🎁 Halfway through July... ⏰ Have You Missed Your Favorite *Christmas in July* Movie? SEE HERE:

While we are right in the middle of July, there are many Christmas movies that have already played during Hallmark's *Christmas in July* movie event, and yet... we still have lots of Christmas movies to come! Have you seen lots of good ones? Have you missed any favorites?

Just in case, I wanted to en"LIGHT"en you, on what's to come!

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa - Hallmark Crown Media

"Yule" want to be sure and check the Christmas Movie Schedule to be sure you won't miss *ALL* the Christmas movies you love most, including "Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa," starring Jill Wagner and Mark Deklin, airing Thursday night and even more Christmas movies listed below airing TODAY and TOMORROW...

Wednesday, July 15, 2020:

Write Before Christmas

A Cookie Cutter Christmas

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas

My Christmas Love

Marry Me at Christmas

Let it Snow

Charming Christmas

12 Gifts of Christmas

Finding Christmas

Christmas Made to Order

Journey Back to Christmas

Enchanted Christmas

A Homecoming for the Holidays

The Sweetest Christmas

Operation Christmas

The Mistletoe Promise

Thursday, July 16, 2020:

A Christmas Detour

Christmas Connection

Christmas Cookies

Crown for Christmas

A Royal Christmas

Christmas at the Plaza

Love Always, Santa

Once Upon a Holiday

Help for the Holidays

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

A Gingerbread Romance

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

Christmas on my Mind

Christmas Getaway

Holiday for Heroes

The Christmas Cottage

See the Christmas Movie Schedule - so you can watch for and set your DVR - for all of your favorite Christmas movies!

Joyous Blessings! Net

FIND LOVE, SUNSHINE, AND MYSTERY THIS WEEKEND ON HALLMARK -- with Danica McKellar, Mark Deklin, Candace Cameron Bure, and Niall Matter!

Happy first weekend of August, everyone! I hope where you are - the sun is shining bright! If not, then Hallmark's got you covered with a little Love and Sunshine this weekend!

Plus, the Mysteries are finally returning to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries - with the first of three all new Aurora Teagarden movies premiering Sunday night! Need more clues? See all the details below!

Plus, if your a pet lover (like me!), Love and Sunshine features an adorable, well trained dog, while Aurora Teagarden is an enticing game of cat and mouse!


Saturday, August 3, 2019-

You'll want to "paws" this Saturday night to watch Hallmark's all new rom-com, featuring a salute to our military and their service dogs, in...

Love and Sunshine

Love and Sunshine - image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Ally Craig has been fostering retired military dog, Sunshine, as she recovers from a broken engagement. But sparks fly again when Sunshine's military partner, Jake Terry, returns to claim the dog. Click here to see more!

See the Premiere of Love and Sunshine

Saturday, August 3, 2019

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

Sunday, August 4, 2019-

It's the "purr"fect time to crack a new case with Candace Cameron Bure in...

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries:

A Game of Cat and Mouse

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat and Mouse - image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: When someone begins taunting Aurora Teagarden (Bure) with cryptic clues left at crime scenes, the librarian-turned-crime buff attempts to figure out who is behind the creepy “game.” But when the people closest to Aurora become targets, the game takes on a much more dangerous edge as it points to... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat and Mouse

Sunday, August 4, 2019

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

AND on the HALLMARK CHANNEL

HALLMARK CHANNEL VIEWERS: Don't miss this special Simulcast airing on BOTH HALLMARK NETWORKS - at the SAME TIME! Please note: This is a ONE TIME showing of this movie on the Hallmark Channel. Future airings of Aurora Teagarden will be exclusively on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

I hope you all enjoy Hallmark's Summer Nights and Mystery!

Have a Wonderful, Peaceful Weekend!

Blessings to you all, Net

"Light is sweet,
and it pleases the eyes to see the sun."

~Ecclesiastes 11:7

***UPDATED SCHEDULE*** HALLMARK CHANNEL’S ANNUAL ‘SUMMER NIGHTS’ FEATURES SIX ALL-NEW ORIGINAL MOVIES

Hallmark Press Release (Revised):

PLEASE NOTE: NEW MOVIE ADDED AND PREMIERE DATE CHANGE BELOW

HALLMARK CHANNEL’S
ANNUAL ‘SUMMER NIGHTS’

FEATURES SIX
ALL-NEW ORIGINAL MOVIES

Network’s Annual Programming Event Starts July 27

“Summer Nights” features a slate of six all-new original movies, starting with “Rome in Love” on Saturday, July 27 (9 p.m. ET/PT), followed by “Love and Sunshine” on Saturday, August 3 (9 p.m. ET/PT), “A Taste of Summer” on Saturday, August 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT), “A Summer Romance” on Saturday, August 17 (9 p.m. ET/PT); “All Summer Long” on Saturday, August 24 (9 p.m. ET/PT); and “My One & Only” on Saturday, August 31 (9 p.m. ET/PT).

