🎄 Christmas in July Arrives Early + The Summer Nights Finale Movie & More!

☀Happy Summer Nights☀

and 

🎄Merry Christmas in July🎄

Can you believe we've already reached the final weekend of June? We are now 6 MONTHS 'TIL CHRISTMAS DAY, which can only mean one thing... *Christmas in July* is arriving now with heartwarming holiday movies and plenty of festive cheer! Awww... I just love this time of year!!!

Christmas movie magic officially begins on Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and the Hallmark Channel!

Great American Faith & Living kicked things off today, Thursday, June 25th, and Great American Family follows bright and early Friday morning, June 26th, at 6 a.m.! Then, the Hallmark Channel joins the celebration on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.!

I know MANY of you are going to be extra excited for Christmas in July; however, if you're not quite ready to fully dive into Christmas, the Hallmark Channel has a sweet treat waiting for you at the beach with their last Summer Nights movie premiere for June, titled: A Castle of Our Own!

Whether you're ready to sip cocoa in July or prefer a trip to the beach, there's something special for everyone this weekend!

Check out all of the details below...

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Christmas in July is Here!

See Christmas Movies on...

Great American Family: A Christmas Less Traveled, A Christmas Blessing, A Christmas Miracle for Daisy, There's No Place Like Christmas, A Christmas Prayer, Timeless Tidings of Joy, Destined at Christmas, and more!

Great American Faith & Living: A Little Women's Christmas, Let it Snow, Tails of Christmas, Call Me Mrs. Miracle, Designing Christmas with You, A Vintage Christmas, and more!

Hallmark Channel: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, The Christmas Secret, A Very Merry Mix-Up, We Met in December, Christmas with Holly, Royal Christmas, Snow Bride, A Biltmore Christmas, and more!

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

Classic "Crossword Mysteries"

Sleuth this Saturday on Hallmark Mystery with Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott with the classic Crossword Mysteries series... leading up to Brennan's new Summer Nights movie Saturday night on the Hallmark Channel!

Hallmark Mystery Saturday Schedule:

Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For - 10am
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder - 12pm
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver - 2pm
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent - 4pm
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead - 6pm

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

A Castle of Our Own

Storyline: When an overworked architect takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest and a contractor help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover joy, and find love she never saw coming.

A Castle of Our Own

Premieres Saturday, June 27, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. If the Summer heat is intense where you are, I hope you're able to stay cool and enjoy some great Christmas movie classics! Watching those snow-filled scenes always makes me feel a bit cooler.

Plus, I think the new Summer movie this weekend looks intriguing, too! I mean, who can resist a beautiful rom-com set on a sunshiny, gorgeous day at the beach? If you'd like to share a review after the movie airs, we'd love to hear your thoughts!

Have a Blessed, 

Merry Weekend!

Net🎄

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“The Lord bless you and keep you; 

the Lord make his face shine on you 

and be gracious to you; 

the Lord turn his face toward you 

and give you peace.”

~Numbers 6:24-26 NIV

🎄Happy 9 Months 'til Christmas!🎄 (Can You Guess From This Picture Which Jen Lilley Christmas Movie I Chose to *Mark the 25th*?)

Happy March 25th, Everyone! It's 9 Months 'til Christmas! (And even closer to the Christmas movie season!)

It’s that special time again… time to “Mark the 25th” with a cozy Christmas movie! There’s just something so fun about pausing on the 25th of each month to enjoy a meaningful holiday film.

If you're planning to join in, I'd love to know which movie you are choosing. It can be a new movie, a classic movie, something you love, or something you've never seen - completely new to you! Whatever strikes your fancy.

My Christmas movie pick is B&B Merry, starring Jen Lilley and Jesse Hutch!



It's such a sweet movie, plus I also thought this was a fitting choice for right now because Jen Lilley’s brand-new romantic comedy, A Royal Setting, is premiering this weekend on the Hallmark Channel... so exciting!

And Jesse Hutch stars in the Crossroad Springs Season 1 Easter-themed Finale this Sunday night on Great American Family. (By the way, you can catch up with the last three new episodes of Crossroad Springs - encoring on Great American Family tonight - Wednesday, March 25th.)

