🎄✨ Happy 4 Months ’til Christmas Day 2026!!! ✨🎄 (See Which Christmas Movie I Chose To Mark This Day & Share Your Pick!)

Happy 4 Months 'til Christmas Day, everyone!

As close as that special day is now, we Christmas movie lovers know we are even closer to the festive Christmas movies we love airing on TV - beginning in October!

Great American Family premieres its first new Christmas movie on October 10th with An Accidental Arctic Christmas, starring Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison.

The Hallmark Channel will premiere its first new Christmas movie a week later on October 17th with Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, starring Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley.

If you'd like to celebrate and mark this special day with us, we'd love for you to join in! Simply choose a Christmas movie to watch and share your pick with us in comments below.

🎥 My Christmas movie pick is… Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! I'm in the mood for something fun and lighthearted.



Looking forward to hearing your picks, too!

Wishing you a day 

that is truly… 

Merry & Bright!🎄❤️

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🌟 Memorial Day Weekend 2026 🌟 Patriotic TV Specials, New Mystery, and More ➤➤

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Wishing you all a nice Memorial Day weekend...

On this Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women of our military who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

What a meaningful time it is, as our country approaches her 250th birthday, to proudly fly our American flags, to gather with dear family and friends for backyard barbecues, enjoy picnics in the park, and small-town parades. These simple moments are beautiful reminders of how precious our freedoms truly are.

If you have plans this weekend, you'll want to set your DVR now. Or if you plan to be home, then I hope you'll enjoy some patriotic programming, perhaps settle in for a new mystery, or watch the latest episode of County Rescue, which honors our military through the inspiring charitable work of Tunnel to Towers. I’ve included these programming highlights below.


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Saturday, May 23, 2026:

True Justice: Eye for An Eye

Storyline: Our Warriors work to exonerate a mother wrongly accused of murdering another mother in the Parent School Coalition.

True Justice: Eye for An Eye

Premieres Saturday, May 23, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, May 24, 2026:

County Rescue

Season 3 - Episode 2&3

Episode 2 - Somewhere Far More Beautiful:
The County Rescue team provides support for the Tunnels 2 Towers marathon as Andy meets the new team members.

Episode 3 - Rhythms:
On Andy's first day back, life-and-death calls force him and the team to confront grief, purpose, and the quiet strength that sustains them.

County Rescue

Season 3 - Episode 2&3

Premieres Sunday, May 24, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, May 24, 2026:

2026 National Memorial Day Concert

Live from the U.S. Capitol, the National Memorial Day Concert features stories, tributes, and musical performances by world-renowned artists and the National Symphony Orchestra, with a special tribute of the country’s 250th anniversary.

Hosted by Gary Sinise and Mary McCormack, with performances by Noah Wyle, Melissa Leo, Andy Grammer, Jonathan Banks, Mickey Guyton, Jamey Johnson, Alan Jackson, Mary McCormack, Laura Osnes, Blessing Offor and Maestro Jack Everly conducting the National Symphony Orchestra.

The 2026 National Memorial Day Concert

airs Sunday, May 24, 2026

at 8/7c. on PBS

on the eve of Memorial Day

(Please check your local listings.)

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Memorial Day Marathons

Memorial Day Marathons / Patriotic Programming

Columbo - Great American Family
Reba - UPtv
Matlock (original series) - Hallmark Mystery
Wedding-themed movies - Hallmark Channel
Patriotic movies (For Love & Honor, Love and Sunshine) - Hallmark Family
Patriotic movies (including The Best Years of Our Lives) - FMC
Patriotic/Military movies (all weekend) - TCM



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Monday, May 25, 2026

Marking the 25th as we

Countdown to Christmas!

This Monday, May 25th, also marks 7 months 'til Christmas Day!

We love celebrating every 25th day of the month here at It's a Wonderful Movie as part of our Countdown to Christmas tradition... and whether you join in every month or if you've never participated, you’re warmly invited to join along!

If you'll be watching something merry and Christmassy on the 25th (or anytime over this long weekend), please share with us in comments.

In honor of Memorial Day, I've decided to watch one of my favorites, The Christmas Card. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of this beloved Hallmark classic!

