✨🎄 'Tis the Weekend Before Thanksgiving... Get a Taste of the New Christmas Movie Premieres

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Happy Weekend, Christmas Movie Friends!✨🎄

It's almost time to start thawing out our turkeys for Thanksgiving! (But who would ever serve a frozen turkey to their family, right? Ha-ha! Do you know that movie reference? I'm referring to a scene from the fan-favorite Christmas classic, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, which, by the way, happens to be airing this Sunday, November 23rd, at 10am/9c. You may know Uncle Ralph, Shiny Shoes, and the impossible to find Rocket Wheel by heart, but it's one of those *rare these days* movies you can honestly watch over and again!)

As for the NEW Christmas movie premieres, I'll give you a taste of what's airing on TV this weekend...

There’s a fresh batch of festive movies with cozy bookstores, royal surprises, hometown carnivals, football fun, and heartwarming holiday romance!

On Saturday, Great American Family debuts "Christmas on Every Page," a sweet story about a struggling bookstore and a Christmas mural.

The Hallmark Channel premieres "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story," where two families bond over football, and there's a mystery from the past.

On UPtv, "A Royal Christmas Hope" follows a prince seeking a break from royal duties.

On Sunday, Great American Family premieres "Christmas North of Nashville," a story about a woman who returns home and discovers her family’s Christmas carnival is in trouble.

Hallmark wraps up the weekend with "Melt My Heart This Christmas," centered around a passionate glassblower whose art brings warmth and possibly love to the season!

See more details on premiere times for the Christmas movies below, plus "Mistle Murders" ends Season 2...


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Friday, November 21, 2025:

Mistletoe Murders

Season 2, Episodes 5 & 6

'Twas the Fight Before Christmas - Part 1
When an upscale restauranteur is murdered, Emily finds herself harboring an unlikely fugitive as she sleuths to clear their name. Meanwhile, Sam is thrown when his ex-wife arrives in town.

'Twas the Fight Before Christmas - Part 2
Emily and Sam race to solve the murder before the new restaurant's Christmas feast. Confronted with danger, Emily opens up to Sam and stops running from her past. Violet connects with her mom.

Mistletoe Murders

Season 2, Episodes 5 & 6

Premieres Friday, November 21, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, November 22, 2025:

Christmas on Every Page

Storyline: "An advertising executive (Reid) returns to her hometown to help save her family's struggling bookstore. While there, she partners with a local craftsman (Allyn) to design and paint a Christmas mural that not only brings the community together but also rekindles her own sense of creativity and connection."

Christmas on Every Page

Premieres Saturday, November 22, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, November 22, 2025:

Holiday Touchdown:

A Bills Love Story

Storyline: Lifelong Bills fans Morgan and Gabe find love in Buffalo at Christmas.

Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story

Premieres Saturday, November 22, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 23, 2025:

A Royal Christmas Hope

At Christmastime in New York City, Julia Carter runs a nonprofit helping families in need. Still grieving her husband, she fights to keep hope alive— especially through her non-profit work and the annual tree lighting. Across the ocean, Prince Christopher escapes royal duties for a break in the U.S. When a chance meeting sparks connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holidays pressures force them to face what truly matters.

 

A Royal Christmas Hope

Premieres Sunday, November 23, 2025

at 7pm/6c on UPtv

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Sunday, November 23, 2025:

Christmas North of Nashville

Storyline: When Jules (Alatalo) loses her high-powered city job, she returns home to find her family’s Christmas carnival on the verge of closing. Reuniting with childhood friend turned business owner, Jules rediscovers love, community, and the courage to begin again.

Christmas North of Nashville

Premieres Sunday, November 23, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, November 23, 2025:

Melt My Heart This Christmas

Holly, a passionate glassblower, secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym while assisting a legendary glassblower to help Jack at a Christmas Fair.

Melt My Heart This Christmas

Premieres Sunday, November 23, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 23, 2025:

Kristoffer Polaha

Christmas Movie Marathon

Hallmark Mystery Schedule:

Hearts of Christmas - 10am
Small Town Christmas - 2pm
The Christmas Quest - 4pm


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Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 2025:

Christmas Classics

All Weekend Long

This is a highlight of some of the past Christmas movie favorites airing this weekend...