"Rome in Love" image: Hallmark Crown Media 

‘ROME IN LOVE’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, July 27 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Italia Ricci, Peter Porte, Vincent Riotta

Amelia Tate’s (Ricci) world is turned upside down when she is plucked from obscurity in Bend, Oregon to star in a remake of the classic film Roman Holiday. After being flown to the Eternal City for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Amelia is obliged to spend time with American reporter Philip Hamilton (Porte), who has been assigned by an Italian magazine to write the story that will introduce her to the world.

 images: Hallmark Crown Media

‘LOVE AND SUNSHINE’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 3 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Danica McKellar, Mark Deklin

Recently retired military dog Sunshine has been living with American Rescue volunteer Ally Craig (McKellar) and helping her to put her life back together after a dissolved engagement. When her military partner Jake Terry (Deklin) returns to claim her, he and Ally discover that loving Sunshine is not the only thing they have in common.

"A Taste of Summer" image: Hallmark Crown Media

‘A TASTE OF SUMMER’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Roselyn Sanchez, Eric Winter

Sous-chef Gabby (Sanchez) opens a restaurant and must contend with former high school baseball hero Caleb (Winter), the competitive owner of a popular eatery. A star in culinary school, Gabby is unconcerned until opening night, when her restaurant has few customers due to Caleb’s wings promotion. Deciding to enter the Taste of Summer to win $10,000 and stellar reviews, Gabby is stunned when Caleb enters a similar dish, but heartened when he helps after her sous-chef burns himself. With the contest winner still unnamed, there’s lots of competitiveness in the air, but now it’s mixed with a hint of romance.

images: Hallmark Crown Media

‘A SUMMER ROMANCE’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 17 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Erin Krakow, Ryan Paevey

Samantha “Sam” Walker (Krakow), the owner of her family’s picturesque ranch in Bighorn, Montana must decide whether to sell her land to wealthy developers or risk losing it in foreclosure. When New York real estate developer Richard Belmont (Paevey) arrives at the ranch to convince her to sell, he learns some life-changing lessons from Sam about the country lifestyle and the importance of home. Despite the budding romance that develops between them, the pressure on Richard from his colleagues to close the deal grows and threatens to undermine everything he’s come to love since arriving in Bighorn.

images: Hallmark Crown Media

‘ALL SUMMER LONG’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 24 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Autumn Reeser, Brennan Elliott

Tia’s (Reeser) dream job of captaining a dining cruise hits rough water when her ex Jake (Elliott) is hired as the restaurant’s chef. Will they be able to open a new business, navigate the sea, and each other?

images: Hallmark Crown Media

‘MY ONE & ONLY’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 31 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Pascale Hutton, Sam Page

Contestants on “The One,” Stephanie (Hutton) and Oliver try to determine if they’re fated to be together. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Stephanie and Alex (Page), the handsome ranch owner who acts as their guide.

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I hope you all enjoy Hallmark Channel's

Summer Nights!

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Love and Sunshine - a Hallmark Channel Original "Summer Nights" Movie starring Danica McKellar and Mark Deklin

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Love and Sunshine

Former Titles: Sunshine, Sunshine and Summertime

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: August 3, 2019

CAST:

Danica McKellar ... Ally Craig
Mark Deklin ... Jake Terry
Peter Benson
Brenda Crichlow
Jessie Fraser ... Barb Terry
Vera Frederickson ... Lena Terry
Toby Levins ... Sam Terry
April Telek ... Donna
Denis Corbett ... Lakeside stroller
Yolanda Corbett ... Lakeside stroller

PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: Ally Craig has been fostering retired military dog, Sunshine, as she recovers from a broken engagement. But sparks fly again when Sunshine's military partner, Jake Terry, returns to claim the dog.

Movie Review:

Coming...

See or Skip:

Coming...

