🌟New Christmas Movies Shine This Weekend✨ See "Christmas in Midnight Clear," "A Newport Christmas," and More...

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Hello, my dear Christmas movie friends!

Happy first weekend of November... the official kick off to the holiday season, plus it's time to fall back and change our clocks!

This weekend’s new Christmas lineup offers sweet stories of faith, love, and the beauty of community.

Great American Family welcomes us into a peaceful small town with "Christmas in Midnight Clear," a heartwarming story where miracles unfold in God’s perfect timing.

Over on the Hallmark Channel, it's the Season One finale of "Mistletoe Murders." And the new movie premieres, "Christmas on Duty" and "A Newport Christmas," bring heartfelt tales of service, giving back, and love found in unexpected places, even across different eras of time.

And UPtv brings us their first Christmas movie premiere for the season Sunday night with the premiere of "The Great Christmas Snow-In"!

See all of the details below...


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Friday, October 31, 2025 - Sunday, November 2, 2025:

Christmas Movie Classics

Let's journey back with some of this weekend's *Best Christmas Movie Classics*...

Friday, October 31, 2025:

Mistletoe Connection ... UPtv ... 9am
Snowed In for Christmas ... UPtv ... 11am
Checkin' it Twice ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Hearts of Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Christmas Under the Stars ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm

Saturday, November 1, 2025:

Christmas at the Plaza ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
A Timeless Christmas... Hallmark Mystery ... 2am
Christmas Cookies ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4am
My Christmas Family Tree ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
A Merry Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Kindhearted Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Making Spirits Bright ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
A Glenbrooke Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Long Lost Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
The Christmas Secret ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Veteran's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Northern Lights of Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
The Picture of Christmas ... UPtv ... 9pm
The Sweetest Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
Journey Back to Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10pm

Sunday, November 2, 2025:

My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 12am
Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
In Merry Measure ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2am
Christmas Connection ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4am
Window Wonderland ... Hallmark Channel ... 7am
Tails of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10am
Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Debbie Macomber's Dashing Through The Snow ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Haul Out the Holly ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm
Mistletoe Connection ... UPtv ... 5pm
Time for You to Come Home for Christmas... Hallmark Mystery ... 8pm
Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
A Christmas Less Traveled ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Reason for the Season ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10pm


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Friday, October 31, 2025:

Mistletoe Murders

Season 1 Finale

Season 1, Episodes 5&6:

Death of a Humbug - Part 1
The murder of the town Scrooge leads Emily and other shopkeepers to A Christmas Carol themed scavenger hunt orchestrated by the victim. Emily tries to keep Sam at arm's length.

Death of a Humbug - Part 2
As Christmas draws closer, Emily continues to solve the scavenger hunt while also tracking a killer. Violet plans a surprise for Sam. Emily's mysterious past complicates her future.

Mistletoe Murders

Episodes 5 & 6

Airs Friday, October 31, 2025

at 8pm/7c and 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel

Reviews:

🎄 Mistletoe Murders – I finished this entire series running on Hallmark+ (December, 2024). There are 6 episodes in all. For me, it was just okay. I’ve reviewed the previous 4 episodes before, so I’ll focus this review on the last two.

The murder mystery in the last two episodes revolves around a book store owner. He has left a mystery behind to his nephews and various people in the community. That part of the story is intriguing, at first, but it feels drawn out by the end.

The local detective, Sam (a divorced single father), shares a special Christmas celebration with his teen-aged daughter, who will be leaving to spend Christmas with her mother. I usually find the daughter to be bubbly and fun, but she calls their early Christmas gift exchange, Dad-mas. This was mentioned several times, and I couldn’t help from cringing every time I heard it. I don’t like when anyone replaces Christ in Christmas.

Also, I didn’t notice any language in the previous episodes, but the d-word was used at least three times in this last episode. It’s like they asked what word are we allowed to use and they settled on that one and used it several times. Whatever. It really wasn’t needed.

There is a kiss by a man and woman (I won’t say who) at the end that is rather steamy. It’s not your standard, simple Hallmark kiss and the credits roll. Without going into detail, I’ll just say it was more than the typical kiss. Honestly, I was watching with other family members and it felt a little uncomfortable. Needless to say, I was glad when it ended.

I won’t give away any of the mystery portion, but I’ll simply say this episode leaves you with more mystery around Sarah Drew’s character. So, it’s likely that they are planning to bring it back next year.

If you really enjoy murder mysteries, you might like this series, but if you want a warm and cozy, lighthearted, stress-free Christmas movie/show, you’ll probably want to skip this. ~Net

🎄 Hey everyone, just wanted to report back on the Mistletoe Murders from Hallmark +. They were great! The narrating was distracting at first but I got used to it, but I would rather do without if I had a choice. The mysteries were very interesting and I liked the characters of the detective and his daughter, I just wish she had a friend in the show to be her partner in crime. The final and 3rd movie left on a major cliffhanger so hopefully they continue in 2025. I couldn’t find any info online. Aside from her year round Christmas store and the charming downtown area, the movies didn’t have that cozy vibe a la Murder She Baked that I love. Her own background being intertwined (similar to Jeff in Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries) made it slightly creepy for me. But if they made more I would definitely watch them, just not alone at night Lol ~Paula

🎄 I wanted to post about the last 2 installments of Mistletoe Murders! I loved this series until now. I'm like you Net, the use of the D--- word shocked me. I even ran it back to listen again to make sure I heard it correctly. And the kissing scene was definitely more than we are use to seeing. The acting and and the mystery itself was great. But this is not suited for smaller children. There's a little more violence in the last one too. Didn't like the Dad-Mas either. ~Joyce in Carolina

🎄 Mistletoe Murders - I just rewatched the first season and I would advise skipping that kiss scene. I thinking it was way too sensual. I often skip any kiss Erin Krakow does as well. As much as I love her and WCTH, often her kisses are quite heavy.~Abigail


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Saturday, November 1, 2025:

Christmas in Midnight Clear

Storyline: "A high-powered real estate developer (Josipovic), burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear just before Christmas, where she meets a local pastor (McLaren) and learns saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook."

