Happy 100 Days until Christmas! Roll Out the Red Carpet for This Week's Hallmark Christmas Movies!

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Chris Craymer

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In advance of Laura Osnes' New Fall Harvest movie this Saturday, "Raise a Glass to Love," you can see her in one of this week's classic Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel - "One Royal Holiday!"

See details below...


Christmas Thursdays

September 16, 2021:

DELIVER BY CHRISTMAS

Starring: Alvina August and Eion Bailey

Sparks fly when bakery owner Molly meets newcomer Josh but Molly is also enchanted by a mysterious client whom she's never met in person.

DELIVER BY CHRISTMAS encores

Thursday, September 16, 2021

at 7pm/6c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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Christmas Fridays

September 17, 2021:

ONE ROYAL HOLIDAY

Starring: Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit

When Anna offers a stranded mother and son shelter in a blizzard, she learns that they are the Royal Family of Galwick. Anna shows the Prince how they do Christmas in her hometown of Kentsbury.

ONE ROYAL HOLIDAY encores

Friday, September 17, 2021

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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The excitement is certainly building for Hallmark's *Countdown to Christmas* event! More news is swirling around social media... Candace Cameron Bure is currently filming her new Christmas movie, along with Alison Sweeney and Brennan Elliott, who are the latest ones to reveal their pairing - before Hallmark has a chance to release details. Even Jill Wagner, who just recently gave birth to her second baby girl, Daisy, is in Canada to film a new movie!

Any day now... I know we are anticipating Hallmark to unveil most (if not all) of their official 2021 Christmas movie line-up for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! We are all on Christmas movie watch together! Stay tuned!

If you haven't seen the newest Hallmark Christmas promo, yet, here it is...

Blessings to you all! Net

3 More HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES - NEW on DVD!!! See Here:

These three NEW CHRISTMAS DVD RELEASES include a few movies I've heard mentioned in some of your DVD wish lists! Perhaps one, two, or all three - are your favorites!

One Royal Holiday

Starring: Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit

Story: When Anna (Osnes) offers a stranded mother (Clark) and son (Tveit) shelter in a blizzard, she learns that they are the Royal Family of Galwick. Anna shows the Prince how they do Christmas in her hometown, encouraging him to open his heart and be true to himself.

Movie Reviews:

🎄"*So far* One Royal Holiday is my favorite Hallmark Channel movie. I'm tired of Royal movies. The Queen was a highlight of the movie. If this movie comes to DVD, I'm buying it." ~ Namegirl

🎄 "One Royal Holiday. Loved it! For the most part, I'm not a fan of all the Hallmark "Royal" movies; usually, my eyeballs are in jeopardy of getting stuck up in my head because I roll them so much during these movies. But, THIS Royal movie was, to me, just right. It got a little Hallmark silly/sappy at the very end, but that was easy to overlook. Nothing was too terribly "over-done" or "over-acted" (well.... as non-"over-done" as a movie about falling in love with a Royal prince of a make-believe country can be!! Hah!!). The setting was lovely and Christmas-cozy and I want to go live at that Connecticut inn!!! The entire cast was perfect. The carol-singing was beautiful; I love when they sing carols that give glory to Jesus instead of just secular carols (I like all Christmas carols, but I appreciate when movie directors don't exclude the true meaning of Christmas by just doing Frosty and O, Christmas Tree). Maybe I just happened to be in the right mood to watch this movie, but I'm thinking this is definitely a keeper for my dvr and possibly a purchase when it comes out on dvd. Family friendly." ~~Jane

🎄"I absolutely loved 'One Royal Holiday' and watched it by myself and then with the family. A keeper and I will purchase it if becomes available." ~ Kathy

🎄"One Royal Holiday was going to be a favorite just based on the cast alone. Laura and Aaron are two of my favorite Broadway actors and seeing them together was wonderful. The movie was funny, sweet and I see plenty of room for sequels. One Royal Engagement, One Royal Wedding...." ~ Kay

🎄"One Royal Holiday I’m not normally a big fan of royal movies (except for “Princess for Christmas” and “Crown for Christmas”). There are some parts that were too cheesy for me but it was still cute." ~ CH Mom

🎄"So far this year, my favorite has been "One Royal Holiday." I hope they release it on DVD. That was such a great movie." ~ Marlena

 

Click Here to Pre-Order
"One Royal Holiday" DVD from Amazon

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Good Morning Christmas!

