Hallmark Stars Shine at the 2017 National Tree Lighting!!!

National Christmas Tree Lighting 2017 Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

The 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting program, held on Thursday November 30th, 2017 - was hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford (morning talk show host) and Dean Cain (actor - "Superman," "God's Not Dead," "Broadcasting Christmas," and more), along with Hallmark President and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Abbott, Executive Vice President, Hallmark Programming and Network Publicity, Michelle Vicary, the Beach Boys, Jack Wagner ("When Calls the Heart," "The Wedding March," and more), Wynonna Judd, Craig Campbell, Mark Steines and Debbie Metanopoulos ("Home & Family hosts"), and others!

National Christmas Tree Lighting 2017  - Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Since President Calvin Coolidge in 1923, our nation has been lighting a National Christmas Tree. That festive tradition continues on this year with President Donald Trump, first lady Melania, and many members of the Trump family, and other political leaders, in attendance.

The President's Christmas message included these meaningful words...
“Each and every year at Christmas time, we recognize that the real spirit of Christmas is not what we have, it’s about who we are,” he said. “Each one of us is a child of God. That is the true source of joy this time of the year. That is what makes every Christmas merry.”

See "The National Tree Lighting Show" tonight -

Monday, December 4, 2017

at 7pm/6c. on the Hallmark Channel!

The Beach Boys at the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
image: Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Jack Wagner at the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
image: Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times  

The Texas Tenors at the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
image: Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times 

Wynonna Judd performs at the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
image: Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

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Enjoy the Celebration of Music, Lights, and
🎄🎄 Christmas!!! 🎄🎄

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries 2015 Christmas Movies Announcement!

TODAY is the DAY for the BIG

CHRISTMAS MOVIE ANNOUNCEMENT

for HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES

on HOME & FAMILY!

Just like yesterday... Please Refresh this Page during the show time when I will be updating as any Christmas news is revealed! (F5 refreshes the page in Windows)

Even though this reveal is for the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, you can only see this reveal on Home & Family at 10am/9c. on the Hallmark Channel!

 

 

 

Update #1 at 9:30am/8:30c.:

 

Home and Family starts in 30 minutes on the Hallmark Channel! Watch along with me as I will be blogging Live! Or, if you aren't able to watch this morning, I'll be giving updates- so you won't miss it!

What movies will be included this year during the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries  lineup of "Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas"? Stay tuned to find out!!!

Update #2 at 10am/9:30c.:

 

The Show just started and host Mark Steines first announced they will have a Surprise Guest later on to announce the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas Movies!

 

 

Update #3 at 10:08am/9:08c.:

 

They are still introducing all the guests for today's 2 Hour Show...

 

Actress Tasha Smith ("Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse") gives behind-the-scenes stories from her show; actress Toks Olagundoye ("Castle"); the three finalists from "MasterChef" stop by the kitchen; how to turn an old bureau into a children's reading nook; DIY soft serve ice cream using dry ice; event planner Cheryl Cecchetto shares some party planning ideas; celeb hair stylist Giles Robinson shares simple hairstyles for young girls.

Update #4 at 10:10am/9:10c.:

 

They just went to commercial! I thought they would save it for later in the show, but Mark just said... the Christmas Announcement for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas Movies is NEXT!!!

Update #5 at 10:15am/9:15c.:

They announce 3 New Movies for HMM: Murder She Baked - A Plum Pudding Mystery, The Christmas Note, and The Magic Stocking!

They didn't mention Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge ???

Update #6 at 10:17am/9:17c.:

Today's surprise guest is finally introduced...
CAMERON MATHISON (excellent choice, by the way!) who stars in Murder She Baked - A Plum Pudding Mystery! They showed a clip from his movie, which includes Cameron with actress Alison Sweeney, and her cat! I'm excited to see Murder She Baked  return... this one looks delicious!!!

img via: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries twitter

 

Update #7 at 10:19am/9:19c.:

 

Cristina shares that actress Jamie Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos) will star in The Christmas Note. 

