Happy Weekend, Christmas Movie Friends! 🎄✨
Get ready to enjoy another festive lineup of brand-new Christmas movie premieres featuring time travel, comedy, mystery, and, of course, romance. Whether you love the merry or the meaningful, there’s truly something for everyone!
The fun begins Friday night with two all-new episodes of "Mistletoe Murders" on the Hallmark Channel, as Sarah Drew and Peter Mooney continue to sleuth their way through the holiday season.
Then on Saturday, there are three exciting new premieres!
Great American Family brings an exciting twist with the time-travel romance "Timeless Tidings of Joy," starring Candace Cameron Bure, Paul Greene, and Natasha Bure. The Hallmark Channel reunites fan-favorite trio Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell, and Tyler Hynes as the Brenner brothers in the highly anticipated comedy "Three Wisest Men." Over on UPtv, a delightful surprise new premiere joins the party with Ashley Newbrough in "Saving Christmas Spirit"!
Sunday keeps the festive momentum going!
UPtv debuts "Saving the Christmas Ranch" with Brianna Cohen and Jonathan Stoddard. Great American Family offers a charming holiday romance with "Pencil Me in for Christmas," starring Greer Grammer and Jason Cermak. And the Hallmark Channel rounds out the weekend with the newsroom-themed "Tidings for the Season," featuring Tamera Mowry-Housley and B.J. Britt.
It’s a weekend overflowing with cozy Christmas stories! See details below...
Friday, November 14, 2025:
The Ides of December - Part 1
The art world comes to Fletcher's Grove! When Sam's old partner is murdered guarding a high-profile painting, Emily teaches Sam to sleuth off the grid, and we uncover more of Emily's past.
The Ides of December - Part 2
Emily and Sam unravel a complicated web of lies around the mysterious painting, discovering the lengths people will go to keep secrets — including Emily's. Violet crafts a special present.
Premieres Friday, November 14, 2025
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday, November 15, 2025:
Storyline: "When Ally (Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother's (Bure) letterpress shop — long seen as a burden — she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop's fate and their own."
Premieres Saturday, November 15, 2025
at 8pm/7c on Great American Family
Saturday, November 15, 2025:
Storyline: "The Brenner family is back, and their lives are more chaotic than ever! As Luke (Walker) is expecting twins, Taylor (Hynes) is debating a monumental job opportunity out of state, and Stephan (Campbell) attempts to plan for his upcoming nuptials, everyone's stress heightens when they learn their mom (Colin) has put their childhood home up for sale, marking their final Christmas in the Brenner house. With unexpected in-laws visiting, wild animals lurking in freshly cut Christmas trees, and a hesitant mall Santa, the boys will have their work cut out for them as the holiday begins to loom. As they navigate adulting at a level they have yet to reach, they must learn to once again lean on one another to rise to the needs of their growing family, conquer the newest challenges in their lives, and, most crucially, have the best Christmas EVER!"
Premieres Saturday, November 15, 2025
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel
Programming Note: Both of the previous Three Wise Men movies will air before the new premiere.
Saturday, November 15, 2025:
Storyline: When brilliant and sharp-witted archaeologist Lucy Stewart decides to spend her Christmas break in the Scottish Highlands, she goes on a quest to find the ruins of a shrine to ancient goddess Beira the Queen of Winter. This discovery will save her job as a professor at a prestigious university from the upcoming budget cuts. She checks into a manor house, which is run by the boisterous Edina McAvoy, who believes it’s inhabited by the Christmas-loving ghost of her husband. Lucy enlists the aid of the charming Duncan McAvoy, Edina’s son, to help her navigate potential sites. Duncan owns a struggling distillery and is hoping that his new scotch, called Christmas Spirit, can save his business from a hostile takeover. Together, Lucy and Duncan explore the beauty of the Highlands while searching for her elusive shrine.
Premieres Saturday, November 15, 2025
at 9pm/8c on UPtv
Sunday, November 16, 2025:
Storyline: When the accountant for Carrie Williams’ family’s Christmas lodge makes off with all their money, Carrie has just 2 days to come up with nine months of missing mortgage payments or be foreclosed upon. Charming developer John Dunn has been calling Carrie from afar for a while, and now he’s here in person to make an offer on the ranch she can hardly refuse. Can Carrie raise enough funds before the deadline to save her home? Or will she be forced to sell to John, who hasn’t been entirely truthful about how he came to be there.