Starring: Alison Sweeney and Marc Blucas

Story: Two squabbling TV hosts are sent to a festive small town over Christmas. While pretending to get along for the sake of appearance, they discover that there’s more to each other than they thought.

Movie Reviews:

🎄"I was looking forward to Good Morning Christmas because I know Marc and Alison are fantastic together, and it did not disappoint. Very cute, romantic, and festive. The characters' connection was palpable. I was grinning through the whole thing and rewatched the ending several times. Family friendly." ~ Amy Lama

🎄"First of all, just seeing Alison Sweeney and Marc Blucas together again was pure magic! These two just lit up the screen! Like many others, I loved them originally in “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm” and while this movie was different than that, I still enjoyed it very much. The energy both Alison and Marc brought to their characters was electrifying. Since the two had worked together before in real life, it was easier to see these two in these roles as old, rivaling colleagues. I loved how as time went by - they began to see each other in a whole new light. It was nice to watch as they went ice skating and decorated the Christmas tree – how their normally competitive natures began to dissolve into having feelings for one another. I very much enjoyed this lighthearted, family friendly movie – it’s one I look forward to watching over and over again! Good Morning, Christmas! is VERY GOOD!" ~Net

🎄"It was great! Alison and Marc still have that chemistry that was so evident in The Irresistible Blueberry Farm. One of the better movies this year. I hope they will do more movies together." ~ Joyce

🎄"Good Morning, Christmas is another great movie. Marc and Alison are still perfect together. Want this DVD! "Good Morning Christmas" will remain on my DVR until a DVD is available. This movie tied with "The Angel Tree" as my #1 movie for 2020. Watched this so many times! I love movies with romance and comedy. Marc Blucas should have been paired with Alison Sweeney in her mysteries. The two of them together have the "it" factor that is treasured on TV." ~kitkat

Click Here to Pre-Order
"Good Morning Christmas!" DVD from Amazon

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A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love

Starring: Brooke D'Orsay and Sam Page

Story: After 15 years, Pat moves home from Hawaii with his two sons and through a series of coincidences, or Godwinks, ends up stuck in traffic next to his high school sweetheart, Margie at Christmas.

Movie Review:

🎄"A Godwink Christmas: First Love Second Chances When I first saw Brooke D'Orsay and Sam Page paired for this movie I must say I wasn't sure it would be a good match. However in the event they really paired well together - they were so comfortable and warm in each other's company. The story line was pretty much as you would expect and yet it seemed quite fresh. What I found strange was the relationship between Margie and her boyfriend Scott. I know that until now they had only met online but the scenes between them seemed very uncomfortable - I don't even think they touched at all. What I found pleasing was there was a more satisfactory ending than Hallmark so often presents - the look on Margie and Sam's faces at the denoument was so full of love I almost teared up and the epilogue even if it was only a couple of minutes was perfect and left me with warm feelgood feeling. Definitely for the rewatch pile." ~ Anonymous

Click Here to Pre-Order
"A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love" DVD from Amazon

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Hope you found something you love! I'm really happy to see One Royal Holiday and Good Morning Christmas! I liked parts of A Godwink Christmas: Second Chance, First Love, too, but haven't decided on the DVD, yet. I do have all of the other Godwink movies, so it would be nice to have the whole collection.

Also, you can see additional reviews for the movies above and more on the Christmas Movie Reviews page!

Are you planning to order one or more of these Christmas DVDs? Please share in comments below.

Blessings on your day! Net

🎄 8 NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES! Roll out the Red Carpet for "A Royal Holiday" "Cranberry Christmas" and MORE! 👑 SEE HERE:

One Royal Holiday - Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Robert Clark / Cranberry Christmas - Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David Astorga

Friday, October 30, 2020:

It's a Friday night Lifetime Christmas Movie premiere...