 

Mark announces the Yule Log will return to HMM on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, featuring Happy the Dog and Happy the Cat!

 

Cameron shares that all of our old favorites will be returning, too!

 

No extra news or clips are shared for The Christmas Note or The Magic Stocking.

 

Plus, once again.. they didn't mention Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge ???

 

 

Update #8 at 10:20am/9:20c.:

 

That's it!!! Segment finishes with them giving the premiere date for Murder She Baked - A Plum Pudding Mystery - November 22 at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries... and of course, they remind viewers... the Christmas Movies begin 24/7 on October 31st!

(By the way, this is a new and different time for "Murder She Baked", then was previously announced.)

What do you think of the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas Movie Announcement???

 

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Hallmark Channel's 2015 Christmas Movies Announcement!

TODAY is the DAY for the BIG

CHRISTMAS MOVIE ANNOUNCEMENT

for the HALLMARK CHANNEL

on HOME & FAMILY!

HERE'S A RECAP OF THE SHOW- Home & Family:

*Update #1 at 9 AM/8 c.: The Show begins in 1 HOUR!

*Update #2 at 9:30 AM/8:30c.: Getting closer! The show begins in 30 minutes! Stay tuned!!!

*Update #3 at 9:55 AM/8:55c.: The show begins in 5 minutes! See updates during show here!!!

*Update #4 at 10 AM/9c.: The Show is Starting... Announcement of Today's Guest: Actress Sanaa Lathan ("The Perfect Guy") talks about her new film; actress Lyndon Smith ("Public Morals"); TV host and award-winning chef John Besh makes a delicious New Orleans recipe from his latest book; the best pet carriers for your cat; simple life hacks for mommy and baby; the top five fashion trends of fall; how to turn your cowboy boots into a trendy fashion statement.

*Update #5 at 10:05 AM/9:05c.: Introduction. Host Cristina Ferrare has returned from her vacation and she is sharing details of her trip.

Mark has just introduced that they will have a special guest coming up revealing the Christmas Movie News!

However...
The Home and Family twitter web-site shares this image...
Danica McKellar reveals Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" movie lineup!

*Update #6 at 10:12 AM/9:12c.: They just went to commercial saying a special guest and big announcement is next!!! Here comes the CHRISTMAS MOVIE NEWS!!!

*Update #7 at 10:15 AM/9:15c.: Actress Danica McKellar has now been introduced.

They showed an extended version of the Commercial with Bing Crosby singing in the background.

1.) First movie they discuss is Danica McKellar's movie Crown for Christmas! They show a clip!

2.) Second, they talk about Candace Cameron Bure's new Christmas Movie: Christmas Detour. Danica shares that she is good friends with Candace and Paul Greene, who is also starring in the movie and co-starred with Danica in Perfect Match.

3.) Third, they show a clip of Northpole: Open for Christmas with Lori Loughlin and Dermot Mulroney. Bailee Madison also stars in this movie, but is not featured in the clip.

More coming...


*Update #8 at 10:22 AM/9:22c.:

4.) Next, they share news on Debbie Macomber's Dashing Through the Snow movie starring Meghan Ory and for the first time, we learn her co-star, Andrew Walker.

5.) Then, they announce singer Mariah Carey's new Christmas movie project, Melody & Mistletoe, in which she will be singing.

That's it! Mark announces there will be more stars coming in the Hallmark Christmas Movies, including: William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd, Brenda Strong, Sarah Lancaster, and Alicia Witt!

And, the countdown (as we all know!) begins October 31st!


I have updated the Christmas Movie List! See ALL 17 NEW HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES - CLICK HERE!

Tomorrow - they will be announcing the New Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas Movies! Should be exciting to see!

And, I will be blogging LIVE again - so be sure to drop in!!!

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Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas to be announced on Hallmark's Home & Family!

 

On September 16th, the Hallmark Channel morning lifestyle show Home & Family will announce the Christmas movies coming to the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel. So, this means HMM will get a whole day all to itself, Wednesday, on Home & Family!

