Freeform's '25 Days of Christmas' Schedule is Here and The Lineup Looks Amazing
The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you’re anything like us, that means your thoughts are already consumed with finding the perfect Christmas present for those impossible-to-shop-for family members (cough, husband), finding the right recipe for Christmas, and looking for new Christmas decorations.
But as it turns out, we’re not the only ones eager for the holidays. There are a ton of networks and streaming sites that are premiering brand-new Christmas TV movies this year. Hallmark, of course, has a ton to choose from, but Lifetime has plenty of films that sound just as magical. Even Netflix has gotten in on the action, with plans to release several family-friendly options in 2020.
We haven’t even told you the best part yet. Most of these channels have actually started airing their Christmas movies, because they just get us. The only negative to all this holly jolly news is figuring out how to keep track of everything we want to watch. As our present to you, we’ve compiled an entire guide to the best TV Christmas movies. Now all you need is the hot chocolate and a cozy knit blanket, and you’ll be prepared to not leave the couch until 2021.
Hallmark
Hallmark really outdid themselves with their 11th annual Countdown to Christmas schedule. The network is releasing 40 new movies across their two channels, and signed on Lacey Chabert, Erin Krakow,Candace Cameron Bure, and more to help create the films.
October 24: Jingle Bell Bride
October 25: Chateau Christmas
October 31: Christmas with the Darlings
November 1:One Royal Holiday
November 7: Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater
November 8: On the 12th Date of Christmas
November 14: Christmas in Vienna
November 15: A Timeless Christmas
November 21: A Nashville Christmas Carol
November 22: The Christmas House
November 24: A Christmas Tree Grows in Brooklyn
November 25: A Bright and Merry Christmas
November 26: Five Star Christmas
November 27: Christmas by Starlight
November 28: Christmas Waltz
November 29: If I Only Had Christmas
December 5: Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing
December 6: Christmas She Wrote
December 12: Cross Country Christmas
December 13: Christmas Comes Twice
December 19: Christmas Carousel
December 20: Love, Lights, Hanukkah!
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The Miracles of Christmas lineup is equally impressive, attracting actresses like Ashley Greene and Alicia Witt to the serve as the starring roles.
October 24: Christmas Tree Lane
October 25: Deliver by Christmas
October 31: Cranberry Christmas
November 1: Holly & Ivy
November 7: The Christmas Ring
November 8: The Christmas Bow
November 14: Meet Me at Christmas
November 15: The Christmas Doctor
November 21: A Little Christmas Charm
November 22: The Angel Tree
November 28: USS Christmas
December 5: Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas (From executive producer Blake Shelton!)
December 6: A Godwink Christmas: First Loves, Second Chances
December 12: A Glenbrooke Christmas
December 13: Christmas Homecoming
December 19: Swept Up By Christmas
December 20: Project Christmas Wish
Freeform
Freeform has so much in store for their 25 Days of Christmas event, including an original movie starring The Bold Type's Aisha Dee. You'll have to bookmark the full schedule for all the details, but here are the days and times of the network's most notable airings so you can set your DVR in advance.
December 1: Miracle on 34th Street (1 P.M.), Home Alone (3:30 P.M.), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (6 P.M.)
December 2: The Santa Clause (6:25 P.M.), The Santa Clause 2 (8:30 P.M.), The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (12 A.M)
December 3: A Christmas Carol (4:00 P.M.)
December 4: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (9:15 P.M.)
December 5: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (7:40 P.M.), Frosty the Snowman (8:45 P.M.)
December 6: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (2:20 P.M.)
December 7: The Holiday (12:30 P.M.); Love Actually (3:30 P.M.)
December 8: Almost Christmas – Freeform Premiere (8:20 P.M.)
December 9: The Star – Freeform Premiere (4:00 P.M.)
December 10: The Simpsons – Christmas episodes (7:00 A.M.)
December 11: Snowglobe (12:00 P.M.)
December 13: Prancer Returns (10:00 A.M.)
December 15: Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (10:30 P.M.)
December 17: Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve (12:00 A.M.)
December 20: Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (2:20 P.M.)
December 21: Jingle All the Way 2 (12:10 P.M.)
December 23: Holiday in Handcuffs (11:30 A.M.)
Lifetime
Not to be overshadowed by Hallmark’s massive offerings, Lifetime is airing 30 new movies this year. The cast members include new network stars like Chelsea Hobbs, as well as returning favorites like Melissa Joan Hart and Hilarie Burton.
October 23: Christmas on Ice
October 24: Christmas Unwrapped
October 25: Forever Christmas
October 30: A Crafty Christmas Romance
October 31: Candy Cane Christmas
November 1: The Christmas Aunt
November 6: The Christmas Yule Blog
November 7: A Welcome Home Christmas
November 8: A Very Charming Christmas Town
November 13: Christmas on the Vine
November 14: Christmas on Wheels
November 15: The Christmas Edition
November 20: A Taste of Christmas
November 21: Feliz NaviDAD
November 22: Homemade Christmas
November 27: Dear Christmas
November 28: Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding
November 29: People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street
November 30: The Christmas Listing
December 4: Spotlight on Christmas
December 5: Let's Meet Again on Christmas Ever
December 6: Christmas Eve After
December 7: The Santa Squad
December 11: Inn Love by Christmas
December 12: The Christmas Setup
December 13: A Sugar & Spice Holiday
December 14: Lonestar Christmas
December 18: Christmas on the Menu
December 19: A Christmas Exchange
December 20: A Christmas Break
Netflix
After the success with former holiday movies like The Christmas Chronicles and A Christmas Prince, Netflix is releasing even more new films this year.
October 28: Holidate
November 5: Operation Christmas Drop
November 13: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
November 19: The Princess Switch: Switched Again
November 22: Christmas on the Square
November 25: The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two
December 3: Tudo Bem No Natal Que Vem / Just Another Christmas
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