Premieres Sunday, November 16, 2025
at 7pm/6c on UPtv
Sunday, November 16, 2025:
Storyline: Harper, an aspiring illustrator, is collaborating with Caleb, a demanding book author. When he insists on her working through Christmas in a quaint town, she must use the town's holiday celebrations to break him out of his writer's block.
Premieres Sunday, November 16, 2025
at 8pm/7c on Great American Family
Sunday, November 16, 2025:
Storyline: "Adam Kade (Britt) is the serious face on the local news. His life takes an unexpected turn in early December when he meets Robbie (Lewis), a 10-year-old who is Adam's biggest fan. Robbie has an important request: He wants his favorite newscaster to talk about more than just what's going wrong in the world. How about reporting on the good stories, too? Adam is ambitious and wants to move up in the world, but he takes this question to heart as the holidays approach. He discovers Robbie's mom, Lucy (Mowry-Housley), is a single parent working hard to take care of her son. The last thing she needs is anything complicating a very busy schedule, including Adam. As new friendships form and Adam gains a healthy perspective, his reporting changes. He starts covering feel-good stories about hometown heroes during the holidays. A romance develops between Adam and Lucy, and Lucy lets go of always being so self-reliant as she and Adam draw close. But when Adam's reporting leads to bigger opportunities, he must decide what matters most this holiday season – the bigger job he has been longing for or his newfound community, including the love of a boy who thinks of Adam as his hero."
Premieres Sunday, November 16, 2025
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel
The Wise Men of Hallmark
Movie Marathons
Saturday and Sunday Movie Marathons with The Three Wise Men of Hallmark - Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell, and Tyler Hynes.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Hallmark Channel:
Magic in Mistletoe - 6am
The Mistletoe Secret - 8am
A Maple Valley Christmas - 10am
Debbie Macomber's Dashing Through the Snow - 12pm
Christmas Island - 2pm
Three Wise Men and a Baby - 4pm
Three Wiser Men and a Boy - 6pm
Three Wisest Men - 8pm *Premiere
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Hallmark Mystery:
Holiday Hearts - 10am
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas - 12pm
Christmas Tree Lane - 2pm
Cherished Christmas Classics
Highlighting some of the best Christmas classics airing this weekend...
Saturday, November 15, 2025:
Rocky Mountain Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Lucky Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4am
The Town Christmas Forgot ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6am
Joy for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Christmas Prayer ... Great American Family ... 8am
Debbie Macomber's Dashing Through the Snow ... 12pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
My Grown-Up Christmas List ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Christmas Island ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Christmas at Grand Valley ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Three Wise Men and a Baby ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Christmas Blessing ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Three Wiser Men and a Boy ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Sunday, November 16, 2025:
Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Return to Christmas Creek ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12am
'Twas the Date Before Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2am
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion ... Hallmark Channel ... 4am
B & B Merry ... Great American Family ... 6am
Christmas Bells are Ringing ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6am
I'll Be Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8am
Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Christmas Less Traveled ... Great American Family ... 10am
Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Next Stop, Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 2pm
A Very Merry Mix-Up ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Dream of Christmas... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm
Christmas of Giving ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Three Wisest Men ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Timeless Tidings of Joy ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Santa Tell Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Celebrating 50 years of this Peanuts classic, Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, even though he's going to see his grandmother. Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends.
Stream for Free on Apple TV+ this Saturday, November 15, 2025 and Sunday, November 16, 2025.
I hope this weekend brings you all many special Christmas movies that warm your heart and brighten your spirit!🎄❤️
I’ll be setting my Frndly TV to record the whole slate of new premieres, but the first one I’m planning to cozy up with is "Timeless Tidings of Joy"! I can’t resist a little holiday time travel magic! And I'm extra excited to see Candace and Paul reunited again. Loved them in "A Christmas Detour"!
How about you all? Which new Christmas movie are you looking forward to first this weekend?
Please 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.
Special Links:
Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies.
You can find the 2025 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.
And you'll find the Christmas Movie List by network *here*.
Wishing you all a wonderful, carefree weekend filled with joy and Christmas cheer. Happy movie-watching!
Speaking of time-travel... I pray our hearts will continuously travel back in time throughout this holiday season to the very first Christmas, as we treasure the true meaning of the season, our Savior, Jesus! May we cherish the Christ-child as his own mother did...Joyous Christmas Blessings,
Net🌟
SHINING THE LIGHT
"All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured these things and pondered them in her heart."
