🎄✨ Let’s Kick Off the First BIG Christmas Movie Weekend with Four New Premieres

Happy Christmas Movie Weekend, Friends!✨🎄

This is our first BIG weekend with FOUR Christmas movie premieres - one on Great American Family and three on the Hallmark Channel!

With movies starring fan favorites Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, Amanda Schull, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven, Robert Buckley, Lyndsy Fonseca, Pascale Hutton, and Brendan Penny, you'll want to watch or record them all!

See all the details below as we welcome Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery... joining Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living, with Christmas movies airing around the clock, 24/7!!!

Here we go...


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Friday, October 16, 2026:

‘Tis the Season for Setups

Storyline: Hyper-organized single mom and party planner Lexi (Schull), her free-spirited mother June (Niven) and teen daughter Piper (Verity Marks) are set to spend Christmas at a local ski resort after Lexi is hired to organize their annual holiday party. Upon arrival, she immediately butts heads with Ridge (Webster), the ski instructor and son of the lodge’s owner, Dan (John B. Lowe). Despite not getting along from the get-go, Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan and decide to set them up. Lexi and Ridge create a multitude of festive excursions — and excuses – to bring them together but, thanks to creative machinations by June and Dan, these outings keep turning into foursomes. In the days leading up to the Christmas party, Lexi and Ridge’s attempt to pair up their parents brings them closer together, and their merry matchmaking ends in surprising results.

‘Tis the Season for Setups

Premieres Friday, October 16, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, October 17, 2026:

Silver Bells at Christmas

Storyline: When Ginny fights to save her late mother’s beloved Christmas shop, a determined buyer and the return of her first love force her to choose between holding onto the past and opening her heart to a new future.

Silver Bells at Christmas

Premieres Saturday, October 17, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, October 17, 2026:

Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story

Storyline: When ambitious freelance reporter Avery Clark (Fonseca) returns to Chicago to spend Christmas with her mom (Woods) and new stepdad (Payton), she’s hoping for a little holiday downtime before her next assignment. Instead, she lands a feel-good story profiling Darlene Donnelly (Mason), a beloved Chicago Bears superfan about to celebrate an incredible milestone – attending her 500th game. There’s just one catch: Avery knows next to nothing about football or Chicago. Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about. As Avery follows Darlene’s remarkable story through cherished game-day traditions, festive Chicago adventures and memories of a love story that began at a stadium, she starts to understand that football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place, and someone, that feels like home.

Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story

Premieres Saturday, October 17, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, October 18, 2026:

Mr. & Mrs. Christmas

Storyline: Taylor Lewis (Penny) is a single dad and holiday display expert who relocates to the charming town of Pineway with his two children just weeks before Christmas. Despite the challenges of a new home, new school and a daughter who seems to be outgrowing their cherished holiday traditions he’s determined to make the season magical. As Taylor takes charge of the town’s beloved Christmas Market revival, he finds himself unexpectedly partnered with Sophie Shaw (Hutton), a practical accountant hoping to prove she’s ready for a new leadership role. Together, the unlikely duo brings fresh ideas, festive spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer to the community. But when Taylor’s well-intentioned efforts to help his teenage daughter backfire, he begins to realize that yuletide can’t be forced, it has to be discovered. As Taylor and Sophie grow closer, they learn that embracing change may be the key to creating new traditions and new memories.

Mr. & Mrs. Christmas

Premieres Sunday, October 18, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, October 18, 2026:

Christmas Kisses Movie Marathon

Hallmark Media also released this fun news...

"Hallmark Mystery gets in on the holiday romance with a Christmas Kisses Movie Marathon on Sunday, October 18th from 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Viewers can cozy up for a day filled with memorable mistletoe moments and swoon-worthy holiday romance with One December Night, The Christmas Contest, Return to Christmas Creek, and A Christmas Together with You."

While this channel won't have new premieres, it will have weekly Merry Marathons highlighting special Christmas classics!


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Friday, October 16th - Sunday, October 18th:

Christmas Classics

I hope you all enjoy the new Christmas movie premieres this weekend, plus a sleigh full of wonderful Christmas classics!

Here are just a few (or more!) of the past Christmas favorites you can look forward to Friday through Sunday!

🎄 Great American Family – A Christmas Castle Proposal, Journey to Christmas, Bringing Christmas Home, Catering Christmas, Let It Snow, A Christmas Miracle for Daisy, 'Twas the Text Before Christmas, There's No Place Like Christmas, A Christmas Prayer, Fir Crazy (a NEWLY acquired movie for GAF! 🎉), Timeless Tidings of Joy, and MORE!

✨ Great American Faith & Living – Christmas in Midnight Clear, Mrs. Miracle, Call Me Mrs. Miracle, A Christmas for the Ages, Designing Christmas With You, Tails of Christmas, and MORE!

