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It's the weekend before CHRISTMAS! Can YOU believe it? I know many of us are busy with holiday activities... wrapping, baking, and maybe, some last minute shopping, too! I'm wrapped up still in ALL three! How 'bout you? Just when I think all the shopping is done, I seem to remember one more thing. I just love giving. 'Tis the season!
I'm doing my best, though, to not get consumed with all the presents and superficial stuff, because the focus of Christmas should always be on Jesus! He's the best GIFT ever given, and I pray many receive Him in their hearts this Christmas.
Once again, there are lots of NEW rom-com style Christmas movies this weekend, but there are also some wonderful specials that share the true meaning of Christmas! I hope you enjoy the list below...
Friday, December 17, 2021:
After failing to get the coveted role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in this year's production of The Nutcracker, Vivíana Serrano, an aspiring ballerina, joins forces with Natalia, a retiree from the New York Ballet, to create a surprise reprise of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy…with a Latin twist.
Premieres Friday, December 17, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Friday, December 17, 2021:
Welcome to Paradise Ranch, where city slickers get to be cowboys and cowgirls. Merry (Hart), who owns the ranch has been unlucky in love, but that's about to change when a single father, Mark (Henry), and his two kids book the ranch for Christmas week. Adventure is on the menu, the holiday spirit is everywhere, and love is in the air.
Premieres Friday, December 17, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Saturday, December 18, 2021:
In this two-part season premiere, the residents of Brookfield come together to celebrate Christmas alongside some familiar visitors.
Premieres Saturday, December 18, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on GAC Family
Note: After the premiere of "When Hope Calls Christmas" on Saturday night, December 18, 2021, GAC Family will air "The Chosen: The Wedding Gift." Depicting the life of Jesus, the faith-based series, "The Chosen," has become widely popular - with over 100 million views for Seasons 1 and 2.
"The Wedding Gift" is the fifth episode of the first season of "The Chosen." (It's original air date was: November 26, 2019.) In this episode, according to the-chosen.fandom.com: "Nicodemus interrogates John the Baptizer while Jesus and his students make their way to a wedding celebration in Cana. When the wine runs low, Mary asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family.
Saturday, December 18, 2021:
Workaholic designer Danielle (Busby) returns to her hometown of Holly Pines for the holidays with her young son Paul with hopes to introduce him to some beloved holiday traditions, in particular the town's North Pole Express train. Once home, she discovers that the North Pole Express has been sidelined. Determined to help, Danielle reconnects with her former high school classmate Kevin (Murray), now a hobbyist and model train enthusiast himself. Together, Danielle and Kevin attempt to pull off a Christmas miracle that would get the old North Pole Express running--and quite possibly give Danielle many reasons, one of them romantic, to consider staying in Holly Pines for good...
Premieres Saturday, December 18, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Saturday, December 18, 2021:
At Christmastime, a close-knit group of childhood friends return home after 10 years to take part in the celebration of life of their beloved high school teacher.
Premieres Saturday, December 18, 2021
at 10pm/9c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers is 2 hours long featuring musical performances from various artists and groups including Phil Wickham, for KING & COUNTRY, Cain, We The Kingdom, Matt Maher, Dawson Hollow and many more. Along with the musical performances there is a new episode of The Chosen which is 40-minutes long and follows the events surrounding the birth of Jesus from the perspective of Mary and Joseph.
Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 3pm/2c. on BYUtv
*You can also stream Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers on BYUtv's web-site here:
https://www.byutv.org/player/8ff913da-ff8a-47ef-8551-d02e5f863a26/christmas-with-the-chosen-the-messengers-christmas-with-the-chosen-the-messengers
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary
of The Waltons movie!
On Christmas Eve 1933, a rural Virginia clan, the Waltons, are preparing to celebrate the holiday. But patriarch John Walton (Andrew Duggan), who has gone off to the big city in search of work, still hasn't returned home, and a heavy snowstorm only adds more cause for worry. Teenage son John-Boy (Richard Thomas) tries to distract his siblings by explaining the real meaning of Christmas to them, before his mother (Patricia Neal) finally sends John-Boy out to find his father.