Another Christmas movie I'm also choosing to *Mark the 25th* (a little later!)... is one of the Destined at Christmas movies, since Shae Robins and Casey Elliott are starring in their new Easter movie, Blessings in Disguise, this weekend! Great American Family is airing the second Destined movie Friday night - so I’m looking forward to catching it then!



Please share which Christmas movie you plan to watch today - or sometime this week in comments below.


This Week's Christmas Movie Schedule:

Thursday, March 26, 2026:

Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12pm
Hats Off to Christmas! ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4pm
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6pm
Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8pm
Hats Off to Christmas! ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12am
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2am
Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am


Friday, March 27, 2026:

The Art of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Christmas in Midnight Clear ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Christmas Carousel ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Cranberry Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
A Merry Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Crown for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Two Turtle Doves ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Christmas in Midnight Clear ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Merry Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 2am
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 4am


*And if these Christmas movies aren't enough, you can watch nearly 48 hours of Christmas movies all weekend long - streaming on Great American Rom-Coms - through Philo, DirecTV streaming, Sling, and Roku.


There’s something so comforting about keeping this little monthly tradition going… a special time to slow down and find joy in the spirit of Christmas!

Happy *Mark the 25th*

and 

Happy Christmas Movie Watching!

Net 🎬✨

🎁🌟 Christmas in July Finale Weekend: Unwrap Heartwarming Classics, New Movie Premieres & Cozy Feels

( images: Hallmark Media, Great American Media, and Lifetime 
edit: itsawonderfulmovie.com  - click to enlarge)

Happy Christmas in July Weekend, Movie Friends!🎄🎄🎄

It's the last weekend for holiday movies on Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel! I don’t know about you, but I’m really going to miss the festive joy they’ve brought to these warm summer days.

Although I have good news... Christmas movies will continue to air on Friday nights, and GAF's Christmas movies are still featured in their schedule 24/7 on Friday, August 1st. So, maybe, they are simply finishing out the week??? Stay tuned!🌟🎬

Friday, July 25th, marks around THREE months 'til the Christmas movie season begins (near the end of October) and just FIVE months exactly 'til December 25th - Christmas Day! Do you plan to watch any special Christmas movie on Friday or over the weekend in honor of our countdown? If so, I’d love to hear your picks! Please share in the comments below! (You’ll find the weekend Christmas schedule further down.)

As for me, I’m hoping to catch some of these beloved classics airing over the weekend: Snow Bride, Christmas Next Door, Santa Tell Me, A Christmas Blessing, A Cinderella Christmas Ball, Following Yonder Star, A Christmas Detour, and more! There are so many good movies airing - it was hard to choose just one!

Since this is the last final weekend hurrah for Christmas in July, I want to try to soak up as many festive movies as I possibly can, even if I know it's not realistically possible to squeeze them all in! A girl can dream! ✨

Plus, I'm trying to leave some time around my weekend plans to catch the exciting new premieres: Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion and Before Your Father Finds Us. (How will I ever fit it all in? Let’s just say... my DVR is already set! 😉)

Are you ready to unwrap this weekend's new Christmas movie and holiday classics, along with a new suspenseful premiere?

Let’s make it a merry send-off! See details below...


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Saturday, July 26, 2025:

Unwrapping Christmas:

Olivia’s Reunion

Storyline: Olivia finds herself trapped in a cabin with her ex-boyfriend Ben. The time together allows them to explore the idea of a second chance at romance.

Unwrapping Christmas:

Olivia’s Reunion

Premieres Saturday, July 26, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion is clean. All in all, a cute ensamble series on Hallmark +. -Maria

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion - Watching this movie was such a delight! This final film in the series does a wonderful job of bringing the journeys of Olivia and her three best friends full circle. Cindy Busby portrays the expressive and vibrant Olivia and truly shines in this role.

And then there’s Jake Epstein, who plays the perfect counter to Cindy’s character. He always brings such a fun and engaging energy to his roles, making every scene enjoyable to watch. Their chemistry together is fantastic; it was such a joy to see these two exes stuck together during a snowstorm.

