RECAP: Hallmark's ❄ Christmas: A First Look Preview Special ❄ with Lacey Chabert

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On Saturday, July 21st, actress Lacey Chabert ("The Sweetest Christmas") hosted "Christmas: A First Look Preview Special" on the Hallmark Channel.

In the opening segment Lacey shares these sweet sentiments... "I have to tell you," Lacey says, "Christmas is my most absolute favorite time of year, probably explains why I do so many Christmas movies... because I just love Christmas! It's just never too early to start connecting with loved ones, planning those magical nights trimming the tree, sipping hot cocoa by the fire, my favorite!, or just snuggling up to watch your favorite Holiday movies."


Here are the Christmas Movies that were featured in the "Christmas: A First Look Preview Special":


❄Christmas Joy - Lacey introduces the first movie with, "When I think of Christmas, the first thing that comes to mind is gingerbread, both the spicy scent of gingerbread filling the air, and if you're feeling really festive, attempting to build a gingerbread house. I can speak from experience that the latter is not always pretty.

Our first movie Christmas Joy starring Danielle Panabaker and Matt Long is the ultimate combination of cookies, gingerbread houses, a pretty intense competition, and a recipe for romance."

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Video clips are shown in the preview special of "Christmas Joy," and Danielle Panabaker and Matt Long give a behind the scenes look of their movie.

*Christmas Joy is currently scheduled to premiere October 27, 2018!



❄Christmas at Graceland - "In the next movie," Lacey Chabert shares, "an ambitious business executive named Laurel, played by country star Kellie Pickler, travels back to Memphis to acquire one of the cities oldest family owned banks."

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Video clips are shown in the preview special of "Christmas at Graceland," starring Kellie Pickler and Wes Brown ("Christmas Cookies").

*Christmas at Graceland is currently scheduled to premiere November 17, 2018.



❄Christmas Recipe for Love - "I always know it's Christmas," Lacey shares, "when I first smell delicious cookies baking in the oven. There's a lot of love that goes into them. And speaking of cookies, this next story is all about Carlingson Bakery, the original home of the famous Kringle Christmas Pastry. Allie and her father work at the bakery, which is the heart and soul of their small town."

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A video clip is shown in the preview special of "Christmas Recipe for Love," starring Brooke D'Orsay ("Miss Christmas") and Daniel Lissing ("A December Bride").

*Christmas Recipe for Love is currently scheduled to premiere November 11, 2018.


❄Christmas at Pemberley Manor - "When I think of Christmas," Lacey shares, "one of my fondest memories is reading The Night Before Christmas and now I get to do that with my little girl, Julia, and it's just magical. I also think of last minute wrapping, kisses goodnight, the anticipation of Santa, and it just may be the best time to make a Christmas wish for love.

In this movie when Elizabeth puts together a Christmas festival at Pemberley Manor with the all business William Darcy, things get off to a rocky start for the pair. But as time passes, Mr. Darcy slowly softens."

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Video clips are shown in the preview special of "Christmas at Pemberley Manor," starring Jessica Lowndes ("Magical Christmas Ornaments") and Michael Rady ("A Joyous Christmas"). Plus, Michael and Jessica give a behind the scenes look of their movie.

*Christmas at Pemberley Manor is currently scheduled to premiere November 3, 2018.



❄It's Christmas, Eve - Lacey continues to share, the "Holidays are the perfect time to sit back and snuggle up with a good romantic movie... This next Christmas movie features country star LeAnn Rimes and Tyler Hynes. Eve is an interim school superintendent that lost her love of music after her father passed away. She's been tasked with managing the budget for the school, recommending they cut the arts program across the district. Music teacher Liam sets out to change Eve's mind."

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Video clips are shown in the preview special of "It's Christmas, Eve," starring LeAnn Rimes and Tyler Hynes. Plus, LeAnn and Tyler give a behind the scenes look of their movie.

*It's Christmas, Eve is currently scheduled to premiere November 10, 2018.



❄Marrying Father Christmas - "I have one more movie I'd love to share with you," Lacey says. "Starring Hallmark Channel favorites Erin Krakow, Niall Matter, and Wendie Malick, "Marrying Father Christmas" is the third installment of the beloved Father Christmas franchise that will air on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries this Holiday Season. Miranda is relocated to the Northeast as she splits her time between Boston, where her business is located, and Carlton Heath, a picturesque small Vermont town, where her fiancé Ian lives. As we know, it's not easy being away from the one you love.

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Video clips are shown in the preview special of "Marrying Father Christmas," starring Erin Krakow, Niall Matter, and Wendie Malick. Plus, Erin, Niall, and Wendie give a behind the scenes look of their movie.

*Marrying Father Christmas is currently scheduled to premiere November 4, 2018 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.


*Premiere dates were given during the preview special, but please know, there's always a possibility that they may change as we get closer to the season! Be sure to stay tuned for any updates.

From now until July 25th - you can watch this entire Christmas: A First Look Preview Special on Hallmark Channel's web-site - *HERE*!

Beginning October 26, 2018, watch Countdown to Christmas on the Hallmark Channel and Miracles of Christmas on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, all day, all night...

Hope you enjoyed this Christmas Preview recap!

Joyous Blessings to you all, Net