Christmas in Midnight Clear

Saturday, November 1, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, November 1, 2025:

Christmas on Duty

Storyline: "Blair (Parrish) and Josh (Young) have been bitter rivals ever since they trained together at The Basic School in Quantico, where they were both at the top of the class, competing to be number one. After graduation, Blair got Josh's dream job, and they haven't spoken since. Three years later, their paths cross unexpectedly at the base holiday party, where the two get into an argument and cause a scene. As punishment, Blair and Josh are both assigned to Christmas Duty, where they'll work through the Yuletide together… for 24 hours straight. They plan to stay away from each other, but when a snowstorm prevents all the Christmas presents from being delivered to base, they are forced to team up for a special mission… to save Christmas."

Christmas on Duty

Premieres Saturday, November 1, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 2, 2025:

The Great Christmas Snow-In

Storyline: After his engagement is called off, Justin retreats to a secluded cabin meant for his honeymoon, only to be snowed in with Jane, his ex-fiancée’s cousin. As tension builds, a spark forms between them, but when Justin’s ex shows up with her new boyfriend, things get even more complicated. In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.

The Great Christmas Snow-In

Premieres Sunday, November 2, 2025

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Sunday, November 2, 2025:

A Newport Christmas

Storyline: "Ella (Mason) is a charitable and spirited Newport socialite in 1905 who dreams of using her wealth to start a foundation to help others in town. After learning her father intends for her to become engaged to a man she's never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball, Ella goes for a nighttime sail in her schooner to clear her head. Upon seeing a comet shoot across the sky, she wistfully wishes for a different life. Ella is shocked to suddenly find Nick (Brown), a sailor and local Newport historian, aboard her schooner and accuses him of being a stowaway. But Nick insists he owns the boat and a standoff ensues. Once on dry land, Ella realizes that somehow, she's traveled from 1905 to 2025. As she spends time there and gets a glimpse at what her future in 1905 appears to be, she becomes reluctant to return, especially since she and Nick have grown close and she now knows how true love feels. But the legacy Ella built in her time — and the course of Newport's history — risks being erased the longer she stays in the present, so the two plot a course for her trip back through time. But what awaits her at home is even more surprising that what she found in the future."

A Newport Christmas

Premieres Sunday, November 2, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 2, 2025:

A Debbie Macomber Christmas

Hallmark Mystery's
Debbie Macomber Christmas Classics Marathon:

Trading Christmas - 10am
Dashing Through The Snow - 12pm
Joyful Mrs. Miracle - 4pm


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I hope you all enjoy another round of new Christmas premieres 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 a warm, cozy weekend. Happy movie-watching!

Joyous Christmas Blessings,

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SHINING THE LIGHT

OF CHRISTMAS

"Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever."

~Daniel 12:3

NBC's Christmas Specials Are Here - It’s a Wonderful Life, Frosty, Rudolph, The Grinch and More

Celebrate Christmas on NBC this holiday season! 🎄✨

NBC has officially announced its lineup of annual holiday programming, featuring cherished classics!

I’m so delighted that Frosty and Rudolph will be lighting up NBC again this year, and Christmas Eve just wouldn’t feel complete without 'It’s a Wonderful Life'! It warms my heart to see these beloved classics return to the holiday schedule. Every year, my family gathers around to watch together, and without fail, our eyes fill with happy tears as we’re reminded just how rich George Bailey’s life truly is... surrounded by the love of family and friends.

With NBC's schedule now revealed, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at when these specials will air.

Here are some of the festive highlights coming our way…


NBC - THIS CHRISTMAS:

COUNTDOWN TO THE 99TH MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Broadcast live from the famous starting line on the eve of the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, viewers will get an exclusive first look at the incredible stories behind the floats, balloons and bands as they prepare to make their way through the streets of New York.

99th MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
Thursday, Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
The 99th edition of the world-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) brings its one-of-a-kind magic to New York City spectators and a national television audience with its exciting array of balloons, floats, marching bands, celebrities and more in America's most watched entertainment telecast of the year.

CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 8-10 p.m.
Hosted by Reba McEntire, the dazzling display of musical talents, star-studded surprises and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree remains one of the holiday season's most anticipated events.

CHRISTMAS IN NASHVILLE
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10-11 p.m.
Celebrate the season Nashville-style! Ring in the holidays with dazzling performances and a night of music, magic and merrymaking straight from Music City.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8-8:30 p.m. (encore on Dec. 25 at 8 p.m.)
The classic animated tale of the curmudgeonly Grinch who's hoping to remove the joy from Christmas but, ultimately, has a change of heart.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Thursday, Dec. 4, 8:30-9 p.m. (encore on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.) The cherished original holiday special about how Frosty, everyone's favorite snowman, came to life one day.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Friday, Dec. 5, 8-9:15 p.m. (encore on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.)
The classic animated special offers the perspective of Rudolph, who's told he couldn't play in any Reindeer Games due to his glowing nose. Rudolph sets out on a fantastic journey where he meets Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius and a host of Misfit Toys, all while trying to hide from the Abominable Snow Monster.

PASSWORD HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Monday, Dec. 8, 10-11p.m. (encore on Dec. 18 at 8p.m.)
"Password," hosted by Keke Palmer and starring Jimmy Fallon, returns to NBC primetime to ring in the holiday season with a very merry, special holiday episode. Celebrity guest Jonathan Groff spreads good cheer, pairing up with contestants to compete against Fallon and his teammate in a festive edition of the iconic celebrity word game.

SHREK THE HALLS
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 8:30-9 p.m. (encore on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.)
This half-hour animated special debuted in 2007 and features a Christmas twist on the original "Shrek" characters.

A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 17 at p.m.)
Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, this special will feature performances by Motown legends and today's hottest stars celebrating iconic Hitsville U.S.A classics and their favorite holiday songs.

NBC 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW PRESENTED BY ACCESS HOLLYWOOD
Thursday, Dec. 11, 9:15-10 p.m. (one-hour extended version airing Dec. 17 at 10 p.m.)
What: "Access Hollywood's" Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover host NBC's primetime special, recapping the most talked about entertainment stories and buzzworthy headlines of the year.

