🎄🌟 Merry CHRISTmas, It's a Wonderful Movie Friends and Family 2024! 🌟🎄

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Oh, how wonderful it has been to share the joys and wonders of this Holy Christmas Season with all of you, dear It's a Wonderful Movie friends!

I'm so grateful for you all! I hope many of you have enjoyed the friendships you've made here and all the numerous movie reviews, too, whether it be of inspiring new Christmas movies, comedies, classics, or rom-coms throughout the year!

As Christmas Day draws near... may our hearts continue to prepare Him room and our homes radiate His love and light!

Thank you for welcoming It's a Wonderful Movie into your home this year, and I hope you plan to visit again in the new year 2025!

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🎄Special TV Programming🎄

for Christmas Week: 

Great American Family:

*A Royal Christmas Ballet - movie premiere - Sunday, December 22 (8 p.m. ET)

*Christmas on the Farm - Monday, December 23 (8 p.m. ET)

Details via Great American Family: Viewers are invited to join Jill Wagner and (her husband) David Lemanowicz as they celebrate the true meaning of Christmas: cutting and trimming the holiday tree, gathering for Christmas dinner, and a candlelight service at the restored chapel on the farm. Jill’s military heritage has given her lasting appreciation for being close to loved ones and lifting those in need especially during the holidays. As “Silent Night” is sung around the dinner table, a family is welcomed to the table who lost everything in Hurricane Helene. To the family’s surprise, the community of Tellico Plains, TN, has come together with gifts that will help Makayla, TaMarcus, and their two sons on the road to recovery. Makayla works at the VA Hospital in North Carolina and has spent her entire career caring for veterans and their families.

*Christmas Yule Log - begins Christmas Eve at 2pm/1c

*Christmas Movie Review Marathon - December 28th & 29th ALL DAY

*136th Rose Parade - New Years Day 11am/10c


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Hallmark Channel:


Tuesday, December 24th:

*A Season for Miracles (Hallmark Hall of Fame classic!) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am


Wednesday, December 25th:

*One Christmas Eve (Hallmark Hall of Fame classic!) ... Hallmark Channel ... 4am
*Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm


Friday, December 27th:

*A Novel Noel ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm


Saturday, December 28th:

*Trading Up Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm


Sunday, December 29th:

*Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
*This Time Each Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm


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Lifetime:

*Engaged by Christmas - movie premiere - Sunday, December 22 (8 p.m. ET)


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UPtv:

*North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery - Sunday, December 22 at 7pm/6c.
*Small Town Christmas - Sunday, December 22 at 9pm/6c. and 9:30pm/6:30c.


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TNT/TBS:

*A Christmas Story movie marathon - Christmas Day


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CBS:

Tuesday, December 24th:

*Christmas with Andrea Bocelli and Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special ... CBS ... 8pm
*The Price Is Right at Night "Holiday Heroes" ... CBS ... 9pm
*Nate Bargatze's Nashville Christmas ... CBS ... 10pm



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ABC:

Sunday, December 22, 2024:

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (cartoon) ... ABC ... 7pm
The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: The Santa Clause ... ABC ... 8pm
*NOTE: Tim Allen is hosting this special movie presentation.


Tuesday, December 24, 2024:

The Wonderful World of Disney Presents: Home Alone ... ABC ... 8pm


Wednesday, December 25, 2024:

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade ... ABC ... 10am



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Plus, if you'd like to see the Christmas programming airing this week on Freeform and AMC - click here! 

White Christmas, which is celebrating its 70th Anniversary, will air on AMC very early at 2am/1c on Christmas Eve!

Sundance TV will also air White Christmas on Christmas Day at 12:30pm/11:30c., 5:30pm/4:30c., and 10:30pm/9:30c.

Classic Christmas movies airing this week on TCM include: Christmas in Connecticut, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Bells of St. Marys, A Christmas Carol, and more! See the full schedule here.


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NBC:

Monday, December 23rd

Christmas at Graceland ... NBC ... 8pm


Tuesday, December 24th:

It's a Wonderful Life ... NBC ... 8-11pm


Wednesday, December 25, 2024:

NBC Special: How the Grinch Stole Christmas cartoon ... NBC ... 8pm
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Live Action) ... NBC ... 8:30pm

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E! Network:

It's a Wonderful Life - All Day Marathon on Christmas Day!