Overall, this movie is lighthearted and family-friendly, making it an excellent pick for viewing any time of the year. Olivia's Christmas love story wraps up the entire series perfectly! ~Net


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Saturday, July 26, 2025:

Before Your Father Finds Us

Storyline: Sophia (Alexa PenaVega) and baby daughter, Emily, are forced to go into witness protection after she has to testify against her ex-husband Mason (Tahmoh Penikett) for his crimes. After years of living a seemingly normal life with new friends and relationships, Sophia learns that Mason has escaped from his maximum security prison. Knowing his strength and connections, Sophia is forced to reveal the truth to her now teenage daughter (Jaeda Lily Miller) about who her father really is – and having to leave everything behind. Escaping to an old remote cabin in the woods together, Sophia and Emily must do everything it takes to survive Mason and his ruthless intent to make the family whole again.

Before Your Father Finds Us

Premieres Saturday, July 26, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

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Weekend Christmas Schedule, Friday - Sunday:

Friday, July 25, 2025:

Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 12am
12 Games of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
A Hot Cocoa Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am
A Belgian Chocolate Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6am
Christmas is You ... Great American Family ... 8am
My Favorite Christmas Tree ... Great American Family ... 10am
Christmas Getaway ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Christmas Angel ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Sugarplummed ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Designing Christmas with You ... Great American Family ... 2pm
A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Royal Christmas Holiday ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Peppermint & Postcards ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Three Wise Men and a Baby ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Christmas in the Smokies ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Santa Tell Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Saturday, July 26, 2025:

Christmas on Windmill Way ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Biltmore Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
A Christmas Wish in Hudson ... Great American Family ... 2am
Haul Out the Holly ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
A Royal Christmas Ballet ... Great American Family ... 4am
One Royal Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 4am
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6am
Christmas in Evergreen ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
A Christmas Blessing ... Great American Family ... 8am
Snow Bride ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
'Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
A Veteran's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
A Paris Christmas Waltz ... Great American Family ...12pm
Crown for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
A Kindhearted Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
A Christmas... Present ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Merry Scottish Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 6pm
One Royal Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Sunday, July 27, 2025:

A Cozy Christmas Quilt ... Great American Family ... 12am
Holiday Crashers ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
The Art of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas Next Door ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 4am
Holiday Hearts ... Hallmark Channel ... 4am
A Hot Cocoa Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6am
The Christmas Train ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
Christmas on Candy Cane Lane ... Great American Family ... 8am
Christmas with Holly ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
The Nine Kittens of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Christmas in Maple Hills ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Cross Country Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
A Cinderella Christmas Ball ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Christmas Keepsake ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Christmas Detour ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Royally Wrapped for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Three Wiser Men and a Boy ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm

*Click Here* for more Christmas movies in July and August!


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Programming Note:

UPtv is airing the film, On a Wing and a Prayer, starring Dennis Quaid, for the first time on their network on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 12:30pm/11:30c. (This movie previously premiered on Amazon Prime and aired on INSP.)

Storyline: After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, Doug White has to safely land the plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.

Note: I'm keeping a look out for any other new movies coming up this August/September on UPtv, and I'll do my best to let you know if something appears in their schedule. If you happen to catch something, please feel free to share!


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If so, thank you for participating!

If not, please take a minute and vote here.

Time is getting short to participate - poll ends on Monday!


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Wishing you all a joyful and cozy weekend ahead!✨

I'd love to hear what Christmas movies you're planning to watch- so be sure to drop your picks in the comments below. Are you revisiting a beloved classic, or tuning in for one of this weekend’s exciting premieres? Please share with us!

Note: I haven't seen the Lifetime movie, Before Your Father Finds Us. Due to the suspenseful nature of the film, I expect the movie to have violence, adult dialogue, and content not suitable for young viewers. (I wanted to be sure to mention this since I know some young "When Calls the Heart" fans may want to watch, since Jaeda Lily Miller (Allie) is in this. Viewer discretion is advised.)

In case you missed it, you can see Maria's and my review for Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion above.

Merry *Christmas in July* movie-watching!🎄

Blessings on your weekend,

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.”

Matthew 2:10 (NIV)

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

🎄Still Searching for Christmas?🎄

I know. I know. Some people are done with the Christmas movies as soon as the clock strikes midnight, and December 25th is over, but NOT ME!!! I'm one of those people who continues to search for nearly any Christmas movie I can find this week, and frankly, all-year round!