❤️ Hallmark Channel – Christmas Under Wraps, Five Star Christmas, The Christmas Secret, A Very Merry Mix-Up, Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, Following Yonder Star, Christmas Town, the Holiday Touchdown movies, Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas, A Little Christmas Charm, and MORE!

🔔 Hallmark Mystery – Project Christmas Wish, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, A Season for Miracles, Miss Christmas, Romance at Reindeer Lodge, Return to Christmas Creek, and MORE!


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Happy Christmas movie watching, everyone! I'm so looking forward to getting out my cozy Santa blanket and enjoying LOTS of Christmas movies this weekend! ❤️🎄

I hope many of you will join in on the fun! And, of course, we LOVE hearing from you! If you watch any of the NEW Christmas premieres, please come back and share your thoughts or a little movie review with us. We'd love to hear what you think!

Now, let the Christmas movie marathon begin! 🎬🎄✨

Have a Blessed, Merry Weekend!

Net🎄

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

Sing to the LORD,

for he has done wonderful things.

Make known his praise around the world.

~Isaiah 12:5

🎄Lifetime Unwraps 2026 “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” Christmas Movie Lineup

Lifetime has announced its lineup of new Christmas movies for the 2026 holiday season, with the festivities beginning Thanksgiving weekend!

Take a look at all of the details for the 11 new Christmas movie premieres coming to Lifetime this season...


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Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 28 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Brandy Norwood, Debbi Morgan, Sy’Rai Smith and Robert C. Riley

Chicago fashion designer Fancy (Brandy Norwood) plans her dream Christmas wedding while juggling mounting business pressures and the return of an ex, threatening her future with fiancé Jaylen (Robert C. Riley).


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Checking Inn for Christmas

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 28 at 10 p.m.

Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Josh Henderson, Vanessa Angel, Michael Paré, Eric Roberts and Juliah Cheree Taylor

A journalist (Juliah Cheree Taylor) assigned to profile a holiday resort finds herself falling for its charming owner (Josh Henderson), forcing her to choose between the perfect headline and a Christmas romance.


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A Firefighter's Christmas Calendar

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 29 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Holly Deveaux and Kyana Teresa

A rookie firefighter (Holly Deveaux) and a photographer (Kyana Teresa) team up to create a fundraising calendar, sparking an unexpected romance complicated by career ambitions.

Note: This movie includes a same-sex couple.


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Christmas from the Heart

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Tia Mowry and Henderson Wade

A grieving widow (Tia Mowry) travels to Lisbon to meet the recipient of her late husband's heart, only to fall for the woman's brother (Henderson Wade).


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The Toymaker's Christmas Romance

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 5 at 10 p.m.

Starring: Chantel Riley and Brendan Morgan

An ambitious toy executive (Chantel Riley) facing a corporate takeover rediscovers the holiday spirit with help from Christmas spirits and a charming toy designer (Brendan Morgan).


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Mending Hearts for Christmas (Working Title)

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 6 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Michelle Argyris and David Pinard

An events coordinator (Michelle Argyris) reunites a veteran with his estranged son (David Pinard), who unexpectedly falls for the woman responsible for bringing them back together.


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Mistletoe in Mexico

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 12 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Joely Fisher and Cristián de la Fuente

A widowed sociology professor (Joely Fisher) travels to Mexico following her son's surprise elopement and falls for the bride's godfather (Cristián de la Fuente), a tech CEO who moonlights as a Lucha Libre wrestler.


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An Inseparable Christmas (Working Title)

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 12 at 10 p.m.

Starring: Rebecca Dalton, Jinesea Bianca Lewis, Nicolas Nondono and Dennis Andres

Two lifelong friends (Rebecca Dalton and Jinesea Bianca Lewis) embark on a hometown holiday walking tour that leads to unexpected romantic possibilities with a former travel crush (Nicolas Nondono) and a recently divorced neighbor (Dennis Andres).


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A Second Chance Christmas Letter (Working Title)

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 13 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Kelly Tappan and James French

A woman (Kelly Tappan) returns home to deliver a 15-year-old love letter, discovering that her first love (James French) is still single and that their old romance might deserve another chance.


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Love on the Christmas List

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 19 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Jana Kramer and Ignacyo Matynia

An ambitious assistant (Jana Kramer) teams up with a widowed father (Ignacyo Matynia) to track down the season's hottest toy, only to find herself choosing between a promotion and unexpected romance.


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Christmas at Mistletoe Hall

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 20 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Kathryn Davis and Jonathan Stoddard

A burned-out writer (Kathryn Davis) reunites with her first love (Jonathan Stoddard) when they're invited home to compete for their late mentor's estate through a series of festive challenges.


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I hope you find something you'll enjoy on Lifetime this Christmas!

