Happy Weekend before Thanksgiving! I know many of us are already in full preparation for the big day, as some may be hosting or traveling to be with loved ones. The ladies in my family have been making lists and discussing what we will serve this year, and a few requests have already come in, as well. It's always nice to make the traditional dishes everyone loves, but more importantly, this is a special time to prepare our hearts for this busy season and meaningful holiday celebration. My faith teaches me that this is a season to give and serve others and be thankful for all of our blessings.
Due to higher costs this year, I know it's going to be even harder for those less fortunate to have the same sort of meal or travel. If you can give back, please look for a charity organization or shelter in your area to donate to. It always blesses me to do this.
This Sunday night, be sure to gather everyone for "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," as it airs on TV, and if you have the DVD, be sure to watch The Mayflower Voyagers, too, which tells the true story of the first Thanksgiving. It's sad this part is no longer aired on TV - since it is such an important history lesson about the Pilgrims and the hardships they endured as they made their voyage to America.
In addition to Charlie Brown airing on TV, there are 11 NEW Christmas Movie Premieres this weekend. See details on each of them below...
Friday, November 19, 2021:
During the Seaside Noel celebrations, Christina learns of a developer who is planning to tear down the wharf that is home to her toy store. Tensions rise as she falls for the developer's son, Andy.
Nantucket Noel premieres
Friday, November 19, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Friday, November 19, 2021:
Michael Foster (Colin Lawrence) is a firefighter and devoted single father to 8- year-old Lily (Bianca Lawrence), an aspiring ballerina. After a video goes viral of Michael and Lily doing an adorable ballet routine, Michael becomes the most eligible bachelor, as women everywhere want to date this adorable Dad. However, the only woman Michael has eyes for is Lily's ballet teacher, Olivia (McCord). Will Michael be able to dance his way into Olivia's heart?
Dancing Through the Snow premieres
Friday, November 19, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Saturday, November 20, 2021:
Waitress and animal lover, Molly Bishop is desperate for a holiday miracle. Broke and needing major car repairs, she's counting on a big career opportunity to come through before the holidays - without using her family's name to get there. But when handsome cafe regular and do-gooder Aiden Ford starts to meddle in her life, Molly will have to figure out if it's too much or just the holiday miracle she needed.
Mistletoe & Molly
premieres
Saturday, November 20, 2021
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Saturday, November 20, 2021:
To capture the holiday spirit, Jaime anonymously gives gifts to those in need. Word spreads and people in town wonder who this "Secret Santa" is. She remains anonymous and meets Scott. Jamie tries to keep her secret and pursue a new romance.
A Kindhearted Christmas premieres
Saturday, November 20, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on GAC Family
Saturday, November 20, 2021:
Emma (Antonini) is a talented designer who finds herself too busy to return home for the holidays after her work catches the eye of design guru Kate Marguiles (Sy), much to her father, Tom's (Poch-Goldin) dismay. When her ex-boyfriend and childhood best friend Aaron (Xavier) returns home after active military duty, he makes it his mission to get her home to celebrate their Christmas traditions.
You Make It Feel Like Christmas premieres
Saturday, November 20, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Saturday, November 20, 2021:
During the Christmas season, Megan and her father-figure Frank head out on a road trip to find his long-lost love. Along the way, Megan finds the love of her own life.
A Christmas Together With You premieres
Saturday, November 20, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday, November 20, 2021:
Inspired by Scotty McCreery's song, "Five More Minutes,” a woman’s Christmas wish is answered in unexpected ways when her late grandfather’s journal turns up and reveals an untold romance.
Five More Minutes premieres
Saturday, November 20, 2021
at 10pm/9c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Sunday, November 21, 2021:
Eve, A Christmas loving professional wish granter, takes on the task of decorating the high-end condo for a reclusive writer who is spending the holidays out of town. But when the handsome writer turns out to be home for the holidays after all, Eve will have to pull out all her tricks to make him fall in love with Christmas all over again – and maybe find romance along the way.
Christmas on 5th Avenue premieres
Sunday, November 21, 2021
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Sunday, November 21, 2021:
Click here for A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on DVD.
Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie…and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown’s house for a REALLY big turkey party. Good grief! All our hero can cook is cold cereal and maybe toast. Is Charlie Brown doomed? Not when Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock chip in to save the (Thanksgiving) Day. With such good friends, Charlie Brown – and all of us – has so many reasons to be thankful.
Sunday, November 21, 2021
on PBS at 7:30pm/6:30c.
(Check your local PBS station - just to be sure on time!)
Sunday, November 21, 2021:
Rated: TV-PG D,L
(Note: they are cautioning dialogue and language for this movie)
After a fight with her husband (Paul O'Brien, Home & Away, Neighbors), a tightly wound wife (Justine Kacir, Home & Away) follows him to his hometown of Sydney, Australia, in hopes of saving their marriage. Tracking him down proves complicated, and she must rely on an Aboriginal tour guide and a social media influencer ride-share driver to help - all just days before Christmas.
Christmas Down Under premieres
Sunday, November 21, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on ION
Sunday, November 21, 2021:
Mira Varma (Sharma) takes pride in her family's business of making fruitcakes, despite the decline in its popularity of once being America's most-gifted holiday confection. When Mira's parents decide to hire Brady Phillips (Dion Johnstone) and his high-powered marketing company to boost sales for the holidays, Mira must fight to hold onto the heart of the company she loves so much.
Baking Spirits Bright
premieres
Sunday, November 21, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Sunday, November 21, 2021:
In "A Kiss Before Christmas," real estate development executive Ethan Holt (Denton) is a married father with two teens. On Christmas Eve, he is disappointed to learn he’s losing out on a promotion and laments that his “nice guy” way of doing business has held him back in his career. Thanks to some Christmas magic, Ethan’s casual wish that his life had taken a different course becomes reality. He wakes up the next morning and is shocked to find everything is different – he isn’t married to Joyce (Hatcher), he doesn’t have two teenaged kids, and he’s CEO of his company. Joyce is the key to Ethan being able to reclaim his original life and the family he loves; he must convince her that their happily-ever-after is waiting for them — and he only has until Christmas Day.
A Kiss Before Christmas premieres
Sunday, November 21, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
I hope you enjoy some wonderful, festive Christmas movies this weekend. Is there any one (or more) that you are looking forward to seeing in particular? I'm planning to see "Nantucket Noel," "A Kindhearted Christmas," "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and anything I can possibly squeeze in! Please share your picks in comments below.
*Please note- I have NOT pre-screened these NEW Christmas movies listed above. If you happen to watch one of the new Christmas movies this week and want to share whether or not it is a family friendly movie, please stop back by and leave a comment. I know everyone here would be grateful to know any information you are willing to share.
See the 2021 Christmas Movie Review page - *here*!
You can also check out the Christmas TV Movie Schedule - *here*, which includes NEW Christmas Movie Premieres.
Joyous Thanksgiving & Christmas Blessings, Net
SHINING HIS LIGHT:
"It is more blessed to give
than to receive."
– Acts 20:35
