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Sunday, December 22, 2024

πŸŽ„πŸŒŸ Merry CHRISTmas, It's a Wonderful Movie Friends and Family 2024! πŸŒŸπŸŽ„




Merry Christmas, everyone!

Oh, how wonderful it has been to share the joys and wonders of this Holy Christmas Season with all of you, dear It's a Wonderful Movie friends!

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

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

Thank you for welcoming It's a Wonderful Movie into your home this year, and I hope you plan to visit again in the new year 2025!






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πŸŽ„Special TV ProgrammingπŸŽ„
for Christmas Week: 




Great American Family:

*A Royal Christmas Ballet - movie premiere - Sunday, December 22 (8 p.m. ET)

*Christmas on the Farm - Monday, December 23 (8 p.m. ET)

Details via Great American Family: Viewers are invited to join Jill Wagner and (her husband) David Lemanowicz as they celebrate the true meaning of Christmas: cutting and trimming the holiday tree, gathering for Christmas dinner, and a candlelight service at the restored chapel on the farm. Jill’s military heritage has given her lasting appreciation for being close to loved ones and lifting those in need especially during the holidays. As “Silent Night” is sung around the dinner table, a family is welcomed to the table who lost everything in Hurricane Helene. To the family’s surprise, the community of Tellico Plains, TN, has come together with gifts that will help Makayla, TaMarcus, and their two sons on the road to recovery. Makayla works at the VA Hospital in North Carolina and has spent her entire career caring for veterans and their families.

*Christmas Yule Log - begins Christmas Eve at 2pm/1c

*Christmas Movie Review Marathon - December 28th & 29th ALL DAY

*136th Rose Parade - New Years Day 11am/10c



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Hallmark Channel:


Tuesday, December 24th:

*A Season for Miracles (Hallmark Hall of Fame classic!) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am


Wednesday, December 25th:

*One Christmas Eve (Hallmark Hall of Fame classic!) ... Hallmark Channel ... 4am
*Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm


Friday, December 27th:

*A Novel Noel ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm


Saturday, December 28th:

*Trading Up Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm


Sunday, December 29th:

*Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
*This Time Each Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm


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Lifetime:

*Engaged by Christmas - movie premiere - Sunday, December 22 (8 p.m. ET)



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UPtv:

*North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery - Sunday, December 22 at 7pm/6c.
*Small Town Christmas - Sunday, December 22 at 9pm/6c. and 9:30pm/6:30c.



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TNT/TBS:

*A Christmas Story movie marathon - Christmas Day



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CBS:

Tuesday, December 24th:

*Christmas with Andrea Bocelli and Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special ... CBS ... 8pm
*The Price Is Right at Night "Holiday Heroes" ... CBS ... 9pm
*Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas ... CBS ... 10pm




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ABC:

Sunday, December 22, 2024:

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (cartoon) ... ABC ... 7pm
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: The Santa Clause ... ABC ... 8pm
*NOTE: Tim Allen is hosting this special movie presentation.


Tuesday, December 24, 2024:

The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: Home Alone ... ABC ... 8pm


Wednesday, December 25, 2024:

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade ... ABC ... 10am




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Plus, if you'd like to see the Christmas programming airing this week on Freeform and AMC - click here

White Christmas, which is celebrating its 70th Anniversary, will air on AMC very early at 2am/1c on Christmas Eve!

Sundance TV will also air White Christmas on Christmas Day at 12:30pm/11:30c., 5:30pm/4:30c., and 10:30pm/9:30c.

Classic Christmas movies airing this week on TCM include: Christmas in Connecticut, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Bells of St. Marys, A Christmas Carol, and more! See the full schedule here.


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NBC:

Monday, December 23rd

Christmas at Graceland ... NBC ... 8pm


Tuesday, December 24th:

It's a Wonderful Life ... NBC ... 8-11pm


Wednesday, December 25, 2024:

NBC Special: How the Grinch Stole Christmas cartoon ... NBC ... 8pm
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Live Action) ... NBC ... 8:30pm


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E! Network:

It's a Wonderful Life - All Day Marathon on Christmas Day!


