✨ Hallmark Channel’s *Countdown to Christmas* Begins Tomorrow! ✨

Have YOU been counting down the days?

The *Countdown to Christmas* magic starts with the cable premiere of “Mistletoe Murders,” followed by a joyful mix of favorite Christmas movie classics throughout the holiday season and a brand-new lineup of festive premieres!

Get ready to celebrate the season with so many familiar faces we’ve come to love- Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker, Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, Erin Krakow, Tyler Hynes, Rachel Boston, Brendan Penny, and many more bringing holiday cheer to our screens once again!

Visit my Christmas Movie Schedule to see when the new Christmas movie premieres are airing + see the Hallmark Christmas Movies listed *here*!

In honor of Hallmark's *Countdown to Christmas* premiering this week, fans got to see some of their favorite stars yesterday in Nashville at a local Hallmark shop and at the Grand Ole Opry, which is the setting of Hallmark's new premiere, A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, starring Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha - premiering November 29th!

If you follow Hallmark on social media or Hallmark fans, then you may have seen some of the excitement. But in case you haven't seen it, here's a taste of the event:

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Have a Blessed, Merry Day!

Net

🌟 Great American Family Christmas 2025 – Schedule Update & Exciting Additions

Hey, Christmas movie fans & friends...

Just wanted to give you all a quick Christmas movie update today!

It looks like there may be a little change-up in the Great American Family Christmas schedule!

According to the latest listings on Great American Family’s website:

✨ "Christmas in Midnight Clear" is now set to premiere Saturday, November 1st

✨ "Christmas of Giving" will premiere Sunday, November 9th

Please note: I am not changing the schedule on my blog, until Great American Family gives an official update on this schedule change. Stay tuned for any additional updates.

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And there’s even more exciting Christmas Movie news!

Great American Family has updated their Christmas promo, and it now reveals *18 New Christmas Movies* coming to Great American Christmas 2025! That means two additional premieres have been added to this year’s schedule!

Here’s the updated promo:



No word, yet, on what those two movies will be… but stay tuned!

If you’d like to make a guess, please share your thoughts in the comments below! 🎅✨

Stay tuned for any additional updates!

See the current list of Great American Family Christmas Movies - *CLICK HERE*!

May your day be

Merry & Bright!

Net🎄

“County Rescue” Season 3 - Coming to Great American Family and Pure Flix

Great news for all County Rescue fans! Season will return in 2026!

You may want to take note, however, that the press release only mentions a few actors from the first and second seasons who will be returning for season three.

Here's the scoop on what we know, thus far...


Press Release via Great American Media:

Great American Media

Greenlights Season Three

of “County Rescue,”

Ensemble Cast Features

Julia Reilly, Brett Varvel

and Tim Perez-Ross

Season Three Streams

Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix,

Premieres on Great American Family

and GFAM+ in 2026

NEW YORK, NY – October 14, 2025– Great American Media announced today the company has greenlit Season 3 of its popular Original Drama Series, “County Rescue.” The inspiring drama series will stream exclusively on Great American Pure Flix and return to air on Great American Family and GFAM+ in 2026. The series features an ensemble cast led by Julia Reilly, Brett Varvel, and Tim Perez-Ross.

“County Rescue” is a family drama about the unique challenges EMTs and paramedics face along their personal and professional journeys. The series follows a team of first responders who navigate the pressures of emergency response work while finding strength in faith, compassion, and community. Viewers have embraced the show’s heartfelt storytelling and uplifting portrayal of everyday heroes.

“County Rescue’ exemplifies the heart and mission of Great American Media – telling stories that celebrate faith and family,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Audiences have deeply connected with these characters and their journeys, and we are thrilled to continue sharing their inspiring stories. Season Three will deliver even more heartfelt moments that honor the everyday heroes who dedicate their lives to helping others,” Abbott concluded.

Executive producer is Shawn Boskie (God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust, The Last Supper). Executive producer and showrunner is JD DeWitt (13 Days in Ferguson, Between the Lines). Producer is Brittany Yost (Redeeming Love, The Blind).

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on GFam+ app. Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices. Connect with Great American Media on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube TV, LinkedIn and X.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
pamslay@gacmedia.com
818.415.3784
media@crosswindpr.com


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Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Are you excited to see this rescue series return to Great American Family?

Julia Reilly will also star in the upcoming Great American Family Christmas movie, Christmas of Giving. She was also part of the huge cast of stars in A Little Women's Christmas last Christmas, portraying the youngest March sister, Amy.

Brett Varvel has starred in numerous faith-based series and shows, including Disciples in the Moonlight, Running the Bases, Play the Flute, Vindication, and more.

Tim Perez-Ross has a long list of acting credits, including Christmas in the Smokies, Vindication, One Church, Mountain Top, Anything But Christmas, and more.

Enjoy your day and favorite shows,

Net

Let There Be Peace on Earth...

