🎇 Happy 4th of July Weekend 🎇 Celebrate This Weekend with a New Christmas Premiere, Patriotic TV Movies, and More

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Happy 4th of July Weekend, Friends!

Happy Birthday, America!

Wishing you all a joyful and meaningful holiday weekend! Whether you're gathering with loved ones, enjoying a cookout or fireworks, or simply taking a quiet moment to relax, I hope this Independence Day brings a sense of honor and gratitude.

We owe immense thanks to our Founding Fathers and to our military, who have continued to defend those ideals throughout history.

Every time I hear our National Anthem, I’m reminded of their bravery and sacrifice. It fills me with deep appreciation for the freedom and security we have in our country.

Speaking of our anthem, this week, on July 1st, several Hallmark stars gathered at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, for a special fan event, including Ginna Claire Mason, Nikki DeLoach, Taylor Cole, Wes Brown, Andrew Walker, and Benjamin Ayres. Wes and Ginna Claire announced their upcoming Christmas movie, A Newport Christmas, Wes threw out the first pitch, and Ginna Claire beautifully sang our cherished National Anthem. See highlights of this below!

Also, to celebrate and honor America, I’ve gathered some of the special TV events, festivities, movies, and more that will be airing this 4th of July weekend. See them all below...


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Friday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025:

Happy Christmas in July!

Friday, July 4, 2025:

A Cinderella Christmas Ball ... Great American Family ... 12am
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... AMC ... 1am
A Christmas... Present ... Great American Family ... 2am
A Christmas Wish in Hudson ... Great American Family ... 4am
Christmas Sweethearts ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Royal Date for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
Christmas Under Wraps ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Family ... 10am
Write Before Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
A Kindhearted Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Christmas by Design ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Picture a Perfect Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
The Nine Lives of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Christmas in Maple Hills ... Great American Family ... 6pm
My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Christmas on Call ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Saturday, July 5, 2025:

Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Cozy Christmas Quilt ... Great American Family ... 2am
Our Christmas Wedding ... Great American Family ... 4am
A Christmas for the Ages ... Great American Family ... 6am
The Town Christmas Forgot ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 8am
Once Upon a Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Holiday Hotline ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Christmas at the Plaza ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
A Dash for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Joy For Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
It's Christmas, Eve ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Christmas at the Drive-In ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Merry Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
The Santa Summit ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Sunday, July 6, 2025:

A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Trivia at St. Nick's ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons ... Great American Family ... 2am
Happy Howlidays ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 4am
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 6am
Silver Bells ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Family ... 8am
November Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Christmas Less Traveled ... Great American Family ... 10am
Flipping for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Christmas by Candlelight ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Royal Queen's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Joy for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Our Holiday Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
A Paris Christmas Waltz ... Great American Family ... 4pm
’Twas the Date Before Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
The Santa Stakeout ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Royal Christmas Holiday ... Great American Family ... 10pm
The Sweetest Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


See more of the Christmas Schedule - *HERE*!!!


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Saturday, July 5, 2025:

Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle

Storyline: Tina, a talented gift-wrapper, takes on the challenge of organizing the annual Christmas gala. However, a grumpy estate owner threatens to derail the festive event.

Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle

Cable Premiere: Saturday, July 5, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas Tina’s Miracle is family friendly. I did like this movie. I felt it was a little slow at first but glad I finished it. It Inspires you to self reflect and to not let the past dictate your future. -Elizbeth

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle is a sweet movie, highly recommend. Hopefully the next 3 movies are also good. –Maria

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle is a sweet and lighthearted film centered around four close friends, Tina, Lily, Mia, and Olivia, who own and run their own charming gift-wrap shop, All Wrapped Up. Tina (Natalie Hall) finds herself drawn to a kind single father whose daughter has special educational needs. All of the friends become deeply involved in organizing the Christmas gala. A small note of caution: there is a mention of horoscopes by one character, Lily, but it's brief. Overall, it’s a heartwarming and cheerful Christmas movie. ~Net


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Sunday, July 6, 2025:

Christmas in July on Western Bound
Every Sunday!