*This is the original movie from 1971 - airing on the exact same day it aired 50 years ago!
airs Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 4pm/3c. on INSP
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
The Sound of Music
Okay, this is not a Christmas movie, but it has become a tradition for for me and my family to watch The Sound of Music at Christmastime. The story is beyond incredible and always moves me to tears. Our freedom is so precious; this movie is a great reminder of what took place as World War II approached and the von Trapp family, who lived in Salzburg, Germany, had to flee from the Nazis to America. I do believe The Sound of Music is one of the best movie musicals of all time.
In this true-life story, Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, a spirited young Austrian woman who leaves the convent to become a governess for Captain von Trapp's (Christopher Plummer) seven unruly children. Her charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children - and their father. But when Nazi Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring escape with her new family.
The Sound of Music
airs Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 7pm/6c. on ABC
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
Charlie Brown is discouraged by the rampant materialism during Christmas and to cure his angst, Lucy suggests he take charge of the annual Christmas pageant; with Linus's help, he attempts to teach everyone the true meaning of the holiday.
Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 7:30 PM/6:30c. on PBS
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
When her family firm’s annual Christmas toy drive is in jeopardy, Holly Silver (Busby) must convince pro athlete Jack Kane (Page) to be the public face of the campaign to help save it. As Noelle helps Jack rediscover the meaning of Christmas, Holly reconnects with her own family traditions. While Jack and Holly go through challenges of making Christmas dreams for others come true, they discover kindred spirits in each other and the potential for the gift of romance this holiday season.
Premieres Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on GAC Family
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
“Christmas Takes Flight” - tells the story of a handsome but frugal CEO who takes over a family-owned regional airline and plans to cut their annual Christmas charity event, while the original owner’s daughter, who is a pilot for the airline, rallies the community to save the event, and finds unexpected love in the process.
Premieres Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on CBS
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
Looking for a fresh angle to her book on relationships, Merry heads to snow covered Vermont. She finds a new perspective and Christmas cheer with charismatic aid worker Chris.
Premieres Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Is there something special you are looking forward to this weekend?
The NEW Christmas movies that most pique my interest are: Joy For Christmas, Toying with the Holidays, and the new Christmas episodes of When Hope Calls!
I'm also going to be sure to watch the one and only airing of A Charlie Brown Christmas (my absolute favorite!), Christmas with the Chosen - The Messengers, The Homecoming: A Christmas Story which celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Waltons movie, and of course, as I mentioned above, I simply must see... The Sound of Music!
*Please note- I have NOT pre-screened the NEW Christmas movies listed above. If you happen to watch one of the NEW Christmas movies this week and want to share whether or not it is a family friendly movie, please stop back by and leave a review. I know everyone here would be grateful to know any information you are willing to share.
Be sure to check out the 2021 Christmas Movie Review Page - if you'd like to see which movies are family-friendly this year.
You can also check out the Christmas TV Movie Schedule, which includes NEW Christmas movie premieres and Christmas classics.
Have a fun and festive weekend, everyone! I still can't believe - it's the last one before Christmas! So much to do... so little time! Gotta get busy! I found some last minute gifts last night with my Amazon Prime. Their Holiday Gift Guides are such a huge help for picking out something special when you don't have anything particular in mind.
Hope you are able to get done whatever you need to do this weekend before Christmas comes!
Joy to the world The Lord has come!
Blessings & Merry Christmas, Everyone! Net
Blessings & Merry Christmas, Everyone! Net
“For God so loved the world
that He gave His one and only Son,
that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish but have eternal life.”
– John 3:16
So looking forward to When Hope Calls Christmas and the start of season 2! Hopefully the second season will start up in January.
ReplyDeleteCindy Busby on the go again with two movies this weekend.
ReplyDeleteJoy For Christmas looks as if it could be good and Christmas Takes Flight will either be really brilliant or really dull - Florence
Thanks for this Net! Looking forward to When Hope Calls. Can't wait to see Jack again and maybe see Abigail baking some yummy goodness. 😊
ReplyDeleteI am most looking forward to A Charlie Brown Christmas. LOL
ReplyDeleteI also was scrolling Instagram and it was confirmed that Picture Perfect Mysteries has been cancelled. Just another clue that HMM may change.