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From my home to yours, I pray you all have a very Merry Christmas celebrating the true and first gift of Christmas... Jesus!

God's blessings to you all!

Merry Christmas, everyone,

Net

What Christmas is All About...

Linus' speech from A Charlie Brown Christmas:



The spotlight shines on Linus center stage as he shares the story of Jesus' birth straight from the scripture Luke 2:8-14...

"And there were in the same country

shepherds abiding in the fields,

keeping watch over their flocks by night.

And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,

and the glory of The Lord shone round about them,

and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them,

Fear not, for behold,

I bring unto you good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day

in the City of David,

a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you;

you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes

and lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel,

a multitude of the heavenly host,

praising God, and saying,

'Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace, good will toward men'.

Have YOU Received the Greatest GIFT? 🎁 —>

Have you received the Greatest Gift?

The true meaning and spirit of Christmas is about the birth of God's Son, Jesus, and how He came to earth to give us love, joy, hope, and peace!

That gift doesn't change the day (or days) after Christmas! For those who know Jesus, we continue to celebrate in our hearts the fact that we are loved and have hope for the future.

Just as children are still playing with the presents they received on Christmas Day, we can continue to unwrap the Greatest Gift every day!

Even when the Christmas lights, trees, and all the holiday decor come down, Jesus will still be here. We are never alone.

Christ loved us so much - He came to earth as a little baby and ultimately, died on the Cross for us!

If you ask Jesus into your heart and ask forgiveness of your sins, you will receive the ultimate Gift, eternal life with Him!

May we all continue to seek Him each day, just as the Shepherds followed the star until they found the Christ Child.

Sinner's Prayer:

"Oh God, I know I am a sinner.

I believe Jesus was my substitute when He died on the Cross.

I believe His shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me.

I now receive Jesus as my Savior.

I thank You for the forgiveness of my sins,

the gift of salvation and everlasting life,

because of Your merciful grace.

In Jesus name, I pray...

Amen."

Happy day and days after Christmas, everyone!
God's Blessings to you all!
Net

🌟HAPPY ONE WEEK until CHRISTMAS DAY!!!🌟

Just a quick little note today... to wish you all a Very, Very, Merry and Happy ONE WEEK AWAY from CHRISTMAS DAY!!!

I'll have my official *Merry Christmas* post coming soon, but I didn't want to miss highlighting this momentous day with all of you as we Countdown to Christmas!!!

Our weatherman said a week or so ago we would most likely have unseasonably warm weather this week before Christmas, but guess what? We have SNOW!!! And it's very cold, too! Mind you, it's only a dusting of snow, and likely, it will not last until Christmas day, but it's delightful to see the snowfall today, even if it lasts a short while. I love the feeling of living in a Snow Globe!

Oh what *JOY* this Christmas season brings! I'm holding onto it ALL as tight as I can!

I also wanted to share with you all Great American Pure Flix's 3rd Sunday of Advent with writer Karen Kingsbury:

The theme of the 3rd Advent Sunday is the joy of the shepherds seeing the newborn Christ!

All who visited the Child were blessed, overjoyed, and filled with peace - because they knew God had fulfilled His prophesied promise to send a Savior!

Our purest joy doesn't come from Christmas presents or tangible things here on earth, but from the first Gift of Christmas - Jesus!

I pray you will know that Special Joy this Christmas! The Shepherds followed that big, beautiful, bright star 🌟 until they found the Christ Child lying humbly in a manger.

May we all continue to seek the Light of Jesus daily in our lives - this Christmas and beyond!

Happy One Week 'til Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Net🌟

🎄 Merry Christmas, dear Friends! 🎄 My Christmas Card to You...

What a Wonderful Christmas Season and Year it has been,

once again,

at "It's a Wonderful Movie"!

It's always a joy to reminiscence with dear friends,

who often visit and share,

and meet new ones, as well,

who I've added to my prayers.

