Thursday, December 21, 2023

🎄🌟 Merry CHRISTmas, It's a Wonderful Movie Friends and Family 2023! 🌟🎄 My Christmas Card to You -->



Just like the pureness of freshly fallen snow, 
on that first Christmas LOVE came down 
in the form of a newborn baby, 
and was called JESUS! 

And with that Priceless Gift 
came the promise 
of Eternal Life with Him!

🌟 Merry Christmas! 🌟


Oh, what a wonderful Christmas Season this has been at *It's a Wonderful Movie* once again!

I hope many of you have enjoyed the friendships you've made here and all the numerous movie reviews, too, whether it be of inspiring new Christmas movies, Christmas comedies, or rom-coms throughout the year!

I'm so glad to know each of you! I consider you all to be dear members of this It's a Wonderful Movie family! It truly blesses my heart the way you all share with, pray for, and encourage one another! Thank you all, my dear friends!

As Christmas Day draws near... may our hearts continue to prepare Him room and our homes radiate His love and light!


This is my Christmas Card to you, plus (see below) the last (yes, the very last) of the NEW Christmas movie premieres...

Please turn up your volume and hit the play button to watch this special video. This beautiful song, A Hallelujah Christmas by Cloverton, has especially touched me and my family this Christmas; I just had to share it with you. The lyrics are revised from the original rendition in such an amazing, moving way that tells the Christ Child's birth.



I pray this Christmas song also blesses you!


🎄 TV Premieres for Christmas Week: 🎄


Thursday, December 21, 2023:


Synopsis: A new DaySpring movie. Successful and fiercely independent, Mary Ann Brubeck (Vandervoort) adopts a baby girl to raise on her own just before Christmas. Due to weather, she and the baby get stuck in Bethlehem, PA for the holidays. When there is no room at the inn, her only option is to stay with the innkeeper's brother Joe (Ayres), a quintessential bachelor who lives in a house that he treats like a barn. As Mary Ann learns the value of community by spending time with Joe's family and participating in the local church's Christmas events, Joe starts getting his act together with new motivation…and the two begin to see each other in a new light.

Premieres Thursday, December 21, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries


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Thursday, December 21, 2023:




Synopsis: When couple Jack (Justin Long) and Caroline (India Mullen) travel to Caroline's native Ireland for Christmas, they find themselves at a crossroads in their marriage: Jack is ready for kids, and Caroline isn't. Will spending Christmas with Caroline's big Irish family make them realize they're ready for a family of their own? Or will it scare them away from the idea of having kids altogether?

Premieres Thursday, December 21, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on FOX


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Saturday, December 23, 2023:




Synopsis: In search of her big break, a reporter (Underwood) arranges a Christmas interview with a European Prince (Stoddard) visiting the States. Will the reporter’s big story become her love story?

Premieres Saturday, December 23, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family


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Saturday, December 23, 2023:


Synopsis: Precocious 10-year-old Lily Morgan (Ai Barrett) enters a writing contest about her Christmas wish. She wishes that her single mother, Emma (Jeananne Goossen), finds love and a father for Lily whom Emma adopted as an infant in China. After winning the contest, will Lily’s wish come true?

Premieres Saturday, December 23, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime


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Sunday, December 24, 2023:


Synopsis: A Christmas Letter is a modern love story meets epic adventure that ultimately brings a family together, with an uplifting, feel-good look at how the spirit of the holidays – and help from some pro hockey players – can unite a community and new-found friendships. This is a tale of how love, compassion, and a little Christmas sparkle can bring us together when we need it the most.

Premieres Sunday, December 24, 2023
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

*This is the cable movie premiere of this movie from Incendo; it is also available to view via streaming sources, including UP Faith & Family.


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🎄 Notable Christmas Programming: 🎄




🎄 NBC:

Friday, December 22nd:
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors

Sunday, December 24th:
It's a Wonderful Life


🎄 E! Network:

Binge Watch All Day...

