Happy Christmas Movie Weekend, Friends!🎄✨
'Tis the Season for our first *BIG* weekend of Christmas premieres!
On Friday night, catch the cable premiere of the holiday mystery series, "Mistletoe Murders," plus three brand-new Christmas movies debuting Saturday through Sunday!
*Great American Christmas* is keeping the festive spirit going with Christmas movies playing 24/7, and now *Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas* also joins the fun 24/7 with holiday movies on both the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery.
(Note: All *NEW* Hallmark Christmas movies will premiere exclusively on the Hallmark Channel.)
Meanwhile, if you're looking for a little variety, Hallmark Family is airing lots of Fall-favorite films over the weekend, and UPtv is offering a faith-filled new non-holiday romantic comedy premiere.
Scroll down for all the new premiere details...
Friday, October 17, 2025:
Poison in a Pear Tree - Part 1
Christmas shop owner Emily Lane uses secret skills to investigate a murder when a poisoned cookie links her to the crime. Detective Sam Wilner navigates the holidays with his daughter, Violet.
Poison in a Pear Tree - Part 2
With time running out to prove her friend's innocence, Emily puts her own secret past on the line to find the real tree farm killer, raising suspicion from Detective Sam Wilner.
Airs Friday, October 17, 2026
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel
*Two back-to-back episodes!
Reviews:
(*Note: The reviews below are from those of us who streamed this series last Christmas on Hallmark+)
🎄 Mistletoe Murders is family friendly (1st episode) and liking it so far. -Elizbeth
🎄 Mistletoe Murders - Okay, so I decided to get Hallmark+ for the Christmas season. I’ve watched the first two episodes of “Mistletoe Murders,” and it is a cozy sort of mystery.
Sarah Drew (“Guiding Emily”) is the lead and she is good in this genre. Her character, Emily Lane, owns and runs a Christmas shop, but she also has a covert mysterious past.
The show has a sort of “Murder, She Baked” vibe to it with all the community involvement in Fletcher’s Grove, and Emily has two adorable cats. Sarah Drew’s opposite is Peter Mooney (“Fly Away with Me”), who plays local police officer, Sam Wilner. He is a single divorced father with a daughter in high school, who also works with Emily at her Christmas shop.
I won’t give any of the mystery away, but one of the suspects is an unmarried pregnant woman. There is some mystery as to who the father is of her unborn baby. Another male suspect is referred to as her (and I quote) “Baby Daddy.” Due to that and some violence centered around the murder, the episodes are best-suited for a mature audience.
Thus far, “Mistletoe Murders” is an intriguing mystery series. ~Net
🎄 I’ve been watching the Mistletoe Murders Mystery series and so far it’s pretty good. I just finished the first half of episode 2 and so far it’s been family friendly. ~Abigail
🎄 So I started a 7 day free trial of Hallmark + last night because I wanted to watch the Mistletoe Murders and I watched the first movie (episode 1 &2 as it breaks it up into 2 episodes I don’t know why) and it was surprisingly good! I personally don’t care for Sarah Drew, never cared for any of the movies she did, but this one surprised me! I think she was good in the sleuthing role and I’m excited to watch the other 2 mistletoe Murder movies. The only thing I don’t care for is how she narrates in the movie. I’m okay with that in the beginning to set the stage but she does it throughout the entire movie and it is kind of distracting to my own thoughts when I watch a mystery movie. I want to dissect it in my own mind and her narration is distracting. ~Paula
Saturday, October 18, 2025:
Storyline: "In A Christmas Prayer, Natalie (Robins), a weary children's book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer-list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl's father's (Russell) Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope."
Premieres Saturday, October 18, 2025
at 8pm/7c on Great American Family
Saturday, October 18, 2025:
Storyline: "Overwhelmed by her royal duties during the Christmas season, Princess Victoria of Zelarnia (Gubelmann) is ready for a change of pace. Looking to decompress in the days leading up to Christmas, she decides to take a vacation to Peaceful Pines Ranch in Montana, where she celebrated Christmas as a child with her late father. Upon arrival, she meets her dashing guide, Huntley Blaylock (Christie), who presents her and the other guests at the ranch with a rustic experience that is far from the royal treatment. This Christmas, Huntley must decide if he wants to step into a leadership role and carry on the family ranch's legacy as his parents, the owners, approach retirement. Unaware of her status as a princess, Huntley puts Victoria through the rigors of a Montana ranch experience. Victoria also plans to help Huntley revive the ranch's Christmas Holly-Day Dance. Victoria finds herself charmed by both Huntley and this different pace of life. As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess. As Christmas approaches and her time at the ranch comes to an end, Victoria must decide if she should return to her royal life or stay in Montana with Huntley and the ranch she has grown so fond of."