Western Bound is a free streaming channel. Click here for viewing options.


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Streaming Christmas Movie Options:
(Some streamers are free, and some require a paid subscription.)

* The Dove Channel - Streaming Christmas movies throughout the month of July.
(Search on your Roku or click here to download a free app to Amazon's Fire TVs or Fire Tablets.)

* Great American Pure Flix - Stream a special selection of GAF movies for Christmas in July.
(Click here for details!)

* Great American Family on YouTube - stream many GAF holiday movies in full for free.
(Click here to watch one of your favorites via YouTube!)

* Hallmark+ Livestream - Christmas in July FREE Full Movies.
(Click here to watch via YouTube.) Note: the programming on the Livestream is random - may include some non-holiday content.)

* Hallmark+ - Stream Christmas movies and series.
(Click here for details.)

* UP Faith & Family - The streamer celebrates Christmas in July with a variety of holiday movies.
(See what's currently available - click here.)

* Western Bound - Stream Christmas movies Sundays in July!
(Click here for details!)

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Fireworks / Patriotic Celebrations:


Friday, July 4, 2025:

A Capitol Fourth - PBS

Boston Pops - The CW Network

Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular - NBC and Peacock

The Big Independence Day Special - Fox News

*These all sound great! I'm planning to record A Capitol Fourth to see christian singer, Lauren Daigle, country singer, Josh Turner, and a band that is always incredible... The Beach Boys, and more! If you can't see fireworks in person, these wonderful shows will surely get you into that patriotic spirit!

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Hallmark Stars at Fenway Park 

in Boston, Massachusetts on July 1, 2025:

image: Hallmark Media

A special video recap via Benjamin Ayres:

Ginna Claire Mason sings our National Anthem...
(click on image below to watch and be sure to turn up your volume!)

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A post shared by Benjamin Ayres (@benjaminayres)

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Happy Independence Day, Everyone!

I pray you all have a safe and

🎇Happy Fourth of July!!!🎇

God Bless America!!!

Blessings to you all, 

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT: 

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 

~2 Chronicles 7:14

Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July 2025 Schedule🎄✨ Plus, Hallmark Mystery's July Movie Premiere 🔎

The wait is over! Hallmark Channel has released the first promo and official preview for Christmas in July, 2025!

During Hallmark Channel's annual Christmas in July 2025 event the network will debut the four "Unwrapping Christmas" films starring Natalie Hall, Cindy Busby, Ashley Newbrough, and Kathryn Davis!

These four films each made their debut on Hallmark+ in November 2024, premiering back-to-back. This July will be the first time each film airs on the Hallmark Channel. I personally have seen all four movies, and they are all absolutely charming! These holiday films are perfect for family viewing, and I loved seeing the strong friendship among the four women as they each found romance.

Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle

Hallmark+ Premiere Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Hallmark Channel Premiere Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Starring: Natalie Hall and Alec Santos

Storyline: Tina, a talented gift-wrapper, takes on the challenge of organizing the annual Christmas gala. However, a grumpy estate owner threatens to derail the festive event.

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas Tina’s Miracle is family friendly. I did like this movie. I felt it was a little slow at first but glad I finished it. It Inspires you to self reflect and to not let the past dictate your future. -Elizbeth

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle is a sweet movie, highly recommend. Hopefully the next 3 movies are also good. –Maria

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle is a sweet and lighthearted film centered around four close friends, Tina, Lily, Mia, and Olivia, who own and run their own charming gift-wrap shop, All Wrapped Up. Tina (played by Natalie Hall) finds herself drawn to a kind-hearted single father whose daughter has special educational needs, adding a touching romantic subplot. All of the friends become deeply involved in organizing the Christmas gala. A small note of caution: there is a brief mention of horoscopes by one character, Lily, but it's minor. Overall, it’s a heartwarming and cheerful Christmas movie. ~Net

Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince

Hallmark+ Premiere Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Hallmark Channel Premiere Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025

Starring: Kathryn Davis and Nathan Witte

Storyline: Mia’s life takes a fairytale turn when she meets Beau, a man straight out of her favorite romance novel. As they navigate the ups and downs of love, a meddling mother attempts to thwart their happily ever after.