And in case you're wondering, it does appear that the Hallmark Channel will be keeping the special Friday night airings of Christmas movies, beginning on Friday, January 5th, with Flipping for Christmas, starring Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner, who are both also starring in Hallmark's first movie for 2024, on January 6th, Love on the Right Course.

Plus, even more good news... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will be airing TWO Christmas movies on Thursday nights in January 2024 at 7pm and 9pm EST. I hope this is something they will continue to do throughout the year! (Actually, Thursday, January 4th, will have three Christmas movies with Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery at 5pm, Ms. Christmas Comes to Town at 7pm, and World Record Christmas at 9pm, but the other Thursdays, thus far, will only have two.)

As for this week... between Christmas and New Year's Day, Christmas movies are thankfully continuing to air 24/7 on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and I'm soaking them up like a sponge! Both Freeform and PixL have also sprinkled in a few more Christmas movies. Plus, I love that Great American Family is giving us an end-of-year New Year's Eve Movie Countdown of their best Christmas movies from the past three years! I've been searching through the TV guide and recording all of my new and past Christmas favorites. I kind of feel like a squirrel, hunting and hiding acorns and storing them up for the rest of winter. (haha!)

Due to a family member getting sick on Christmas Eve, we were unable to have our BIG Christmas celebration, so Christmas will be continued and extended for us on another day. (I know some of you are also in the same boat, and I pray your loved ones are feeling better.) It's hard when we remember all of the past Christmases and traditions and long to be together, but we are still going to have our Christmas gathering soon, Good Lord willing!!!

Today, I'm also looking at some of the Christmas deals online at Walmart and Amazon... gift wrap, decor, storage, and supplies. Typically, there are some fantastic sales to find this week. I must admit, I'm a goner when it comes to cute Christmas gift wrap, ornaments, etc... and getting a good deal is always great, too!

The Nativity Jumbo Rolled Gift Wrap by Susan Winget at Walmart has caught my eye, plus this DaySpring - A Cozy Christmas - 4 Reversible Christmas Wrapping Paper Roll Set and Christmas Burlap Wired Ribbon. It's fun to shop for and dream about Christmas next year.

I pray you all are well and had a nice Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Everyone!

God bless you all, Net

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🎄🎄 UPtv's Most Uplifting Christmas Ever 2023 - with 8 Premiere Movies 🎄🎄 SEE HERE:

Press Release via UPtv:

UPTV’S 

MOST UPLIFTING 

CHRISTMAS EVER

RETURNS NOVEMBER 3

UPtv’s very merry offering is filled with
almost 600 hours of holiday cheer

including eight premiere movies and
an all-new Gaither music special

ATLANTA – Sept. 6, 2023 – UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, will be celebrating the Most Uplifting Christmas Ever this year with 45 days of Christmas programming filled with 85 titles, including eight premiere movies and an all-new Gaither music special, A Christmas Homecoming. Stars appearing on the network this holiday season include actor, musician and wrestler Chris Jericho (Country Hearts), Jessica Sipos (Chesapeake Shores), Melissa Peterman (Reba), Sarah Dugdale (Virgin River), Tamara Duarte (Wynonna Earp), Franco Lo Presti (Workin’ Moms) and Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it Anyway?) among others.

In addition to UPtv’s holiday offering, subscription streaming service UP Faith & Family begins Christmas on Nov. 3 with over 200 Christmas favorites as part of “Cozy UP to Christmas.” Thirty-five premiere and exclusive titles are being added this year including the service’s first-ever Christmas mystery giving viewers the opportunity to help solve the case and save Christmas.

“At UP Entertainment, the curation of an uplifting, diverse and uniquely special holiday offering for our viewers every year is our passion,” said Hector Campos, SVP, content strategy and acquisition at UP Entertainment. “Celebrating the true meaning of the season is at the forefront of our selection process, and our movies celebrate the magic of the holiday season with stories about family, love, hope, and faith. With crossover stars from music and sports like Chris Jericho, our season promises to give our viewers the cozy stories they love wrapped in a truly unique package. We invite viewers to download the ever popular My UPtv app to make their viewing pleasure even better this Christmas.”

