive moments shared with loved ones during the holiday season.