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince is clean and so heartfelt and romantic! –Maria

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince - The second movie in the series is just as sweet and charming as the first. This time, the spotlight is on Mia, played by Kathryn Davis, who is an avid reader and hopeless romantic. Watching her fairytale dreams begin to unfold is both delightful and heartwarming. As the group of friends work together to plan the town’s upcoming Christmas gala, their friendship grows stronger, and the event turns into a joyful success. ~Net

🎄 We enjoyed the second movie in the Unwrapping Christmas series. I’m really enjoying the friendships between the four ladies. Mia was very sweet. Christie

🎄 Oh my gosh, we enjoyed "Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince" so much! Mia and Beaux had off the charts chemistry! I have always liked the actress who played Mia. Just all around lovely and sweet movie. We did enjoy it so much more than the 1st one. We thought the first one was just okay. ~Joan

🎄 So far the Unwrapping Christmas movies have been family friendly. I’ve seen the first three so far. Be prepared for cheesiness! They have been cute. (And I love Mia’s Christmasy outfits) But for the friendship, as sweet as it is, doesn’t compare with the Wedding Veil Girls. ~Abigail

Unwrapping Christmas: Lily’s Destiny

Hallmark+ Premiere Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Hallmark Channel Premiere Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

Starring: Ashley Newbrough and Torrance Coombs

Storyline: Amidst the chaos of the holiday season, Lily, a hardworking marketing whiz, meets a charming realtor. As their connection grows, she wonders if he could be the perfect holiday gift.

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny is clean. –Maria

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Lily’s Destiny is another delightful installment in this charming series. This story introduces an intriguing love triangle that keeps things interesting. Lily, portrayed by Ashley Newbrough, is radiant and attractive; she finds herself torn between the town’s wealthy, most eligible bachelor and a new acquaintance who shares a meaningful connection to her past and brings a comforting sense of home. It's a fun, feel-good, family-friendly movie. ~Net

🎄 I wouldn’t recommend Lily’s movie if you have younger children watching. Fate is often mentioned and she’s always taking about horoscopes. ~Abigail

🎄 "Unwrapped for Christmas" was just okay. Yes, it was clean. And, the leads had decent chemistry, but I was a bit bored. Plus, all of the signs and horoscope readings should not have been included. ~Joan

image: Hallmark Media

Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion

Hallmark+ Premiere Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024

Hallmark Channel Premiere Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Starring: Cindy Busby and Jake Epstein

Storyline: Olivia finds herself trapped in a cabin with her ex-boyfriend Ben. The time together allows them to explore the idea of a second chance at romance.

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion is clean. All in all, a cute ensamble series on Hallmark +. -Maria

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion - Watching this movie was such a delight! This final film in the series does a wonderful job of bringing the journeys of Olivia and her three best friends full circle. Cindy Busby portrays the expressive and vibrant Olivia and truly shines in this role.

And then there’s Jake Epstein, who plays the perfect counter to Cindy’s character. He always brings such a fun and engaging energy to his roles, making every scene enjoyable to watch. Their chemistry together is fantastic; it was such a joy to see these two exes stuck together during a snowstorm.