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From my home to yours, I pray you all have a very Merry Christmas celebrating the true and first gift of Christmas... Jesus!

God's blessings to you all!
Merry Christmas, everyone,
Net






What Christmas is All About...

Linus' speech from A Charlie Brown Christmas:




The spotlight shines on Linus center stage as he shares the story of Jesus' birth straight from the scripture Luke 2:8-14...

"And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the fields,
keeping watch over their flocks by night.
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of The Lord shone round about them,
and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them,
Fear not, for behold,
I bring unto you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day
in the City of David,
a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you;
you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes
and lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel,
a multitude of the heavenly host,
praising God, and saying,
'Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men'.


Thursday, December 19, 2024

✨✨ It's The Last Weekend of NEW Christmas Movie Premieres... Just Before the Sugar-Plums Dance in Our Heads and Santa Appears!




Merry Christmas, Everyone!

'Tis the last weekend before Christmas, dear friends!

How did the holiday season slip by so quickly this year? May we all cherish these last days leading to Christmas Day! I know many of you, like myself, are extra busy getting things done and preparing for this special time - shared with family, friends, and loved ones.

I've included below the last NEW Christmas movie drop that runs Thursday through Sunday. Hopefully, you'll find something you want to see!

This weekend, there's quite a variety of movie themes - with the Nutcracker ballet, country music, puppies, mystery, and more!


See all of the details below...


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Thursday, December 19, 2024:




Storyline: Michelle (Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater—a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle's story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other. But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It's Dan’s love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most.

Premieres Thursday, December 19, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Mystery


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Saturday, December 21, 2024:




Storyline: Songwriter Brooke has the decision of a lifetime to make when a charming executive makes promises of fortune and glory that require leaving her best friend and writing partner behind.

Premieres Saturday, December 21, 2024
at 7pm/c. on UPtv


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Saturday, December 21, 2024:

Storyline: A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community.

Premieres Saturday, December 21, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family


Movie Review:

πŸŽ„ Christmas in Scotland. Cute movie. I’ll give pretty much any movie based in Scotland a watch and I loved that this one was filmed locally and we could see authentic scenery and set locations instead of it being somewhere in Canada. The script and the premise are rather lacking and the movie had some typical “eye roll” moments but it also had its share of sweet and warm moments (the hot chocolate game was a cute and unique twist on a Christmas-movie staple) and I appreciated hearing some genuine UK accents instead of Americans faking it. The lead actor was kind of different than the usual leading man but I thought he felt pretty genuine in his role. The lead actress was okay but I didn’t really think she was a perfect fit for a warm fuzzy Christmas role (she has the look of Autumn Reeser but her mannerisms and tone of voice comes off as much less lighthearted than Autumn, in my opinion). I could better see her in a role that is more serious or serious with a side of quirky or light sarcasm; maybe in a mystery movie as the serious detective or the coroner along with a male lead who can provide the touch of lightness and humor and also just a hint of romance. And the two leads didn’t have the greatest of romantic chemistry, it was okay but could have been better with different casting. (Also, I was not crazy that she had a loser boyfriend throughout the movie so it felt weird for her to be falling for another guy, even though the boyfriend was an ocean away.) One cringeworthy element to the movie was the actor that played her father - he was way over-acting to the point of being ridiculous (I’ve seen him in other roles years ago and he wasn’t nearly as horrible as this one; I was actually wondering if he’s had a stroke or something that affected the way he acts?). I’m not a huge fan of Reel One movies, I feel they tend to be a bit low-budget and the sound is usually rather bad, but I’m happy to say this one was good and fun for a one-time watch, for me. Family friendly (except there is a weird, awkward scene at the beginning of the movie where the loser boyfriend briefly says he’s rented them a suite at The Plaza hotel so they could spend Christmas there, implying they’d be sharing the room???). ~~Jane


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Saturday, December 21, 2024:




Storyline: Mia (Lowndes), a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she's drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog. Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses paths with Max (Winner of Finding Mr. Christmas), a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let Max's ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle. Through their journey together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new perspectives and forming a meaningful connection.