There's a new commercial promoting this event, with the Home & Family hosts Mark Steines and Cristina Ferrare:

(Mark and Cristina are both standing in front of a white fireplace mantel holding Irish coffee cups of eggnog, with a cinnamon stick.)

Cristina: Get ready for a Home & Family Exclusive Announcement!

Mark: Tune in Wednesday, September 16th, to find out this seasons lineup of the Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

Cristina: Save the Date!

Mark: Wednesday, September 16th at 10. Only on Hallmark Channel. The Heart of Christmas!

(movies clips of The Christmas Secret, The Wishing Tree, and Signed Sealed Delivered for Christmas are shown throughout the commercial.)


This should be exciting to see this special Christmas movie announcement for the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, as well. I'm amazed they will be getting their own special day on Home & Family! For now, we will have to wonder who the guests will be!!!

See the "big reveal" of

 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries  

"Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas" lineup

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

on Home & Family at 10a/9c.

(Don't forget:
the Hallmark Channel's BIG Reveal
is the day before on Home & Family!)

 

Hallmark Channel's BIG Christmas Movie Reveal is Coming!!!

On September 15th, 2015,

the Hallmark Channel's morning lifestyle show

"Home & Family"

will give fans the big announcement!

Here's all the details we know, so far, direct from the new commercial with hosts Mark Steines & Cristina Ferrare, promoting this event:

Commercial Preview:

Cristina: "Mark your calendars for a Home & Family special announcement!

(Mark and Cristina stand in front of a red curtain, toasting champagne glasses)

Mark: "On Tuesday September 15, be sure to join us, along with some very special guests as we reveal this years Countdown to Christmas line-up of Hallmark Channel Original Holiday Movies!"

(Christmas movie scene clips are shown, as Mark mentions "guests", of Candace Cameron Bure (On Time for Christmas), Lori Loughlin, Dermot Mulroney, Bailee Madison (Northpole 2: Open for Christmas), Danica McKellar, Rupert Penry Jones (Crown for Christmas), and Lacey Chabert (Family for Christmas)!

Cristina: "Don't miss the big news!"

Mark: "Tuesday, September 15th at 10 on Hallmark Channel, The Heart of Christmas!"

*See this commercial on the Hallmark Channel web-site, here.


This is certain to be an exciting Home & Family - Hallmark Channel Christmas Preview Event we definitely won't want to miss!!! And, who the guests might all be is still an unknown, intriguing guess!!!

via: Hallmark Crown Media
This picture was taken during the Home & Family 2015 Christmas in July event.
Features the Home & Family hosts along with actress Lacey Chabert,
who was visiting to promote her Christmas movie: Family for Christmas.

See the "big reveal" of

Hallmark Channel's

2015 Countdown to Christmas lineup

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

on Home & Family at 10a/9c.


See the promo video, here.

 

THE WALTONS Cast Members Reunite on Hallmark Channel's "Home and Family"!

It's a Reunion of The Waltons... as cast members Michael Learned (Olivia), Richard Thomas (John Boy), Judy Norton (Mary Ellen), Mary McDonough (Erin), and Kami Cotler (Elizabeth) from this popular family drama series are welcomed into the "Home and Family" home for a heartwarming visit, to reminisce and share memories on Monday, August 3, 2015 @10 AM/9c. on the Hallmark Channel.

* image credits below

via zap2it.com:
"The reunion includes Thomas baking a pie with “Home & Family” host Cristina Ferrare, Norton singing a song as tribute to the “Waltons” actors who have passed away and Cotler demonstrating a “Waltons”-era do-it-yourself craft.

Learned will also take viewers on a tour of the theater founded by Will Geer (Grandpa Walton) — the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, Calif. — with Debbie Matenopoulos. The reunion’s opening and closing segments will be narrated by “The Waltons” creator and narrator, Earl Hamner, now 92 years old."