Monday, December 25th:
It's a Wonderful Life




🎄 ABC:

Friday, December 22nd:
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

Sunday, December 24th:
Home Alone




🎄 CBS:

Friday, December 22nd:
The 25th Annual A Home for the Holidays
Fit For Christmas (2022 movie)




🎄 Hallmark Channel:

Enjoy special airings of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel:

Saturday, December 23rd:
Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas - 6pm
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane - 8pm

Sunday, December 24th:
A Veteran's Christmas - 6pm
My Christmas Guide - 8pm

*Note: 2 more Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movies will air on the Hallmark Channel before the year ends...

Saturday, December 30th:
*New Years Eve - Eve!*
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas - 6pm
Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas - 8pm


🎄 Hallmark Drama:

Monday, December 25th:
One Christmas Eve
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Love Always, Santa
Window Wonderland
Angels and Ornaments
and more!



🎄 TBS:

Friday, December 22nd:
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon)

Sunday, December 24th & Monday, December 25th:
A Christmas Story (movie marathon)


🎄 TNT:

Sunday, December 24th & Monday, December 25th:
A Christmas Story (movie marathon)

Monday, December 25th:
A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)


🎄 INSP:

Sunday, December 24th:
Christmas in the Rockies


🎄 UPtv:

Among UPtv's Christmas movie marathon this weekend, see encore showings of these two Christmas musical programs...

Sunday, December 24th:
Home for the Holidays: A Christmas Homecoming
Josh Turner: King Size Manger




🎄 Great American Family:

Christmas Eve Schedule:
(all times below in Eastern Standard Time)

🌟GENTRI's "Finding Christmas" - 2pm
🌟A Silent Night at Museum of the Bible - 3pm
🌟Nativity - The Art of Maltese Crib-Making - 4pm
🌟Yule Log marathon on Christmas Eve - 5pm-12am

Christmas Day Schedule:

🌟Yule Log marathon on Christmas Day - 12am-12pm
🌟Christmas Movie Countdown on Christmas Day - beginning at 12 noon


🎄 Freeform:

Friday through Monday:

See encore airings of...
Home Alone
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
The Santa Clause
The Santa Clause 2
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
and more!


🎄 BYU:

Friday through Monday:

See encore airings of...
Christmas Jars
Christmas Oranges
A Very Corgi Christmas
Shoelaces for Christmas
and more!



🎄 TCM:

See beloved classics Friday through Monday:
The Shop Around the Corner
In the Good Old Summertime
Love Finds Andy Hardy
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
Meet Me in St. Louis
Christmas in Connecticut
Holiday Affair (1949)
A Christmas Carol (1938)
and more!




🎄 AMC:

See encore airings of...
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
White Christmas
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (PG-13)
Christmas with the Kranks
The Polar Express
The Year Without a Santa Claus
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
and more!


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I love this image of the Carolers singing around this lovely Christmas tree; it makes me think of sweet memories of Christmas tree lightings and the Dickens Christmas carolers I've seen. I can just imagine the carolers singing... O Come Let Us Adore Him!

I hope it brings to mind wonderful memories for you, too!

This year, it has been a blessing to see how the true meaning of Christmas and faith has been incorporated more meaningfully in more Christmas films. I hope this is a trend that continues; I'm beyond grateful Great American Family is embracing more and more of this in their programming and movies.

Be sure to stay tuned for more news on TV Movies and Christmas Movies throughout the Year in 2024!

Thank You to ALL of my dear friends and loyal blog followers who visit regularly and share uplifting comments and movie reviews here with us! I appreciate each and every single one of you! And even though we may be miles apart, I feel with our shared values and faith in The Lord, we are close in heart!

God Bless Us, Everyone!

