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Hallmark's Festive Frenzy: A Countdown to Christmas Extravaganza
2024-10-24
Hallmark is pulling out all the stops this holiday season, delivering a veritable cornucopia of new Christmas movies to delight viewers. From now until the weekend before Christmas Day, the network is premiering three new holiday films every weekend, with additional premieres every Thursday as part of the Hallmark Mysteries' Miracles of Christmas series. And if that wasn't enough, Hallmark+ is also launching its Very Merry Collection, streaming new movies every Thursday starting in November. Buckle up, because it's going to be a holly, jolly ride!

Unwrapping the Magic of Hallmark's Christmas Lineup

A Separation Reunion and a Nutcracker Caper

Kicking off the festivities this week, "This Time Each Year" stars Alison Sweeney and Niall Matter as a separated couple who pretend to still be together when their family visits for the holidays. Meanwhile, "Operation Nutcracker" follows an event planner (Ashley Newbrough) and the heir to a wealthy family's fortune (Christopher Russell) as they race to find a missing antique nutcracker before a big charity auction.

Undercover Librarians and Longtime Rivals

Next up, "The Christmas Charade" sees a cautious librarian (Rachel Skarsten) accidentally getting caught up in an FBI sting operation, while "The 5-Year Christmas Party" follows two former rivals (Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher) who slowly become friends over the years while working the same holiday job together.

Hallmark's Miracles of Christmas and the Very Merry Collection

The Hallmark Mysteries' Miracles of Christmas series is also kicking into high gear, with new premieres every Thursday. Viewers can look forward to heartwarming tales like "This Time Each Year," "My Sweet Austrian Holiday," and "Five Gold Rings." And over on Hallmark+, the Very Merry Collection will be streaming new movies every Thursday, starting in November, including "Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle" and "Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince."

Navigating the Hallmark Holiday Viewing Experience

For those looking to catch all the Hallmark holiday action, there are a few options. Cable subscribers can tune in to the Hallmark Channel and log in to WatchHallmarkTV.com to stream the new premieres. Cord-cutters can subscribe to Peacock, which offers a selection of Hallmark movies for a limited time after their initial airing, or Hallmark+, the network's dedicated streaming platform. With so many ways to enjoy the Hallmark holiday magic, viewers are sure to be spoiled for choice this season.

A Cornucopia of Festive Delights

From heartwarming reunions and undercover adventures to long-simmering rivalries and the search for a missing nutcracker, Hallmark's 2024 Christmas lineup promises to deliver a little something for everyone. Whether you're a die-hard Hallmark fan or just looking to get into the holiday spirit, this year's slate of new movies is sure to provide the perfect dose of festive cheer. So grab a mug of hot cocoa, snuggle up, and get ready to be swept away by the magic of Hallmark's Christmas extravaganza.
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