Premieres Saturday, December 21, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


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Sunday, December 22, 2024:


Storyline: Santa is back to help a new couple solve a mystery and find romance. Zoey has one Christmas wish...to produce the perfect Christmas Festival for her hometown of Willow Creek. That wish becomes more difficult when Dalton, the sponsor’s handsome but aggravating son, becomes her partner and his modern ideas clash with Zoey’s more traditional vision. However, when suspicious things start happening, they realize someone is trying to stop the festival. They must team up to save it and soon find that they have a lot more in common than they thought.


Premieres Sunday, December 22, 2024
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv


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Sunday, December 22, 2024:

Small Town Christmas
2 New Episodes!

Small Town Christmas (Oxford, Miss.)
premieres Sunday, December 22
on UPtv at 9 p.m. ET

Hosted and executive-produced by Inside Edition’s national correspondent and best-selling Author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. This delightful southern town, located in the heart of Mississippi, comes to life during the holidays. We take viewers around their annual “Holly Jolly Holidays festival, introduce you to some spectacular gingerbread displays, a walk down the peppermint trail promoting small business, learn holiday cooking secrets from local legend Mama Jo, and more! We end the episode with the famous lighting of the square! This episode of Small Town Christmas will leave your heart full of Southern hospitality and Christmas cheer for days.

Small Town Christmas (Bryson City, N.C.)
premieres Sunday, December 22
on UPtv at 9:30 p.m. ET

Hosted and executive-produced by Inside Edition’s national correspondent and best-selling Author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. We celebrate a town known for Christmas hayrides at a legendary local farm, taste a Santa Sangria, worship at the local nativity pageant, and try to spot the elves all over town. Plus, a meaningful military tribute to local veterans by Santa himself and a Christmas train ride through the mountains of North Carolina. Oh, and did we mention everyone wears Christmas PJs? This is a Small Town Christmas you won’t want to miss!


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Sunday, December 22, 2024:


Storyline: A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance.

Premieres Sunday, December 22, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family


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Sunday, December 22, 2024:


Storyline: When Zoe (Brittany Bristow) writes to advice columnist “Dear Adora” to help save her relationship before the holidays, she puts the advice into practice, and it's disastrous - her boyfriend breaks up with her! When she tracks down Dear Adora to confront her, she discovers it's actually a man named Adam (Marcus Rosner). Zoe vows to keep Adam’s identity a secret if he helps her to repair her life via a series of Christmas themed events publicized by his column. When the interest in their activities gains huge traction, will they also find love?

Premieres Sunday, December 22, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime


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That's a Wrap... on NEW Christmas Movies!



Hopefully, you found a NEW Christmas movie you will enjoy this weekend, or perhaps, a Classic Christmas movie that you want to catch one more time before Christmas Day! 

Besides the new movies, there are lots of other excellent Christmas movie choices this weekend, including: A Christmas Less Traveled, A Christmas Blessing, A Cinderella Christmas Ball, Once Upon a Christmas Wish, Get Him Back for Christmas, A Bluegrass Christmas, Dial S for Santa, Crown for Christmas, Sugarplummed, Following Yonder Star, Christmas at the Plaza, A Veteran's Christmas, Miss Christmas and many more!

Hallmark Channel's Extras This Weekend:

* "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" will have an extended cut version airing Friday night, December 20th, at 8pm/7c.

* "A Reason for the Season," which initially premiered on Hallmark Mystery, will air on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, December 21st, at 6pm/5c. (I believe this is the first time this movie has aired on the Hallmark Channel.)

* "Three Wiser Men and a Boy" will have an extended cut version airing Sunday night, December 22nd, at 8pm/7c.