From my home to yours...
Merry Christmas to You All!
Net🎄




🌟 SHINING HIS LIGHT: 🌟


Luke 2:8-14

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄


41 comments:

  1. AnonymousWednesday, December 20, 2023

    What a beautiful song! 💗 I'm so thankful for this wonderful site and everyone who talks on here year round.

    All the new movies will be my picks for the weekend (gonna be sooooo glad to put these new movies to rest, I need a break!).

    Merry Christmas, everyone! -Maria

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  2. Matt LaBarreWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Wishing you, and everyone here...a very Blessed Christmas!

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  3. ChrisWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Merry Christmas to you all!

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  4. dstoutholcombWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Merry Christmas, Net!
    denise

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  5. AnonymousWednesday, December 20, 2023

    What a lovely post Net, this definitely lifted my spirits today. I cannot believe this is the last weekend of Christmas movies! Feels like they just premiered in October, makes me so sad! I am so thankful for the community you have made for us all to gather, laugh and share the love of Christ with one another. Praying everyone has a blessed holiday with family, lots of yummy food and desserts, beautiful church services and enjoy these last few movies. Thankfully I have so many recorded I’ll be watching Christmas movies into the new year which will be perfect to get me through the gloomy winter days.

    ~Paula

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  6. AnonymousWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Hi! Merry Christmas! Wow! I had never heard of that rendition of the song! What a great song to share with our non-Christian friends and family! Thanks for sharing! When I read the first part of your post, I thought of the song “Winter Snow” with Audrey Assad and Chris Tomlin. There are different videos for it….like snowy scenes and one with lyrics and literal pictures of other weather mentioned in the song. It is a good reminder that Jesus being born in a stable was part of His plan which Mary and Joseph didn’t understand but trusted anyway as they had throughout her pregnancy, and we need to trust His plan for our lives even when we don’t understand it.

    Like you, I so appreciate GFAM for their faith-based movies. How far backward things have gone from decades ago when Christian messages appeared in broadcast movies like “When Christmas Comes to Willow Creek” from CBS which I just saw for the first time. Your readers can catch it for free through Freevee. May your readers feel the love, joy, and peace of Jesus now and always!

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  7. ChrisWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Will there be any Day spring movies in 2024? Merry Christmas to you all!

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  8. Mark 25Wednesday, December 20, 2023

    Thank you, Net, for the wonderful card, pictures and messages! Yes, let us all remember the reason for the season! And I wish you (and all of the IAWM family members) a most wonderful and blessed Christmas!! Glory to God in the Highest!!

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  9. AnonymousWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Merry .Christmas everyone ❤️💚~ Susan Ann

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  10. MPTWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Merry Christmas, Net. I've so much enjoyed providing you and your readers my movie reviews whenever possible. I really appreciate you and the information you provide. All the best to you and your loved ones.

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  11. Jennifer RWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Merry Christmas!!

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  12. AnonymousWednesday, December 20, 2023

    What a precious Christmas card, Net! You are such a blessing to all of us! Thank you for all the hard work you put into this blog, it’s like a breath of fresh air in this crazy mixed-up world. Love Cloverton’s rendition of A Christmas Hallelujah - it’s the best!! - I wish they could release it on iTunes (I’ve always loved the tune but loathed those other popular lyrics so its nice to have good lyrics to sing along with). And your nostalgic image of the carolers takes me back to a sweeter, gentler time!
    Wishing you, and all of the family here on It’s a Wonderful Movie, a warm and blessed Christmas!! 🎄 ⭐
    “A thrill of Hope, the weary world rejoices…“
    ~~Jane

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  13. JoCoWednesday, December 20, 2023

    I want to add my best wishes for the new year and a safe and happy Christmas. As a graphic artist, I love your layouts and special images. We played this song a few years ago as a worship song and it was one of our better services. Again thank you for the work you do to help keep us informed about what’s worth watching and what’s not. I’m afraid it will be more important in the coming year.