JIMMY FALLON'S HOLIDAY SEASONING SPECTACULAR
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 9 -10 p.m.
Jimmy Fallon searches for the holiday spirit in New York, exploring a surreal and magical apartment building where behind every door a different celebrity joins him for a performance from his festive holiday album, "Holiday Seasoning." The star-studded lineup of guests includes Meghan Trainor, Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, JB Smoove, Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, The Roots, "Weird Al" Yankovic and more.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 8-11 p.m.
NBC again presents this Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart. An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Thursday, Dec. 25, 8:30-11 p.m.
On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town.


I hope you'll all enjoy many of these wonderful Christmas classics and more throughout the Christmas season!

Keep the Christmas Spirit 

✨ Glowing ✨

like Rudolph's shiny nose,🔴

Net 

UPtv's *Most Uplifting Christmas Ever* is HERE + Two NEW Christmas Movies Added to Lineup

Beginning Thursday, October 30th on National Uplift Someone Day, UPtv is your home for uplifting entertainment, as the network gears *UP* to make this holiday season the *Most Uplifting Christmas Ever*! 🎄✨

UPtv's festivities launch into 50+ days of nonstop Christmas joy, complete with exciting new movie premieres!

The celebration kicks off October 30th & 31st with back-to-back Christmas movie marathons featuring Festival of Trees, A Bluegrass Christmas, and North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery. Tune in as the merriment begins!

And UPtv has announced in a press release two more Christmas titles premiering this holiday season.

The new titles are A Soldier for Christmas, premiering Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m. ET, and The Best Thing About Christmas, premiering Saturday, December 20th at 8 p.m. ET. See more details below.

There will also be a “Home for the Howlidays” Thanksgiving week marathon of the hit series Hudson & Rex from Monday, November 24th to Friday, November 28th.


NEWLY ADDED CHRISTMAS MOVIES to UPtv:

A Soldier for Christmas

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m. ET

Starring: Renay Rayes, Joe Barra, Cameron Arnett

Storyline: Hannah, a military widow and social media consultant, and her five-year-old daughter, Carmen, rediscover the joy of Christmas with Sergeant Ryan in a world forever changed, as they fight for healing and love.

The Best Thing About Christmas

Premiere Date: Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring: Megan Alexander, Derek Hinckley, Cheyenne Grace and special cameos by country singer Mark Wills and Rhonda Vincent

Storyline: When a talented singer-songwriter loses his daughter in a tragic accident on Christmas Eve, he needs to find his way back to the faith that used to ground him before he loses himself, his marriage and family. The movie features all original music. (Produced by Small Town Christmas’s Megan Alexander.)


UPtv's UPcoming Christmas Schedule:

Christmas Movie Marathon – Thursday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. ET – 3 a.m. ET

Festival of Trees – 9 a.m. ET

Country Hearts Christmas – 11 a.m. ET

Christmas in Rockwell – 1 p.m. ET

Country Roads Christmas – 3 p.m. ET

A Bluegrass Christmas – 5 p.m. ET

Dial S For Santa – 7 p.m. ET

North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery – 9 p.m. ET

A Country Music Christmas – 11 p.m. ET

A Novel Christmas – 1 a.m. ET


Christmas Movie Marathon – Friday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. ET – 3 a.m. ET

Mistletoe Connection – 9 a.m. ET

Snowed in for Christmas – 11 a.m. ET

Christmas Lucky Charm – 1 p.m. ET

A Tiny Home Christmas – 3 p.m. ET

Santa’s Got Style – 5 p.m. ET

Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 7 p.m. ET

Christmas Time Capsule – 9 p.m. ET

We’re Scrooged – 11 p.m. ET

Sappy Holiday – 1 a.m. ET

See more of UPtv's 

New Christmas Movies *HERE*!

Happy Christmas Movie Watching!

Net

Great American Family Welcomes New Star to "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" - Has Mountie Jim Met His Match?

( image via: Great American Media / Trevor Donovan 
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Have you heard the news?!?! Great American Family officially welcomes the lovely actress Jillian Murray to the cast of "When Hope Calls: Brookfield"! And I think most fans already know who’s riding back into Season 3! None other than Mountie Jim Reynolds himself - played by Trevor Donovan!

These two have been busy bees! Fresh off wrapping their roles in "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" in Canada, Jillian and Trevor took a road trip together to New York, and are currently filming their brand-new Christmas movie, "Chasing Christmas"! 🎄✨

And the best part? We’ll be able to catch BOTH "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" and "Chasing Christmas" on Great American Family!

( image via: Jillian Murray ) 

Jillian was first spotted on the "When Hope Calls" set when she posted the above pic and some of the lovely scenery of Brookfield on her Instagram account back on October 20th.

( image via: Trevor Donovan ) 

Trevor Donovan also posted the picture above to Facebook with this caption, "Welcome Jillian Murray to the When Hope Calls family. She is about to stir the pot in Brookfield, and word is she might need a little saving too, which works out pretty well for a guy whose job is basically professional helper in a cool uniform. Season 3, 2026, buckle up."

It looks like not only will Jillian Murray be wearing feathers... but she'll also be ruffling them up a bit!

( image via: Trevor Donovan )

Donofans (fans of Trevor Donovan) were treated to a wonderful day on the set of "Chasing Christmas" and were able to be extras in the film! Trevor Donovan shared the picture above - while dressed like a very handsome Christmas elf!

Congrats to these DonoFans! We will be sure to look for your beautiful smiling faces in the movie! I'm sure it was a hard job, but someone had to do it. Am I right!?!? (Ha ha ha!)

"Chasing Christmas" is currently set to premiere on GAF on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

"When Hope Calls: Brookfield" will air sometime in 2026!

Stay tuned… 

for more TV movie/series news 

& holiday magic!

Net ❄️💫

NEW *2025 Christmas Movies* Coming to Streaming - Roku, Hulu, Great American Pure Flix, Disney+, Tubi, and More!