(Luke 2:18-19)
This looks like a really great weekend of movie selections!! I am most interested in the Mistletoe Murders, Timeless Tidings of Joy and the 3rd Wise Men movie.
ReplyDeleteAbigail, Great selections! Happy watching to you! Can't wait to hear your thoughts! :)
DeleteI plan on watching the Timeless movie today hopefully during my little one’s nap time that I nanny. And the Wise Men movie tonight of tomorrow, but I did catch the 2nd episode of Mistletoe Murders and it was very fun. I really enjoyed it. The characters grow on you more and more. I loved the Christmas socks. So sweet.
DeleteI’ve seen fabulous views of Candace’s movie so I got to see it sometime today. Looking forward to it!
They Holidayscapes channel on Frndly TV is fantastic! Such great music and scenery for Christmas season. I asked them if they are going to have the Happy & Friends Yule Channel this year and they said they don't know yet. I doubt it though because they didn't last year. I'm referring to the live guide channel, not the On Demand version. They Holidayscapes channel is so wonderful though.
ReplyDeleteAlso, it can't be emphasized or said enough on how GREAT this site that Net runs is for my mental and spiritual well-being. I truly can't put into words the joy it brings me. How it lifts me when I am down and how it excites me with a spiritual and bodily high. It really is a 'pearl of great price" that we all share here.
Jim, awwww… thank you, my friend! Truly, this little blog is only special because of wonderful people like YOU who stop by, share, and make it feel like a family. I’m so grateful for everything you share here.
DeleteAnd thank you for the tip about the Holidayscapes channel on Frndly! I definitely need to find it in the guide and take a little trip of my own to “Holiday Island”... haha!
But seriously, your comment meant more to me than you'll ever know. You and everyone here are all so dear to me.
Have a wonderful weekend, and Happy Christmas movie watching!!! :)
UPDATE: I added above...
ReplyDeleteA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Stream for Free on Apple TV+ this Saturday, November 15, 2025 and Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Thanks for the reminder .
DeleteNot the same really, but I’ll take what we can get at this point.
DeleteTimeless Tidings of Joy is a movie I have been waiting to watch. CCB’s 40’s hairstyle is lovely. I have a picture of my Mom with my Dad (in uniform) soon after he returned from serving in the Pacific in WWII. In the picture she styled her hair in a similar manner. Good memories. She passed a few years back at age 96. Thanks GAF.
ReplyDeleteNet- Jim could not have said it better. You are greatly appreciated from a beautiful site to the message of goodness through God. Bless you.
Hey, Everyone- enjoy the movies this weekend!
-Gabe’s Mom
Gabe's Mom, Oh my, I can just imagine the picture of your parents. It sounds so lovely. What a treasure of a photo and such a sweet memory to hold onto. That is so wonderful that Timeless Tidings of Joy has this special connection for you.
DeleteThank you, truly, for your kind words... they mean so much. I’m so grateful for you and everyone here, and the way God’s goodness comes through all of you!!! You're a blessing, too!!!
Hope you and everyone here enjoy some cozy Christmas movies this weekend! :)
Wonderful options for everyone!
ReplyDeletedstoutholcomb, So true! We are truly blessed with a variety of movies this weekend! Enjoy! :)
DeleteI had no idea UP added another movie. I’ve seen Saving Christmas Spirit listed on streaming but never watched it.
ReplyDeleteLike you Net & Abigail, I’ve got to see Candace’s movie. And it’s great to see so many favorite classics this weekend! I’ve gotta see Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas Bells are Ringing, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Following Yonder Star, Next Stop, Christmas, & Once Upon a Christmas Wish! Not sure I’ll have time after that for any of the new stuff. LOL!
Allie B, I hear ya! I’ve been watching so many old favorites, too. It’s just so easy to get pulled right back into the stories I already love… which definitely makes it harder to squeeze in the new ones! :)
DeleteAllie B, Saving Christmas Spirit (2022) - Ashley Newbrough’s character is an archeologist named Lucy. It’s on various streaming services
DeleteAllie, me too! Iv been watching so many of my faves on Hallmark plus I found some older ones that are new to me on Prime, like “A Crazy Christmas” about a cab driver mom driving around an older gentleman that is spreading Christmas cheer around town. It’s hard to stay on track!
