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Hallmark Mystery is bringing all the wonder and merriment of the Christmas movie season back with their *Merry Movie Week* in June!
This event doesn't officially kick off until Friday, June 21st; however, the night before, on the Eve of *Merry Movie Week*, Hallmark Mystery is giving viewers TWO Christmas movies as a bonus launch - Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery at 7pm/6c., and The Royal Nanny at 9pm/8c.!
Here's a preview of *Merry Movie Week* on Hallmark Mystery:
Look for these beloved classic Hallmark Christmas movies during *Merry Movie Week*:
Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas, To All a Good Night, A Glenbrooke Christmas, Heaven Down Here, Miracle in Bethlehem, PA (pictured above), Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas, A Veteran’s Christmas, My Christmas Guide, A Season for Family, Project Christmas Wish, A World Record Christmas, A Homecoming for the Holidays, The Christmas Secret, and much more!
See the Christmas TV Schedule for the Christmas movies airing in June and during Christmas in July!
Today, Thursday, January 25th, marks 11 months until Christmas Day, 2024!
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is airing two Christmas movies tonight and on Friday, the Hallmark Channel is also airing two, and Great American Family will both be airing one Christmas movie!
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🎄Christmas Movie Schedule:
Thursday, January 25, 2024:
To All a Good Night ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 7pm
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 9pm
Friday, January 26, 2024:
Christmas Under Wraps ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Peppermint & Postcards ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
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You're invited to join in with us at *It's a Wonderful Movie* as we highlight the 25th day of every month by watching a Christmas movie as we Countdown to Christmas!
I haven't seen Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, yet, as I've been saving it as one of my last Christmas movies to watch from 2023, and I still have quite a few to go before I get there. So, I'm not watching that tonight, but I do have it recorded, and I'm looking forward to watching it one day!
After giving it some thought, I've decided my Christmas movie pick to *Mark the 25th* is... A Joyous Christmas! This is such an inspirational, heartwarming movie; I simply adore the sweet woman, Joy, and the "Christmas Memories" song near the end is so beautiful; it always brings tears to my eyes! Plus, the end is so warm and cozy; A Joyous Christmas always leaves me feeling good inside.
So, that's my movie choice in honor of the first 25th in 2024. Please share your own Christmas movie pick to *Mark the 25th* in the comment section below.
Flip the hourglass, it's time to look back in time...
As I write to you this afternoon, we have a gorgeous snowfall outside our window. It is so picturesque; it makes me feel like singing, Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland! We've had so little snow this past November and December; it is a welcome sight from the safety and warmth inside on this cozy Saturday afternoon. My heart does go out to those who must work and travel in it, though. Be safe, everyone, if you live in one of the places receiving snow or bad weather today.
Seeing the snow outside truly puts my mind back into the Christmas spirit, with reminiscing thoughts of Snow Days and White Christmases of the past. What a perfect time this is to reflect on the Christmas movies from 2023.
In their latest press release, Hallmark shares their grand accomplishment of high ratings success over the 2023 holiday season:
[Press Release - excerpt via Hallmark Media:]
"Hallmark Channel rings in the new year by celebrating its title as the #1 most-watched entertainment cable network of 2023 among key demographics. The channel’s Countdown to Christmas holiday programming event continued its annual domination of the cable charts last quarter, elevating it to be the most-watched entertainment cable network in Q4 among Women 18+ for an entire decade running.
The 31 all-new Countdown to Christmas premieres lifted Hallmark Channel’s holiday programming to be the #1 most-watched program on entertainment cable
among key demos throughout its 9-week run. The network’s standout original holiday movie premiere, A
Merry Scottish Christmas starring Party of Five costars Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf, set records across
the cable industry as the #1 most-watched cable movie of the year in 2023.
What’s more, sister network
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries was the #2 most-watched entertainment network – second to only Hallmark
Channel – among key demos during the holiday season in December 2023."
While A Merry Scottish Christmas was the Hallmark Channel's number #1 movie in ratings with 3.33 million viewers, A Biltmore Christmas, starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, was a very close second with 3.12 million viewers, and in third place, was Christmas Island, starring Rachel Skarsten and Andrew Walker, with 2.62 million viewers.