Overall, this movie is lighthearted and family-friendly, making it a great pick for viewing any time of the year. Olivia's Christmas love story wraps up the entire series perfectly! ~Net

🎄 I’ve been watching the Unwrapping Christmas Hallmark movies and honestly, they’re the perfect kind of holiday movie with just the right mix of cheesy and sweet. I’ve loved them all. I wish Hallmark would play all four of them in a row. ~Christmas Movie Fan🎄

🎄 We picked the right movie for us. Had some friends over and watched the last Unwrapping Christmas movie together, which is a good choice for all ages. Not that the kids paid attention fully, but it felt safe with them in the room and all. Cindy Busby was great (as always). Perfect ending to all four movies. Christie

🎄 Anyway, we did watch the final "Unwrapped for Christmas" movie. I do agree with Abigail. It was so cheesy! And, I did not like the silliness of the scenes where to dog was acting up. But, I also agree with Abigail that it was the best of the four movies. I thought Cindy and Jake were very good. There was a serenity about them that just worked. They were believable as a couple. ~Joan

🎄 I rewatched "Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia’s Reunion" yesterday and I had forgotten what Ben's father says near the end as they sit down for Christmas dinner... "What an adventure to get here today, huh? This is a Christmas we will not soon forget. But we are all together, we're warm, we're safe, we're well-fed."

And then he finishes his speech by saying, "You know, God works in mysterious ways, and I'd like to think, that the path that has led us all here today is for reasons that are bigger than we all know."

Unfortunately, there wasn't a prayer over the meal, but I was still surprised and glad to hear this acknowledgement of God guiding their paths all together.

By the way, Olivia's story is my favorite, as well. I loved the way they tied in their friendships in each story and how they were always there for one another, even if they were miles apart! :) ~Net

🎄 I loved Cindy’s unwrapping Christmas movie the best, she is just such a good actress! ~Susan Ann



Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July promo:


Promo via: Hallmark Media

More Christmas in July Programming:

Also airing during Christmas in July, are "Holidazed" (a series with 8 episodes) and Hallmark's Christmas cruise (a docuseries).

Common Sense Media gives this detailed description of the diverse representations in "Holidazed": "The couples, families, and partners within Holidazed represent Black, Asian, Latino, White, and Indian cultures. Everyone in the town seems to be of upper-middle-class standing, but characters are a range of ages. Some work in non-stereotypical roles. A gay couple is engaged."


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All of the "new" movies listed above have previously aired on Hallmark+.

Stay tuned for more details or visit the Christmas Schedule for even more Christmas in July movies!

Have a Merry Day,

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🎄🌟Welcome to... THE FIRST WEEKEND of CHRISTMAS TV MOVIE PREMIERES - 2022!!!🌟🎄 SEE HERE:

They're here! They're here! CHRISTMAS MOVIES are FINALLY HERE!!! Grab a cozy blanket and settle in for 5 All New Christmas Movie Premieres from Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries this weekend + a non-holiday rom-com premiere on UPtv!

Check out details on all of the New Movies below, plus see the Christmas TV Schedule for even more NEW Christmas movie premieres.

Let's go dashing through the snow! Ready or not, here we go...


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Friday, October 21, 2022:

Noel Next Door

Storyline: “A hard-working, single mom gets into a war of words with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart.”

Noel Next Door

Premieres Friday, October 21, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, October 22, 2022:

Destined at Christmas

Storyline: Kim and Theo meet amid Black Friday shopping madness but there’s a definite spark between them. When a power outage causes some panic at a store, the couple gets separated. With Christmas coming, there should be plenty of distractions, but neither Kim nor Theo can forget the other. Both yearn to find each other but how with so little information to go on? It’ll take a little Christmas magic and destiny to bring them back together.

Destined at Christmas

Premieres Saturday, October 22, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, October 22, 2022:

We Wish You a Married Christmas

Storyline: “Becca and Robby are a married couple having a hard time connecting with each other as the holidays approach. Just before Christmas, they head to a cozy Vermont inn at the advice of their marriage coach so they can recharge. Their weekend away gets unexpectedly extended when a mishap puts their car out of commission and just may put them on the road to a very happily married Christmas.”

We Wish You a Married Christmas

Saturday, October 22, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, October 22, 2022:

We Need a Little Christmas

Storyline: “Julie is adjusting to being a single mother to a grieving child while facing her first Christmas without her husband when she develops an unexpected friendship with her older neighbor Irene.”