I’ve always appreciated how this patriotic film honors the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country, especially the heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice. And I just love the way the Spelman family works closely together in their family-owned lumber business. It truly is a wonderful film filled with comforting small-town charm, a lovely little country church, and a sweet romance that will always hold a special place in my heart!

If you happen to find a little quiet time during what may be a busy Memorial Day weekend, I’d love for you to join in the Christmas fun. And of course, please share which Christmas movie you chose in the comments below!


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I pray you all have a peaceful, safe, and relaxing Memorial Day Weekend.

We are deeply blessed to live in a country where we can enjoy our freedoms, and we honor those courageous heroes who have fought to protect them!

God Bless America!!!❤️☆💙

Blessings to you all,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

~ Joshua 1:9

⚾ Catch This Weekend: Road Trip Romance, Baseball in Brookfield, & More Fun!

Happy Last Weekend of April, Everyone!

It’s hard to believe we are already celebrating the final weekend of April, with May just around the corner and so many wonderful things to enjoy this season! I hope your weekend is filled with sunshine, joy, and a little time to relax.

The Hallmark Channel premieres its final Spring into Love movie, I'll Be Seeing You, this weekend, featuring a fun road trip, a touch of adventure, and potential romance with Stacey Farber and Tyler Hynes. It looks like a delightful way to close out Hallmark’s spring movie event!

And over on Great American Family's When Hope Calls: Brookfield, the children learn to play baseball from an unexpected source! This episode is filled with heartwarming moments and a few surprises along the way- see details below!

Plus, this weekend we mark the 25th on Saturday, which means it’s time once again for our Countdown to Christmas... and to the Christmas movie season, too! Each month brings us one step closer to those festive premieres, cozy classics, and all the holiday joy we all love so much!

There is plenty to look forward to this weekend, so settle in and enjoy all the fun ahead!

See details below...


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Saturday, April 25, 2026:

I'll Be Seeing You

Storyline: When a work errand derails Amy's weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour, but need the help of a charming activities director.

I'll Be Seeing You

Premieres Saturday, April 25, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, 2026:

Tyler Hynes

Classic Hallmark Movie Marathon

Leading up to Tyler's new movie on Saturday night, the Hallmark Channel is airing a two-day marathon of eight movies (2 Christmas and 6 rom-coms), all starring Tyler Hynes, ahead of his new Spring premiere!

Friday:

On the 12th Date of Christmas - 6pm
It's Christmas, Eve - 8pm

Saturday:

Falling for You - 8am
Flip that Romance - 10am
Winter in Vail - 12pm
It Was Always You - 2pm
A Picture of Her - 4pm
Roadhouse Romance - 6pm
I'll Be Seeing You - 8pm *NEW


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Saturday, April 25, 2026:

Happy 8 Months until Christmas Day!

In addition to it being just 8 months until Christmas Day, we’re now around 6 months away from the start of the Christmas movie season!

Saturday, April 25th, is that special time again… to “Mark the 25th” day of the month with a cozy Christmas movie! 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. Please share your Christmas movie pick in comments below. (And the Christmas movies airing Friday night can count, too!)

I decided my “Mark the 25th” choice will be the classic Hallmark Channel movie, A Boyfriend for Christmas, starring Kelli Williams and Patrick Muldoon. I chose this movie in honor of the recent, sudden passing of Patrick Muldoon, which is still so hard to believe, and because this movie has always held a special place in my heart.

A Boyfriend for Christmas premiered in 2004, when there were only about 3 or 4 new Christmas premieres on the Hallmark Channel during the holiday season, so each movie was truly special. It felt like everyone who loves Christmas was marking their calendar, too, and watching with you. Streaming wasn't available then, so ratings were much higher. And this movie did not disappoint - it was funny, festive, family-friendly, and yes, there's a fake-boyfriend, Douglas Firwood, who Patrick Muldoon portrays perfectly! I've probably seen this movie hundreds of times since, and it never disappoints - it always puts a smile on my face!

I have many favorite lines from the movie, but here are two I especially love:

Ryan Hughes (AKA Douglas Firwood): I may be difficult to exchange without a receipt.

Holly Grant: That's okay, I think I'll keep you!


I hope whatever Christmas movie you choose... also brings joy to you! Please share your pick in comments below.