For those of you who can’t get enough of Christmas movies (and really, who can?), there’s even more festive fun waiting beyond the TV networks! 🎄✨

In addition to all of the heartwarming holiday premieres airing on cable, a variety of streaming platforms, like Hulu, Great American Pure Flix, Netflix, Disney+, Tubi, Plex, and more, are rolling out their own sleigh full of brand-new Christmas movies this season!

From cozy romantic comedies to family-friendly adventures and faith-based stories, there’s something for every Christmas movie fan to enjoy!

With so many options popping up across the streaming world, I’ve listed below some of the ones I think many of you will love discovering during this most wonderful time of the year! So grab some hot cocoa and get ready to add a few more titles to your Christmas movie watchlist.☕🎅


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Christmas In Midnight Clear
- starring Alicia Josipovic and Jon McLaren

Stream: Great American Pure Flix - October 30th
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Joy To The World -
starring Chad Michael Murray and Emmanuelle Chriqui

Stream: Disney+ / Hulu - November 1st




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A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
- starring The Jonas Brothers: Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas

Stream: Disney+ on November 14th



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The Christmas Bookshop - Nicely Entertainment -
starring Melissa Melottey and Chris Connell

Stream: Tubi, Roku, and Vizio - November 1st




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A Scottish Christmas Secret - Nicely Entertainment
starring Caprice Bourret and Alex Trumble

Stream: Tubi and Roku




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Christmas at Fields Ranch - Nicely Entertainment
starring Anna Marie Dobbins and Marc Herrmann

Stream: Tubi, Roku, and Vizio - November 1st




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Exes of Christmas Past - Nicely Entertainment
starring Brittany Underwood and Alex Trumble

Stream: Tubi, Roku, and Vizio - November 1st




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The Spirit of Christmas Station - Nicely Entertainment
starring Alexandra Harris and Chase Garland

Stream: Tubi, Roku, and Vizio - November 1st




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Saving the Christmas Ranch - Nicely Entertainment
starring Brianna Cohen and Jonathan Stoddard

Stream: UP Faith & Family
(also airing on UPtv - beginning November 16th!)




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The Christmas Ticket - Nicely Entertainment
starring Violet Bennett and Travis Laughlin

Stream: Roku




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My Secret Santa
starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Ryan Eggold

Stream: Netflix

(*This one is totally giving off vibes of 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and Hallmark Channel's "Christmas at Cartwrights" starring Alicia Witt)


NOTE: Netflix's other Christmas movies - "A Merry Little Ex-Mas," "Champagne Problems," and "Jingle Bell Heist" have adult situations and content NOT for family viewing.


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Something great for the family...

In case you missed it, "A Christmas Prayer," starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, is airing throughout the Christmas season on the Great American Family channel and streaming on Great American Pure Flix. I highly recommend this faith-filled Christmas movie as a must-see!




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When to stream Christmas movies on Pure Flix:

( click to enlarge schedule )

Happy Christmas Movie 

Watching & Streaming,

Net

✨Enjoy A Flurry of Christmas Romance⛄❤️: From Castles to Cozy Comedies👑🎄 New Mystery🔎 and Christmas Classics in the Country🌟

Hey there, Christmas movie friends! ✨🎄⛄

The weekend is here, bringing another cozy, joy-filled round of Christmas movie premieres! We’re three weeks into the holiday movie season, and though this year’s lineup has a few fewer new premieres, there’s still a wonderful mix of classic favorites and fresh new festive films to enjoy!

This weekend brings us *two* brand-new Christmas movies and *two* exciting new episodes of "Mistletoe Murders"! (Don’t miss my review of these specific episodes below!)

Over on Great American Family, they’re rolling out the red carpet for the royal premiere of "A Royal Icing Christmas," while the Hallmark Channel is forecasting snow, romance, and laughs with "Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!," which looks to be an amusing comedic story about a weatherman who reconnects with his high school crush!

Keep scrolling for all the details on these new premieres, plus a new *non-holiday* rom-com from UPtv, a classic Christmas movie marathon set in the country on Hallmark Mystery, and all of the festive fun below! 


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Friday, October 24, 2025:

Mistletoe Murders

Season 1, Episodes 3 and 4:

Peril of the Belles - Part 1
After a string of suspicious accidents, Emily goes undercover in the local choir to investigate. Sam, however, remains skeptical. Violet takes on more responsibility at the shop.

Peril of the Belles - Part 2
When the choir attacks escalate, Emily and Sam grow closer as they work together to find the culprit. Emily helps Violet out of a precarious situation by tapping into her dark past.

Review:

🎄 Mistletoe Murders – (episode 3&4) Each murder mystery in The Mistletoe Murders series are written to cover 2 episodes, so it’s basically like watching a movie. The 3rd and 4th episodes were mostly family-friendly for a show that revolves around murder. These types of shows are best suited for pre-teen age and up.

Cautions: A woman who was killed in a car “accident,” was thought to be having an affair with a man who is in the local choir. This same man is questioned by Emily (Sarah Drew’s character), and when she asks if he was involved with her, he says something like, "She’s not my type," and Emily says, "Blonde?" and he simply says, "Woman." Nothing else is said, but we get the point. There is another murder near the end of the 4th episode.

Overall, I love the sweet relationship between Emily and Sam, and his teenage daughter, who is a breath of fresh air. The Christmas shop is darling, and it was nice to hear the choir sing Christmas carols in these episodes. ~Net

Mistletoe Murders

Episodes 3 & 4

Airs Friday, October 24, 2025

at 8pm/7c and 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, October 25, 2025:

A Royal Icing Christmas

Storyline: "In A Royal Icing Christmas, Princess Charlotte (Roth) of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance (Buckley) — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement."

A Royal Icing Christmas

Premieres Saturday, October 25, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, October 25, 2025:

Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!