We Need a Little Christmas

Saturday, October 22, 2022

at 10pm/9c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

*Note: The poster above says 9pm, but this Christmas movie will premiere at 10pm/9c. Unfortunately, Hallmark did not release this poster on their press site with the correct time.


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Sunday, October 23, 2022:

Star-Crossed Romance

Storyline: After a disagreement between her son and another student, single-mother Piper is teamed up with that student’s handsome single-father to stage the school play, Romeo and Juliet. Piper must get past her ego, face her feelings, and figure out how to operate a hot-glue gun – all before opening night!

Star-Crossed Romance

Premieres Sunday, October 23, 2022

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

Note: See my movie review of "Star-Crossed Romance" in my closing comments below...


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Sunday, October 23, 2022:

A Kismet Christmas

“Sarah is a children’s book author who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her family and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family legend might actually be true.”

A Kismet Christmas

Sunday, October 23, 2022

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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What a fun weekend ahead for Christmas movies! I'm looking forward to Great American Family's premiere, Destined at Christmas, and two of Hallmark's look potentially good to me... Noel Next Door and A Kismet Christmas!

Destined at Christmas looks intriguing since it centers around Black Friday shopping and falling in love! I'm curious to see how these two people will search for one another after their chance meeting.

Noel Next Door is giving me and I'm sure many of you, too, vibes of Christmas Next Door, but the male lead seems even Grinchier. That's a word, right? Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier paired together again. They had such great chemistry in Road Trip Romance, even if the story faltered in a few places.

Then, the last movie I'm excited about is... A Kismet Christmas! I was instantly drawn to the images where they dress up in Victorian-style costumes. I also love that the lead role is a children's book author. It looks like a sweet one, and it's nice to see the young actress from last year's GAC Family premiere, A Christmas Miracle for Daisy.

*Be sure to note... the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries NEW Christmas movie, We Need a Little Christmas, premieres on SATURDAY night at 10pm/9c. I know we are used to most premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Sunday evening. This movie looks good to me, too, but I know it may also be a little sad, as well.

Last, but not least, for the Christmas movies... Kristoffer Polaha's all new Christmas movie, We Wish You a Married Christmas, premieres this weekend! Don't get me wrong, I really him, but I'm not too sure about this story with the quarreling spouses. Plus, some of the other characters seem to be a bit over-the-top with their silliness in the commercial promo, but we'll see.

In non-holiday movie news... I pre-screened the new UPtv movie, Star-Crossed Romance...

Movie Review:

Star-Crossed Romance is mostly family-friendly, with a few cautions... God's name is used in vain, at least twice, and the drama teacher, who is one of the side characters, acts VERY, VERY Strange. He has a fairly large stomach and he often rubs it and rolls around to get on the stage. My eyebrows were raised more than a few times. The chemistry between the leads was lacking, in my opinion, and some of the acting was sub-par. I never quite understood why the parents were punished to work on the school play's set after their children, who are portraying a modern (very odd) re-telling of Romeo and Juliet, got in a fight. Near the end, there was a nice moment when the two single parents and their children enjoyed a family dinner, but even that was spoiled when Piper, the mother, asks if they say grace, and the father and daughter, say “yeah,” and they simply say “grace” loudly in unison. They all laugh and begin to eat. So… praying is essentially laughed at. I could go on, but I'll just say it has a happy ending where family is put first before work, but the movie is definitely not a keeper for me. ~Net

If you'd like to share your thoughts on the new movies or anything else... please leave a response in comments below.

Disclaimer: Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new Christmas movies airing this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments. For those of you who may be curious... yes, I will be creating a posting with movie reviews from all of the Christmas movies - as soon as they come in. Thank you to everyone who participates in this. You are very much appreciated!