Unfortunately, the previous schedule that was released, which had the "When Hope Calls" Christmas episodes airing on Great American Family on Christmas Day, was an error. At this point, the "When Hope Calls" Christmas episodes, which first aired in 2022, will be available to stream through Great American Pure Flix beginning Christmas Day. The Christmas episodes can also be streamed currently via Prime Video for free, if you subscribe to Amazon Prime - click here.

On a totally different note from this family show, I want to caution that one of Lifetime's new Christmas movie premieres this weekend, A Carpenter Christmas Romance, will have sexual content that is not family-friendly. I will not be watching this movie, and I just wanted to be certain you all were aware.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new Christmas movies listed above; however, you can see Jane's insightful review above for "Christmas in Scotland." If you'd also like to post a review for this movie or any of the other new Christmas movies, please be sure to share in comments.

Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies.

You can find the 2024 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.


Happy Christmas Movie-Watching!

Merry Christmas, Dear Friends!
Net πŸŽ„




SHINING HIS LIGHT:

The third week of Advent reflects on the joy that comes through the arrival of the Christ Child, Jesus!

“Rejoice in the Lord always. 
I will say it again: Rejoice! 
Let your gentleness be evident to all. 
The Lord is near.”
Philippians 4:4-5


Monday, October 28, 2024

Slight Change In The *Christmas Movie* Schedule




Great American Family has switched the premiere dates for two of their upcoming NEW Christmas movies!



COUPLED UP FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner, will now premiere on Great American Family on Saturday, November 9, 2024.





A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALLET, starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard, will premiere on Great American Family on Sunday, December 22, 2024.



If you previously printed out a Christmas movie checklist, be sure to note these changes.

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ALERT! Great American Family has changed their Christmas Schedule again!

Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch's Christmas movie, "Christmas Under The Northern Lights," will now premiere on Saturday, November 9th, and "Coupled Up for Christmas" has been moved to Sunday, November 10th.


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For more details on these movies and more Christmas movies premiering on Great American Family throughout the 2024 Christmas season, click here!


Have a Merry Day!
Net



Thursday, August 15, 2024

πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„ Great American Christmas Adds Three Films To Their Holiday Lineup πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„ SEE HERE:


Great American Media announced today that three additional films have been added to their already impressive Great American Christmas lineup, which includes new talent such as Mario Lopez, Courtney Lopez, Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega, Julia Reilly, and more.

In their press release, they invite viewers to "Cherish the holidays. Joy is coming. Great American Christmas 2024 will soon be revealed."

Here's a closer look at three more movies coming to Great American Family this Christmas...



Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood on the set of 
A Royal Christmas Ballet - source


A Royal Christmas Ballet

Starring: Brittany Underwood (“One Life to Live,” A Royal Christmas Holiday) and Jonathan Stoddard (A Royal Christmas Holiday, Sweet Maple Romance).

Storyline: In A Royal Christmas Ballet, a retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance. Produced by Hybrid Entertainment. Fred Olen Ray directs from his own Original screenplay.


Eric Guilmette and Ash Tsai in A Shelter and Season’s Greetings - source


A Shelter and Season’s Greetings (wt)

Starring: Eric Guilmette (The Black Box) and Ash Tsai (Journey to Christmas)

Storyline: Eric Guilmette (The Black Box) plays Caleb, an Army vet wounded in service who recovers with the help of therapy dogs from a local shelter run by Amber (Ash Tsai, Journey to Christmas). As a sign of gratitude, Caleb volunteers at the shelter, though he notices one wealthy donor has his eye on Amber. Despite the patron’s help, the shelter needs additional funds to stay afloat, so Caleb produces a holiday pet fair to bring community together. As the pair become closer, Caleb confides a desire to repair the relationship with his parents that became strained after his injury. Amber has the perfect plan! Produced by Candlelight Media. Brian Bough directs from an Original screenplay by Brittany Wiscombe.