Misty
Me too Misty! Charlie Brown never disappoints!
DeleteMisty,
DeleteI am worried about the state of HMM, I am hoping we still get the mysteries and I am wondering if the Mahogany line of movies will take over the channel. They moved over many of the movies like Holiday in Harlem, Christmas in Harmony to HMM. There doesnt seem to be any movies filming that are mysteries other than the one Aurora.
That being said, the last Picture perfect mysteries did terrible in the ratings. They should go by the ratings in forcing more movies/mysteries on the audience. Like Morning Show Mysteries, they didnt do well, and Holly Robinson Peete's christmas movie did bad in ratings too. The movies with POC just dont do well on Hallmark, cause i firmly believe it is not the audience for Hallmark movies. So if they do the mahogany line on HMM and do away with the mysteries, i think the ratings drop to its lowest ever. I mean the HMM movies already get lower ratings cause not everyone has the channel or knows about it, but this will kill the ratings.
Sabrina
Sabrina, kitkat, Misty...
DeleteI too am quite concerned/disappointed with Hallmark. If they keep going down the woke road, then I won't be watching them as much any more. I do understand not keeping mysteries that have poor ratings, but at least finish up the series in some way. It is rather disappointing when they drop them and there was a storyline left unfinished. But that's typical.
Should be interesting to see how the ratings go in January. I'm so going to miss the Christmas movies when they switch back to non-holiday programming.
I'm concerned about Hallmark as well. This woke path is not the right path for the network. I've tried watching most of the network's new POC movies, but I can only think of like, 1 or 2 that I really enjoyed. The rest I watched just, bored me.
DeleteAnd as the ratings clearly say, there's not really many 'non whites' that really pay attention to the network, or really care about it, hence why those kind of movies always seem to get lower ratings.
Not to mention, some of the casting in some of these newer movies, just seems forced. Kind of why I'm not interested in most of the network's 'different' movies, they don't seem all that interesting, and they just seem a bit forced.
I have zero interest in the 'Mahogney' movies. And I doubt there's many out there that really want those movies as well.
Hate to say it, but I predict Hallmark is going to get a really harsh lesson in what happens when woke agendas are attempted to be forced one way or another.
That being said, I hope some mystery series are kept. -Maria
Trouble is they will probably tout how great they are compared to other channels. Problem is GAC currently just doesn’t have the market connections yet. Hopeing that will change and they will be more available as the content becomes better known. With other channels doing less movies and not as good quality, naturally Hallmark may seem to be doing better but I hope true interest ratings will be revealed and show how far they have fallen with what used to be a loyal base.
DeleteWhen Hope Calls Christmas part 1
ReplyDeleteBrookfield comes together as community to celebrate Christmas
When Hope Calls Christmas Part 2
Brookfield gets some unexpected but familiar visitors as they celebrate Christmas
Christy B. Allen was portrayed as young Jennifer Garner in 2 movies
ReplyDeleteThis has really her first movie for Hallmark
Ryan Rottman looks so ldifferent
I read on Instagram that the actors in GAC Family movies cannot film movies for Hallmark. Do you have any info about this? I'm particularly interested to know what this means for the mystery movies.
ReplyDeleteikneed1, I believe it depends on the contract they sign. Danica McKellar's contract was exclusive to GAC Family, but others, like Trevor Donovan and Jen Lilley, are still able to work with either network.
DeleteNet, I just read on Movie Guide that Trevor signed on with GAC. I'm sure you will get that article too. Such a sweet picture of Trevor! The article is very enlightening.
DeleteYes! I read that article, too! I knew Trevor had signed to do some movies with GAC, but I didn't know he planned to work exclusively with them. That is great news!
DeleteAlso, loved that handsome picture in his tuxedo, too.
I also recently read that Trevor said his work on the movie 'Reagan' (about former President Ronald Reagan) really impacted his life.
A lot of wonderful Christmas movies.