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  14. AnonymousWednesday, December 20, 2023

    Merry Christmas to everyone! You all have made watching Christmas movies so enjoyable. The reviews are great.

    May we all celebrate the reason for the season throughout the year.

    God Bless,
    -Gabe’s Mom


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  15. JoanThursday, December 21, 2023

    Net,

    What an absolutely lovely and heartfelt post! I love everything about it. The words, the scripture, the images, and the message. This is my favorite time of year and has been since I was a small child. I have such wonderful memories of childhood Christmases. My parents didn't have a lot of money but they always made sure our Christmas was special. Plus, we got to visit my grandparents in the city and my grandparents in the country. Mom was a country girl and my Dad was a city boy but somehow they met and I know it was God's plan all along. They had a amazing marriage full of joy and love and respect. Sadly my mom passed over 21 years ago and I still miss her. She was the best mom I could hope for and my dad had the best partner in the world. Anyway, may God bless each one of us as we celebrate another blessed Christmas season. I look forward to 2024 with hope.

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  16. Allie BThursday, December 21, 2023

    Thank you Net for the Christmas card. I look forward to all of your weekly movie posts, but your Christmas ones are always my favorite. Thanks for all you do to make this a welcoming and beautiful place for us all to visit!

    I had to tell you, I heard that Hallelujah song on that radio last week, but had no idea who was singing it. I was blown away when I heard it. I’ll have to look up Cloverton now. I hope it can be downloaded, would love to add that to my Christmas playlist. Those lyrics are even better than the original.

    Merry Christmas Net and everyone here!
    I’ll try to share some more reviews soon. -Allie B

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  17. Joyce in CarolinaThursday, December 21, 2023

    Merry Christmas everyone! I hope all who visit here has a wonderful Christmas!

    Net, thank you my dear friend for all you do to keep this wonderful site going! I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas!

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  18. AnonymousFriday, December 22, 2023

    Reviews:

    The Christmas Break- Yeah, definitely intended for adults. Swearing, sex themes, slightly too much drinking. But despite all that, it was pretty funny and charming.

    Miracle in Bethlehem PA is another fantastic Dayspring movie! And best of all, this 1 doesn't feel like the 'odd ball' in the lineup, it fits right in with this year's clean lineup! I hope there's more of these planned for 2024.

    -Maria

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    1. AnonymousFriday, December 22, 2023

      Fans on Twitter are already asking for a sequel to Miracle, and I agree with them. :) There's definitely room for 1. -Maria

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    2. AbigailSaturday, December 23, 2023

      If there's an online sign up sheet somewhere, I'll sign it!!

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  19. AnonymousFriday, December 22, 2023

    Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love (2016)
    December 22, 2023
    8pm
    NBC

    Dolly Father (Ricky Schroeder) tries to raise enough money to buy his wife’s (Jennifer Nettle) wedding ring, while an unexpected Christmas blizzard poses a threat to the family

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    1. Net - "It's a Wonderful Movie"Friday, December 22, 2023

      Thank you for sharing. I just double-checked this and various TV guides are showing different titles, so I checked NBC's website and you are right, they are showing the second film, Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love.

      I appreciate you commenting to share this.
      Merry Christmas! Net

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    2. AnonymousFriday, December 22, 2023

      You’re Welcome, Net

      I watched last Wednesday “Dolly Parton’s Christmas Coat of Many Colors”, on NBC at 9pm

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  20. kitkatFriday, December 22, 2023

    Thanks Net! The Christmas card and the song are both beautiful! Blessed me beyond words.