Storyline: "Weatherman Ted Cooper (Buckley) loves Christmas, but the past three have been terrible. This year, Ted has made up his mind that things will be different – this will be the Christmas things turn around for him. But Ted's relentless optimism is about to be put to the test as he is faced with a litany of injuries and obstacles when he travels back to his hometown of Lackawanna, N.Y., for the holidays. Within hours of arriving at his sister Kate's house, he finds himself making a trip to Urgent Care after falling off a ladder while hanging decorations. While there, he runs into Ruth Mittens, his former high school science teacher, who was always his cheerleader. He also reconnects with the charming Hope Miller (Sustad), except now she's Dr. Hope Miller, with whom he went to high school and quietly crushed on from afar. Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him. Luckily for Ted, he won't have to face them alone – he'll have the support of Kate, Ruth, and Hope to help him overcome the challenges thrown his way and finally enjoy a well-earned merry Christmas."

Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!

Premieres Saturday, October 25, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, October 26, 2025:

See You Again

Storyline: A young couple on an ill-fated second date find themselves up against the elements and each other when they become stranded on a remote lake island.

See You Again

Premieres Sunday, October 26, 2025

at 7pm/6c on UPtv

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Sunday, October 26, 2025:

Cherry Lane Movies

On Sunday afternoon and evening, the Hallmark Channel will air a marathon of the Cherry Lane movies, which initially premiered on Hallmark+.

The first movie in the trilogy, Season's Greetings from Cherry Lane, starring Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Borke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook, Vincent Rodriguez III, airs at 4pm/3c.

Please Note: The first movie has a same-sex couple. (I'm sharing this to inform you all of the content in this film.)

The second film, Happy Holidays From Cherry Lane, starring Benjamin Ayres, Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo, and Ryan Rottman, airs at 6pm/8c.

The third film, Deck the Halls From Cherry Lane, starring John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D'Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Ben Hollingsworth, and Sam Page, airs at 8pm/7c.

*Note: I haven’t seen the last two movies, so I’m not familiar with the content in those installments of the series. If you've seen them and would like to share, please do so in comments below.


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Sunday, October 26, 2025:

Christmas in the Country

Classic Christmas Movie Marathon

on Hallmark Mystery

Mini-Marathon on Hallmark Mystery:
(Schedule in Eastern Standard Time)

*A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas - 10am
*Christmas in Montana - 2pm
*Rocky Mountain Christmas - 4pm


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Sunday, October 26, 2025:

Hallmark's Fall

Wedding Movie Classics

on Hallmark Family

Mini-Marathon on Hallmark Family:
(Schedule in Eastern Standard Time)

*My Best Friend's Bouquet - 11am
*All of My Heart: The Wedding - 3pm
*A Harvest Wedding - 5pm


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I hope you all have a wonderful time watching whichever movie you choose, whether it’s a new premiere or a beloved classic! Fall has finally brought its crisp, chilly weather to the Midwest this week, and I’m excited to curl up under a blanket and enjoy one (or more!) of these festive films!

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 weekend filled with lots of cozy moments! Happy movie-watching!

Joyous Christmas Blessings,

Net🌟

SHINING THE LIGHT

OF CHRISTMAS

"May the God of hope fill you 

with all joy and peace 

as you trust in him, 

so that you may overflow 

with hope by the power 

of the Holy Spirit." 

~Romans 15:13

🎄2025 CHRISTMAS MOVIE REVIEWS🎄 Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, UPtv, Lifetime, Streaming and More from the *It's a Wonderful Movie* Family! 🎅 SEE HERE:

Welcome, Friends...

to the 2025

Christmas Movie Review Page!

Here we go! 🎄 This marks our 6th Year celebrating and sharing Christmas Movie Reviews together at *It’s a Wonderful Movie*!

If you’ve been with us from the very beginning, thank you from the bottom of my heart! 💖 And if this is your first Christmas season with us, a warm and merry welcome!

Throughout the holiday season, I’ll be updating this page with reviews of nearly every new Christmas movie on Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, UPtv, Lifetime, and more... shared by *It’s a Wonderful Movie* followers like you!

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*Christmas movies are listed in order by their premiere date below - underneath each individual network.


🌟GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY:


A Wisconsin Christmas Pie- October 11, 2025

🎄 I watched A Wisconsin Christmas Pie on Pure Flix and found it to be full of all the Christmas feels! I must admit, I didn’t have super high expectations because I don’t usually enjoy the acquired movies as much as the GAF produced movies and I am not familiar with these actors. However, I am happy to say that this movie is top-notch! The actors have great chemistry, the storyline pulled at my heartstrings, and the Door County setting is stunning! This movie put me right in the mood to start the Christmas season. Great American Family is off to a festive start and I loved A Wisconsin Christmas Pie! It is one of those movies you can enjoy watching over and over! ~Gena

🎄 A Wisconsin Christmas Pie is a very sweet start to this Season. –Maria

🎄 A Wisconsin Christmas Pie was a surprise to me. I loved it! The natural snow in this movie is a big plus for me. It left me wanting a slice of cherry pie with vanilla ice cream. Oh, did those pies look yummy!~~kitkat

🎄 I LOVED a Wisconsin Christmas Pie. I thought it was well acted. I usually haven't been a big fan of the acquired movies GAF brings in, but I thought this one was full of Christmas Spirit-I loved her parents! This one is of course Family friendly and I highly recommend watching it! ~Sarah

🎄 Review: A Wisconsin Christmas Pie -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Unfortunately no -

NOTE: SPOILER ALERT

While I certainly wouldn't say this was a bad movie, for me there were just too many problems for me to recommend it:

1. Kate's character came across as too harsh for me to root for her. I did not appreciate her rude attitude toward her parents because they didn't let her know about their situation (and for good reason), and toward Ryan's character because he didn't tell her about his son (which was understandable). I thought her giving back his gift from their teen years was a childish move. Simply, I didn't find her likable.

2. The storyline was too cookie-cutter and predictable: Successful big-town girl (who is up for a promotion) goes back home to the country for Christmas, her parents are hoping she will stay and help, she meets up with her former boyfriend...what will she do?? But what really got me is that she didn't face any internal conflict - she was adamant that she was going back to Chicago, until a VERY sudden (and frankly unbelievable) change of heart at the very end.

3. Kate's acting was good, but Ryan's was just so-so, and I didn't sense any spark between them. A very romance-less romantic movie.

4. And finally, a minor quibble - was anyone else bothered by the fact that at different times in the movie Kate seemed to have a lot of freckles, to some freckles, to no freckles at all? Somebody needs to talk to the makeup person.

