Indeed, it's Brimming with Gibberish, Over-the-Top Hospitality and Psychobabble. But I Do Cherish Meghan's Festive Episode.

No matter the time of year, it's always hunting season for commentary on the Meghan Markle's TV show, With Love, Meghan. Critics, both professional and armchair, have rarely been so united as when gleefully ripping the lifestyle show's initial installments apart. The prevailing view seemed to be a bigger monarchy-related faux pas had hardly ever taken place than the now-infamous pretzel re-packaging incident.

Presently, like a merry renegade master, she is back for another round with a "Festive Special" (aka a yuletide episode). But this time, things have shifted. The standard components we've come to expect – vague self-help platitudes, intense hospitality – are still present, but within the context of a Christmas special, the purpose becomes clear. The elements have slid into place; it's a perfect snow storm.

At this stage, Meghan is like the quirky relative at most festive family gatherings – offering unasked-for guidance, and supplying the occasional strange exclamation. ("I love spinach!" … "A tradition has to have a beginning." … "A tree is part of my memory and love of the holiday season.") She's quite a personality, but her company is customary and strangely comforting. And she looks happy enough; she's not doing any harm.

She knows her each tiny facial movement, utterance and gaze will be analyzed and criticised, but still appears unburdened and too blessed to be stressed.

It could be this is the first occasion in history where that well-worn saying – "Don't listen, it's pure jealousy" – may well be true. Because, let's face it, each element in Meghan's Holiday Celebration truly is lovely. Granted, it's all painfully excessive, nonsense and extravagant – but is that not exactly what Yuletide is for? And the advice she gives might be laughable, but the walk she's walking appears to be shop-bought.

Anything she attempts, she accomplishes with panache. Her culinary efforts looks tasty, the holiday arrangement she makes is stunning, her presents are nearly too beautiful to tear into. Not a single thing is average or ugly – even the way she fastens her kitchen garment is artful and chic. She doesn't toss a dish in the oven, it "goes for a spin", and she creases gift paper like an origami guru. She also seems to be completely savoring herself the entire time. How could any cynical observer not be charmed, filled with festive joy and left with a intense desire for handmade crackers or a vegetable display where broccoli is organized in the form of a festive circle?

Meghan had a career in acting for a living, naturally, but nonetheless, after the intensity of examination she has weathered since she started dating Prince Harry, a theoretical combination of Meryl Streep and Judi Dench would have difficulty behaving this naturally. Her refusal to alter or even moderate her persona, even though it being so persistently, widely parodied, is weirdly comforting. In our volatile world, here is something we can rely on: Meghan will remain herself, whatever happens. We will consistently know our position with her.

If you're still not buying what she's selling, a point that will certainly come as a reassurance: you are not obligated to. The UK has abolished national service these days, and were it to return, it would be doubtful to include viewing With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration. If, however, you decide to tune in and are overcome with jealousy about her flawless Christmas, there is hope either. Whether you're a duchess or a everyday person, hardly any child truly appreciates the effort and hard work their mum puts in in December. So you can find comfort by picturing her children's faces when they open a calligraphy note that says, 'I love you because you are brave,' from a handcrafted holiday countdown, rather than a sweet treat.