The My UPtv app is available for viewers to download and is especially popular around the holidays to track movie viewing. The tracker app allows viewers to learn more about upcoming movies and series on the network, watch previews, and request personalized showtime alerts. Viewers can also “favorite” movie titles to add to a personal collection to easily access them later, set calendar reminders and request notifications. Download the app: uptv.com/myapp

UPtv’s holiday season programming highlights include:

We’re Scrooged – Sunday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. ET

When ex-high school sweethearts return to Minneapolis for the Christmas Snowball 10-year high school reunion weekend, they each check in to the hotel single and alone. Although their friends called them “Ross and Rachel,” Sarah and Scott parted ways after college and pursued their high-end careers. After a run-in at the kickoff event, they are both warned that they are going to be visited by three Christmas ghosts over the next three days. While dreaming each night, they have shared experiences reliving their past and present Christmases. These unsettling yet comedic visits help them both see what they gave up. And that they gave up on each other. When the Ghost of Christmas Future visits them separately, they must each make a choice to reunite or lose their love forever.

Stars: Tamara Duarte, Andrew Bushell

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Christmas Time Capsule – Sunday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET

When Tiffany’s best friend James arrives at her house looking for the family heirloom engagement ring he left in her care, she quickly realizes that he wants to use it to propose to another woman. Now Tiffany has three days, a road trip and some Christmas magic to make James realize that the woman he really wants has been in front of him the whole time.

Stars: Franco Lo Presti, Emily Alatalo

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Country Hearts Christmas – Sunday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. ET

*Sequel to the October UPtv Premiere Movie Country Hearts

It’s days until Christmas, and the Jameson Family are all off chasing their dreams. Tori and June are in Nashville recording their first album while Bones is home on the farm getting everything ready for the whole family to be together at Christmas. But when the sisters get a chance to be on a live Christmas Eve show, one that will supercharge their budding career, they are faced with a difficult decision; they could do the show and get a much-needed boost in the industry, but it means not spending a very special Christmas with their family. Added complications arise when Tori’s heart doesn’t know if she should choose an old flame or an old friend, and June is struggling with a long-distance marriage. In the end it’s remembering that family, faith and love is the answer to any big decision.

Stars: Chris Jericho, Lanie McAuley, Katerina Maria, David Pinard, Craig Strickland

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Mistletoe Connection – Sunday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. ET

Kate Snow loves everything about the holidays. From Christmas sweaters to Christmas crafts, Kate loves it all, but what really makes her jolly is Christmas time at her shop, Treasures from the Heart, that’s been in her family for generations. This year, however, a developer is moving into her quaint neighborhood and trying to turn everything she loves upside down. To make matters worse, Kate had an electric moment with a handsome stranger on a bus, but never got his name and now has no way to find him.

Mark Goodwin may wear expensive suits and has a big job, but underneath it all, he loves Christmas and everything that comes with it. When he has a moment of connection with a particularly beautiful stranger – dressed as a Christmas elf no less – he goes on a mission to discover exactly who she is to make his holiday romance dreams come true. But when Mark and Kate discover that they are on opposite sides of a very personal battle, it will take all the Christmas magic in the world to bring these two together in time for a truly magical holiday.

Stars: Jessica Sipos, Markian Tarasiuk

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A Christmas Homecoming – Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET

In this all new hour-long special from the beloved Gaither family we celebrate the hope and music of the holiday season. Join Bill Gaither as he presents his favorite Christmas performances from holidays past, featuring Josh Turner, David Phelps, and the Gaither Vocal Band. It’s a Christmas special perfect for the whole family and guaranteed to fill you with the joy of the season.

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Yuletide the Knot – Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. ET

When small-town wedding planner Rachel is faced with planning her biggest Christmas wedding yet for an out-of-town influencer couple, she is thrown an unexpected surprise when the bride’s manager turns out to be Logan, her first love and high school sweetheart. He reminds her what it is to love, and through rediscovering the magic of Christmas, she rediscovers a part of her heart she closed off long ago.

Stars: Mary Antonini, Peter Porte, Kelley Jakle, Kelsey Scott, Melissa Peterman

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Christmas at an Amish Bakery – Sunday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. ET

After leaving her Amish community in her youth, a New York book editor finds herself in desperate need of a new cookbook to save her job. With Christmas on the horizon Sarah heads back to her family farm to reconnect. But with the presence of a handsome local—an outsider, but one that is friendly with the Amish community—he and Sarah sense chemistry and work together to save her family’s Amish bakery (developing an Amish Christmas Cookbook in the process).