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Sunday, April 26, 2026:

When Hope Calls: Brookfield

Season 3 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4:
Curveball: The robbery investigation intensifies as Reynolds (Trevor Donovan) questions Justine about her stolen ring, while tension grows between Wyatt (Nick Bateman) and Hannah (Sarah Fisher) as her career pulls her in a new direction. Across Brookfield, Wally grieves his father, Sam (Jon McLaren) struggles with change, and many relationships, including Nora’s (Cindy Busby) and Michael (Christopher Russell) are tested through moments of vulnerability and emotional growth.

When Hope Calls: Brookfield

Premieres Sunday, April 26, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Weekend Thoughts...

The new episode of When Hope Calls: Brookfield is one you'll definitely want to *catch*! The new pastor teaches the children to play baseball, and Mountie Michael appears to be a little jealous of the new minister spending extra time with Nora.

Also, I sure hope we will all enjoy Tyler Hynes’ new movie, I'll Be Seeing You, premiering this weekend!

Hopefully, some of you have also had the chance to see the touching videos Tyler recently shared on Instagram. If not, I've included them below. It has been so heartwarming to see the genuine respect and admiration Tyler shows for the legendary Christine Ebersole, who portrays a grandmother in his new movie. They also previously worked together on Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, and it was Tyler's wish for them to reunite on screen again!

What a wonderfully talented and accomplished actress Christine Ebersole is! Her acting credits (as seen on IMDb) date back to the 1970s, and she has appeared in countless films, television movies, and series over the years. And my goodness... what a spectacular singing voice she has, too! I’m so glad these two were able to work together again on this movie and, hopefully, many more!

Tyler's video below highlights their time working on both movies - Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, and I'll Be Seeing You, and even a trip to the grocery store!

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And this video from Tyler Hynes is such a touching tribute to why he so wanted to make this new movie... (warning: tissues may be required!)

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A post shared by Tyler Hynes (@tyler_hynes)

Also, Hallmark hasn't officially announced, yet, but in case you haven't heard, earlier this month Tyler Hynes filmed a new Christmas movie for Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2026 with Laci J. Mailey (Chesapeake Shores, A Little Park Music) titled The Christmas Loop. In this new holiday movie, Tyler Hynes plays a character trapped in a Christmas Eve loop who falls for a woman. More details to come!

( images via: Tyler Hynes / Rob Lycar ) 

And... more Christmas-related news for Tyler... the Hallmark stores are releasing a brand new Tyler Hynes Christmas ornament. Last year's release was Lacey Chabert.

Tyler Hynes's ornament can't be purchased yet through the Hallmark store/website - it will be released on October 10th.

Lacey Chabert's ornament (from 2025) is no longer available through the Hallmark shop website; however, there are several purchase options through Ebay - click here for price and more details.

You can see the new 2026 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Dream Book - click here.


I hope you'll enjoy dreaming with me! So many sweet new ornaments! Anything with Charlie Brown always catches my eye, and I love that Hallmark is honoring the 80th Anniversary of the classic film It's a Wonderful Life with a lovely new ornament featuring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed! I would love to know... which ornaments do like best?

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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend... full of joy and happiness! As always, thank you for spending a little of your time here... your visits truly mean so much.

If you'd like to share a review for any of the programming this weekend or any previous weekend... please feel free to share in comments.

Blessings to You All!

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☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

~Proverbs 3:5-6

New King James Version

🎄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!

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⛄🎄 'Twas One Month Before Christmas! 🎄⛄

Happy One Month 'Til Christmas Day, Everyone!!!

And Happy Thanksgiving Week, too!!! (Be sure to stay tuned for my BIG Thanksgiving post - coming soon!)

What JOY this time of year is as we are all planning for Christmas Day, while celebrating the true meaning of the season, Jesus, and enjoying all the excitement and wonder of the holidays!

Here are some of the Christmas Movies airing on TV tonight that you might want to watch. Or, if you're planning to watch a special Christmas movie, please share in comments below. (Keep scrolling to see my special pick to *Mark the 25th*!)