On this truly historic day, peace has finally come to the Middle East, as the long and painful war between Israel and Hamas has ended through a remarkable peace agreement signed by President Trump.

My eyes are overflowing with tears as I watch the prisoners joyfully reuniting with their families, hearts that have long prayed and waited for this very moment now overflowing with gratitude and relief.

May this be the beginning of lasting peace, not only in the Middle East, but throughout the entire world.

“Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.”

— Matthew 5:9

As we enter into the holy Christmas season, may God’s great mercy and grace continue to bless our world with peace.

With hope and prayer,

Net

🎄🌟The Christmas Movie Season Is Here - Time for a Taste of Holiday Cheer!

Hello, Movie Friends!

Happy First Weekend~

with a New Christmas Movie PREMIERE!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

to watch TV is finally HERE!

✨Great American Christmas✨ is serving up the season with a sweet premiere that’s sure to leave us craving a cozy holiday treat!

So grab a hot cocoa, snuggle under a blanket, and see what other festive fun is baking up this weekend!

Let’s go dashing through the snow❄️ and welcome the start of this beautiful Christmas season. Here we go!🎄❤️


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Can you hear those joyous jingle bells ringing? Great American Christmas arrives early Friday morning at 6am/5c.! Enjoy Christmas movies around the clock with your favorite stars!

🎄Friday, October 10, 2025:

A Christmas... Present ... Great American Family ... 6am
Peppermint & Postcards ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Royal Christmas Ballet ... Great American Family ... 10am
Tails of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 10pm

🎄Saturday, October 11, 2025:

Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 12am
Joy for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 4am
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Royal Date for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Christmas in the Smokies ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Christmas Less Traveled ... Great American Family ... 2pm
A Christmas Blessing ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Family ... 8pm *NEW
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm

🎄Sunday, October 12, 2025:

A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 12am
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons ... Great American Family ... 4am
A Cinderella Christmas Ball ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Royal Christmas Holiday ... Great American Family ... 8am
Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 10am
Christmas on Windmill Way ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Christmas in Maple Hills ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 10pm


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It's a special "Haul Out the Holly" weekend on the Hallmark Channel, starring Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown.

🎄Friday, October 10, 2025:

Haul Out the Holly ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm

🎄Saturday, October 11, 2025:

Haul Out the Halloween ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW

Haul Out the Halloween Storyline: New, Halloween-obsessed neighbors inspire residents of Evergreen Lane to haul out their spookiest costumes and décor to become EverSCREAM Lane.

*Please note: I don’t typically feature Halloween movies or programs here, but I know many will want to see this third film in the series. I’m hoping it focuses on the lighthearted, fun side of the holiday and steers clear of anything dark or unsettling.

I also wanted to briefly mention that "Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Buried at C" will be airing Sunday night on the Hallmark Channel. I personally won’t be watching this one, as one of the main characters is a ghost. I just wanted to note it here, in case anyone wonders why it wasn’t promoted.


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Friday, October 10, 2025:

The Dove Awards airs Friday Night on TBN!

Season 2 of When Hope Calls has been nominated for Television Series of the Year, along with these other nominees: God. Family. Football., House of David, Jesus: Refugee, Renegade, Redeemer with Bear Grylls, and The Chosen!

Also, be sure to look for Candace Cameron Bure, who will be presenting one of the awards.

The Dove Awards airs exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ App on Friday, October 10th at 7:30pm and again at 10pm ET. The program will also be simulcast on SiriusXM The Message.

There’s also an encore airing of the program the following Friday, October 17th, at the same times.


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Saturday, October 11, 2025:

A Wisconsin Christmas Pie

Storyline: "A pastry chef (Leclerc) returns home to Door County, Wis., for Christmas and finds that saving her family's orchard — and her heart — may depend on the perfect pie and a second chance at love."

A Wisconsin Christmas Pie

Premieres Saturday, October 11, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Sunday, October 12, 2025:

A Country Encore

Storyline: A corporate jingle writer is on the verge of abandoning her songwriting dreams for good when she mistakenly hands over an old love song to the man who broke her heart, a famous country singer looking for his next hit.

A Country Encore

Premieres Sunday, October 12, 2025

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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🎄✨ What a Merry Weekend we have ahead with all of these Christmas classics and a new holiday movie premiere!

If you’d like to share your thoughts on the new films, or just want to join in the festive chat, please leave a comment below!

A quick note: I haven’t pre-screened the new movies airing this weekend, so if you’d like to share whether a film is family-friendly, your input would be such a gift to all of us here.

And for those of you wondering... yes, I’ll be putting together a special post featuring reviews from all of the Christmas movies as they come in!

Thank you so much to everyone who takes the time to share. It truly means a lot!

Joyous Blessings to You All,

Net✨

🌟 SHINING HIS LIGHT 🌟

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

~James 1:17