I was really hoping to like this movie, since I have been to Door County many times for a getaway. (FYI - Door County has many bays and harbors - they do not mention which location they are at, but the sites did not look familiar to me.) – Mark 25

🎄 A Wisconsin Christmas Pie - Hi Mark, I agree with a lot of what you mentioned, I did not feel the chemistry between the leads. And I totally know what you mean about the change in makeup. I watched a Lifetime movie with one of the Mowry twins, not the one that does Hallmark movies but the other one. Anyways, her hair and makeup in the movie were awful! It was like they just scraped that from the budget & said “figure it out, your on your own girl” 😂 it always blows my mind how they think that us as viewers will not notice those things? ~Paula

🎄 I wasn’t going to bother doing a review for a Wisconsin Christmas pie since others already had, but since I didn’t see anyone mention a certain aspect of the movie I thought I would. First, I actually was pleasantly surprised how well it was done and how much I liked it and it having a bit more interesting story line. The acting was good and it wasn’t low budget looking like some GAC movies. I especially loved the Dad daughter scene when he explains his feelings (made me cry).

But, having said all that, in the middle of the movie they are oddly and weirdly specific on what cancer the mother of the little girl dies of. My sister and i were literally like uhhhh what? Lol. Randomly talking about ovaries is just plain out weird and and not family appropriate nor feel good Christmasy. I honestly am over them having everyone die of cancer in these movies that I want to feel good and escape reality watching. But this is taking it to another level. What are they going to do next to be “relevant”? “Dad died of prostate cancer”? Who wants to have little ones ask what ovarian cancer is in the middle of a Christmas movie? So, I would say it’s oddly not exactly family friendly. - Anna P.

🎄 A Wisconsin Christmas Pie - This family-friendly movie follows a familiar Christmas storyline - a woman returns to her hometown, eventually discovers the family business is in trouble, and reconnects with an old boyfriend. If you love Christmas movies, then you’ve seen the story. And usually, I admit, I adore it! I love when the lead rediscovers her roots, she sees her hometown with fresh eyes, and starts to feel that gentle tugging feeling in her heart to stay. In this instance, however, I just didn’t get that special cozy warm feeling. For the majority of the movie, it felt like Emma was moody and frustrated, and just wanted to leave, which made it hard to connect with her.

One of the most touching moments came when Emma discovered her grandmother’s old apron. You could truly feel the emotion in that scene as she remembered cherished childhood memories with her grandmother, and it was sweet to see Emma wear it proudly while baking. Later on, however, Emma is given another apron, and she begins wearing that one instead. It said on the front of it: “Merry Crustmas” instead of Christmas. I know the phrase was meant to be cute, but I personally don’t like it when any word is used in place of Christ. Anyway, the whole second apron story felt completely unnecessary. By the end of the movie, Emma was wearing her grandmother’s apron again. I was happy to see that.

Emma’s change of heart at the very end of the movie felt abrupt to me. I just wish we could have seen a little more of that positive spirit a whole lot sooner. ~Net


A Christmas Prayer - October 18, 2025

🎄 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!! ~MoreThanAHopefulRomantic

🎄 I 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

🎄 A Christmas Prayer is so lovely! -Maria

🎄 I 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! ~Allie B

🎄 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! ~Sarah

🎄 Review: A Christmas Prayer -
Family-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! –Mark 25

🎄 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. Misty

🎄 A 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! ~Anonymous

🎄 'A Christmas prayer' is such a sweet, heartwarming and touching story. The true meaning of Christmas - Jesus, the message of giving to others, heartfelt prayers, genuine acting of all the cast, everything was just top-notch. I'm so glad that GAF has decided to go that direction, be true to real values, Christian values, even though it's not so popular in this world. Their light shines even brighter. *Oksanka*

🎄 A Christmas Prayer – Wow, this movie truly touched my heart!

What a special, heartwarming, faith-filled film that beautifully brings the focus back to the true meaning of Christmas… Jesus!

Christopher Russell was absolutely fantastic as Wes, a widowed father who’s lost some of his faith. With the help of his sweet, spirited daughter, Caroline, he slowly begins to find his way back.

The young actress who played Caroline was truly phenomenal, such a natural talent and pure joy to watch! I loved how her bright little spirit encouraged everyone around her to believe again.

Shae Robins was also lovely as Natalie, a children’s storybook illustrator whose faith is reignited as she helps answer a little girl’s Christmas prayer list. Her performance was gentle, inspiring, and full of heart - just perfect for this kind of story.

And I must include the grandparents (Caroline’s grandpa and Natalie’s grandmother)! They both added such warmth and wisdom to the story, guiding both Wes and Natalie not only in faith, but also in matters of the heart.

The way each character spoke so openly about Jesus and praying throughout this movie is simply outstanding, so refreshing and beautiful to see! If you’re longing for a Christmas movie that truly honors why we celebrate, this one is a must-watch!

It’s the perfect, family-friendly film for all ages… full of heart and hopeful reminders of God’s love! ~Net

🎄 A Christmas Prayer - We watched this movie with the kids, and seriously, what a sweet movie! Just like everyone’s been saying, the faith throughout the story is truly beautiful, and that little girl completely stole our hearts. Such a lovely film to watch together this Christmas season. I definitely recommend it. Christie


A Royal Icing Christmas - October 25, 2025

🎄 A Royal Icing Christmas is very sweet. –Maria

🎄 I just watched A Royal Icing Christmas. It was a pretty enjoyable movie! I thought the leads were well cast and had good chemistry. I believed Charlotte/Charlie was from royal background. She has a quiet elegance about her. The ending was a tad rushed. Seems like there could be an opening for a sequel to me!

Lilly stole the show. She was adorable. Misty


Christmas in Midnight Clear - November 1, 2025


A Very Curious Christmas - November 8, 2025

🎄 A Very Curious Christmas is a different type of movie more focused on the mystery but Brittany Bristow and Olivier Renaud have good chemistry and carry it although the romance element is quite restrained.

