Hallmark Kicks Off 2024 Holiday Season with Festive Premieres

Hallmark is ushering in the 2024 holiday season with a trio of new Christmas movies set to debut this weekend. Viewers can look forward to the premieres of "'Twas the Date Before Christmas," "Holiday Crashers," and "Scouting for Christmas" on consecutive nights, offering a delightful start to the most wonderful time of the year.

Unwrap the Magic of Hallmark's Early Holiday Offerings

Festive Flings and Family Traditions in "'Twas the Date Before Christmas"

In this heartwarming tale, Jessie (played by Amy Groening) finds herself in a predicament when she lies about having a date to her family's annual "Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics." Desperate to prevent the event's cancellation, she turns to a dating app and meets Bryan (Robert Buckley), who agrees to join her for the holiday festivities. As Jessie and Bryan engage in the eccentric activities, from searching for the perfect Christmas tree topper to a spirited snowball fight, their initial arrangement blossoms into genuine feelings. However, Jessie's family begins to catch on to their secret, and Bryan suspects there may be more to her unusual Christmas date request. As the celebrations continue, Jessie must work to keep her stories straight and save her unexpected romance with Bryan.

Crashing into the Holiday Spirit in "Holiday Crashers"

Best friends Toni and Bri, played by Daniella Monet and Jag Bal, have been stuck in a rut, working at the same card shop for far too long. This holiday season, they decide to shake up their mundane lives by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop's exclusive invitations. What starts as harmless fun takes an unexpected turn when Toni is mistaken for a lawyer, a role she never quite completed. The duo is then whisked away to a fancy corporate Christmas retreat in the snowy Vermont mountains, where Toni catches the eye of handsome business mogul Justin, and Bri finds herself drawn to Vinny, a valet with a secret of his own. As Toni and Bri navigate the consequences of their holiday crashing antics, they must decide whether to embrace the unexpected opportunities that have presented themselves or face the potential fallout.

A Scouting Adventure Leads to Love in "Scouting for Christmas"

Angela, portrayed by Tamera Mowry-Housley, is a busy realtor and single mom to her 10-year-old daughter, Brooklyn. With her hectic schedule, Angela struggles to find time for much else, including attending Brooklyn's scout meetings. When Brooklyn decides to have her favorite local baker, William, cater the scout troop's posh annual holiday event, she enlists Angela's help to pitch the idea to the other mothers. Reluctant to open her heart to someone new, Angela finds herself enjoying the time spent with William, but her ex-husband, Dakota, a paleontologist whose adventures have kept him away from home, returns, complicating matters. As Angela navigates her family dynamics and her own desires, she must decide what is best for her daughter and her own heart.These three Hallmark Christmas movies promise to deliver a delightful start to the 2024 holiday season, offering viewers a chance to escape into the enchanting world of festive romance, family traditions, and unexpected adventures. Whether it's the search for the perfect Christmas date, the thrill of holiday crashing, or the rediscovery of love, these stories are sure to warm the hearts of audiences and ignite the holiday spirit.