A Crafty Christmas Romance

Story-line via Lifetime: Mandy (Nicola Posener), the owner of a craft and hobby store, discovers an old copy of “A Christmas Carol” among donations for a book drive. In the book is a letter to Santa from 70 years ago along with a valuable coin. Mandy sets out to find the owner of the book, letter and coin with the help of Jonah (Bradford B. Johnson), a contractor who first came upon and donated the book. Along the way, they find clues that lead them closer to the author, and to each other, but can Mandy return everything to the book owner in time for Christmas and make her own Christmas wish come true?

A Crafty Christmas Romance premieres

Friday, October 30, 2020

at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

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Saturday, October 31, 2020:

Hallmark Channel premieres a Christmas Movie fit for a King or Queen...

One Royal Holiday

Story-line via Hallmark: When Anna (Osnes) offers a stranded mother (Clark) and son (Tveit) shelter in a blizzard, she learns that they are the Royal Family of Galwick. Anna shows the Prince how they do Christmas in her hometown, encouraging him to open his heart and be true to himself.

One Royal Holiday premieres

Saturday, October 31, 2020

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, October 31, 2020:

Hallmark favorites Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres star together in...

Cranberry Christmas

Story-line via Hallmark: A separated couple (DeLoach and Ayres) feign marital bliss on national television to help their town’s Christmas festival -- and their business. But what will the future hold for them when rekindled love is complicated by new opportunities?

Cranberry Christmas premieres

Saturday, October 31, 2020

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

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Saturday, October 31, 2020:

This Lifetime Christmas Movie premiere is a sweet treat...

Candy Cane Christmas

Story-line via Lifetime: Since childhood, Candy Cane Lane has been Phoebe’s (Beverley Mitchell) favorite Christmas tradition of an entire neighborhood decorated for the holidays. This Christmas, however, the neighborhood decides to skip the decorations, crushing her spirits. As Phoebe is searching for a new tradition to cheer her up, she realizes that it’s not the traditions we cherish, but the people we spend them with. While preparing for her new tradition, Phoebe stumbles upon the final thing her Christmas was missing: love!

Candy Cane Christmas premieres

Saturday, October 31, 2020

at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

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Sunday, November 1, 2020:

It's UPtv's first Christmas movie premiere for 2020...

A Very Country Christmas Homecoming

Story-line via Uptv: This is the third movie in the A Very Country franchise – previous movies were A Very Country Christmas and A Very Country Wedding.

Zane and Jeannette return from their magical honeymoon to plan the perfect first Christmas as a family, but the arrival of Jeannette’s former father-in-law throws a wrench into all of their holiday planning.

A Very Country Christmas Homecoming premieres

Sunday, November 1, 2020

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Sunday, November 1, 2020:

The hunt is on in this Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie adventure...

On the 12th Date of Christmas

Story-line via Hallmark: Two seemingly incompatible game designers team up to create a romantic, city-wide scavenger hunt themed for the “12 Days of Christmas.”

On the 12th Date of Christmas premieres

Sunday, November 1, 2020

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 1, 2020:

A heartwarming Hallmark Christmas movie...

Holly & Ivy

Story-line via Hallmark: When Melody’s (Parrish) neighbor, Nina (Nichols), learns that her illness has returned, Melody promises to keep Nina’s kids, Holly & Ivy, together. To adopt the children, she must renovate her new fixer-upper, which she does with the help of contractor, Adam (Jordan).

Holly & Ivy premieres

Sunday, November 1, 2020

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

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Sunday, November 1, 2020:

Keshia Knight Pulliam stars in Lifetime's...

The Christmas Aunt

Story-line via Lifetime: When Rebecca Miller (Keshia Knight Pulliam) returns home to Tennessee two weeks before Christmas to take care of her niece and nephew while their parents are away, the last thing she expected is to reconnect with her childhood best friend, Drew (Jarod Joseph). As she attempts to revive the kids’ Christmas spirit and redeem their faith in Santa, she rediscovers her favorite childhood activity: 12 Days of Christmas–something she always did with Drew. As the kids’ faith in the holiday grows, Rebecca and Drew’s friendship returns, and she starts looking at Drew in a whole new light.

The Christmas Aunt premieres

Sunday, November 1, 2020

at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

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So - there you go! 8 New Christmas Movies!

In addition to the new ones, I'm going to treat myself and pull out my DVD of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" this weekend (since ABC is not playing it anymore), and I'm going to try to catch as many new Christmas movies as possible and record others. So far, I must admit, I've only watched 2, so I'm a little behind already.