One thing quite a bit takes place at night so the background is quite dark. I don't recall anything unfamily friendly (Florence's rating A Very Curious Christmas 7) ~Florence


Christmas Of Giving - November 9, 2025


Timeless Tidings of Joy - November 15, 2025


Pencil Me In For Christmas - November 16, 2025

🎄 Pencil Me In For Christmas - I streamed this movie last Christmas (I think it was on Xumo), and I found it to be sweet and lighthearted. Greer Grammer is delightful as Harper, so cheerful and full of Christmas spirit! Jason Cermak plays Caleb, who starts off as a bit of a Grinch, but it’s heartwarming to watch him slowly open his heart to the joys of the season. Overall, I recall it being a nice, family-friendly film. ~Net

🎄 Pencil Me In For Christmas is a favourite of mine and almost brings tears to my (eyes) as I think of the good old days of Reel One.

Greer Grammer and Jason Cermak were both new to me but they made a great couple that I was really rooating for and it's one of those old-fashioned Rom.Coms which you've seen lots of times before that leaves you with a warm satisfying feeling - the tension simmers nicely and the ending is great. I don't recall anything unfamily friendly (Florence's rating Pencil Me In For Christmas 8.5) ~Florence

🎄 I really enjoyed Creating Christmas (new title: Pencil Me In For Christmas)! A fun movie.... Matt LaBarre

🎄 I watched Jason Cermak on Creating Christmas (new title: Pencil Me In For Christmas) on streaming service. It’s family friendly ~Anonymous


Christmas on Every Page - November 22, 2025


Christmas North of Nashville - November 23, 2025


The Christmas Spark - November 28, 2025


There’s No Place Like Christmas - November 30, 2025


Cranberries and Carols - December 6, 2025


Christmas at Mistletoe Manor - December 7, 2025


Have We Met This Christmas? - December 13, 2025


A Royal Christmas Tail - December 14, 2025


SURPRISE CHRISTMAS FILM - December 20, 2025


Chasing Christmas - December 21, 2025



🌟HALLMARK CHANNEL:


Mistletoe Murders Season 1 - TV Series - October 17, 2025

🎄 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

🎄 Mistletoe Murders – (episode 3&4) Each murder mystery in The Mistletoe Murders series are written to cover 2 episodes, so it’s basically like watching a movie. The 3rd and 4th episodes were mostly family-friendly for a show that revolves around murder. These types of shows are best suited for pre-teen age and up.

Cautions: A woman who was killed in a car “accident,” was thought to be having an affair with a man who is in the local choir. This same man is questioned by Emily (Sarah Drew’s character) and when she asks if he was involved with her, he says something like, she’s not my type and Emily says, blonde?, and he simply says woman. Nothing else is said or shown afterwards. There is another murder near the end of the 4th episode.
Overall, I love the sweet relationship between Emily and Sam, and his teenage daughter, who is a breath of fresh air. The Christmas shop is darling, and it was nice to hear the choir sing Christmas carols in these episodes. ~Net

🎄 Mistletoe Murders – I finished this entire series running on Hallmark+. There are 6 episodes in all. For me, it was just okay. I’ve reviewed the previous 4 episodes before, so I’ll focus this review on the last two.

The murder mystery in the last two episodes revolves around a book store owner. He has left a mystery behind to his nephews and various people in the community. That part of the story is intriguing, at first, but it feels drawn out by the end.

The local detective, Sam (a divorced single father), shares a special Christmas celebration with his teen-aged daughter, who will be leaving to spend Christmas with her mother. I usually find the daughter to be bubbly and fun, but she calls their early Christmas gift exchange, Dad-mas. This was mentioned several times, and I couldn’t help from cringing every time I heard it. I don’t like when anyone replaces Christ in Christmas.

Also, I didn’t notice any language in the previous episodes, but the d-word was used at least three times in this last episode. It’s like they asked what word are we allowed to use and they settled on that one and used it several times. Whatever. It really wasn’t needed.

There is a kiss by a man and woman (I won’t say who) at the end that is rather steamy. It’s not your standard, simple Hallmark kiss and the credits roll. Without going into detail, I’ll just say it was more than the typical kiss. Honestly, I was watching with other family members and it felt a little uncomfortable. Needless to say, I was glad when it ended.

I won’t give away any of the mystery portion, but I’ll simply say this episode leaves you with more mystery around Sarah Drew’s character.

If you really enjoy murder mysteries, you might like this series, but if you want a warm and cozy, lighthearted, stress-free Christmas movie/show, you’ll probably want to skip this. ~Net

🎄 Hey everyone, just wanted to report back on the Mistletoe Murders from Hallmark +. They were great! The narrating was distracting at first but I got used to it, but I would rather do without if I had a choice. The mysteries were very interesting and I liked the characters of the detective and his daughter, I just wish she had a friend in the show to be her partner in crime.

The final and 3rd movie left on a major cliffhanger. Aside from her year round Christmas store and the charming downtown area, the movies didn’t have that cozy vibe a la Murder She Baked that I love. Her own background being intertwined (similar to Jeff in Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries) made it slightly creepy for me. But if they made more I would definitely watch them, just not alone at night Lol ~Paula

🎄 Mistletoe 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. ~Allie B.

🎄 I 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. ~Sabrina


A Royal Montana Christmas - October 18, 2025

🎄 A Royal Montana Christmas is clean and charming. –Maria

🎄 Well, 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.

🎄 Montana movie family friendly. ~Anonymous

🎄 Review: A Royal Montana Christmas -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Maybe for a one-time watch -

A standard "princess-in-the-USA" movie - predictable, nothing special but nothing bad. Fiona and Warren are fine in their roles, but Fiona obviously went to the same school where Merritt Patterson got her fake royal accent in Jingle Bell Princess! (Close your eyes and see if she doesn't sound exactly like Merritt!) If you're tired of these princess movies, you can skip this one. Otherwise, it's okay for a one-time watch. –Mark 25


A Christmas Angel Match - October 19, 2025

🎄 Review: A Christmas Angel Match -
Family-friendly? No - The angels try to match up a gay person -
Recommend? No -

A had high hopes for this one, since it involved angels. And I really liked a couple of older Hallmark movies with angels where they are sent to earth to help others: Christmas Magic with Lindy Booth and Christmas in Angel Falls with Rachel Boston. Sadly, this one doesn't come close to these others.

