🎄🌟 Merry CHRISTmas, It's a Wonderful Movie Friends and Family 2025! 🌟🎄

Merry Christmas, Dear Friends!✨🎄

What a joy it has been once again to share the beauty, hope, and wonder of this holy Christmas season with all of you, my dear It’s a Wonderful Movie family!

I’m so grateful for each of you and for the friendships that have grown here, along with the many movie moments we’ve shared... from favorite rom-coms throughout the year... to inspiring new Christmas movies!

As Christmas Day draws near, may our hearts continue to make room for Jesus, and may our homes reflect His love, peace, and light!

There will certainly be no shortage of beloved Christmas movie classics airing this week, but I thought I’d share some of the very best true classic favorites below- those timeless films that never fail to fill our hearts with Christmas cheer, uplifting emotions of Christmases past, and cozy holiday joy!

I hope you enjoy my Christmas card to you...


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If you've had your TV tuned to Freeform anytime this Christmas season, you've likely seen Home Alone airing nearly on repeat, but have you seen these viral video clips (below) exploring the possibility of Home Alone being a Christian movie?

Once you see these two clips, I promise you... You will see Home Alone in a brand new light - in a truly meaningful, inspirational way! I was so taken by this... I just had to share!

Home Alone - a Christian movie clips - via @josh_howerton:
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Isn’t that incredible? I’ve always loved the church scene with Kevin and his neighbor, Mr. Marley, but after hearing the way Pastor Josh Howerton described it, it now feels even deeper... more meaningful and faith-filled!

Home Alone airings - including a special Christmas Eve primetime airing on local network - ABC:

Monday, December 22nd at 7pm - FX
Wednesday, December 24th at 8pm - ABC
Thursday, December 25th at 1pm - FX
Thursday, December 25th at 6pm - Freeform
Tuesday, December 30th at 11:30am - Freeform
Wednesday, December 31st at 6pm - Freeform


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Of course, it wouldn't feel like Christmas Eve without the annual airing of It's a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore, on NBC.

My favorite lines from the movie include:

"What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word, and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down." - George Bailey

"Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" - Clarence

"A toast to my big brother George: the richest man in town." - Harry Bailey

"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." - Zuzu Bailey


Here's a beautiful take on It's a Wonderful Life - shared by @cinemastalgia...
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I hope you enjoy revisiting this beloved classic on Christmas Eve. Here are the additional airings...

It's a Wonderful Life:

Tuesday, December 23rd at 6pm on Bravo
Tuesday, December 23rd at 9pm on Bravo
Wednesday, December 24th at 8pm on NBC
Thursday, December 25th - All Day Marathon on E! Network


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A Christmas Story - Annual Marathons on TBS and TNT:

TBS:

Begins 8pm Christmas Eve and ends 8pm on Christmas Day

TNT:

Begins 9pm Christmas Eve and ends 9pm on Christmas Day


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White Christmas - TV airings:

Thursday, December 25th:

6am on AMC
Movie Marathon on SundanceTV - from 12pm to 1:45am


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Christmas Classics on TCM, including some of my film favorites: Meet Me in St. Louis, It Happened on 5th Avenue, and more!

Monday, December 22nd:

It Happened on 5th Avenue - 8pm

Tuesday, December 23rd:

Meet Me in St. Louis - 8pm
In the Good Ole Summertime - 10pm

Wednesday, December 24th:

The Shop Around the Corner - 12pm
It Happened on 5th Avenue - 2pm
Holiday Affair - 4:15pm
Christmas in Connecticut - 6pm
The Bishop's Wife - 8pm
A Christmas Carol (1938) - 12:15am

Thursday, December 25th:

The Great Rupert - 8am
Little Women - 9:30am
Meet Me in St. Louis - 11:30am
In the Good Ole Summertime - 6pm




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Great American Family - Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

Wednesday, December 24th:

Caroling in Crossroad Springs - 1:30pm
Virgin Birth - 2:30pm
Why the Nativity - 3:30pm
Christmas Yule Log - 5pm - 12am

Thursday, December 25th:

Christmas Yule Log - 12am - 12pm


Great American Faith & Living - Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:

Wednesday, December 24th:

Christmas Yule Log - 10am - 12am

Thursday, December 25th:

Christmas Yule Log - 12am - 6am


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Thank you for welcoming It’s a Wonderful Movie into your home this year, and I hope you’ll visit again in 2026! May you be wrapped in the true joy of Christmas, remembering that the greatest gift of all was born in a manger!

God's Blessings and

Merry Christmas

to You All!

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"So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."