Christmas Movies on TV Tonight-
November 25, 2025:

Timeless Tidings of Joy ... Great American Family ... 4pm
I'll Be Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm
Holiday Hotline ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Coming Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
Rocky Mountain Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Christmas at Grand Valley ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8pm
A Christmas for the Ages ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Melt My Heart This Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10pm


So many wonderful Christmas movies in this schedule! I hope to catch a few here and there!

However, I’m also planning to squeeze in one of my favorites, "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade" with Autumn Reeser. It’s not only a perfect pick for this Thanksgiving week, but Autumn recently mentioned on Instagram (see her post below) that her brand-new Christmas movie, "We Met in December," premiering on the Hallmark Channel Thanksgiving night, has a lot of similarities to "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade," which was her very first Hallmark Christmas movie back in 2012! It feels like the sweetest full-circle moment! And since I adore the Parade movie, I'm hoping to love her new one just as much!

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Happy One Month 

'Til Christmas, Everyone!🌟

May Your Day 

and Christmas Season

Be Merry & Bright!

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🎄✨ Happy 4 Months ’til Christmas Day!!! ✨🎄 (See Which Christmas Movie I Chose To Mark This Day & Share Your Pick!)

Today is August 25th, which means...

🎄✨ Happy 4 Months ’til Christmas Day!!! ✨🎄

It’s time to *Mark the 25th* as part of our monthly Countdown to Christmas celebration!

Not only are we *4 MONTHS away from CHRISTMAS DAY*... but the Christmas movie season is just *2 months away*... beginning in late October! 🎅📺 Can you feel the excitement building, too, as each day goes by!?!?!

Here at *It’s a Wonderful Movie*, we love celebrating the 25th of each month with something festive, whether it’s a Christmas movie, a classic holiday cartoon, or anything that brings a little Christmas cheer into our day. It’s such a fun way to keep that joyful spirit alive all year long.

If you’re watching something Christmassy today (or sometime this week), please share in the comments below your pick... I always love hearing your movie choices!

🎥 My Christmas movie pick is… "Hearts of Christmas," starring Emilie Ullerup and Kristoffer Polaha. It’s such a heartwarming story about service, the gift of life, and giving to those in need.

Hearts of Christmas - image: Hallmark Media

Hearts of Christmas - image: Hallmark Media

And in case you haven't heard... Kristoffer Polaha is currently filming his brand-new Hallmark Christmas movie, "A Grand Ole Opry Christmas," alongside Nikki DeLoach and Sharon Lawrence! How wonderful is that? Sharon Lawrence, of course, also co-starred with Kristoffer in "Hearts of Christmas," so it’s a special reunion.

Plus, we know Country Singer Brad Paisley will also be in "A Grand Ole Opry Christmas," and it was revealed on the Today Show just this morning that these Country Music stars will also make a cameo appearance: Megan Moroney, Bill Anderson, Jamey Johnson, Rhett Atkins, Dailey & Vincet, Drew Baldridge, Maggie Baugh, Suzy Bogguss, Mickey Guyton, Riders in the Sky, Tigirlily Gold, Pam Tillis, and more!

A Grand Ole Opry Christmas on set - image: Kristoffer Polaha

Meanwhile, Kristoffer Polaha's "Hearts of Christmas" co-star, Emilie Ullerup, has an all-new (non-holiday) movie premiering this Saturday on the Hallmark Channel, titled "Catch of the Day," with Michael Rady! It looks like such a sweet and fun story, definitely one to add to our weekend watchlist!

Catch of the Day - image: Hallmark Media

And since we’re talking about Michael Rady, I’m tempted to sneak in one of his Christmas movies this week, one of my all-time favorites, in honor of his upcoming premiere this weekend. Longtime followers here at It's a Wonderful Movie might already know which one I mean… here’s a little hint: its title reflects one of the truest gifts of the season! Any guesses which one it is? 🎄

We have so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead! Shouldn't be too long now 'til we start hearing those full Christmas movie announcements from each channel... stay tuned!!!✨

Wishing you a day

that is truly…

Merry & Bright!🎄❤️

Net

✨ Happy 6 Months 'til Christmas DAY!!! ✨

Happy June 25th, Everyone! 

It's time to *Mark the 25th* as part of our Countdown to Christmas celebration!