I hope many of you have enjoyed

building special friendships here

and watching some delightful New Christmas Movies

and lots of beloved Christmas classics - all year!

I appreciate each and every one who visits...

all the comments, thoughts and wonderful movie reviews!

Here's my Christmas Card to All of You...

"And she shall bring forth a Son,

and thou shalt call His name JESUS:

for He shall save His people from their sins. "

~Matthew 1:21

When I think of Christmas, I think of the glowing lights, the cherished gifts, the holy star, angels on high, pure white snow, the excitement of little ones and so many lovely things!

All of these Christmas treasures tie in to the Holy birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who came as a tiny little baby that first Christmas to save us from our sins.

On that first Christmas night when the star shown bright and the angels sang, Jesus was that first Light, the Light of the World. If we receive Him, then we, too, come out of the darkness and into the Light.

The Greatest Gift of all was given in a stable on that first Christmas. Love!

In order to receive Jesus, all we have to do is ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us of our sins. 

Then He washes us white as snow!

Traditionally, again this Christmas, I will be spending the day with my family. I love when everyone comes home! Before any gifts are unwrapped, my Father reads the Christmas story from Luke 2 in the Bible, and everyone listens intently as we think upon that first Christmas long, long ago. Jesus is always the first gift we receive Christmas morning. Then, we take turns unwrapping gifts from under the tree... appreciating the time together, the presents given, and enjoying the moment. Also, in my heart... I'll be remembering Christmases past and treasuring all of the precious memories - in the midst of making new ones!

If you're looking for more Christmas programming, old and new, then be sure to visit the Christmas Schedule, which includes the new Lifetime Christmas movies premiering this week, GAC Family's Christmas Day movie marathon, plus It's a Wonderful Life (a cherished favorite!), 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (the endearing classic cartoon!), Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers (tells the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus!), and more beloved, can't miss Christmas classics: Home Alone, Meet Me in St. Louis, and White Christmas!

Also, see the Christmas Movie Review page - to see which NEW Christmas movies from 2021 are family friendly.

God's Blessings to You

during this Holy Christmas Season!

Thank you for being a special part of the

*It's a Wonderful Movie* family!

Be sure to stay tuned for more news on Family TV Movies

and Christmas Movies throughout the Year in 2022!

Wishing You much Love and Joy

this Christmas!

God Bless Us, Everyone!

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Glory to the newborn King!

From my home to yours...

Merry Christmas to You All! Net

Luke 2:8-14

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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🎄 *Merry Christmas* dear 'It's a Wonderful Movie' Family & Friends! 🎄

Merry Christmas!
JOY to the World - The LORD has Come!

May the true GIFT of Christmas, JESUS, the Christ Child, who was born in a manger, fill our hearts and homes with joy and peace.

Whether you're wrapping gifts, reading a special Christmas story, baking sugar cookies in the shapes of stars, bells & trees, watching a Christmas movie this week, or simply enjoying some quiet time, this Christmas may we cherish precious memories of Christmases from the past and embrace the Lord's "presence" above all of the Christmas "presents" under the tree!

Also, be sure to look in the sky for something else besides Santa's sleigh! On the first day of winter, Monday, December 21st, 2020 - Jupiter and Saturn will appear to be very close in the southwestern skyline, creating the look of one bright star from earth. The last time this occured was over 800 years ago! According to ChristianToday.com, "the most famous great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn occurred in 7 B.C.—auspiciously close to the birth of Jesus. Close enough that some believe that the great conjunction is the Star of Bethlehem." Isn't that spectacular? Be sure to look on Monday about 45 minutes to an hour after sunset and around 15 degrees above the horizon. If you happen to miss the peak of this event on Monday, the 21st, rest assured the planets will still be very close for days afterwards as they gradually part ways once again.

"Oh, star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright.
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light."
(lyrics from "We Three Kings")


During this Christmas week... if you're wanting to catch some good old Christmas classics, there are still plenty to see, including It's a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve, Meet Me in St. Louis, It Happened on 5th Avenue, The Santa Clause trilogy, Home Alone, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and many more! See the Christmas Movie Schedule for times airing.