Premieres Saturday, October 18, 2025
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel
*There's a royal-themed Christmas movie marathon leading up to this premiere... and a few royal movies afterward, too!
Sunday, October 19, 2025:
Storyline: "Monica (Ory) and Michael (Ayres) are Christmas Angels tasked with bringing destined soulmates together during the most magical season of all. Typically, Angels work alone, but when the Christmas Connection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedly paired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas. The partnership isn't without its challenges: Monica is a by-the-book traditionalist who follows every heavenly rule, while Michael embraces spontaneity and delights in earthly joys like hot chocolate, snowball fights, and holiday dancing. Their clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission. As Christmas Eve draws near, Monica and Michael worry that their differences will keep them from completing their mission in time. But just when it seems all hope is lost, a surprising turn of events changes everything — leading to a Christmas connection no one saw coming."
Premieres Sunday, October 19, 2025
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, October 19, 2025:
Storyline: Hattie, a happily single children’s author receives a subscription to an online dating app for her birthday, resulting in a series of hilarious mismatches and convincing her more than ever she’s meant to be single. That is, until she meets a widower named Henry who insists it’s impossible to really get to know someone until you’ve had a least five dates.
Premieres Sunday, October 19, 2025
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Saturday, October 18, 2025, and Sunday, October 19, 2025:
Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.
This Weekend Only
Saturday, October 18, 2025,
and Sunday, October 19, 2025
Here we go… I’m so excited to really kick off this joyful time of year this weekend and watch the brand-new Christmas movie premieres right along with all of you!
Just a quick note: I haven’t pre-screened the NEW movies mentioned above, so if you watch and would like to share your thoughts, please stop back by and leave a review in the comments. I always love hearing what you think! The Movie Review post is coming soon!
You can find the lineup of new premieres and air times on the *Christmas TV Schedule*.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend filled with lots of cozy moments! Happy movie-watching!
Joyous Christmas Blessings,
Net🌟
SHINING THE LIGHT
OF CHRISTMAS
Christ Born of Mary
"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.
But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” "
Matthew 1:18-22
Charlie Brown, new Christmas movies, and a GREAT bible verse by Net...Woohoo!! Lots of good stuff this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWell, 2 of the 3 movies look good to me this weekend. I really like the look of A Christmas Prayer. 🙏🏻
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Net for all the weekend movie tips! I’m going to watch A Christmas Prayer and set my DVR for the rest. Christie
ReplyDeleteOkay time for all of our DVRs to start working overtime 😂
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas watching everyone!
~Paula
I watched A Christmas Prayer on Pureflix and it was wonderful! It was a beautiful story that really tugs at the heartstrings. A lovely celebration of faith and the true meaning of Christmas, it brought me to tears several times but warmed my heart with humor as well. I can't wait to watch it again on Saturday night!! Also the young lady who played Caroline was so captivating!! I hope we see more of her on GAF/Pureflix!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this movie season.
ReplyDeleteI have already watched A Christmas Prayer twice on Pure Flix and highly recommend it. In fact, I liked it even better the second time I watched it. It is very heartwarming and full of faith! No spoilers, but I really liked seeing Christopher Russell in a more serious role. He played the role perfectly. I may have been misty eyed a few times during this movie! Shae Robins was great as always and I am happy to see her back in a movie for Great American Christmas. It can be hit or miss with child actors, but I thought the actress who plays Caroline was adorable. I hope everyone enjoys this movie as much as I did! Gena
ReplyDeleteMistletoe Murders was fun. Agree it is not for kids, so I was surprised Hallmark started their Countdown with it, but I guess that’s Hallmark these days.
ReplyDeleteA Christmas Prayer is so lovely! -Maria
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved A Christmas Prayer! It’s nice to see a Christmas movie that centers on faith. Christopher Russell and Shae Robins were fantastic! Honestly, I wasn’t sure how they'd pair up, but they had great chemistry. All the actors were terrific!
ReplyDeleteWell, A Royal Montana Christmas was very “meh” for me. I think i am over fake accents and hugging to “teach” someone how to rope / almost kissing in the first few minutes that people meet. The whole movie just felt cringy with nothing really happening and no real connection felt with the couple. I honestly found the father/Son relationship more real and interesting. Family friendly.. kind of. Thankfully the guy that they obviously want to seem gay doesn’t get a boyfriend but I don’t think the over the top kissing in this and that they seem to be including more and more is appropriate for families. -Anna P.