That means we’re officially 6 MONTHS away from CHRISTMAS DAY! And even better? The start of the Christmas movie season is only 4 months away- kicking off at the end of October. Can you feel the excitement building?



Here at "It's a Wonderful Movie," we love to celebrate the 25th of each month by watching something festive. Whether it’s a Christmas movie, a holiday-themed cartoon, a classic family sitcom, or anything that brings those cozy Christmas vibes, you're welcome to join us in making today feel a little more magical!

If you choose to watch something Christmassy today, we’d love to hear about it in the comments below.

My Christmas movie pick for today is... "Christmas at the Plaza," with hopes we'll see Ryan Paevey back on our screens in a new holiday movie or a rom-com soon!



Please share your Christmas movie pick (if you have one) in comments below!

Or maybe you're looking forward to Christmas in June/July starting this Friday on Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel!!! If so, be sure to check out my Christmas Schedule for lots of upcoming holiday movies.

(Note: I'm adding more Great American Family Christmas movies to the schedule as they are released.)

Let the halfway-to-Christmas
cheer begin!

May Your Day be
Merry & Bright!

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🌟🎄 Happy 10 Months 'til Christmas, Everyone 🎄🌟 (Check Out Hallmark's Christmas Announcement, the Upcoming Christmas Schedule, and More!)

Today is February 25th, which means we've hit the mark of 2 months since Christmas 2024 and 10 months 'til this upcoming Christmas 2025!!!

Now that February is almost over, March will soon be here, and spring is literally right around the corner!

But for those of us who love a little bit of Christmas mixed in all year, how have you been doing with that? Are you watching the weekly Friday night Christmas movie classics on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Family? I've recently enjoyed catching many great movies, like A Christmas Blessing, Catering Christmas, and Holiday Crashers.

And if you're curious about this upcoming Friday, well, here's the schedule with SEVEN Christmas movies to choose from:

Friday, February 28, 2025:

Private Princess Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
All I Need for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Shoe Addict's Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 2am
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am


The two must-watch Friday night Christmas movies for me are: A Christmas Miracle for Daisy and A Shoe Addict's Christmas!

If you love Christmas year-round, then be sure to check out the Christmas TV Schedule for upcoming Christmas movies airing in February and March.

Hallmark promised a special Christmas announcement today, and they delivered! The Hallmark Christmas Experience is returning weekends NOVEMBER 28 thru DECEMBER 21 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tickets will be available in June. See more details at https://experiencehallmarkchristmas.com.




I hope you all have a great day! I'm planning to watch a Christmas movie tonight that I haven't seen yet, "Engaged by Christmas," starring Brittany Bristow and Marcus Rosner.

And if you're wondering, yes, I still have a few (or more) new Christmas movies from the 2024 Christmas movie season to go! Last week, I squeezed in watching some streaming Christmas movies that didn't make it to TV. (Now I know why none of the networks snatched them up.) Some were just okay, and the rest were not-so-good. (That's my polite way of saying that some of the movies were honestly awful.) I'm writing up some reviews that will be posted to the 2024 Christmas Movie Review Page soon. If you'd also like to review any of the 2024 Christmas movies, please feel free to do so!

If you're planning to watch something Christmassy today, or if you'll be watching Christmas on Friday night, please share which movie you'll be watching in comments below.

Happy 10 Months 

'til Christmas, Everyone!!!

May your day be

Merry & Bright!

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🎄 Christmas Is Around The Corner - Happy Three Months 'til Christmas, Everyone! 🎄

Happy *Mark the 25th*:

Oh, what a fun time of year it is! The anticipation of the Christmas season is upon us!

Don't you just love to see the wonder on children's faces and all of their excitement? Actually, I believe we're all children at heart at Christmastime!!!

Christmas day is three months from today, September 25th, and the Christmas movies are coming in less than a month on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Mystery around the clock! Are YOU ready for it?

Here at It's a Wonderful Movie we watch a Christmas movie EVERY month of the year on the 25th day. I call the event *Mark the 25th,* as we Countdown to December 25th, Christmas Day! And YOU are welcome to join in with us! If you plan to watch something Christmassy today or this week, simply share your movie choice in comments below. By the way, I shared my Christmas movie pick at the end of this post.