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*images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

🎅🎄 HAPPY LEON DAY - June 25th! Let's Countdown to Christmas and "Mark the 25th" with a Christmas Movie pick! 🎅🎄 👉👉

Happy Leon Day, everyone! By the way, Leon is Noel (another name for Christmas) spelled backwards!

As we mark this special day on June 25th, this means we are now 6 MONTHS away from CHRISTMAS DAY!!! YAY!!! We're halfway there! And, even though Leon Day is not an official holiday, yet, you are sure to find people celebrating it! Often on this day, there are some businesses who offer special deals, and there are some individuals who start their Christmas planning- making crafts, presents, and lists!

I decided to get into the spirit, by playing some Christmas music. Some radio stations might also feel festive and play some holiday music - you'll have to check your local dial. And... I will, of course, be watching something Christmassy today - on the 25th!

You can also join along! Here at "It's a Wonderful Movie" we highlight every 25th day of the month - TOGETHER! - as we countdown to Christmas!

For all of you Christmas movie fans who wish to participate, simply pick something Christmassy to watch TODAY - on the 25th! It can be a Christmas movie, cartoon, family sitcom or anything you like. (There's only one stipulation - it must be family friendly.) Then, please share in comments below your Christmas choice for the day!


My pick for this "Mark the 25th" is...

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

And, guess what? Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa is a new release on DVD today! If you pre-ordered it from Amazon, you should receive yours in the mail today! If not, you can still order your copy!

There will also be two airings of Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa coming up during Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July! You can see it: Monday, July 15th at 12am/11c. and Friday, July 26th at 12am/11c. Note: both times are midnight for east coast viewers!

Why I chose this movie?

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa is like stepping inside a snow globe or perfect winter wonderland greeting card. The basis of the movie series was inspired by Hallmark product designs, including puzzles, games and greeting cards! Set in the idealistic holiday town of Evergreen, Vermont - there is something warm, inspirational, and magical about this place and the people who live there. Plus, there is one very special red truck - that always starts up or stalls at the exact right time!

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Another thing I love about this sequel movie - is the amazing cast! This second Evergreen movie was led by one of my all-time favorite Hallmark actresses, Jill Wagner! She's also the star of the Mystery 101 series on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! If, by chance, you missed the latest new movie in that series on Sunday night, I have good news - there's an encore showing of Mystery 101: Playing Dead tonight!

In addition to Jill Wagner starring in Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa, you will also find... Mark Deklin (Switched for Christmas), Barbara Niven and Andrew Francis (Chesapeake Shores), Holly Robison Peete (Christmas in Evergreen), Ashley Williams (Northern Lights of Christmas), Rukiya Bernard (One Winter Proposal) and more!

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: When Lisa (Jill Wagner) takes a last-minute Christmas trip to her hometown of Evergreen, she finds that the historic general store has been closed. Using her skills as a professional retail designer, Lisa decides to keep local tradition alive and help the good people of Evergreen bring the store back to life. As Lisa charms a local contractor named Kevin (Mark Deklin) into working with her, the pair find themselves facing one surprise after another as they restore the store to its former glory. When the staff at the Kringle Kitchen temporarily accept the store’s beloved ‘Mailbox to Santa’ for safekeeping, the townspeople find and rally around a mysterious 25-year-old letter that never made it to the North Pole. As old traditions are made new again, Lisa finds herself falling for Kevin, the traditions, and the town of Evergreen.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Merry "Mark the 25th"
and Leon Day, Everyone!

Plus, we are just days away from...
Hallmark's Christmas in July!
Are you getting excited? See the Full Schedule - *HERE*!

Please share your Christmas choice for today
in comments below!

JOYful Blessings to You all, Net

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It's CHRISTMAS on HALLMARK... Visit Honeysuckle Lane and Evergreen this Week!

🎄It's Christmas Thursdays🎄
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane

Storyline via Hallmark: With her parents passed, Emma returns home for one last Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane before the family home is sold. While doing an appraisal, antiques dealer Morgan discovers love letters hidden in Emma’s mother’s desk, and they’re signed with initials that aren’t her father’s. In researching the mystery man, and while enjoying holiday festivities, Emma and Morgan fall in love. But when Emma’s ex arrives, Morgan backs off. Then when he shows up at a gala with another woman, Emma is heartbroken. Misunderstandings abound during Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane, and the mystery of the love letters still must be solved.