Delete~Paula
Timeless tidings of joy is such a great, heartwarming movie with a nostalgic feeling. The message of the movie "trusting God for providing your needs no matter what other people or the world says and just keep doing what God has called you to" got me thinking a lot. I liked Candace and Paul in this movie a lot. And I especially liked Natasha Bure.
ReplyDeleteThis movie is definitely worth watching.
*Oksanka*
Oksanka, What a beautiful review! Thank you! I'm so glad to hear this movie has a faith element, too. I was hoping they would add it in somehow. Wonderful news! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
DeleteIs saving christmas spirit with Ashley Newbrough thats on tonight Saturday November 15th new? Because when you go on the FrndlyTV app it says that movie is from 2022 and is a repeat. When its a new premiere it always says new
ReplyDeleteThe movie, Saving Christmas Spirit, has been available to stream since 2022, but this is the first time it will premiere on UPtv. And to my knowledge, it's also the first time that it premieres on cable TV.
DeleteOh ok because on UPTVs socials they didnt post anything about it airing tonight
DeleteThere’s too many movies have never aired on TV, it’s still available on Streaming Services. They might add them on TV in the future
ReplyDeleteTime Travel Movies
ReplyDeleteTimeless Tidings of Christmas - Strike by Lightning
Journey Back to Christmas & A Newport Christmas - Comet
Biltmore Christmas - Clock through portal door or others
Timeless Christmas - Clock to the future
Somewhere in Time - Box under the bed to sleep
Time Travels
ReplyDeleteTimeless Tidings of Joy - Strike by Lightning
Journey Back to Christmas - Comet
Newport Christmas - Shooting Star
Timeless Christmas - Clock to the future
Biltmore Christmas - Clock to the portal door or others
Somewhere in Time : Music Box under the bed to sleep
A Biltmore Christmas was an hour glass.
DeleteThanks for reminding me about a hourglass on Biltmore Christmas - it’s go back & forth
DeleteNewport was also the Christmas comet.
DeleteBe joyful in Hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer
ReplyDeleteRomans 12:22
The joy of the Lord is your strength
ReplyDeleteNehemiah 8:10
Does anyone remember the old movie, "Battle of the Bulbs"? I think it was from 2010. I thought it was really funny. I wish it was available to stream or even buy. If anyone knows anything, please let me know! 😁
ReplyDeleteGrace, YES!!!! I remember it!!! Battle of the Bulbs has Marv from Home Alone! It is such a fun movie! I love the light competition and fun games they play. Such a cute movie with an even sweeter ending.
DeleteI have extra details on the movie here (from 2010!):
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2010/09/battle-of-bulbs-hallmark-channel.html
As for buying it on DVD, I'm unfortunately only seeing options that aren't for U.S. DVD players. If you have an all-region player it might work.
See DVD options at Amazon here:
https://amzn.to/49qhArs
And if you want to stream, the best option is probably Hallmark+, which requires a paid subscription.
Hope this helps! I would love to see this movie again, too!!! :)
Dear friends, since God so loved I’d we also ought to love one other
ReplyDelete1 John 4:11
Reposting my old review of Saving Christmas Spirit just in case anyone was trying to decide whether to watch (I think I watched in 2023 or 2024?)
ReplyDeleteSaving Christmas Spirit. I watched this because it was filmed in Scotland and the lead actor was the same as in Lacey’s Scottish movie. The setting was stunning and a lot of the indoor sets were cozy but Lacey’s movie was, of course(!), a better production. I thought most of the Scots actors were good in this one but Ashley Newbrough, though beautiful, was a tad bit stiff or silly or something. Plus, the one thing I don’t love – in my love affair with Scotland – is the obsession with faeries and ghosts and such, and this movie was full of that. I don’t mind an occasional tall tale being woven but this movie had too much of it. And because Ashley was an archaeologist there was a lot about searching for ancient druid relics and shrines to goddesses – those are not really things I’m interested in. Also, naturally, because we’re in Scotland, there was a lot about whiskey and saving the family distillery; and in fact, their current whiskey blend is called “Christmas Spirit” so thus the movie’s title. I’d say this was okay for a one-time watch, but mainly for the incredible views, cozy sets and the lovely Scottish accents. There was also a cute subplot with a young, teen romance (probably better than the main romance!). Was it family friendly? Eh? Not entirely. Ashley’s boss back in the U.S. (who is not a huge part of the movie) seems to probably be gay and there is a point in the beginning of the movie where he recommends a place in Scotland for Ashley to stay and then I THINK he mumbles something about having his anniversary with “Steve” at the same bed and breakfast but it was not very clear and could easily be glossed over or fast forwarded through. But there’s also the focus on magical faeries and ghosts, as well as all the whiskey to consider. (This movie was made in 2022 but is currently available streaming on Roku and XumoPlay.) ~~Jane
Thanks, Jane, for reposting your review. I tried to watch this last night, but - as you said - Ashley came across stiff and I couldn't get into her character. And too much distillery talk - it got boring quickly. Finally, you were right about Ashley's boss being gay - he does mention spending his anniversary with another guy. I turned this off after about 30 minutes.