Stars: Alexandra Harris, Sean Koetting

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Dial S for Santa – Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. ET

When insurance investigator Lana Lawton returns home Christmas, her only goal is to spend time with her mom and cheer up her nephew who is upset that his military father won’t make it home for Christmas. When she arrives, however, she discovers that a string of robberies along Main Street has the shop owners scratching their heads over who could have done it. Seeing her chance to earn a big promotion by doing some real P.I. work, Lana puts all of her efforts into trying to solve the case by any means necessary. Now, with Christmas Eve approaching and her suspect list narrowing, Lana must convince Nick, the police chief, to let her help on the investigation. As the pair start spending more and more time together on the case, they begin to see each other as more than co-investigators. Can Lana and Nick solve the case in time for Christmas and will Lana’s lead suspect disappear on Christmas even with a sleigh full of stolen goods? It may just take a lot of faith and a good bit of Christmas magic for a happily ever after!

Stars: Sarah Dugdale, Julian Haig, Lynda Boyd

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A Christmas Letter – Sunday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. ET

A Christmas Letter is a modern love story meets epic adventure that ultimately brings a family together, with an uplifting, feel-good look at how the spirit of the holidays – and help from some pro hockey players – can unite a community and new-found friendships. This is a tale of how love, compassion and a little Christmas sparkle can bring us together when we need it the most.

Stars: Colin Mochrie, David Lipper, Enrico Colantoni, Glenda Bragzana

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About UP Entertainment UP Entertainment, home to UP Faith & Family, UPtv, AspireTV, AspireTV Life, Cine Romántico and GaitherTV+, is the destination for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. UP Faith & Family is the leading streaming service in uplifting entertainment and includes exclusive access to original productions from the UP Entertainment family of brands. UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. AspireTV is the premier network for Black culture and urban lifestyle programming featuring original productions in food, home and fashion. AspireTV Life is the first free ad supported streaming television (FAST) channel dedicated to sharing the experiences of the multicultural audience through cooking, fashion, travel, design and more. GaitherTV+ is a subscription streaming service that provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and presentations and hundreds of titles to watch. Additionally, UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos and dedicated UPlift Someone Facebook page and website.

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Please be sure to share in the comments below which Christmas movie (or movies) you are looking forward to seeing during UPtv's Christmas movie event.

I think Mistletoe Connection looks fun... I love seeing Jessica Sipos from Chesapeake Shores and Markian Tarasiuk from Christmas Jars. Plus, Dial S for Santa looks intriguing, since it has a mystery to the story and stars Julian Haig from Love in Bloom.

 
Also, be sure to note that Country Hearts Christmas is the sequel to the movie, Country Hearts, which will air (as stated above) on UPtv in October!

May Your Day be

Merry & Bright!

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Need A Little More 🎄Christmas Movie🎄 News Now?

I have some GREAT NEWS

 for those of YOU 

who LOVE the CHRISTMAS MOVIES 

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

HMM is bringing their Christmas Movies back on Thursday Nights in September! It looks like the network is gearing up for their upcoming Christmas season - by getting fans back into a festive holiday spirit with movies like A Glenbrooke Christmas, Small Town Christmas, and more!

Here's the schedule, so far...

Thursday, September 7, 2023:

A Glenbrooke Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 9 PM


Thursday, September 14, 2023:

When I Think of Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 9 PM


Thursday, September 21, 2023:

Christmas on My Mind ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 9 PM


Thursday, September 28, 2023:

Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 5 PM
Small Town Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 7 PM
The Royal Nanny ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 9 PM

Please be sure to check the Christmas TV Schedule for any updates/changes to the schedule.

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Also, Hallmark Media has released another movie poster for their upcoming 2023 Christmas movie season...

Christmas in Notting Hill

Starring: Sarah Ramos and William Moseley

Storyline: Football star, Graham Savoy, has always been too busy for love, but when he comes home to Notting Hill for Christmas, he changes his mind after meeting the one person who has no idea who he is.

