🎇 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,

Net 🎄