Luke 2: 6&7

Click here to enlarge image - Luke 2

🎄🌟 Merry CHRISTmas, It's a Wonderful Movie Friends and Family 2024! 🌟🎄

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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🎄Special TV Programming🎄

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'.

🎄 Merry Christmas, dear Friends and Family! 🎄 My Christmas Card to You + TV Highlights leading up to Christmas and Beyond... 🌟

What a blessing it is to share the TRUE JOY of the CHRISTMAS season with ALL of you dear friends again this year! The greatest GIFT of LOVE came to us in a tiny baby in a manger, our Savior, JESUS!

As we near the end of 2022, I hope many of you have enjoyed building special friendships here at It's a Wonderful Movie, and watching some delightful new Christmas movies, lots of beloved Christmas classics, and romantic comedies all year! The vintage Christmas card above with the open door made me think of all of you and how you've invited It's a Wonderful Movie into your homes day after day.

I appreciate each and every one who visits here... all the comments, thoughts, well-wishes, and excellent movie reviews. I'm beyond grateful for the time taken and the thoughtfulness of each of you in sharing with others. God's blessings, everyone!

Here's my Christmas Card to ALL of You...

O Come Let Us Adore Him!

Hoping your Christmas and New Year bring many memorable moments to treasure as you celebrate God's ultimate gift, the Christ child, who came to earth to save us and give us eternal life with Him.

In order to receive Jesus, all we have to do is ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us of our sins.

Then He washes us white as snow!

At the end of this year and in the new, this scripture is my prayer for you...

'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

🎄 TV Highlights for Christmas Week: 🎄

🌟Christmas in Kentucky – Thursday, December 22nd

An all new Christmas TV Special is coming to Great American Family! Enjoy celebrating Christmas in Kentucky with Jen Lilley and Jesse Hutch (both of B&B Merry) on Thursday, December 22nd at 7pm/6c.

🌟It’s a Wonderful Life – Saturday, December 24th

Catch this beloved Christmas classic on NBC Christmas Eve

🌟Christmas Yule Log on Great American Family – Saturday, December 24th

Begins 4am/3c. on Christmas Eve and ends Christmas day at 10am/9c.

🌟2022 Great American Christmas Movie Countdown Starts Christmas Day 10am/9c and ends on December 26th!

🌟Hallmark Channel Movies on Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day

🌟Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day

*Time to Come Home for Christmas Movie Marathon on Christmas Eve

*A Godwink Christmas Movie Marathon on Christmas Day



🌟UP new movies - December 24th and December 25th

The Snowball Effect
Premieres Saturday, December 24, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

Storyline: Rival meteorologists tracking a massive snowstorm in the town of Mistletoe must work together to get home in time for Christmas.




Christmas in Wolf Creek
Premieres Sunday, December 25, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

Storyline: When a runaway reindeer threatens the annual Christmas play, a struggling couple must work together to save Christmas for the town and each other.


🌟Christmas Classics on AMC, TNT, TBS, and TCM….

Check out Christmas Movies and Cartoon Classics and more airing this week in the Christmas TV Schedule.

Thank YOU for being a special part of this

*It's a Wonderful Movie* family!

Be sure to stay tuned for more news on Family TV Movies

and Christmas Movies throughout the Year in 2023!

Wishing You much Love, Joy, and Light

this Christmas!

Once again, I'll be sharing this Christmas with my family, if the weather cooperates. We are expecting a Winter Storm to come through the Midwest just before Christmas! We're hearing we may get 6-8 inches of snow and 50+ mph winds. I'm hoping Santa will still be able to make it, but most of all, I'm hoping my family will all be able to come home again. Wishing you all the best, as well.

God Bless Us, Everyone!

From my home to yours...

Merry Christmas to You All! Net

🌟 SHINING HIS LIGHT: 🌟

Luke 2:8-14

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 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.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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🎄 Merry Christmas, dear Friends! 🎄 My Christmas Card to You...

What a Wonderful Christmas Season and Year it has been,

once again,

at "It's a Wonderful Movie"!

It's always a joy to reminiscence with dear friends,

who often visit and share,

and meet new ones, as well,

who I've added to my prayers.

I hope many of you have enjoyed

building special friendships here

and watching some delightful New Christmas Movies

and lots of beloved Christmas classics - all year!

I appreciate each and every one who visits...

all the comments, thoughts and wonderful movie reviews!

Here's my Christmas Card to All of You...

"And she shall bring forth a Son,

and thou shalt call His name JESUS:

for He shall save His people from their sins. "

~Matthew 1:21

When I think of Christmas, I think of the glowing lights, the cherished gifts, the holy star, angels on high, pure white snow, the excitement of little ones and so many lovely things!