If you'd like to binge watch movies on Christmas day, look for a full day marathon of It's a Wonderful Life - on Friday from 6am/5c. to 12am/11c on the E! Entertainment channel, and for those who have Hallmark Drama, there's a "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" first season and movie marathon soooo BIG - it takes two days - Saturday, December 26th & Sunday, December 27th!

Back to Christmas week... Even though Hallmark, UPtv, and ION have finished airing their new Christmas movies for the 2020 holiday season, Lifetime still has FOUR MORE NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES to premiere this week! However, please note: after Christmas they won't replay on Lifetime - so you better catch them now or you may have to wait until next year!

 

Lifetime's Christmas Week - Christmas Movie Premieres:

Monday, December 21, 2020:

Spotlight on Christmas
premieres at 8pm/7c.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020:

The Christmas High Note
premieres at 8pm/7c.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020:

Christmas at the Castle
premieres at 8pm/7c.

Friday, December 25, 2020 - Christmas Day!:

My Sweet Holiday
premieres at 8pm/7c.

If you want more details on these Lifetime Christmas Movies
- click here!

*Please know- I have NOT pre-screened these NEW Christmas movies listed above. If you happen to watch one of the new Christmas movies this week and want to share whether or not it is a family friendly movie, please stop back by and leave a comment. I know everyone here would be grateful to know any information you are willing to share.

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When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas

Encores at 8pm/7c. 

on Friday, December 25, 2020 - Christmas Day 

As tradition goes, the Hallmark Channel and now, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, too, will have air many of their 2020 Christmas movie premieres commercial free - beginning Christmas Eve and airing into Christmas Day! (See reviews of the 2020 Christmas movies - here - to check out which new movies are family friendly!)

Unfortunately the cast of "When Calls the Heart" was unable to film a new Christmas movie this year; however, Hearties everywhere will get an extra special gift - with a preview of the upcoming new season during the re-airing of last year's WCTH Christmas movie: When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas on the Hallmark Channel, Christmas day, at 8pm/7c. Season 8 of "When Calls the Heart" will premiere on February 21, 2020!

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When we get together on Christmas day, before any gift is opened, our family gathers around close and the story of Jesus' birth is read by my father from Luke 2. 

Here's a special print out of the scriptures from Luke, if you'd like to read it on Christmas day, post it on your refrigerator or share with loved ones...

* Click Here to enlarge and print *

I hope you have enjoyed 

many beloved Christmas Classics

and some delightful New Christmas Movies this year, too!

I appreciate everyone who visits here 

at It's a Wonderful Movie, 

and I'm most grateful to those who share a movie review!

Your *presence* here throughout the Christmas season 

and all throughout the year - 

is always a wonderful *present* to me and all who visit here!

Be sure to stay tuned for more news on Family TV Movies,

Christmas Movies and a whole lot of fun - throughout 2021!

THANK YOU to ALL my Blog Followers! Even though we've had to be socially distanced in the real world, I'm so glad we could all remain socially close here. I'm giving you all a virtual group hug... I'm so warmed by your thoughtful comments and friendship every day of the year! 

God's Blessings to You All!

May you have a very Merry Christmas and

a Happy, Joyous New Year!

In Christ's Love, Net

🌟🌟SHINING HIS LIGHT!🌟🌟

Luke 2:1-14 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

🌟MERRY CHRISTMAS🌟 to all of my dear *It's a Wonderful Movie* Friends & Family!!!

That first Gift of Christmas, the Christ Child, is the best Gift ever to be given. I pray many receive Him in their hearts this Christmas!

“For unto us is born this day in the city of David
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord”

~Luke 2:11

If you're looking for a movie that shares the true meaning of Christmas, then be sure to watch on Christmas Eve UPtv's premiere presentation of...

Baby in a Manger

*This movie has the Dove seal of approval. Baby in a Manger is available on DVD at Amazon, and several reviewers there say this lighthearted film is ideal for family viewing.

Storyline via UP: With the help of a handsome young police officer, a social worker searches for the mother of a baby she has found abandoned in a nativity scene at her church.

Based on the best-selling Harlequin book “Child in a Manger.”