May your day be Merry & Bright!🎄

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❤️⭐️ Redbox Romance to Offer Christmas 24/7 🎅🎄

For those of you (like myself) who enjoy Christmas-year-round and streaming, this press release below is for you!

Christmas movies will air 24/7 from July to January on the Redbox Romance Fast Channel!

See all the details in the press release below...

Redbox Romance Fast Channel
Kicks off the Christmas Season
in July With 24 Hours a Day
Romantic Holiday Movies
Through New Year's Day

Starting Saturday, holiday enthusiasts can enjoy original romantic holiday movies anytime they want some good cheer through the end of 2023 completely free

Redbox Romance Channel is available on the Redbox free streaming app, The Roku Channel, and LG TVs

COS COB, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: CSSE), today announced its Redbox Romance Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel will begin streaming Christmas and holiday movies 24 hours a day starting this Saturday through New Year’s Day. Available on the Redbox free streaming app, the Roku Channel, and LG FAST services, the Redbox Romance Channel offers holiday enthusiasts over 75 original romantic movies with stars that include Henry Winkler, Lacey Chabert, and Kelly LeBrock.

“There is a magic quality to these films which resonates with our audience, and we’re delighted to offer these from now through the end of the year on our Redbox Romance FAST channel”

Each month, a new selection of films will stream, including:

The Most Wonderful Time of The Year - A single mother falls for a stranger her father brings home for the holiday season. However, he is unimpressed with her attitude towards Christmas. Starring Brooke Burns and Henry Winkler.

The Tree That Saved Christmas – Struggling writer Annie Logan (Lacey Chabert) is devastated to learn that she won't be able to go home to the family tree farm in time for Christmas due to the demands of her high-powered boss. But when the tree farm is threatened with closure, Annie bids her life in New York goodbye and rushes home to save the place she has always called home.

Country Christmas – Jeanette Williams is a busy single parent, trying to make the best life for her and her daughter. With no time to follow current celebrity gossip, Jeannette is unaware when a Country superstar retreats to his small town to escape the intrusive paparazzi. A chance meeting between the two have them both letting down their guard and opening their hearts to the possibility of romance. Starring Greyston Holt, Bea Santos, Deana Carter, Greg Vaughan, and Michelle Morgan. Dear Santa – A young woman who comes from a life of privilege falls for the owner of a soup kitchen after discovering a Dear Santa letter written by his seven-year-old daughter. Starring Amy Acker, David Haydn-Jones, and Emma Duke.

A Prince for Christmas – Prince Duncan of Belmont goes incognito to the U.S. in search of true love to escape an arranged marriage because he doesn't want to marry the "complete stranger" his royal parents have chosen for him. While in America, he literally bumps into Emma, a waitress at a small-town diner. Together, each of their Christmases suddenly becomes considerably brighter. Starring Viva Bianca, Kirk Barker, Aaron O'Connell, Kelly LeBrock, and Maxwell Caulfield.

A Christmas in Royal Fashion – Kristin Cooper, a talented assistant for a global PR firm, is put in charge of the annual Christmas fashion show. A handsome young royal, Prince Patrick, is sent to be the face of the family-co-sponsored event. Upon his arrival, Patrick meets Kristin and is instantly smitten with her, mistakenly thinking she is her boss, Melanie. While Patrick and Kristin's relationship grows, she wonders if Patrick would have still fallen for her if he knew she was an assistant and not the boss. Starring Cindy Busby, Diarmaid Murtagh, Adam Levy, Michael Paré, and Galyn Görg.

“There is a magic quality to these films which resonates with our audience, and we’re delighted to offer these from now through the end of the year on our Redbox Romance FAST channel,” said Phil Oppenheim, chief content officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. 

About Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) provides premium content to value-conscious consumers. The company is one of the largest advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) companies in the US, with three flagship AVOD streaming services: Redbox, Crackle, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. In addition, the company operates Redbox Free Live TV, a free ad-supported streaming television service (FAST), with nearly 180 FAST channels as well as a transaction video on demand (TVOD) service, and a network of approximately 31,000 kiosks across the US for DVD rentals. To provide original and exclusive content to its viewers, the company creates, acquires, and distributes films and TV series through its Screen Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul TV Group subsidiaries. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.