ReplyDeleteSugar Plum Twist is a family friendly. New York City professional ballerina Natalia doesn’t get the leading role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, she returns home to choreograph a local production of the Christmas classic. A ballet student Vivíana Serrano who has a flare for Latin dance, Natatlia makes a bold move to incorporate a “Latin twist” to the The Nutcracker. Laura Rosguer is a professional dancer but not a professional ballerina. Vivíana Serrano, an aspiring ballerina, joins forces with Natalia, a retiree from the New York Ballet. As they work together, with the help of the lighting designer Mateo, Natalia spends time with Viví’s big, loving Puerto Rican family & encourages Viví to bring her Latin dance training to her ballet. Together, they create a surprise reprise of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy…with a twist.”
ReplyDeleteI know there is still time, but I was so hoping for Santa(A.K.A Hallmark) to bring Return to Christmas Creek and Christmas Bow on dvd for Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone and God bless. Let's pray for a better new year. RG
ReplyDeleteSugar Plum Twist is family family. A beloved Christmas ballet gets a Latinx twist in this an aspiring ballerina who is crushed when Viviana Serrano doesn’t get cast in her dream role as the Sugar Plum Fairy in an upcoming production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece “The Nutcracker”, but Meredith McClain gets the role. Viviana Serrano is hoping to make be the star dancer in the production of The Nutcracker this year (December 20-26), at Richmond National Ballet/Dance Academy, a dream she has held dear for long. But as the dance nears and announcements are made Viviana fails to make the cut. Determined to fulfill her dream to be a part of the dance, she turns to a retiree Prima Bellerina named Natalia Haddad from the New York Ballet to create a new variation of the classic. At Baila Dance Studio. Rose Ortiz introduces her Brother named Justin to Viviana, Justin the Music Producer like their parents. They call Vivana “Vivi”. Natalia teaches Vivi salsa ballet Sugar Plum Fairy at Baila Studio. Justin & Viviana and Mateo & Natalia are cute together. Katarina Oblonsky suspected Natalia for training Viviana. Justin mentions Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tony tells Ms. Oblonaky shame on her for letting Natalia go. It’s Natalia’s things on top of it. Ms. Oblonsky telling Viviana it’s something missing. Including Justin the Music Producer.
ReplyDeleteThe Nutcracker is an 1892 two-act ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipaq and Lev Ivanov with qa score by Pyotr Ilyich we Tchaikovsky. The libretto is adapted from E. T. A. Hoffmann's 1816 short story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King". Ms. Kat introduces The Nutcracker whether there’s encore aka Intermission until Natalia becomes a Principal Choreographer. She introduces Sugar Plum Twist. Viviana Serrano as Salsa Sugar Plum Fairy. [Electric Version Dance of Sugar Plum Fairy] by Justin Ortiz at Richmond National Ballet/Dance Academy
As they work together, with the help of the lighting designer Mateo, Natalia spends time with Viví’s big, loving Puerto Rican family and encourages Viví to bring her Latin dance training to her ballet. Together, they create a surprise reprise of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy…with a twist.
Christmas for Keeps is family friendly is about childhood friends honors their Drama Teacher; James Massey for “A Christmas Carol”. Noah & Sarah are married with 2 children - Sarah is a Doctor & Noah starts online cookies business. Mia wanna be a Drama Teacher at Culpeper High School. Avery starts her own Counseling Practice, & Ben starts to build things like furniture. Mia used to date Women. Noah makes bunch of cookies unless Mia sells Noah’s cookies 🍪. High School students doing drama for practicing “A Christmas Carol”. Mia, Noah, Avery, Ben, & Sarah have flashbacks with their Drama Teacher named James Massey. Mr. Massey told Avery that this Love is worth fighting for. Avery & Mia are Noah’s house while he’s baking cookies & decorate for cookies business. Avery’s friends join her onstage & also, Mrs. Massey & her Son; Michael join them @ Culpeper High School Theatre.
ReplyDeleteJames Massey Hall is Theatre
Established 2005
Dedicated 2021
High School friends: Mia, Noah, Sarah, Ben & Avery join together for Dinner.
At Christmas, a close-knit group of childhood friends: Mia, Ben, Avery, Noah, & Sarah return homes after ten years to take part in the celebration of life of their beloved high school teacher: James Massey @ Culpeper High School.
