It's the weekend before CHRISTMAS! Can YOU believe it? I know many of us are busy with holiday activities... wrapping, baking, and maybe, some last minute shopping, too! I'm wrapped up still in ALL three! How 'bout you? Just when I think all the shopping is done, I seem to remember one more thing. I just love giving. 'Tis the season!
I'm doing my best, though, to not get consumed with all the presents and superficial stuff, because the focus of Christmas should always be on Jesus! He's the best GIFT ever given, and I pray many receive Him in their hearts this Christmas.
Once again, there are lots of NEW rom-com style Christmas movies this weekend, but there are also some wonderful specials that share the true meaning of Christmas! I hope you enjoy the list below...
Friday, December 17, 2021:
After failing to get the coveted role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in this year's production of The Nutcracker, Vivíana Serrano, an aspiring ballerina, joins forces with Natalia, a retiree from the New York Ballet, to create a surprise reprise of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy…with a Latin twist.
Premieres Friday, December 17, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Friday, December 17, 2021:
Welcome to Paradise Ranch, where city slickers get to be cowboys and cowgirls. Merry (Hart), who owns the ranch has been unlucky in love, but that's about to change when a single father, Mark (Henry), and his two kids book the ranch for Christmas week. Adventure is on the menu, the holiday spirit is everywhere, and love is in the air.
Premieres Friday, December 17, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Saturday, December 18, 2021:
In this two-part season premiere, the residents of Brookfield come together to celebrate Christmas alongside some familiar visitors.
Premieres Saturday, December 18, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on GAC Family
Note: After the premiere of "When Hope Calls Christmas" on Saturday night, December 18, 2021, GAC Family will air "The Chosen: The Wedding Gift." Depicting the life of Jesus, the faith-based series, "The Chosen," has become widely popular - with over 100 million views for Seasons 1 and 2.
"The Wedding Gift" is the fifth episode of the first season of "The Chosen." (It's original air date was: November 26, 2019.) In this episode, according to the-chosen.fandom.com: "Nicodemus interrogates John the Baptizer while Jesus and his students make their way to a wedding celebration in Cana. When the wine runs low, Mary asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family.
Saturday, December 18, 2021:
Workaholic designer Danielle (Busby) returns to her hometown of Holly Pines for the holidays with her young son Paul with hopes to introduce him to some beloved holiday traditions, in particular the town's North Pole Express train. Once home, she discovers that the North Pole Express has been sidelined. Determined to help, Danielle reconnects with her former high school classmate Kevin (Murray), now a hobbyist and model train enthusiast himself. Together, Danielle and Kevin attempt to pull off a Christmas miracle that would get the old North Pole Express running--and quite possibly give Danielle many reasons, one of them romantic, to consider staying in Holly Pines for good...
Premieres Saturday, December 18, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Saturday, December 18, 2021:
At Christmastime, a close-knit group of childhood friends return home after 10 years to take part in the celebration of life of their beloved high school teacher.
Premieres Saturday, December 18, 2021
at 10pm/9c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers is 2 hours long featuring musical performances from various artists and groups including Phil Wickham, for KING & COUNTRY, Cain, We The Kingdom, Matt Maher, Dawson Hollow and many more. Along with the musical performances there is a new episode of The Chosen which is 40-minutes long and follows the events surrounding the birth of Jesus from the perspective of Mary and Joseph.
Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 3pm/2c. on BYUtv
*You can also stream Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers on BYUtv's web-site here:
https://www.byutv.org/player/8ff913da-ff8a-47ef-8551-d02e5f863a26/christmas-with-the-chosen-the-messengers-christmas-with-the-chosen-the-messengers
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary
of The Waltons movie!
On Christmas Eve 1933, a rural Virginia clan, the Waltons, are preparing to celebrate the holiday. But patriarch John Walton (Andrew Duggan), who has gone off to the big city in search of work, still hasn't returned home, and a heavy snowstorm only adds more cause for worry. Teenage son John-Boy (Richard Thomas) tries to distract his siblings by explaining the real meaning of Christmas to them, before his mother (Patricia Neal) finally sends John-Boy out to find his father.
*This is the original movie from 1971 - airing on the exact same day it aired 50 years ago!
airs Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 4pm/3c. on INSP
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
The Sound of Music
Okay, this is not a Christmas movie, but it has become a tradition for for me and my family to watch The Sound of Music at Christmastime. The story is beyond incredible and always moves me to tears. Our freedom is so precious; this movie is a great reminder of what took place as World War II approached and the von Trapp family, who lived in Salzburg, Germany, had to flee from the Nazis to America. I do believe The Sound of Music is one of the best movie musicals of all time.
In this true-life story, Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, a spirited young Austrian woman who leaves the convent to become a governess for Captain von Trapp's (Christopher Plummer) seven unruly children. Her charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children - and their father. But when Nazi Germany unites with Austria, Maria is forced to attempt a daring escape with her new family.
The Sound of Music
airs Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 7pm/6c. on ABC
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
Charlie Brown is discouraged by the rampant materialism during Christmas and to cure his angst, Lucy suggests he take charge of the annual Christmas pageant; with Linus's help, he attempts to teach everyone the true meaning of the holiday.
Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 7:30 PM/6:30c. on PBS
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
When her family firm’s annual Christmas toy drive is in jeopardy, Holly Silver (Busby) must convince pro athlete Jack Kane (Page) to be the public face of the campaign to help save it. As Noelle helps Jack rediscover the meaning of Christmas, Holly reconnects with her own family traditions. While Jack and Holly go through challenges of making Christmas dreams for others come true, they discover kindred spirits in each other and the potential for the gift of romance this holiday season.
Premieres Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on GAC Family
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
“Christmas Takes Flight” - tells the story of a handsome but frugal CEO who takes over a family-owned regional airline and plans to cut their annual Christmas charity event, while the original owner’s daughter, who is a pilot for the airline, rallies the community to save the event, and finds unexpected love in the process.
Premieres Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on CBS
Sunday, December 19, 2021:
Looking for a fresh angle to her book on relationships, Merry heads to snow covered Vermont. She finds a new perspective and Christmas cheer with charismatic aid worker Chris.
Premieres Sunday, December 19, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Is there something special you are looking forward to this weekend?
The NEW Christmas movies that most pique my interest are: Joy For Christmas, Toying with the Holidays, and the new Christmas episodes of When Hope Calls!
I'm also going to be sure to watch the one and only airing of A Charlie Brown Christmas (my absolute favorite!), Christmas with the Chosen - The Messengers, The Homecoming: A Christmas Story which celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Waltons movie, and of course, as I mentioned above, I simply must see... The Sound of Music!
*Please note- I have NOT pre-screened the 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 review. I know everyone here would be grateful to know any information you are willing to share.
Be sure to check out the 2021 Christmas Movie Review Page - if you'd like to see which movies are family-friendly this year.
You can also check out the Christmas TV Movie Schedule, which includes NEW Christmas movie premieres and Christmas classics.
Have a fun and festive weekend, everyone! I still can't believe - it's the last one before Christmas! So much to do... so little time! Gotta get busy! I found some last minute gifts last night with my Amazon Prime. Their Holiday Gift Guides are such a huge help for picking out something special when you don't have anything particular in mind.
Hope you are able to get done whatever you need to do this weekend before Christmas comes!
Joy to the world The Lord has come!
Blessings & Merry Christmas, Everyone! Net
Blessings & Merry Christmas, Everyone! Net
“For God so loved the world
that He gave His one and only Son,
that whoever believes in Him
shall not perish but have eternal life.”
– John 3:16