Watch Baby in a Manger

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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A Very Happy and Friends Yule Log 2019

Happy the Cat, Happy the Dog, and adorable adoptable kittens and puppies relax and play in front of a warm fireplace complimented by traditional holiday tunes. Special appearances by Pip Squeak the pig and other beautiful animals.

This 24-hour special Yule Log marathon begins Christmas Eve at 5pm/4c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

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Christmas Classics on Christmas Eve:

It's a Wonderful Life

Storyline: With the endearing message that 'no one is a failure who has friends,' Frank Capra’s heartwarming masterpiece continues to endure, and after over 70 years, this beloved classic still remains as powerful and moving as the day it was made.

(Available on Remastered DVD and Prime Video!)

Watch 'It's a Wonderful Life'

on Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

at 8pm/7c. on NBC

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Meet Me in St. Louis

(Available on DVD!)

Storyline: St. Louis 1903. The well-off Smith family has four beautiful daughters, including Esther and little Tootie. Seventeen-year old Esther has fallen in love with John, the boy next door who has just moved in. He, however, barely notices her at first. The family is shocked when Mr. Smith reveals that he has been transferred to a nice position in New York, which means that the family has to leave St. Louis just before the start of the St. Louis 1904 World's Fair.

Watch Meet Me in St. Louis

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

at 10pm/9c. on TCM

*TCM will also be playing other beloved Christmas Classics: It Happened on 5th Avenue, Holiday Affair, In the Good Ole Summertime (it's a Christmas movie too!), The Bishop's Wife, A Christmas Carol and others! See my Christmas Schedule for more details and times airing.

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Christmas Day - December 25, 2019:

Premiering Christmas Night on the Hallmark Channel...

When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas

Storyline via Hallmark: Elizabeth prepares for Little Jack’s first Christmas and birthday, missing Jack more than ever. Nathan receives a prestigious job offer in Union City but weighs the downside of leaving Elizabeth and taking his niece away from Hope Valley. Lucas holds a Christmas festival to bring some of his family’s traditions to Hope Valley…and to impress Elizabeth. A detour on his way to see Faith leads Carson to a stranger in need of his help. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee search for the perfect gift for Little Jack, while Bill turns Hope Valley upside looking for a special gift that he misplaced. To see more details and images - click here!

Watch the premiere of When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas

Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Christmas Classics on Christmas Day:



*There are lots of wonderful Christmas movies and specials airing on Christmas Day, including: White Christmas, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Santa Clause, A Christmas Story, Love Finds Andy Hardy, plus many of the new 2019 Hallmark Christmas movies with no commercials (except maybe a few Hallmark promos) and more! See the Christmas Schedule for times airing!

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Luke 2 Christmas Story - Printable...

CLICK HERE TO ENLARGE IMAGE & PRINT

Here's a print out of the Nativity Story you can read to your family. Our entire family gets together on Christmas day and my Daddy always leads us in the telling of the nativity story before any tangible gift is unwrapped. Our first gift is always receiving Jesus!

I hope and pray you all have a very Merry Christmas Day!!! Your *presence* here throughout the Christmas season and all throughout the year - is always a wonderful *present* to me and all who visit here!

Joyous Christmas Blessings to you all! Net

🌟🌟SHINING HIS LIGHT!🌟🌟

Luke 2:1-14 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to All my Friends & Family at *It's a Wonderful Movie* - - May you Open the Greatest Gift of Christmas Today!

"And she shall bring forth a Son,

and thou shalt call His name JESUS:

for He shall save His people from their sins. "

~Matthew 1:21

When I think of Christmas, I think of the glowing lights, the cherished gifts, the holy star, angels on high, pure white snow, and so many more lovely things!

All of these Christmas treasures tie in to the holy birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who came as a tiny little baby that first Christmas to save us from our sins.

On that first Christmas night when the star shown bright and the angels sang, Jesus was that first Light, the Light of the World. If we receive Him, then we, too, come out of the darkness and into the Light.

The Greatest Gift of all was given in a stable on that first Christmas. Love!

In order to receive Jesus, all we have to do is ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us of our sins. Then He washes us white as snow!