Not sure I understand above. It states movie is family friendly but mentions that Mia used to date women. Would appreciate a clarification. Thanks
DeleteThe part of Mia said she used to date women at Noah’s house while she’s talking with Noah & Avery. Look like she isn’t dating women a anymore. Mia wanna be a Drama Teacher at Culpeper High School. She helps High School students doing “A Christmas Carol”, directed James Massey, he passed away somehow & Mia has flashbacks with Mr. Massey to tell her something. Mia mentions Avery that she didn’t text Mr. Massey back just before he passed away. High School friends have flashbacks with Mr. Massey. Principal Larry Carter talks with former HS school students Mia, Avery, Noah, Ben, & Sarah honorary Massey onstage at the theater. Someone talks with Mia that Mia takes over his job as Drama Teacher until Mrs. Massey tells Mia that. Mrs. Massey tells Mia’s friends that Mia takes over as Drama Teacher (James Masey Theater) at Culpeper High School. Mia’s friends are so exciting for her. Mia walks toward Ben. High School friends have desserts & wines🍷 together .
DeleteI think that The Christmas House 2 was absolutely terrible.
ReplyDeleteNot to mention its NOT family friendly
DeleteHi Net!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering whether you have seen season 1 of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ on Masterpiece PBS. If you have, is it any good? What did you think of it? Season 2 airs in January in the States. I was thinking about watching the series as it looks interesting based on the previews and I love period pieces, and I was wondering if it is good. :)
Blessings,
Sári
Sari, I have heard of ‘All Creatures Great and Small,’ but I have never watched it. I used to watch more of Masterpiece in the past, but PBS is often unpredictable when it comes to wholesome programming.
DeleteI checked common sense media and 2 reviewers said it was family-friendly. You can read more details here:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/all-creatures-great-and-small/user-reviews/adult
Sari, I have watched "All Creatures Great and Small" and love it. It's family-friendly and heartwarming, though I probably wouldn't watch with very young children due to the nature of veterinary work (for instance, having to put down an animal) and some mild language and drinking scenes.
DeleteAll Creatures Great and Small is wonderful and charming with beautiful scenery and engaging characters! My mom and I loved it. It is family friendly, although Siegfried does sometimes says d*** or h***. There is nothing stronger than that. I think it is most enjoyable for people ages 12 and up. I can't wait for season 2 and another pastoral escape. The books are wonderful too!
DeleteThank you all for your feedback! :) I will watch it. There are so few good shows to watch nowadays. Now even adaptations of classical literature can be infiltrated with current ideological trends. It is a real treat to find quality tv and films.
DeleteToying With the Holidays is family friendly. The movie seemed to move very slow, but I enjoyed the story. Will watch again.
ReplyDeleteI finally watched Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas and really enjoyed it. It features a woman pastor, which is not something I’m used to, but everything about this movie was warm and family-friendly and I loved it. The movie lived up to the title’s promise and proclaimed The Gospel in several songs. From the opening song, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, to a song about putting Christ back in Christmas, and a great rendition of Go Tell It On The Mountain, the music was wonderful. Olivia comes to a small church as a new pastor just in time to face many challenges for the Christmas season. Along the way she encounters resistance from the leader of the church council and has to overcome her own fears about singing. There is a sweet romance with choir director Ashton, and It was nice to see how he both encouraged and respected her. I wish I’d watched it the night it came on, instead of recording it because for anyone who wants Christmas to be about Christ, this one is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteDeborah, Thank you for sharing your review with us!
DeleteBlessings & Merry CHRISTmas to you!!! :)
I had so much fun watching When Hope Calls tonight. The plot was really sweet. The part when the children ask Santa to give someone else a pony was adorable and it was great seeing all the familiar faces. I would have liked to see Grace, but since the actress wasn't available, I'm glad they said she married Chad.
ReplyDeleteEspecially loved watching Lori Loughlin again. She was the best Hallmark ever had. I'm glad gac family had the courage to hire her. Her scene with Jack was so touching. I watched it three times 😂😂 and Cody grew up to be A handsome, respectable, and kind young man. Hope to see Abigail and Cody back home in Hope Valley soon.