Whether you loved all three movies or not is basically irrelevant. All that matters truly, when it comes to ratings - is that you watched the movie.
Of course, there's the question now of whether or not we were entertained as viewers with enough holiday films with heart and humor to return to the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries next year? For me, the answer is... yes! Even though I am hesitant these days when it comes to watching most network and cable television, Hallmark has continued to produce numerous heartwarming stories that my family and I have been easily drawn to. As might be expected, there were some I didn't care for, as well (and I'm sure many of you felt the same), but a higher majority were likable and enticing enough to garner my full attention and make me look forward again to this upcoming Christmas!
As for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, I'm pleased to say that their number #1 Christmas movie (and movie in general) for 2023, according to ratings, was the Day Spring presentation, Miracle in Bethlehem, PA., starring Laura Vandervoort and Benjamin Ayres, with 1.91 million viewers! (I must say, I find it to be peculiar that Hallmark didn't even mention this title in their press release. Any thoughts?) Heaven Down Here came in second with 1.38 million viewers, and third place was nearly a tie with 1.35 million viewers for To All a Good Night and 1.30 million viewers for Mystery on Mistletoe Lane.
I sincerely hope, based on the ratings success of Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, and Heaven Down Here, that networks can see how viewers are drawn to inspirational films that contain unique characters, uplifting stories, and elements of faith!
Oh, what a wonderful Christmas Season this has been at *It's a Wonderful Movie* once again!
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, Christmas comedies, or rom-coms throughout the year!
I'm so glad to know each of you! I consider you all to be dear members of this It's a Wonderful Movie family! It truly blesses my heart the way you all share with, pray for, and encourage one another! Thank you all, my dear friends!
As Christmas Day draws near... may our hearts continue to prepare Him room and our homes radiate His love and light!
This is my Christmas Card to you, plus (see below) the last (yes, the very last) of the NEW Christmas movie premieres...
Please turn up your volume and hit the play button to watch this special video. This beautiful song, A Hallelujah Christmas by Cloverton, has especially touched me and my family this Christmas; I just had to share it with you. The lyrics are revised from the original rendition in such an amazing, moving way that tells the Christ Child's birth.
Synopsis: A new DaySpring movie. Successful and fiercely independent, Mary Ann Brubeck (Vandervoort) adopts a baby girl to raise on her own just before Christmas. Due to weather, she and the baby get stuck in Bethlehem, PA for the holidays. When there is no room at the inn, her only option is to stay with the innkeeper's brother Joe (Ayres), a quintessential bachelor who lives in a house that he treats like a barn. As Mary Ann learns the value of community by spending time with Joe's family and participating in the local church's Christmas events, Joe starts getting his act together with new motivation…and the two begin to see each other in a new light.
Synopsis: When couple Jack (Justin Long) and Caroline (India Mullen) travel to Caroline's native Ireland for Christmas, they find themselves at a crossroads in their marriage: Jack is ready for kids, and Caroline isn't. Will spending Christmas with Caroline's big Irish family make them realize they're ready for a family of their own? Or will it scare them away from the idea of having kids altogether?
Synopsis: In search of her big break, a reporter (Underwood) arranges a Christmas interview with a European Prince (Stoddard) visiting the States. Will the reporter’s big story become her love story?
Synopsis: Precocious 10-year-old Lily Morgan (Ai Barrett) enters a writing contest about her Christmas wish. She wishes that her single mother, Emma (Jeananne Goossen), finds love and a father for Lily whom Emma adopted as an infant in China. After winning the contest, will Lily’s wish come true?
Synopsis: A Christmas Letter is a modern love story meets epic adventure that ultimately brings a family together, with an uplifting, feel-good look at how the spirit of the holidays – and help from some pro hockey players – can unite a community and new-found friendships. This is a tale of how love, compassion, and a little Christmas sparkle can bring us together when we need it the most.
*This is the cable movie premiere of this movie from Incendo; it is also available to view via streaming sources, including UP Faith & Family.