All of these Christmas treasures tie in to the Holy birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who came as a tiny little baby that first Christmas to save us from our sins.

On that first Christmas night when the star shown bright and the angels sang, Jesus was that first Light, the Light of the World. If we receive Him, then we, too, come out of the darkness and into the Light.

The Greatest Gift of all was given in a stable on that first Christmas. Love!

In order to receive Jesus, all we have to do is ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us of our sins. 

Then He washes us white as snow!

Traditionally, again this Christmas, I will be spending the day with my family. I love when everyone comes home! Before any gifts are unwrapped, my Father reads the Christmas story from Luke 2 in the Bible, and everyone listens intently as we think upon that first Christmas long, long ago. Jesus is always the first gift we receive Christmas morning. Then, we take turns unwrapping gifts from under the tree... appreciating the time together, the presents given, and enjoying the moment. Also, in my heart... I'll be remembering Christmases past and treasuring all of the precious memories - in the midst of making new ones!

If you're looking for more Christmas programming, old and new, then be sure to visit the Christmas Schedule, which includes the new Lifetime Christmas movies premiering this week, GAC Family's Christmas Day movie marathon, plus It's a Wonderful Life (a cherished favorite!), 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (the endearing classic cartoon!), Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers (tells the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus!), and more beloved, can't miss Christmas classics: Home Alone, Meet Me in St. Louis, and White Christmas!

Also, see the Christmas Movie Review page - to see which NEW Christmas movies from 2021 are family friendly.

God's Blessings to You

during this Holy Christmas Season!

Thank you for being a special part of the

*It's a Wonderful Movie* family!

Be sure to stay tuned for more news on Family TV Movies

and Christmas Movies throughout the Year in 2022!

Wishing You much Love and Joy

this Christmas!

God Bless Us, Everyone!

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Glory to the newborn King!

From my home to yours...

Merry Christmas to You All! Net

Luke 2:8-14

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 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.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS to All my Friends & Family at *It's a Wonderful Movie* - - May you Open the Greatest Gift of Christmas Today!

"And she shall bring forth a Son,

and thou shalt call His name JESUS:

for He shall save His people from their sins. "

~Matthew 1:21

When I think of Christmas, I think of the glowing lights, the cherished gifts, the holy star, angels on high, pure white snow, and so many more lovely things!

All of these Christmas treasures tie in to the holy birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who came as a tiny little baby that first Christmas to save us from our sins.

On that first Christmas night when the star shown bright and the angels sang, Jesus was that first Light, the Light of the World. If we receive Him, then we, too, come out of the darkness and into the Light.

The Greatest Gift of all was given in a stable on that first Christmas. Love!

In order to receive Jesus, all we have to do is ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us of our sins. Then He washes us white as snow!

Traditionally, again this Christmas, I will be spending the day with ALL my family. I love when everyone comes home! Before any gifts are unwrapped, my Father reads the Christmas story from Luke 2 in the Bible, and everyone listens intently as we think upon that first Christmas long, long ago. Jesus is always the first gift we receive Christmas morning. Then, we take turns unwrapping gifts from under the tree... appreciating the time together, the presents given, and enjoying the moment. Also, in my heart... I'll be remembering Christmases past and treasuring all of the precious memories - in the midst of making new ones!

My hope for all who visit here... is that you have a joyous Christmas- no matter where you are. My prayer is that you will find grace, comfort, and peace in the love of Jesus!


Two Christmas TV Movie Reminders...

Monday, December 24, 2018:

On Christmas Eve, see the classic, beloved Christmas movie...

"It's a Wonderful Life"

Watch it again or for the first time at 8pm/7c. on NBC

Tuesday, December 25, 2018:

On Christmas night, it's Christmastime in Hope Valley once again in...

When Calls the Heart

The Greatest Christmas Blessing

Premieres at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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God's Blessings to You

this Holy Day and Christmas Season!

Thank you for being a special part of the
*It's a Wonderful Movie* family!

Wishing You much Love and Joy
this Christmas!

God Bless Us, Everyone!

From my home to yours...
Merry Christmas to You All! Net

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Silent night, Holy night,

All is calm, All is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child.

Holy infant so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, Holy night,

Shepherds quake at the sight,

Glories stream from heaven afar,

Heavenly hosts sing alleluia;

Christ the Savior, is born!

Christ the Savior, is born!

Silent night, Holy night,

Son of God, Love's pure light

Radiant beams from thy holy face,

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

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