My thoughts...
As a long-time devoted fan of this well-loved series, I am delighted to see these 5 Walton family members come together for this special get together of sharing memories. The Home & Family show is also wonderful about emphasizing and recreating special moments from the shows they highlight - so I look forward to seeing how they give tribute to The Waltons! It would be wonderful to see them all around the dinner table, again... but, I can almost guarantee it will end with everyone saying "Goodnight"!

See the "Home and Family" Reunion of The Waltons - Monday, August 3, 2015 @10 AM/9c. on the Hallmark Channel.


UPDATE: Here are two screen-cap images from the Waltons reunion interview on Home & Family...

CLICK HERE to watch a clip of the Special on Hallmark's web-site!

The Waltons six movie reunion shows are available in one DVD set.


The Waltons Movie Collection

*Image Credits above:
The Waltons house image via: http://www.delsjourney.com
Home & Family house image via: edenmakersblog.com
The Waltons cast members image via: http://zap2it.com/2015/07/the-waltons-reuniting-hallmark-channel-home-family/
Mary McDonough image via: http://library.blog.wku.edu/2013/03/22/the-waltons-actress-mary-mcdonough-leads-workshop/

Here's Comes the Bride! Paige Hemmis & Jason Short will wed on the Hallmark Channel Tonight!

Bride Paige Hemmis from the Hallmark Channel's daily lifestyle show, 'Home & Family' says 'I Do' to Groom Jason Short of the Australian pop/opera music group ARIA, and You're Invited!

(image via: Jason & Paige's Engagement Photos, Hallmark Crown Media
Photoshop designs via: itsawonderfulmovie.com)

You can join in the Celebration...

as Jason and Paige exchange vows during this very special

Home & Family

Primetime Wedding Event,

* T O N I G H T *

Monday, June 22, 2015 

at 8pm ET/PT, 7C.

 

Best Wishes & Congratulations to the Bride & Groom!

 

May God bless you both...

and be ever-present in your home and marriage!

Movieguide Awards 2015 honors the Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment!

The 23rd Annual Movieguide Awards
honors Family Films and TV from 2014 -

Saturday February 21, 2015 
at 7 P.M. Eastern 4 P.M. Pacific  

on REELZ-Channel.

The 23rd Annual Movieguide Awards are Hosted by Comedian Bill Engvall

 

Actress Candace Cameron Bure of "Full House" and Hallmark Channel Movies,
"Let it Snow", "Puppy Love", "Christmas Under Wraps", etc...
and the upcoming Mystery Series, "Aurora Teagarden",
along with her daughter Natasha Bure, are presenters at the Movieguide Awards

Awards details via Movieguide.com:
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Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Movie Nominees:

• The Giver
• God's Not Dead
• Heaven Is For Real
• Little Hope Was Arson
• Son of God
• Unbroken

Epiphany Prize for Inspiring TV - Nominees:

• Duck Dynasty : Home for the Holidays
• The Gabby Douglas Story
• The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Louis Zamparini: Captured by Grace 
• Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio
• When Calls the Heart: Lost and Found

(The Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Movies & TV, supported through a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, is awarded to popular, entertaining movies and television programs that are wholesome, spiritually uplifting, inspirational, redemptive and moral. The two $100,000 Epiphany Prizes for Inspiring Movies & TV are awarded annually to the key men and women, including top studio executives, who are responsible for the best wholesome, uplifting and inspiring movies and television programs.)

Legendary singer Pat Boone, of film and television 

"Duck Dynasty" star Kori Robertson
and Hallmark Channel's Home and Family host Mark Steines

Grace Award TV Nominations:

• Regina King - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Imani Hakim - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Sydney Mikayla - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Kelly McGillis - Love Finds You in Sugarcreek
• Eric Dane - The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Phil Robertson - Duck Dynasty: Home for the Holidays

Grace Award Movie Nominations:

• Jeff Bridges - The Giver
• Brenton Thwaites - The Giver
• Shane Harper - God's Not Dead
• Cory Oliver - God's Not Dead
• Kevin Sorbo - God's Not Dead
• David A.R. White - God's Not Dead
• Greg Kinnear - Heaven Is For Real
• Connor Corum - Heaven Is For Real
• Diogo Morgado - Son Of God

(The Grace Award for Movies and Television is awarded annually to an actor or actress in a motion picture or television program who exemplifies God’s grace and mercy toward us as human beings through their outstanding performances.)