I think Mending Hearts for Christmas and Christmas at Mistletoe Hall look potentially fun! Both also star actors from Crossroad Springs, which I love!

Please share your thoughts in comments.

Have a Merry Day!

Net

images via: IMDB / A+E Global Media

🎄✨ Hallmark's *Countdown to Christmas* is ONE DAY AWAY!!!!

*Countdown to Christmas* begins TOMORROW, Friday, October 16th, on the Hallmark Channel at 6am/5c!!!

The excitement is building, friends… the Christmas movie season is almost here in full force!!! 🎄✨

Get settled in early or set your DVR, because Christmas movies will also start airing at the same time on Hallmark Mystery! While all of the brand-new Christmas premieres will air first on the main Hallmark Channel, both channels will be filled with plenty of beloved Christmas classics throughout the season. I absolutely love seeing all of our familiar favorites return each year!

And speaking of past Hallmark Christmas movies… just how well do you know them? I thought it would be fun to put your Hallmark movie knowledge to the test with a little Christmas movie quiz!

There are 10 questions below, ranging from familiar favorites to a few that might make you think! The answers are at the very bottom of this post, so no peeking! 😉

Add up your score, then share how many you got correct in the comments. I can’t wait to see who our Hallmark Christmas movie experts are!

Let the Christmas Movie Trivia fun BEGIN!!!🎄🎥✨



1.) In The Nine Lives of Christmas, what is the name of Zachary's (Brandon Routh) cat?

A. Queenie
B. Brown Eyes
C. Merilee
D. Ambrose


2.) In A Christmas Detour, who is Paige (Candace Cameron Bure) hoping to meet for Christmas?

A. Santa Claus
B. Future In-Laws
C. Magazine Editor
D. Celebrity Couple


3.) In The Christmas Secret, what special piece of family jewelry does Christine Eisley (Bethany Joy Lenz) lose?

A. locket necklace
B. Christmas brooch
C. engagement ring
D. ruby earrings


4.) In The Most Wonderful Time of the Year... what does the young boy, Brian, want for Christmas?

A. Robot
B. Rocket Wheel
C. Telescope
D. Train Set


5.) In Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, what does Mary Ann (Laura Vandervoort) name her adopted newborn daughter?

A. Mary
B. Noel
C. Natalie
D. Joy


6.) In Christmas Next Door, what instrument does April (Fiona Gubelmann) play for her big audition?

A. flute
B. trombone
C. piano
D. violin


7.) In A Biltmore Christmas, what is the name of the movie Jack Houston (Kristoffer Polaha) is filming in 1947?

A. It's a Wonderful Life
B. His Merry Life
C. His Merry Wife
D. A Holiday Wife


8.) In Crown for Christmas, what piece of jewelry goes missing during the Christmas Ball?

A. locket necklace
B. Christmas brooch
C. engagement ring
D. ruby earrings


9.) What special shape of Christmas lights does Nick (Ryan Paevey) only do for those he loves in Christmas at the Plaza?

A. ornament
B. star
C. snowflake
D. bell


10.) In A Veteran's Christmas, what is the name of Joe's dog?

A. Judge
B. Christmas
C. Justice
D. Snoopy


Keep scrolling down for the answers...



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🌟Answers:

1.) In The Nine Lives of Christmas, what is the name of Zachary's (Brandon Routh) cat?
D. Ambrose

2.) In A Christmas Detour, who is Paige (Candace Cameron Bure) hoping to meet for Christmas?
B. Future In-Laws

3.) In The Christmas Secret, what special piece of family jewelry does Christine Eisley (Bethany Joy Lenz) lose?
A. locket necklace

4.) In The Most Wonderful Time of the Year... what does the young boy, Brian, want for Christmas?
B. Rocket Wheel

5.) In Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, what does Mary Ann (Laura Vandervoort) name her adopted newborn daughter?
C. Natalie

6.) In Christmas Next Door, what instrument does April (Fiona Gubelmann) play for her big audition?
D. violin

7.) In A Biltmore Christmas, what is the name of the movie Jack Houston (Kristoffer Polaha) is filming in 1947?
C. His Merry Wife

8.) In Crown for Christmas, what piece of jewelry goes missing during the Christmas Ball?
C. engagement ring

9.) What special shape of Christmas lights does Nick (Ryan Paevey) only do for those he loves in Christmas at the Plaza?
B. star

10.) In A Veteran's Christmas, what is the name of Joe's dog?
C. Justice


So... how did you do? Share your score in the comments below, and get ready for Countdown to Christmas to begin bright & early tomorrow!

Countdown to Christmas 

is on the way!✨

Have a Merry Day!

Net🎄

New Western Romance Series - 'Love Comes Softly' - Coming to UP Faith & Family

Such exciting news for those of you who love a good story set in another time period!