Speaking of Hope Valley.. The new teaser for WCTH looks good. Almost looks like Lucas might propose to Elizabeth in a hot air balloon. Exciting! Season 9! It'll be here soon.
The When Hope Calls Christmas is also on Prime video. I noticed a lot of gac family movies are.
Hope you all have a happy, happy Christmas!!🎄❤⛄ Can you believe it's only five days away now?!!
Abigail, So happy to hear how much you enjoyed watching "When Hope Calls!" It's so nice they are offering the movies on Amazon Prime for those who don't have the ability to watch through GAC Family.
DeleteI can't believe how fast Christmas is coming!!! Joyous Blessings & Merry Christmas to you!!! :)
Toying with the Holidays was family friendly. It was fairly average for Lifetime. I like Chad and Cindy so it made my watch list but I don't know that I would watch it again in the future.
ReplyDeleteTis The Season To Be Merry was family friendly. I'd put it as one of the better ones I've seen this year. Rachel and Travis play well off each other and they both have a sarcastic sense of humor in the way they deliver their lines.
Christmas for Keeps was family friendly. It had an interesting premise that went deeper than Hallmark likes to go. I liked the ensemble cast with the overlapping stories.
Kay
Kay, Thank you so much for sharing these 3 movie reviews. I was especially glad to see your review of "Tis The Season To Be Merry" before I recorded it today!
DeleteMerry Christmas to you!!! :)
I'd like to add on that I've been informed that there was a line I missed in Christmas for Keeps. I'm sorry if anyone watched it after reading my review thinking it would be family friendly.
DeleteKay
:) I would've missed it, too, but my husband heard it. It was said so quickly.
DeleteJoy for Christmas is family friendly. Desperate to save Holly’s family charity: Snow Belles Toy Giveaway, a publicist named Holly Silver whose works at Authur Publishing & she seeks out the help of a famous athlete named Jack Kane & helps him appreciate the Holiday Spirit hoping he will assist her. Gil Kilby sent Holly Silver to Wake Up Bay City in the wrong place but she supposed to be at Good Morning Bay City. He says Andrew McKenzie books at Good Morning Bay City but he’s at Wake Up Bay City. Holly meets Major League Baseball All-Star athlete Jack Kane. Holly’s family works at Silver Investment. Jack Kane has a dog named Beastley with his agent Mac Peterson. Jack & Holly doing Christmas Event: Jack dresses as Santa & Holly dresses as an elf, CAROLS FOR KIDS, & Holiday Feast. Holly & Eve’s Dad sends his Daughters a link: Silver Giveaway Gone Away! The Silver Family has plan for Silver Belles Ball for fundraiser. The Silver Belles Toy Giveaway fails their 2nd charity. Mac mentions Jack we’re gotta try & fix this tonight. The article: Silver Belles Ball blunder!! Celebrity Highlights Jack Kane fails to inspired attendees. Holly & Jack have connection. Jack made a call in hand for donation expect for toys, money, or whatever. There’s Bay City Toy Store truck, Jack’s Food Bank Network, & 150 Minor League Ballpark. Jack mentions to Holly that something is missing is Holly. Holly mentions that Mac says Jack has a feeling for Holly & she’s fallen in love with Jack as long as Jack & Holly dress as Santa & Elf. Eve talks to her Stepmother; Katherine about Bob. Bob & Eve and Jack & Holly
ReplyDelete‘Tis the Season to be Merry is family friendly. Book Author Merry Griffin is a Professional Dating Expert “Dating & Relationship Advice”. Darlene Walters is Merry’s Editor. Merry Griffith has written the book called; “Know My Rules for Love. Sonia mentions Eat, Pray, Love at Littlefield Publishing. Darlene & Merry spend Holidays in Snowbridge, Vermont with Darlene’s parents’ house. Darlene’s family owns Walters: Gift Shop & Tree Lot. Darlene & Adam’s family owns company: “Walters Gift Shop & Tree Lot”. Merry works on her book about relationships. Merry meets aid worker Adam helps her find new ideas & some Christmas cheer. She finds a new perspective & Christmas cheer with charismatic aid worker named Adam. Joe Smith owns restaurant & his James Smith owns Little Bristo in the village. What’s a bummer; Adam & Darlene’s parents sell their company whether or not they could’ve keep it. Adam tells Merry just put in the book about fiction turned into reality; Merry has something in her mind just before Sonia Hendricks aheads to Boston when Merry is with her Editor Darlene at the airport when Merry hands Sonia her manuscripts when Sonia will read in the plane. Merry signs her books called; “No Rules for Love”, for customers. Joe Smith & Sonia Hendricks, Darlene Walters & James Smith, and Adam Walters & Merry Griffith
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these reviews with us! :)
DeleteBlessings & Merry Christmas to you!