The Fabric of Christmas - image via Reel One


The Fabric of Christmas (wt)

Starring: Harmon Walsh (Christmas By Candlelight) and Ferelith Young (A Match for the Prince)

Storyline: Harmon Walsh (Liam Sullivan, Christmas By Candlelight), a firefighter, and Ferelith Young (Amy Walker, A Match for the Prince), a quilting teacher, are drawn together to make the perfect quilt for Liam’s sister Lauren’s (Alia Desantis, Saying Yes to Christmas) Christmas wedding. After a rocky start, the pair is forced to put differences aside and decide what is most important this Christmas. Produced by Reel One. Don McBrearty directs from an Original screenplay by Sarah Mayberry.



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I also wanted to note that "The Fabric of Christmas" is one of those movies that can also be seen via streaming sources. Maria, Florence, Jane, and I have written movie reviews, which you can read below. If you'd like to contribute a review, please do so in the comments beneath this post.


Movie Reviews - The Fabric of Christmas:


πŸŽ„ Reel One's The Fabric of Christmas is clean and very sweet. (streaming on Xumo). -Maria


πŸŽ„ The Fabric of Christmas - This was a surprise - a low budget movie about a fireman and a quilting teacher joining up to make a Christmas quilt for the fireman's sister's wedding. Sounded like a sure-fire recipe for 90 minutes of boredom! But hey, the two leads Kyana Teresa (Amy) and Harmon Walsh (Liam) both previously unknown to me were perfect together with great chemistry.

It was engaging to se Liam try to keep on top of his burgeoning feelings. It started off nicely with friction between Amy and Liam as he had to fail Amy's premises in a fire inspection and there was a side plot of the business threatened with going under.

The movie was full of warmth and humour and the mechanics surrounding the production of the quilt turned out to be fascinating. A little bit different and an unexpected delight - Florence Rating 8.5


πŸŽ„ The Fabric of Christmas. Completely agree with Florence - this was a thoroughly enjoyable movie! I was expecting a low-budget movie with typical audio issues and subpar acting, but this turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The acting, writing and directing were well done. (I looked up the director and it turns out he’s been the director on a lot of the bigger-name Hallmark/GAF movies.)

The actors were new to me but I thought they were all good, including side characters. The lead actress, Ferelith Young, was excellent; she was so natural and believable and sincere and warm - I never felt like I was watching someone act. And the lead actor, Harmon Walsh, is a cutie patootie, reminiscent of Kevin McGarry; the chemistry between the two leads felt realistic.

This whole production felt a bit more polished and mature than a lot of the “first-string” movies out there this year (and I appreciated that there was no ridiculous and overblown conflict or big misunderstanding between the couple). The sweet relationship between the brother and sister was a nice bonus.

This one would be a keeper if I had it on my dvr but right now it’s only available via streaming (previously it had been showing on XumoPlay but they took it off and as of January 2nd it’s now playing on the Roku channel – catch this cute movie while you can! Maybe also available on Amazon streaming?). Family friendly. ~~Jane


πŸŽ„ The Fabric of Christmas – This movie is like a warm, cuddly blanket… it’s cozy, comfortable, and sweet! And it’s family-friendly, too!

Sparks fly the instant when Liam, a firefighter, and Amy, a quilting teacher, meet. Liam’s sister is getting married and he asks Amy to help him with the task of making a quilt for her wedding present. It’s a traditional wedding gift in their family, and Liam wants to ensure his sister has one on behalf of their deceased mother.

As Liam and Amy work together, it’s plain to see a romance is gently flaring up – as the two are obviously attracted to each other.

Amy is known for working with candles lit around her, which is a terrible fire hazard especially around fabric. I found it to be adorably cute and responsible how Liam would constantly go around blowing them out.

Both characters felt like such real, authentic people. Liam’s the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, and as far as being kind and giving is concerned, Amy seems to be cut from the same cloth.

This movie is one of those lighthearted, feel-good movies that leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. ~Net


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I hope you enjoyed our reviews. If you like, you can read even more reviews for "The Fabric of Christmas" at Amazon - *click here*! 88% of reviewers there gave it 5 stars, and 12% gave it 4.

Please share your thoughts on these movies in comments below.

Have a Merry Day!
Net