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  21. melnewlifeFriday, December 22, 2023

    I have a review, but first, merry Christmas to everyone, and thank you Net for running this page! Miracle in Bethlehem, PA was family friendly, and like the previous Dayspring movies, more obvious with the faith elements than most Hallmark fare. The main character, Mary Ann, prays several times, the characters are frequently in church, and they discuss the verse James 1:17: "Every good and perfect gift comes from above." Best of all, as the family prays over their Christmas Eve meal, they thank God for His gift of the savior! The concept of the movie was a tiny bit cheesy: "Mary" Ann adopts a baby right before Christmas, but when she's stranded in Bethlehem, PA during a blizzard, there is no room at the inn. But, the innkeeper's brother, JOSEPH, has a spare room. His house is a mess (like a barn, I guess?), and he has a dog named Donkey. His sister's name is Frankie (Frankincense), his mom Goldie (Gold), and his grandma is Myrtle (Myrhh). However, the way they all support and give freely to Mary Ann and her baby girl Natalie was very sweet. The only thing I didn't like was how fast everything went. In the beginning of the movie, Joseph's girlfriend dumps him because he's a loser who never cleans his house and lays around all day playing video games. What seems like that same night, he takes in Mary Ann and her baby. Two days later, the roads open, but Mary Ann's car won't start. It's Christmas Eve, so she spends it with his family. When they get home, they almost kiss, but ex-girlfriend has shown up, missing Joe. She's upset because he's suddenly started cleaning his house and being responsible and seemingly moving on to a new girl, and they literally just broke up. Well, ex-girlfriend kind of has a point, lol. It seems a little unrealistic that he'd fall in love with Mary Ann and completely change in less than three days. Then at the end they are hinting at still being together next year? When you met three days ago? BUT, it is Hallmark we're talking about. So still a sweet movie, I just liked the other Dayspring offerings better (especially The Blessing Bracelet).

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  22. AbigailSaturday, December 23, 2023


    Miracle in Bethlehem...
    Very, very family friendly! I loved this one so much. This movie gave me the good chills the whole way through, especially when the mother and daughter have their chat, and I loved seeing the baby Natalie get passed around with Joe's family. They were so sweet and loving! Of course the best was that the Lord is mentioned so many times throughout and Scripture is quoted as well. Another thing I enjoyed was seeing the adoption. Babies are such a wonderful gift and it always warms my heart to see a child sparred from abortion. I can't write this without crying.
    It did bother me that they were living together in the same house alone. And I was hoping he would shave his 5 o'clock shadow. He looked scruffy to me (same reason why I don't like the Mathew McFadden Mr. Darcy...haha;) At least he cleaned up later. I'll have to watch this one every year! I was smiling the whole time!😊

    Thank you Net, that was a lovely card. I am so thankful for you! I hope you and your family will have a very blessed and joyful Christmas!! And Merry Christmas to all the It's A Wonderful Movie fam! I love you and I am so grateful to God He brought us all together! To God be the Glory!

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    1. AbigailSunday, December 24, 2023

      I forgot to mention the formula scene...so funny!!

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  23. Mark 25Saturday, December 23, 2023

    I just read an interesting - and rather bothersome - statistic. According to a New York Times article, a survey was done of this year's Hallmark Christmas movies. It found that only 53 percent of this year's titles include the word "Christmas", down from an average of 73 percent if movies from past years are included (a total of 424 movies). The reason? According to Hallmark's programming executive Lisa Hamilton Daly, "they are holiday movies" and "you run out of adjectives and adverbs to use with Christmas". Uh-huh, but we know the real reason...!

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  24. AbigailSaturday, December 23, 2023

    I couldn't agree more! Merry Christmas!

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  25. CH MomSaturday, December 23, 2023

    Thank you, Net for sharing that beautiful song. Merriest Christmas to you and yours. Sending you love and all the beautiful blessings from above.

    It's been a busy week for us and I only got to watch 2 movies... 2 good ones!


    MIRACLE IN BETHLEHEM, PA *clean*
    Family friendly (main characters did stay in one house alone, in different rooms) and not shying away from the faith elements, which is rare for Hallmark these days, so for this alone, I am grateful for. Loved that a scripture was mentioned. Lots of analogy and likeness with the birth of Jesus story. Ben Ayres was great in this. I loved seeing his character development from being a lazy gamer to rocking baby Natalie to sleep. That scene of him with the baby sling dancing was hilarious. I also loved the ending scene of Mary Ann and her Mom, it made me cry. This was so well done, so well written by Hallmark. I'd watch it over and over again. This is probably in the top 3 of my favorite Christmas movies this year.