I've seen "Christmas Tree Lane" and "Christmas on Ice." I thought "Christmas Tree Lane" was a delightful, traditional Hallmark romance. "Christmas on Ice" was fairly decent for Lifetime, minus the one moment our friend Jane mentioned. She was right on the mark! You can see her full comment -here! (Thank you, Jane!)

I want to be certain you all know - I have NOT pre-screened these NEW Christmas movies mentioned above.

If YOU happen to watch one of the new Christmas movies over the weekend and want to share whether or not it is a wholesome 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. You can always sign your name or use anonymous, whatever you like.

Have a Wonderful Weekend, Everyone! 

Joyous Christmas Blessings! Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

Jesus said, “I have come into the world as light,

so that whoever believes in me

may not remain in darkness.”

~John 12:46

🎶 Tune in to "Country at Heart" 🎸 and "Follow Your Heart" 💗 this weekend on Hallmark!

The weekend is here once again! 

🎸🎃 Happy *Fall Harvest*! 🎃🎸

Hallmark will be premiering TWO movies, one on Saturday and another one on Sunday night, that are filled with lots of country and heart - just like it says in their movie titles. See all the details below...


Saturday, October 3, 2020:

It's the Fall Harvest MOVIE PREMIERE -

We've been waiting for a WHOLE YEAR!

See Jessy Schram, Niall Matter and Lucas Bryant in the musical movie...

Country at Heart

Credit: Crown Media

Struggling Nashville musician Shayna is on the verge of giving up on her career and returns to her small-town home, when a chance encounter with prolific songwriter Grady changes everything. He’s trying writing a song for country music star Duke Sterling and Shayna seems like the perfect writing partner. The two grow closer and romance blooms as they work on their love song, but when Shayna meets Duke, who takes a liking to her and asks her to be his opening act, it undermines everything she and Grady created and Shayna feels forced to choose between love and possible stardom.

See the Premiere of Country at Heart

Saturday, October 3, 2020

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

Christmas Sneak Peek:

Get a *First Look* Saturday night of "One Royal Holiday" starring Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit and Krystal Joy Brown - during the premiere of "Country at Heart."

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Sunday, October 4, 2020:

Will love lead Kathy Yoder to stay in her Amish community in...

Follow Your Heart

Credit: Crown Media

Kathy Yoder is a travel writer who has left her Amish ways behind, but when she returns home to settle her father’s affairs, she is tempted to return to her former lifestyle.

See the Premiere of Follow Your Heart

Sunday, October 4, 2020

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Christmas Sneak Peek:

Get a *First Look* Sunday night of "The Christmas Bow" starring Lucia Micarelli and Michael Rady during the premiere of "Follow Your Heart."



As I mentioned above, we've been waiting a WHOLE YEAR for the premiere of "Country at Heart!" It was originally supposed to premiere last year during Fall Harvest, but was postponed. Then with film production shut down in the spring due to the virus and with fewer movies to air, Hallmark gave us a new premiere date for this movie in June, but that date, too, was removed from their schedule suddenly.

Now... can you believe it? - third times a charm! - we are finally going to see "Country at Heart" THIS WEEKEND, the third new movie premiere for Fall Harvest, 2020!!! I sure hope you all are able to watch "Country at Heart" Saturday night or set your DVR.

*Please Note: As a pre-caution, I just want to let you know - I have not previewed the new movies above; therefore, I don't know, yet, if they will be 100% family friendly. Please use your own discretion when watching and if you see any content of concern, please share in comments below. Based on the information and trailers we've been given, I'm hopeful these movies will be good ones!

Also, to all of my followers here... please be safe as you go about your weekend, especially if you have to be out and about amongst people. My prayers go out to President Trump and our First Lady, who have the coronavirus and everyone who has this horrible disease. May they all, I pray, have a quick and speedy recovery. I have had several family members go through it, and I am very thankful to say they are all well now, but I know that's sadly not been the case for so many. My heart certainly goes out to those who've lost dear family and friends during this pandemic.

Take Care, Everyone.
Blessings to you all, Net

SHARING HIS LOVE:

“LORD my God, I called to you for help,

and you healed me.”

— Psalm 30:2