ReplyDeleteA Royal Montana Christmas is clean and charming. -Maria
ReplyDeleteA Christmas Prayer
ReplyDeleteGlory to God in highest Heaven, and in earth whom goes favor rests
Luke 2: 1-161
“She will give birth to a Son & you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save people from their sins”
ReplyDelete- Matthew 1:21 (NIV)
Any word on the family-friendliness of the Montana movie?
ReplyDeleteReview: A Christmas Prayer -
ReplyDeleteFamily-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Most definitely!
A perfect blend of religion and romance...with an emphasis on religion and how important it is to reach out and help others (which is the message of Jesus). The storyline is unique and interesting, and the cast is perfect - I don't think Shae has ever been better than in this role! For a movie that drives home the true meaning of Christmas, you can't do better than this!
(Oh, and did everyone catch Shae's message on Christmas during one of the commercial breaks? What she said from her heart in those 30 or so seconds was so meaningful and powerful - she is obviously a true Christian!
I watched "A Christmas Prayer" and just loved it, I loved how integral it was to showcase Christ during the season...because after all He is the reason for the season! Shae was wonderful as always I thought she and Christopher were wonderful together. Loved seeing Christopher in a more serious role!
ReplyDeleteA Christmas Prayer is a winner! This is a movie I could watch over and over. Everything about this movie is wonderful. Christian faith on full display! Praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteThat Christmas Match movie isn't family friendly and not good. The so-called angels in this one are the only thing halfway interesting. I wouldn't date a guy more interested in a grandma than dating women his age.
ReplyDeleteMisty
I enjoyed A Christmas Prayer. They all had good chemistry, but wished the list was shorter. I did like how the main characters were always being put together and showed faith in every day life.
ReplyDeleteMisty
Disappointed in an Angel Christmas Match but not really surprised since it is hallmark. The whole movie was “tell me you don’t know God, without telling me you don’t know God.” Putting Cupids/Greek mythology together and yoga for Angels? You could overlook that until it was truly not family friendly when they made an angel making a match for the girls gay friend and meeting him at a bar. Turned it off. Guess i will watch the GAC movie i missed. -Anna P.
ReplyDeleteCharlie Brown received nothing but rocks again this year, in his trick-or-treat bag. I'm soooo depressed! I thought this was the year he would get candy, for sure!
ReplyDeleteLet the countdown begin.
ReplyDeleteI liked Mistletoe Murders enough to keep watching. My only gripe, honestly is there going to be a new murder every week, for like 10 weeks and a season 2 with new murders, in a small town? Really??????? I kind of was hoping maybe it would be 1 murder and the season revolve around it, but no. Always thought it was interesting that Aurora, in her small town, found like 10 to 15 murders. But that was over the course of many years (still ridiculous). But why can't they have at least half the season on MM to unravel the murderer? I do like Sarah Drew's character, and can't wait to find out all her secrets. Love Peter Mooney.
The Royal Montana--have to get back to you on it, but I fell asleep twice in it, and already wasn't loving the beginning and the fake accent. Fiona's character was a bit annoying for the first 15 or so mins I was watching. Will try more later. Did see Danica in Crown for Christmas and they sure don't make those Royal movies like they used to.
I wasn't going to watch the Angel movie, love the director, but those are just not my favorite movies. But I saw so many online saying it was bad and stupid. While I LOVED MO in Chespaeake Shores, I think that Secret Gift of christmas movie with Christopher Russell ruined her for me. She was so over the top in that movie and I can't see her the same since then. If it was anything other than an angel trying to pair people move, I might have tried to see her again differently.
I was happy to see Fall movies on HM Family. Did watch Pumpkin Pie wars, October Kiss, and then I watched Harvest Moon and Autumn Dreams from my dvr. Its the 10th anniversary since Fall Harvest started on HM, and the 2015 year was Autumn Dreams, Harvest Moon, October Kiss, and the 1st Good Witch Halloween special. Was the best year for fall movies ever!!!!
I hope I will get thru the Royal Montana before next week. Ted Cooper looks good for next week. Still need to watch Christmas Prayer but wanted to wait to sit down and watch it, and football was so exciting on Sunday and we got the Red Zone and now it makes all games so exciting. Plus, I play in 2 leagues, 1 of was undefeated til last week. And play a pick em league and hoping I will win that this week. Go Bucs. Go Seahawks (but mostly go Bucs cause that my hometown team, with Bake Bake Baker Mayfield).
Sabrina
Montana movie family friendly.
ReplyDeleteSadly the angel one is not!