This one is just, well, weird! I mean, they come from the Christmas Connection Department (?? - is this supposed to be part of heaven?) which may be downsized (huh?) and merged with Cupid's Department (again, ??) if these angels don't succeed in bringing two specific people together. "God" is never mentioned in the movie, nor is "heaven". This movie may have angels, but it is certainly not a religious movie at all!

And...then there's Benjamin's character who doesn't need to follow the laws spelled out in a book (he's the "fun" angel who drinks hot chocolate!) while Meghan's character follows the rules (and therefore has never had "fun" on earth and who therefore has never tasted hot chocolate). And maybe because I lost interest at some point, but I found the whole feather/wings thing confusing, as well as what "magic" these angels can and cannot perform. There's more, but I think you get my point. This one's a skipper! –Mark 25

🎄 I did Not care for That Christmas Match movie on Hall Mark. I changed channel to Great American Pure Flix. To watch one of my favorites A Tail of Christmas ~Namegirl

🎄 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.

🎄 That 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. Misty

🎄 Montana movie family friendly. Sadly the angel one is not! ~Anonymous


Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper - October 25, 2025

🎄 Merry Christmas Ted Cooper is definitely 1 of the funniest movies of the Season. Brendan Penny has a really amusing cameo, and Mark Harmon from NCIS was referenced and I'm going totally nuts inside!! (and yes, it's also clean). -Maria


Christmas on Duty - November 1, 2025


A Newport Christmas - November 2, 2025


Mistletoe Murders season 2 - TV Series - November 7, 2025


Christmas Above The Clouds - November 8, 2025


A Keller Christmas Vacation - November 9, 2025
*NOTE: This movie features a same-sex couple.

Three Wisest Men - November 15, 2025


Tidings for the Season - November 16, 2025


Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story - November 22, 2025


Melt My Heart This Christmas - November 23, 2025


We Met in December - November 27, 2025


The Snow Must Go On - November 28, 2025


The More the Merrier - November 28, 2025


An Alpine Holiday - November 29, 2025


A Grand Ole Opry Christmas - November 29, 2025


The Christmas Cup - November 30, 2025


Christmas at the Catnip Café - November 30, 2025


The Twelve Dates of Christmas - TV Series - December 5, 2025


She’s Making a List - December 6, 2025


Single on the 25th - December 7, 2025


A Suite Holiday Romance - December 13, 2025


Oy to the World! - December 14, 2025


A Make Or Break Holiday - December 20, 2025


The Christmas Baby - December 21, 2025
*NOTE: This movie features a same-sex couple.



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🌟UPtv:


The Great Christmas Snow-In - November 2, 2025

A Royal Christmas Manor - November 9, 2025

Saving the Christmas Ranch - November 16, 2025

A Royal Christmas Hope - November 23, 2025

The Christmas Checklist Season 1 - November 29, 2025

🎄 Nicely's The Christmas Checklist (streaming on Freevee) is so heartwarming and inspiring, which is why it pains me to say it's not a clean movie. There's 1 swear word that I know of, and near the end of the movie, there's a gay brother. Sorry to anyone who might have wanted to see it. -Maria


A Christmas in Amish Country - November 30, 2025

A Christmas Murder Mystery - December 7, 2025

Christmas in Big Sky Country - December 14, 2025

🎄 Christmas in Big Sky Country. I rather enjoyed this predictable little movie. It was comfortable and satisfying, even though sometimes hokey. There wasn’t a huge amount of romantic chemistry but I thought all the actors did a decent job (in fact I kind of think it might be the best movie the two leads have each done?). It was the same old, same old plotline, and it’s not going to win any awards and I’m not even sure it was all that Christmassy, but there was just enough drama and uniqueness and family sweetness to make it stand out a little bit and be worth watching in a sea of Christmas-movie sameness. Loved the yarn shop; and the family patriarch, who is a sheep farmer, and has lots of silly Dad puns. Family friendly. {I watched this as part of a 3-movie dvd collection that I bought through Net’s affiliation with Amazon. All three movies are good so it was worth the purchase. “Christmas in Maple Hills”, “Christmas with the Knightleys” and this one.} ~~Jane


Christmas with the Knightlys - December 21, 2025

🎄 Christmas with the Knightlys - What a cute little movie! Sweet, romantic, funny. Most all of the actors were new to me and they all did a good job. Family friendly. Glad I own the dvd so I can watch this again sometime. ~~Jane



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🌟Lifetime:


Christmas Everyday - November 29, 2025

The Christmas Campaign - November 29, 2025

Jingle All the Way to Love - December 5, 2025

A Christmas Cookbook - December 5, 2025

Deck the Hallways - December 6, 2025

Merry Missed Connection - December 6, 2025

A Runaway Bride for Christmas - December 12, 2025

Christmas in Alaska - December 12, 2025

Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch - December 13, 2025

Rodeo Christmas Romance - December 13, 2025

Sweet Holiday Romance - December 19, 2025

🎄 Sweet Holiday Romance (Christmas Love and Fudge) is clean and quite sweet. -Maria

🎄 Sweet Holiday Romance – I agree with Maria’s review; this movie is family-friendly and very sweet. The female lead, Amanda (Erin Karpluk), is quirky and cheerful, and her opposite, Simon (Christopher Russell), is a lot of fun! The two team up to uncover the secret ingredients behind Simon’s Aunt Jackie’s Joy to the World Fudge recipe.

It's just good, cozy comfort entertainment. The heart of the story was all about the fudge and their amazing teamwork, which of course leads to love. This ended up being a lighthearted, delightful watch. ~Net

🎄 I've already seen the Chris Russell movie - it was fine but nothing special ~Florence


A Pickleball Christmas - December 20, 2025



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🌟LMN:


Do You Fear What I Fear - December 4, 2025


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🌟Streaming:


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God Bless Us, Everyone!

Net🎄