Joyous Blessings to You All, Net

🌟 SHINING HIS LIGHT 🌟

"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 (KJV)

Christmas movies on DVD:

🎄 HALLMARK CHANNEL'S 2022 *Countdown to Christmas* Movies with Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker, Natalie Hall, Kristoffer Polaha, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tyler Hynes, Rachel Boston and Many More! *SEE HERE:

Hallmark released their 2022 Christmas movie lineup today via Variety for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. You'll find over 30 New Hallmark Channel Christmas movies below...

SEE MOVIE REVIEWS - *HERE*!

Hallmark Channel's

Countdown to Christmas 2022

“Noel Next Door”
Friday, October 21 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Natalie Hall, Corey Sevier

Official logline: “A hard-working, single mom gets into a war of words with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart.”


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“We Wish You a Married Christmas”
Saturday, October 22 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Marisol Nichols, Kristoffer Polaha

Official logline: “Becca and Robby are a married couple having a hard time connecting with each other as the holidays approach. Just before Christmas, they head to a cozy Vermont inn at the advice of their marriage coach so they can recharge. Their weekend away gets unexpectedly extended when a mishap puts their car out of commission and just may put them on the road to a very happily married Christmas.”


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“A Kismet Christmas”
Sunday, October 23 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Sarah Ramos, Carlo Marks, Marilu Henner

Official logline: “Sarah is a children’s book author who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her family and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family legend might actually be true.”


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“A Cozy Christmas Inn”
Friday, October 28 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Jodie Sweetin, David O’Donnell

Official logline: “Real estate exec, Erika, travels to Alaska during Christmastime to acquire a bed and breakfast, only to discover that it’s owned by her ex. While there, she finds herself falling in love with the town and quite possibly him.”


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“Jolly Good Christmas”
Saturday, October 29 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Reshma Shetty, Will Kemp

Official logline: “David is an American architect who recently moved to London for a prime opportunity in a prestigious firm. With just three days before Christmas, he crosses paths with Anji, a professional shopper, who raises an eyebrow over his choice of a gift card for his girlfriend. David ultimately decides to hire Anji and, thanks to a series of unexpected events, finds himself on a wild adventure across Jolly Old London as Anji helps him search for the perfect present.”


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“Ghosts of Christmas Always”
Sunday, October 30 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Lori Tan Chinn, Reginald VelJohnson

Official logline: “Katherine is a Ghost of Christmas Present and she must help one soul, Peter, rediscover his Christmas spirit. But this year has something unusual in store.”


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“A Magical Christmas Village”
Friday, November 4 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane, Marlo Thomas

Official logline: “When Summer’s mother Vivian moves in with her and her young daughter Chloe, her orderly existence is upended. Upon arrival, Vivian sets up an heirloom, miniature Christmas village resembling their town, and tells Chloe it grants Christmas wishes. As Chloe begins setting up the figurines, real-life events seem to mimic the scenes she creates. With a little help from the magic of the Christmas village, the family will be brought closer together and just maybe, Summer will learn to open her heart to love again.”


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“Lights, Camera, Christmas!”
Saturday, November 5 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Kimberley Sustad, John Brotherton

Official logline: “When a holiday rom-com movie shooting in her town needs a costume designer, Kerry, a local shop owner, steps into the role. While working on the movie, she rediscovers her passion for costume design and finds herself falling for Brad, the film’s famous leading man.”


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“All Saints Christmas”
Sunday, November 6 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Ledisi, Roger Cross

Official logline: “Lisette is a popular R&B singer who’s getting ready to travel home to New Orleans for Christmas. When the media mistake a photo of her with her music producer ex as an engagement announcement, her family insists that he join her on the trip.”


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“In Merry Measure”
Friday, November 11 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Patti Murin, Brendan Penny, Jennifer Robertson

Official logline: “When pop star Darcy returns home to spend Christmas with her sister and niece, she unexpectedly finds herself coaching the high school choir with her onetime rival, Adam.”