DeleteThank you so much for this detailed review Jane! I think I’ll pass on it; I so appreciate you taking the time to review for us!
Delete~Paula
Jane, I so appreciate re-sharing your review. I'm with Paula... after reading your thoughts on it, Saving Christmas Spirit is a pass for me, too! Thank you!
DeleteThe viewers love time travel movie; Timeless Tidings of Joy, they might want to watch again & again because the movie is so beautiful. The letterpresses have scriptures from Bible verses
ReplyDeleteAs I predicted months ago, Timeless Tidings of Joy is 1 of the best, must see movies of this Season! -Maria
ReplyDeleteTimeless Tidings of Joy - We really enjoyed this movie! In my opinion, it’s the best movie Candace has done for GAF. Christie
ReplyDeleteKaren Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring or Another Sweet Christmas is part of 18 Original Christmas movies: Years 5 on 12/20/2025
ReplyDeleteI don't believe it will be The Christmas Ring. GAF doesn't have the money to pay for the rights for this movie. Keith
DeleteThree Wisest Men- I really enjoyed this movie! I loved the first 2 and this one was no different. I think all 3 brothers are so funny on their own (one neurotic, one too laid back and then Andrew lol) and together they have great chemistry. I wish the wedding planning had been shown as I think that would have been super funny, as well as maybe the labor, but I know it’s impossible to show all 3 brothers’ stories in one movie, was just left wanting to see more of the storylines. Also I appreciated the adorable babies shown at the end, so stinkin cute! Most movies bring out a fake baby/doll and it is so obvious it’s not a real baby 😂
ReplyDelete~Paula
I loved Timeless Tidings of Joy so much! I loved the history and the journey went on to learn more about her grandmother. I usually have a hard time with time travel stories but this is exactly how I like them! All the performers were so great in their parts. I absolutely was left wanting more and in the best way!! The use of the themes of faith and community were so wonderful also!!
ReplyDeleteI don't like time travel movies as a whole, but Timeless Tidings of Joy was completely different for me. This is a beautiful story with faith all through the movie. I loved it so much that I have watched it twice already! Candace and Paul are perfect together. Just wonderful from beginning to end............kitkat
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I really love the Mistletoe Murders mysteries. We think they are the best mystery movies Hallmark has made in some time. Hope they are coming out on dvd. Also, still hoping for Return to Christmas Creek and Love in Paradise. Pretty much given up on Farewell Mr. Kringle, but still hoping. Maybe for Christmas this year.
ReplyDeleteThree Wiser Men Review:
ReplyDeleteI don’t now if I would call this fam friendly or not. No issues with same sex, but it was very evident that the two brothers were living with their girlfriend and fiancé. Which is a bummer. There were parts I liked, but that and the disrespectful boy was too much.
I also thought it was odd to see Lochlyn Munro play an older man. He’s probably around the same age as Andrew Walker.
'Tidings for the season' is such a sweet, heartwarming movie with the vibe of 'old' Hallmark. It has got a heart. All these feel-good stories about hometown heroes during the holidays covered by Adam (B.J. Britt) have really touched my heart. Seeing all this kindness has got me realized that even though we're living in the world where there's so much evil, we can still see so much goodness out there. We just need to open our hearts to notice and be focused on that, not all the bad things around us.
ReplyDeleteAnd I was so thrilled to see Tamera Mowry-Housley, I really like her acting, she's so genuine, she's like a sunshine.
Truly recommend this movie
*Oksanka*