Christmas on TV:

If you don't get a chance to watch a Christmas movie today, there are excellent options airing on TV this Thursday and Friday...

Thursday, September 26th, on Hallmark Mystery:

The Christmas Secret - 7pm/6c
To All a Good Night - 9pm/8c


Friday, September 27th, on the Hallmark Channel:

The Nine Lives of Christmas - 7pm/6c


Friday, September 27th, on Great American Family:

Bringing Christmas Home - 8pm/7c

My *Mark the 25th* Pick:

With the recent announcement that "When Hope Calls" Season 2 will come to Great American Family in January 2025, I have chosen to watch the beautiful, heartwarming film, "When Hope Calls Christmas." This is one of those movies that brings tears to my eyes and makes me feel good inside every time I watch it. I wholeheartedly recommend this wholesome, family-friendly movie for all ages. Oops, I always want to call it a movie, but technically, it is considered to be two separate episodes in the "When Hope Calls" series. So, whether you think of it as a movie or episodes, it is still a wonderful story!

If any of you would like to watch "When Hope Calls Christmas," it is currently available to watch FREE through Freevee - click here. (Please note: This show is free with ads; which is great that it is free; however, I am not aware of what these ads will be, so viewer discretion is advised on the commercial breaks. The ads may be perfectly decent, but I just don't know.)

What is your Christmas movie pick to *Mark the 25th*? I always look forward to hearing which Christmas movie/show you all chose on this day. Please share in comments below...

May Your Day Be Merry & Bright!

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🌟Happy 5 Months 'Til Christmas!!!🌟 See Which Classic Christmas Treasure I Recommend:

Today is July 25th! We have finally reached 5 months until December 25th, Christmas Day!

There are many festive Christmas movie options to *Mark the 25th* day of the month today as we "Countdown to Christmas*!

*CHRISTMAS IN JULY* continues on Great American Family 24/7 and the Hallmark Channel, as well! Both networks will be airing various delightful Christmas movie classics, including Snow Bride, A Very Corgi Christmas, A Royal Christmas, Destined 2: Christmas Once More, A Christmas for the Ages, and more!


Christmas Movie Schedule - July 25, 2024:

A Paris Christmas Waltz ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Christmas Wish in Hudson ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas Time is Here ... Great American Family ... 4am
Christmas is You ... Great American Family ... 6am
Christmas Sweethearts ... Great American Family ... 8am
Christmas at the Drive-In ... Great American Family ... 10am
A Christmas for the Ages ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Christmas Star ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Falling Like Snowflakes ... Hallmark Channel ... 3pm *Encore
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Take Me Back for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
A Very Corgi Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Snow Bride ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
Christmas Keepsake ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Royal Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 9pm
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 10pm
The Christmas Note ... Hallmark Channel ... 11pm

I'm going to watch some of the wonderful classic Christmas movies that are actually airing today; I especially want to see one of my dear favorites, Snow Bride! I love how Susie Abromeit plays such a nasty character so well, and now she portrays such sweet roles in her Great American Family movies.

I always love to catch Snow Bride whenever it's on, and I love that this special movie landed today on July 25th!

Yesterday, I must also share with you all, I rewatched something very meaningful; it's not a Christmas movie from Hallmark or Great American Family.

I watched The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, which is a heartwarming, touching Christmas Special from 1983! I remember seeing it on video years ago, and when I found it available on DVD, I immediately snatched it up for my collection. Although it is not the best-looking production, and it may have been created on a shoestring budget, I still consider it to be an absolute treasure. If you're familiar with the show, Mash, then you'll recognize Margaret Houlihan, as the mother.

In the story of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the Herdmen children are social outcasts among the other children in Sunday school, but when they become involved in the church's annual nativity pageant, they share a love for Jesus that noone in the community expected as their hearts are transformed.

If you've never seen The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, I discovered a recording of it on YouTube - here:

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Also, if you haven't heard, a brand-new "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" movie is coming to the theater this Christmas! Personally, I am so invested in the original that I'm not sure anything new could match or surpass the original, but I hope it still has the same warm feeling.

This is the trailer for the new "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" movie:




I hope you all have a Happy July 25th as we Countdown to Christmas!

If you plan to watch something Christmassy today, please share in comments below.

Have a Merry Day!

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