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“The Royal Nanny”
Saturday, November 12 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Rachel Skarsten, Dan Jeannotte, Greta Scacchi

Official logline: “Claire is an MI5 agent who goes undercover as the royal nanny. She must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin, while keeping the family safe at Christmas.”


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“Christmas at the Golden Dragon“
Sunday, November 13 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Kara Wang, Osric Chau, Sara Canning, Antonio Cupo, Barbara Niven

Official logline: “When Romy and Rick’s parents surprise them with the news that they will be closing the Chinese restaurant they have owned and operated for decades, the siblings each find themselves reevaluating their futures. Also impacted by the news are the landmark restaurant’s loyal patrons and staff, who have all come to depend on the restaurant over the holidays.”


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“Inventing the Christmas Prince”
Friday, November 18 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Ronnie Rowe Jr.

Official logline: “Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan, is the Christmas Prince from a story Shelby invented years ago.”


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“Three Wise Men and a Baby”
Saturday, November 19 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Margaret Colin

Official logline: “Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together to care for a baby over the holidays. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers, as well as the damaged romantic and professional relationships in their respective lives…all while rediscovering their love of Christmas.”


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“When I Think of Christmas”
Sunday, November 20 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Niall Matter, Beth Broderick

Official logline: “Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical roots and make this a holiday to remember.”


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“My Southern Family Christmas” (8 p.m.)
Thursday, November 24 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Jaicy Elliot, Bruce Campbell, Ryan Rottman, Moira Kelly, Brian McNamara

Official logline: “Under the guise of a journalist, Campbell has a chance to get to know her biological father for the first time — without him ever knowing who she really is. As she spends time with him and his family, as well as with the town’s record keeper, she realizes that families are messy, wonderful things. In the end, Campbell must decide if she’s going to keep her identity a secret or reveal the truth to her father — a decision that will change their family Christmas forever.”


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“#Xmas” (6 p.m.)
Friday, November 25 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Clare Bowen, Brant Daugherty

Official logline: “When Jen gets the chance to enter a brand’s design contest, she poses a family influencer, enlisting the help of her best friend, Max, and her baby nephew. When her video is selected as a finalist, Jen is torn on whether to go on with her perfect ‘family’ or reveal the truth.”


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“A Royal Corgi Christmas” (working title) (8 p.m.)
Friday, November 25 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Hunter King, Jordan Renzo

Official logline: “Reluctant Crown Prince Edmond returns home just before Christmas in anticipation of being named successor to the throne. To ingratiate himself to his mother the Queen, he gifts her with ‘Mistletoe,’ a rambunctious Corgi in need of some serious training. After several doggy disasters, Edmond turns to Cecily, a canine behavior expert from America for help — but to his great surprise, Cecily demands that he take an active part in the daily dog training sessions. Sparks fly between them as the pair work together to get Mistletoe ready to present at the annual Christmas Ball. Just as the precious pup captures their hearts, they discover that love can grow in the most unexpected places, leading them to question what they really want.”


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“A Tale of Two Christmases” (6 p.m.)
Saturday, November 26 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Kat Barrell, Chandler Massey, Evan Roderick

Official logline: “Thanks to some Christmas magic, Emma gets to experience two different Christmases – one where she stays in the city and celebrates with a new crush and his friends, and one where she returns home for all the traditions with her family…and Drew, a longtime friend who may have feelings for her. Emma’s double holiday ultimately helps her discover what will truly make her happy in life as well as in love.”

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“Haul Out the Holly” (8 p.m.)
Saturday, November 26 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Ellen Travolta, Peter Jacobson, Melissa Peterman, Stephen Tobolowsky

Official logline: “Emily arrives home, hoping to visit her parents, only to discover that they are leaving on a trip of their own. As she stays at their house for the holidays, their HOA is determined to get Emily to participate in the neighborhood’s many Christmas festivities.”