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🎄 Notable Christmas Programming: 🎄
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NBC:
Friday, December 22nd:
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
Sunday, December 24th:
It's a Wonderful Life
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E! Network:
Binge Watch All Day...
Monday, December 25th:
It's a Wonderful Life
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ABC:
Friday, December 22nd:
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Sunday, December 24th:
Home Alone
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CBS:
Friday, December 22nd:
The 25th Annual A Home for the Holidays
Fit For Christmas (2022 movie)
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Hallmark Channel:
Enjoy special airings of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel:
Saturday, December 23rd:
Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas - 6pm
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane - 8pm
Sunday, December 24th:
A Veteran's Christmas - 6pm
My Christmas Guide - 8pm
*Note: 2 more Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movies will air on the Hallmark Channel before the year ends...
Saturday, December 30th:
*New Years Eve - Eve!*
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas - 6pm
Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas - 8pm
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Hallmark Drama:
Monday, December 25th:
One Christmas Eve
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Love Always, Santa
Window Wonderland
Angels and Ornaments
and more!
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TBS:
Friday, December 22nd:
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon)
Sunday, December 24th & Monday, December 25th:
A Christmas Story (movie marathon)
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TNT:
Sunday, December 24th & Monday, December 25th:
A Christmas Story (movie marathon)
Monday, December 25th:
A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
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INSP:
Sunday, December 24th:
Christmas in the Rockies
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UPtv:
Among UPtv's Christmas movie marathon this weekend, see encore showings of these two Christmas musical programs...
Sunday, December 24th:
Home for the Holidays: A Christmas Homecoming
Josh Turner: King Size Manger
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Great American Family:
Christmas Eve Schedule:
(all times below in Eastern Standard Time)
🌟GENTRI's "Finding Christmas" - 2pm
🌟A Silent Night at Museum of the Bible - 3pm
🌟Nativity - The Art of Maltese Crib-Making - 4pm
🌟Yule Log marathon on Christmas Eve - 5pm-12am
Christmas Day Schedule:
🌟Yule Log marathon on Christmas Day - 12am-12pm
🌟Christmas Movie Countdown on Christmas Day - beginning at 12 noon
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Freeform:
Friday through Monday:
See encore airings of...
Home Alone
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
The Santa Clause
The Santa Clause 2
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
and more!
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BYU:
Friday through Monday:
See encore airings of...
Christmas Jars
Christmas Oranges
A Very Corgi Christmas
Shoelaces for Christmas
and more!
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TCM:
See beloved classics Friday through Monday:
The Shop Around the Corner
In the Good Old Summertime
Love Finds Andy Hardy
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
Meet Me in St. Louis
Christmas in Connecticut
Holiday Affair (1949)
A Christmas Carol (1938)
and more!
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AMC:
See encore airings of...
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
White Christmas
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (PG-13)
Christmas with the Kranks
The Polar Express
The Year Without a Santa Claus
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
and more!
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I love this image of the Carolers singing around this lovely Christmas tree; it makes me think of sweet memories of Christmas tree lightings and the Dickens Christmas carolers I've seen. I can just imagine the carolers singing... O Come Let Us Adore Him!
I hope it brings to mind wonderful memories for you, too!
This year, it has been a blessing to see how the true meaning of Christmas and faith has been incorporated more meaningfully in more Christmas films. I hope this is a trend that continues; I'm beyond grateful Great American Family is embracing more and more of this in their programming and movies.
Be sure to stay tuned for more news on TV Movies and Christmas Movies throughout the Year in 2024!
Thank You to ALL of my dear friends and loyal blog followers who visit regularly and share uplifting comments and movie reviews here with us! I appreciate each and every single one of you! And even though we may be miles apart, I feel with our shared values and faith in The Lord, we are close in heart!
Hello Blog Friends & Followers! My Nickname is Net and more than Anything, I love my Savior, Jesus, and my precious Family! It's my joy to share and review Movies here on this Blog ~ that the entire Family can watch together on TV! Thank YOU so much for stopping by, Please leave a Comment... I enjoy hearing from You! ~ Net