    TWAS THE TEXT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
    This was really cute. It was definitely an unusual story, but I kind of liked it. The romance was very slow burn, built throughout the years, but I think it was cute and sweet. Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan's movies were usually hit or miss for me, but here they had good chemistry and it was definitely a hit.


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  26. AnonymousSunday, December 24, 2023

    A Royal Christmas Holiday was very delightful!

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    Sneak peak wise, the only new thing I noticed, other then the new teaser Net saw earlier, was a small screen blurb for the Rescue Bowl, which will air on Feb 11. If anyone notices anything new in the next 2 days, it'd be real nice to know! -Maria

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  27. AnonymousSunday, December 24, 2023

    Mom's Christmas Boyfriend- probably clean. but that kid was too obnoxious for me to stick around. (And I wasn't really in the mood to watch this anyways). -Maria

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  28. AnonymousSunday, December 24, 2023

    Well,, I don’t comment very often, but I just wanted to say thank you for your lovely site, Net. You have made Christmas movie watching enjoyable again for my family. Thank you also for this beautiful Christmas card. It’s nice to come here week after week to see the new movies and comments, and the way you confidently share your faith. I feel like I personally know everyone here since we share the same beliefs. Merry Christmas all! God bless, Lynn🙏🏻

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  29. Joyce in CarolinaSunday, December 24, 2023

    MIRACLE IN BETHLEHEM, PA is family friendly. Even though it it's very religious compared to most movies these days, it's not one of my favorites. Didn't care for the lead actress and the chemistry between the leads wasn't that great. It's a one time watch for me.

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  30. AnonymousMonday, December 25, 2023

    Wishing Net and everyone here a wonderful Christmas - hope you all have a great day with lots pf nice prezzies.

    Slowly working our way through the Christmas movies - as usual some that I expected to enjoy were snoozefests while others were unexpected delights.

    Florence

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  31. rubcaleMonday, December 25, 2023

    Forgot to say we're watching A Biltmore Christmas and Bringing Christmas Home tonight - Florence

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  32. AnonymousMonday, December 25, 2023


    2023 Great American Christmas Movie Countdown
    Starts Christmas Day
    12/11c

    #18 Christmas for the Ages
    #17 Peppermint & Postcards

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  33. AbigailMonday, December 25, 2023

    Merry Christmas!!! Happy 25th!!🎄⛄❤

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  34. AnonymousMonday, December 25, 2023

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Years

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  35. AnonymousTuesday, December 26, 2023

    A Christmas Letter was, okay-ish. Few swear words included. -Maria

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  36. Mark 25Wednesday, December 27, 2023

    Review: Mom's Christmas Boyfriend -
    Family-friendly? Yes -
    Keeper? I can't believe I am saying this, but borderline Yes -

    Before I started watching this, I thought for sure I was going to be writing a negative review. A not-very-interesting plot, with mostly unfamiliar actors, on LIfetime. But...

    Recently I mentioned how lately there seemed to be a dearth of Christmas movies that have a cute well-behaved child in a prominent role. (Some years ago there seemed to be an abundance of them!) Well, here is one! Ai Barrett won me over in her role as an adopted child wishing for her mom to find a boyfriend this Christmas. She was great at being both serious and humorous, and I hope we see here in more films in the future. The other thing I enjoyed seeing was the caring that was shown throughout between the mother and daughter - both were really looking out for each other. I won't bother with the rest of the details - the plot and the rest of the acting won't win any prizes - but because of the mother-daughter relationship and the top-notch acting by Ai, I am giving this a slight yes.

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