Actress Madison Pettis of "The Game Plan" and "Do You Believe"
and Karan Brar of Disney Channel's "Jessie"

"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson and Actor, Writer Corbin Bernsen

of "Christian Mingle", "Rust", and "3 Day Christmas"

 

Faith & Freedom Awards for Movies - Nominees:

• Belle
• Captain America : Winter Soldier
• Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
• The Giver
• Penguins of Madagascar
• Selma

Faith & Freedom Awards for Television - Nominees:

• Coffee Shop
• The Gabby Douglas Story
• The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Love Finds You in Sugarcreek
• When Calls the Heart: Lost and Found

(The Faith & Freedom Awards for Promoting Positive American Values are awarded for entertainment value, for craftsmanship, and for creating programming that is uplifting, moral, insightful, compassionate, and that shows America and its people in a positive light. The Faith and Freedom Awards are given to the one movie and/or one TV program that do the most to improve cultural understanding between Americans and people of other countries by showing a positive or more balanced view of America and Americans, including presenting the best of American values such as liberty, religious freedom, freedom of speech, the right to vote, property rights, proper compassion for others, protection of the innocent, the right to due process, the right to life and to pursue happiness, the rule of the law, democracy, capitalism, personal responsibility, the right to bear firearms, and a believe in limited and responsible government, equal justice under the law, and government by the consent of the governed.)

"God's Not Dead" stars Cory Oliver and Shane Harper

Actress Andrea Logan White of "Mom's Night Out" and "Do You Believe?"
and her husband, Actor David A.R. White of "God's Not Dead"

 

MOVIEGUIDE’s founder and publisher, Dr. Ted Baehr,

 

 

*There may be even more Nominees and Shows honored in the Movieguide Awards Program... so be sure to tune into the awards show Saturday, February 21st on Reelz-Channel at 7 P.M. Eastern 4 P.M. Pacific!


My take on the Nominees:

I was happy to see... nominations for "When Calls the Heart," from the Hallmark Channel, "Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio" and "Coffee Shop" from UP-tv.

However, I was surprised not to see... nominations for the actors of "When Calls the Heart", nor the TV Movie "The Redemption of Henry Myers", and "Paper Angels".

More than anything else, I was shocked not to see... the inspirational series "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", from the creator of "Touched by an Angel" Martha Williamson, not nominated in any of the categories. I personally think this was a terrible over-sight, of a most deserving series filled with everyday spiritual issues, divine providence, and a deep, abiding faith in their calling.

Now, What do you think of the Nominees? Which ones did you like? Which Movie or TV series, would you have nominated? Please share in the comments below...


*All Images and Award details via Movieguide.com

It's the "HOME & FAMILY" Holiday Special Tonight with Guest Stars from Hallmark Christmas Movies!

Hosted by Cristina Ferrare and Mark Steines -

the Two-time Emmy nominated "Home & Family"

invites you into their beautifully decorated home this holiday season

on the Hallmark Channel!

The "Home & Family Holiday Special" premieres Monday, November 24th at 8p.m. ET/PT, 7C.

The show includes Music, Baking, Christmas DIY's, and a lineup of celebrity guests from Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies, including Candace Cameron-Bure (Moonlight & Mistletoe, Let it Snow, Christmas Under Wraps), Lacey Chabert (Matchmaker Santa, Royal Christmas), Marilu Henner (Hitched for the Holidays), and Genie Francis (The Note).

Enjoy this all new Christmas Special and be sure to tune in to "Home & Family" show with Cristina Ferrare and Mark Steines airing every weekday at 10a/9c on the Hallmark Channel... as I'm sure they will have many more celebrity guests from Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies, as well as some fun, creative Christmas Crafts, Delicious Recipes, Lifestyle and Health Tips, and festive DIYs... all for your Home & Family!