Joy For Christmas is a sweet movie. It is centered on the joy of giving and love for others. Cindy Busby and Sam Page are great together. This is a keeper for me! Since this is GAC, it is definitely family friendly.
ReplyDeletekitkat, Wonderful to hear! I had a feeling this would be a good one! Hope you have a Happy Christmas Week!
DeleteChrist the Savior is Born!!!
Net, I want you to know how Merry you have made my life all through this year. In the toughest of days, there is always sunshine on your site. Your love for our Lord is strengthening and encouraging. You've given us a safe place to meet other believers, share our thoughts, help us navigate in the entertainment world in a "safe" mode, while increasing our faith.
DeleteBlessings to you Net and to all on this site! Merry Christmas everyone! Without Christ, there is no Christmas!
kitkat, Oh my goodness, honey! What a precious comment. You are such a dear friend to me and everyone here. So many people, like myself, are grateful for your reviews because we know your heart and your deep faith in the Lord!
DeleteThank you for ALL of your kind words - you, too, have encouraged and strengthened me in my faith. I'm so glad to have you here! Hugs and much love to you & yours this Christmas!
God bless you and Merry Christmas!!!
Christmas for Keeps is not completely family-friendly. One of the women characters says, "I guess that's why I date women." We stopped it there, so I'm not sure about the rest of the movie.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, You mistook what Mia said the part she said That’s why Mia used to date women but she didn’t say That’s why she dates women. Since Mia was doing “A Christmas Carol” with her friends: Noah, Sarah, Ben, & Avery with their Drama Teacher named James Massey
DeleteMia is still single but she’s not dating anyone
Noah & Sarah (Married Couple), Avery & Ben (Dating), and Mia & none (Mia is single)
Mia, Noah, Sarah, Avery & Ben are eating desserts & drink wines🍷
Oh my goodness. I watched the whole thing and somehow missed that line. Thank you for correcting those of us who gave it a family friendly review.
DeleteKay
I don’t mean to be a negative nan but I personally was a little let down by the When Hope Calls special. I loved returning to Brookfield and seeing everyone again but they completely dropped and/or ignored some plot lines from season one. These plots had nothing to do with Grace or Chuck so there was no need to jump ship so abruptly. I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. One of the stories that I was most looking forward to was completely set aside in favor of an extremely predictable, rushed romance. It’s not that they didn’t go the direction I wanted, it’s that they didn’t even resolve it satisfactorily. It was almost as if there were different writers and producers though I know that the production team was all the same. Aside from that, I loved seeing Abigail and Cody again as well as Daniel Lissing as Jack, although I’m not sure how I feel about the way his appearance on the show was handled. I’m on the fence about it. Sorry for the negativity! Lori Loughlin was wonderful and it was a heartwarming story, I’m just having a hard time getting over my disappointment in not seeing a certain story played out. Lol. But I’ll be ok 😂
ReplyDeleteRebecca
I notice Lovebruary in Hallmark Channel
ReplyDeleteFebruary 5, 2022
8pm ET/5pm PT
To all who have not watched The Chosen Christmas, please do. I watched it last night on TBN and what a joy! The birth of our Savior proclaimed beautifully. Very realistic! It was Net's Christmas Card come to life.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
DeleteMisty
Also, meant to say Net that I loved your Christmas card. Again, have a very Merry Christmas. RG
ReplyDeleteChristmas Yule Log is on today until tomorrow Christmas morning on both GAC Camily & Living
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