Traditionally, again this Christmas, I will be spending the day with ALL my family. I love when everyone comes home! Before any gifts are unwrapped, my Father reads the Christmas story from Luke 2 in the Bible, and everyone listens intently as we think upon that first Christmas long, long ago. Jesus is always the first gift we receive Christmas morning. Then, we take turns unwrapping gifts from under the tree... appreciating the time together, the presents given, and enjoying the moment. Also, in my heart... I'll be remembering Christmases past and treasuring all of the precious memories - in the midst of making new ones!

My hope for all who visit here... is that you have a joyous Christmas- no matter where you are. My prayer is that you will find grace, comfort, and peace in the love of Jesus!


Two Christmas TV Movie Reminders...

Monday, December 24, 2018:

On Christmas Eve, see the classic, beloved Christmas movie...

"It's a Wonderful Life"

Watch it again or for the first time at 8pm/7c. on NBC

Tuesday, December 25, 2018:

On Christmas night, it's Christmastime in Hope Valley once again in...

When Calls the Heart

The Greatest Christmas Blessing

Premieres at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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God's Blessings to You

this Holy Day and Christmas Season!

Thank you for being a special part of the
*It's a Wonderful Movie* family!

Wishing You much Love and Joy
this Christmas!

God Bless Us, Everyone!

From my home to yours...
Merry Christmas to You All! Net

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Silent night, Holy night,

All is calm, All is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child.

Holy infant so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, Holy night,

Shepherds quake at the sight,

Glories stream from heaven afar,

Heavenly hosts sing alleluia;

Christ the Savior, is born!

Christ the Savior, is born!

Silent night, Holy night,

Son of God, Love's pure light

Radiant beams from thy holy face,

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

🎶 🎶 🎶

"Happy Day After Christmas ~ the 🌟LIGHT🌟 of the World is Still Here!!!

Another day is checked off the calendar. December 25th, has come and gone. But, December 25th isn't simply just another day. From the memories it holds, to the excitement it beholds each coming year, Christmas is sacred, a time that we rejoice in the birth of our Savior, a day we cherish with those we embrace and hold so dear!

I pray you all had a wondrous Christmas Day, and hopefully, you are able to have a relaxing day today and all this week!!! I was so blessed to be with my family for Christmas - what a gift!!! Plus, here in the Midwest, we had a lovely winter wonderland, snow globe White Christmas!!! It was such a busy, active day! My greatest joy is watching others unwrap! ("It is more blessed to give than to receive" -Acts 20:35) And now, like Santa, I'm certain we could all use a little vacation, or at least, a "long winter's nap"!

Santa Christmas image - artist unknown

It's the DAY after CHRISTMAS...

I know. I know.

The BIG DAY is over,

but we mustn't let the Spirit go!

Let the Joy of the Season...

live each day in our Hearts!

After all, Christmas in July...

isn't really that far!

I hope you enjoyed that little poem I wrote. May it uplift you today, as we continue to enjoy *Christmas* here at It's a Wonderful Movie, even after the 25th! There are still potential Christmas moments and memories to be made, and movies to be seen! If you're like me, your DVR is still full of Christmas movies to watch, that should last well into 2018!!!

Also, here's a video clip of singer Matthew West's song "Day After Christmas"! It is always a blessing and encouragement to me this time of year. I hope it also blesses you...

*If you're interested, you can also

download Matthew West's song "Day After Christmas" at Amazon!

Thank you for visiting "It's a Wonderful Movie" today! I'll have more updates soon on Hallmark Channel's Winterfest, the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' January Mystery Movies, and More! Until then, you can see the January TV Movies listed in the Family TV Schedule - here!

Even though the 25th has passed, I know many family & friends will still be gathering and celebrating the joy of Christmas! Plus, you can still watch, thanks mostly to Hallmark, many wonderful Christmas movies on TV - all this week, leading up to A Royal New Year's Eve and the 2018 Winterfest Preview Show hosted by: Lori Loughlin, of "When Calls the Heart"! See the Christmas TV Schedule!

God Bless Us, Everyone!!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!! Net