If you’re a fan of series like When Calls the Heart, When Hope Calls, Hope Valley: 1874, and Little House on the Prairie, then you’ll want to hear about this! A brand-new Love Comes Softly series is on the way, with an expected debut on UP Faith & Family in 2027!

Get the full scoop on the story, the cast, and more, including Seeking Persephone actress Ryann Bailey, in the press release below!

UP FAITH & FAMILY

IN PRODUCTION ON

NEW WESTERN ROMANCE SERIES

LOVE COMES SOFTLY

ATLANTA (Oct. 15, 2026) – UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service for uplifting movies and series, is in production in Los Angeles on the all-new original series Love Comes Softly. Based on the best-selling book series by Janette Oke and popular movie franchise, Love Comes Softly is a heartwarming Western period drama set during the expansion of the American West in the 1880s. Love Comes Softly is expected to premiere in 2027.

The series follows the lives of the Davis family, who move to Rock Springs after the death of A.J. Davis’ wife. As the newly appointed sheriff, A.J. (Zak Steiner, Euphoria) is determined to provide a stable and loving environment for his daughter, Emily (Sophia Paras, The Bold and the Beautiful). Alongside A.J., the resilient schoolteacher Sarah Chandler (Ryann Bailey, Seeking Persephone), the spirited aspiring doctor Jessie Davis (Maya Herzog) and the seasoned town doctor Richard Bain (Leo Howard, Legacies), navigate new beginnings, love and the challenges of frontier life. The ensemble cast also includes Aason Nadjiwon (Sky Med) as Clay Stoval, Natalie Ceballos (Law & Order: Organized Crime) as Rosa Lopez, Josh Cooke (Hart of Dixie) as Mayor Wiggins, Levi Mynatt (Abbott Elementary) as Thomas Stoval, Tunisha Hubbard (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Josephine Stoval and Pooch Hall (Ray Donovan, The Game) as Louis Stoval.

“The heartfelt storytelling and timeless values embodied in Love Comes Softly make it a perfect fit for UP Faith & Family,” said Angela Cannon, EVP, Networks & Content Strategy at UP Entertainment. “The franchise already has a loyal and dedicated fan base through the best-selling books and beloved films, and we’re honored to bring this cherished story to life as an all-new series. With stunning production values and rich details woven into every scene, the creative team has built an immersive world that captures the beauty, resilience and hope of the American frontier.”

Love Comes Softly is produced by LCS Productions in association with Larry Levinson Productions. Larry Levinson is Executive Producer with Libby Beers and Jennifer Jenkins as Co-Executive Producers. The series is directed by Russell Mulcahy and Bradford May with Ali Calamari as Head Writer.

Viewers can stream UP Faith & Family anytime, anywhere for $5.99 a month on smart TVs, streaming devices and mobile devices. Viewers can also subscribe to UP Faith & Family through Dish, Sling, Apple TV+, DIRECTV, Xumo, Spectrum, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Xfinity, Cox Contour TV, The Roku Channel and YouTube Primetime Channels.

About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico. UP Faith & Family is the leading subscription streaming service in uplifting entertainment. UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, also manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a FAST channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. Additionally, UP Entertainment represents partner brand Ovation TV, an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos.

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My Quick Take:

I'm absolutely delighted to see UP Faith & Family bringing this wonderful series to the screen again! I've read and loved Janette Oke's original Love Comes Softly books, so the news of a brand-new adaptation is especially exciting to me. (And I'm sure it's the same feeling for those of you who've read them, too!)

Of course, Hallmark brought its own adaptation of Janette Oke's books to the screen years ago. Now, it will be wonderful to see a fresh interpretation of these cherished stories. I'm so curious to see what this new chapter will bring!

These stories have such a timeless appeal, with their beautiful themes of faith, family, love, and perseverance.

Stay tuned for more details!

Blessings to you all,

Net

🎄❤️ "Come Home for Christmas" on Great American Family

Over the weekend, Great American Family started airing the special "Come Home for Christmas" commercial, an annual tradition I know many of us look forward to each Christmas season!

Along with featuring the heartwarming song, "Come Home for Christmas," by Matthew West, the commercial also features clips of the new Great American Family Christmas premieres... such as: A Second Chance Christmas, Silver Bells at Christmas, A Christmas Prayer Tradition, Christmas at Moose Lake, Three Generations, One Christmas, Christmas Wrapped in Love, and more!

This special commercial always pulls at my heartstrings and takes me back to Christmases past at my grandparents' home, waiting for family to come home... aunts, uncles, and lots of cousins! So many sweet memories... it makes me tear up! I hope watching the commercial brings you joy, too!

"Come Home for Christmas" commercial:
(turn up your volume & click the arrow button to play)

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Blessings to you all,

Net