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“A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe” (6 p.m.)
Sunday, November 27 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Rachel Boston, Victor Webster

Official logline: “Annie Cooper has big shoes to fill when she takes over as CEO of her late grandmother’s small-town cookie company and is doing her best to help their struggling business get back on track. That task gets more daunting when her grandmother’s secret recipe is stolen during the Christmas party. As Annie tries to crack the case and uncover the culprit she works with Sam, the owner of a local bakery, to recreate the recipe in the hope of saving the company and her job. As Annie and Sam bake batch after batch in pursuit of the perfect one, they begin to learn that their lives go together like milk and cookies.”


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“A Holiday Spectacular” (8 p.m.)
Sunday, November 27 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Eve Plumb, Ann-Margret; featuring the Radio City Rockettes

Official logline: “In 1958, Maggie is an heiress from Philadelphia who puts her high-society wedding plans on hold in order to sneak up to New York City and make her secret dream come true: dancing live on stage in the ‘Christmas Spectacular’ at Radio City Music Hall.”


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“A Big Fat Family Christmas”
Friday, December 2 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Shannon Chan-Kent, Shannon Kook, Tia Carrere, Jack Wagner

Official logline: “Liv is a photojournalist eager to make it on her own. To get a dream assignment – shooting the Chang family’s annual holiday party for a cover story — she doesn’t reveal that they are in fact, her family. When she finds herself growing close to Henry, the coworker covering the story with her, she wants to confide in him but doesn’t want to jeopardize her big break.”


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“A Fabled Holiday”
Saturday, December 3 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Brooke D’Orsay, Ryan Paevey

Official logline: “Talia and her childhood best friend Anderson unexpectedly reunite in a curiously familiar looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors when they need it most.”


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“Undercover Holiday”
Sunday, December 4 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Noemi Gonzalez, Stephen Huszar

Official logline: “When returning home for the holidays, newly minted pop star Jaylen tells her protective family that Matt is her new beau, when in reality, he’s her overzealous security guard.”


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“The Most Colorful Time of the Year”
Friday, December 9 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Katrina Bowden, Christopher Russell

Official logline: “Ryan is a elementary school teacher, who learns that he is colorblind. Michelle, an optometrist and mother of one of his students, helps bring color into his life in time for the holidays.”


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“Christmas Class Reunion”
Saturday, December 10 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Aimee Teegarden, Tanner Novlan

Official logline: “High school classmates, who once dubbed themselves the “cursed class,” reconnect at Christmas for their 15-year reunion. Over the course of their time reconnecting, the classmates challenge each other to remember who they were, who they are, and who they want to be.”


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“The Holiday Sitter”
Sunday, December 11 – Hallmark Channel

(This movie will feature a same sex couple. Please note: I'm not promoting this movie due to it's content.)


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“Holiday Heritage”
Friday, December 16 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, Holly Robinson Peete

Official logline: “Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it’s too late.”


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“’Twas the Night Before Christmas”
Saturday, December 17 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Torrey DeVitto, Zane Holtz

Official logline: “A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a town’s annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem ‘A Visit from St. Nick’ is debated.”


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“Hanukkah on Rye”
Sunday, December 18 – Hallmark Channel

Stars: Jeremy Jordan, Yael Grobglas, Lisa Loeb

Official logline: “A matchmaker connects Molly and Jacob, but their new romance is put to the test when they realize that they are competing deli owners. Will a Hanukkah miracle keep them together?”


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I hope you find some Christmas movies you are looking forward to seeing during this Christmas Season. I think there's only a handful or so that truly look appealing to me this year. I'll be adding images above as they are released. Stay tuned!

I also want to include a caution here. At this point, we don't know which movies will be family-friendly. I'm hoping there will still be many, but at this time, we just don't know. Throughout the Christmas Season I will do my best to inform you on various storylines, and if any of you who follow here catch something, please be sure to share in comments. I definitely want to include a BIG *Thank You* to all of the awesome reviewers who visit here and contribute so much at Christmastime and all throughout the year.

Joyous Christmas Blessings to You All!

God bless us, everyone! Net