Saturday, November 22, 2025:

One Royal Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Window Wonderland ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6am
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Time for You to Come Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Get Him Back for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Veteran's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Christmas Under the Stars ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
My Christmas Family Tree ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
Timeless Tidings of Joy ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Saving the Christmas Ranch ... UPtv ... 7pm
Long Lost Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8pm
A Bluegrass Christmas ... UPtv ... 9pm
Christmas in Midnight Clear ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Christmas Homecoming ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10pm
Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 10:01pm

Sunday, November 23, 2025:

A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 12am
Checkin' It Twice ... Hallmark Channel ... 12:01am
A Godwink Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2am
The Nine Lives of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2:01am
Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Family ... 4am
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 6am
Coming Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6am
Five Star Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
A Christmas... Present ... Great American Family ... 8am
Homegrown Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8am
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Hearts of Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
On the 12th Date of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Santa Tell Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Small Town Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
The Christmas Quest ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm
The Christmas Note ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10pm

*Note: Hallmark Family is playing a marathon of episodes of "The Waltons" all weekend long and all week leading up to Thanksgiving!


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Happy Christmas movie-watching, everyone! Have a wonderful weekend!


Please note: I haven’t pre-screened the NEW movies mentioned above, so if you watch and would like to share your thoughts, please stop back by and leave a review in the comments. I always love hearing what you think.

Special Links:

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

You can find the 2025 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.

And you'll find the Christmas Movie List by network *here*.

Joyous Christmas Blessings,

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SHINING THE LIGHT

"O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms."

~Psalm 95:1-2

🎄🏈 Did You *Catch* It? 🏈🎄 Hallmark Releases Poster, Promo, & Premiere Date for Christmas Movie, 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story'

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It's official! It's time to tackle Hallmark's Christmas movie news!

On the NFL's big game day yesterday, the Hallmark Channel released exciting news for their upcoming football-themed *Countdown to Christmas* movie, 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story,' which will star Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario!

Additionally, the cast also features more Hallmark favorites, including Andrew Walker and Patti Murin.

( images via: Hallmark Media / Patti Murin )

And football fans, be sure to look for cameos from Buffalo Bills players Damar Hamlin and Dion Dawkins.

Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, and Andrew Walker teamed up at the Buffalo Bills game yesterday (pictured above) to promote their upcoming movie. For a while, it looked like the Bills might fall short, but in true Hallmark fashion, the day ended with a comeback and a happy ending. The team pulled off a nail-biting 41–40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.


Here's the official movie poster for 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story,' newly released by Hallmark Media:

So, when can we expect 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story' on our TV screens?

The all-new *Countdown to Christmas* movie kicks off on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 8pm/7c!


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'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story' promo:




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Plus, here's the 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story' official storyline via Hallmark:

"The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas. Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have always been close friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her – a fact obvious to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa)…and everyone else who crosses their path.

When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Pantoliano) that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago – and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year to this day –she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he’ll always remember. Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter’s identity. Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings.

Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget."


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This storyline actually brings to mind Holland Roden’s previous Hallmark Christmas movies, 'Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas' and 'Five Gold Rings.' In both of those films, her character is also on a heartfelt search and discovers love!

Stay tuned for MUCH MORE Christmas movie news!

Game on!

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Hallmark Announces Cast of Christmas Movie, “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” - See WHO Made The Cut

screengrab via: Hallmark Media

Hallmark is scoring big with their latest casting news for "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story," announced exclusively today via Variety.

This football-themed film is stacking its roster with star power, headlined by Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, and Joe Pantoliano, with supporting roles from Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, and Steve Schirripa.

According to Variety, several Buffalo Bills players will make appearances in the film, including head coach Sean McDermott, running back Ray Davis, safety Damar Hamlin, offensive tackle Dion Dawkins, tight end Dawson Knox, long snapper Reid Ferguson, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, and wide receiver Joshua Palmer.

The film will also feature a host of special cameos. Bills legend Jim Kelly, along with former players Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood, and Andre Reed, are all set to appear, as well as team announcer Chris Brown. Luke Russert, son of the late journalist and devoted Bills fan Tim Russert, will also make a cameo.

Hallmark also released this official storyline:

"The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas. Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have always been close friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her – a fact obvious to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa)…and everyone else who crosses their path.

When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Pantoliano) that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago – and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year to this day –she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he’ll always remember. Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter’s identity. Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings.

Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget."


Look for “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” to air during Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2025!

Have a Merry Day!

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