Ed Burns is finally shedding light on one of the most talked-about moments from "The Holiday"—that punch scene with Cameron Diaz.

But one role stands out around this time of year: His turn as Cameron Diaz's jerky boyfriend Ethan in The Holiday. "I always know when it's getting close to Christmas because people will start saying, 'Hey, The Holiday !' " Burns, 56, tells PEOPLE of the beloved film getting played on repeat each December.

The Holiday follows the two women after they swap homes for Christmas after having their hearts broken, reports Mirror.co.uk. Iris falls in love with Miles Dumont (Jack Black) in LA, while Amanda falls for Iris' brother,