Re-watch "Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane" again
or See it for the very first time...
Thursday, March 28, 2019
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

❄❄❄❄❄

🎄It's Christmas Fridays🎄
on the Hallmark Channel...

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

Storyline via Hallmark: When Lisa takes a last-minute Christmas trip to her hometown of Evergreen, she finds that the historic general store has been closed. Using her skills as a professional retail designer, Lisa decides to keep local tradition alive and help the good people of Evergreen bring the store back to life. As Lisa charms a local contractor named Kevin into working with her, the pair find themselves facing one surprise after another as they restore the store to its former glory. When the staff at the Kringle Kitchen temporarily accept the store’s beloved ‘Mailbox to Santa’ for safekeeping, the townspeople find and rally around a mysterious 25-year-old letter that never made it to the North Pole. As old traditions are made new again, Lisa finds herself falling for Kevin, the traditions, and the town of Evergreen.

Re-watch "Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa" again
or See it for the very first time...
Friday, March 29, 2019
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Wishing you all the JOY of Christmas-
as we re-visit Honeysuckle Lane and Evergreen!

I can almost see that red truck coming down the road again!

As we watch these holiday movies once more... I hope they will brighten your best memories of Christmas!

Joyous Blessings to You All! Net

Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa - a Hallmark Channel "Countdown to Christmas" Movie starring Jill Wagner, Mark Deklin, Holly Robinson-Peete, Barbara Niven, Andrew Francis, & Ashley Williams!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: November 18, 2018

CAST:

Jill Wagner ... Lisa
Mark Deklin ... Kevin
Holly Robinson-Peete ... Michelle
Barbara Niven ... Carol Shaw
Malcolm Stewart ... Joe Shaw
Ashley Williams ... Allie
Rukiya Bernard ... Hannah
Andrew Francis ... Oliver
Michelle Choi-Lee ... Nancy
Candus Churchill ... Polly
Chris Cope ... Ezra Green
Norah Debra Dobbyn ... Little Lisa

PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: When Lisa (Wagner) takes a last-minute Christmas trip to her hometown of Evergreen, she finds that the historic general store has been closed. Using her skills as a professional retail designer, Lisa decides to keep local tradition alive and help the good people of Evergreen bring the store back to life. As Lisa charms a local contractor named Kevin (Deklin) into working with her, the pair find themselves facing one surprise after another as they restore the store to its former glory. When the staff at the Kringle Kitchen temporarily accept the store’s beloved ‘Mailbox to Santa’ for safekeeping, the townspeople find and rally around a mysterious 25-year-old letter that never made it to the North Pole. As old traditions are made new again, Lisa finds herself falling for Kevin, the traditions, and the town of Evergreen.

Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...


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*images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE SEQUEL NEWS: 🎄 CHRISTMAS IN EVERGREEN 🎄 HERE WE COME - AGAIN!!!

Hop in the classic 1954 Mercury red pickup truck and enjoy the ride back this Christmas to the quaint town of Evergreen, inspired by the work of Hallmark artist Geoff Greenleaf's Christmas illustrations.

images: Hallmark Crown Media

The sequel to Christmas in Evergreen is titled...
"Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa."

According to countryliving.com: "The movie will star several original cast members including actresses Ashley Williams ("October Kiss"), Holly Robinson Peete ("Morning Show Mystery"), and Barbara Niven ("Chesapeake Shores"), plus a few new faces including Jill Wagner ("Pearl in Paradise") and Mark Deklin ("Switched for Christmas")."

I have also learned... returning from the original movie is Malcolm Stewart ("Surprised by Love"), who portrayed Barbara Niven's husband and Ashley Williams' father in the first "Christmas in Evergreen" film.

images: Hallmark Crown Media

image: Hallmark Crown Media

images: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via countryliving.com: "In this new Yuletide movie, viewers will be transported back to the beautiful, fictional small town where Lisa (Jill Wagner) is busy repairing the community's abandoned General Store ahead of the holidays. With a little help from the rest of the townspeople, she'll deliver a special, lost letter to the North Pole while trying to restore the Christmas spirit in her Vermont village."

For more on the original "Christmas in Evergreen" movie, you can visit my post- here. If you would like to add "Christmas in Evergreen" to your DVD collection, please visit here!




Christmas In Evergreen - Hallmark All-American Trucks 1954 Mercury Keepsake Ornament

Christmas In Evergreen: Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie - Paperback Book

Christmas In Evergreen: Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie - Kindle

Christmas in Evergreen - DVD

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