As a seasoned film enthusiast who has spent countless hours immersed in the silver screen, I find myself captivated by the rich tapestry of stories that unfold during the festive season. Each tale, much like a beautifully wrapped gift, offers an unexpected surprise and a newfound appreciation for the human spirit.
Two remarkable TV reunion events are scheduled to occur in an unanticipated setting: Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas. Each year, the Hallmark Channel airs a prolonged series of brand-new holiday films during the two months preceding Christmas, with at least three premieres happening every weekend. Recently, Hallmark announced the complete lineup for this year’s Countdown to Christmas movies, which includes films that bring back cast members from “The Office” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch“.
As a fellow enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that starting November 3rd, we’ll be treated to the premiere of “The Holiday Mismatch“. This film features none other than Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick in the main roles. To many of us who grew up watching, they are best known as Hilda and Zelda Spellman, the magical aunts from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I can hardly wait!
In a noteworthy turn of events, Rhea and Broderick are set to appear on screen together for the second time in a while now, as they teamed up once more to shoot a guest role in Netflix’s series titled Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
In about two weeks, on November 17th, Hallmark will debut the movie titled “Confessions of a Christmas Letter“, featuring former star of “The Office”, Angela Kinsey as the main character. According to Hallmark’s description, another familiar face from “The Office”, Brian Baumgartner, will make a special appearance. Kinsey and Baumgartner had numerous shared scenes on “The Office” where they portrayed accountants Angela and Kevin, whose workstations were adjacent in Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton office.
On a Thursday afternoon, I hopped onto Instagram to give fans a sneak peek at the set of my latest Hallmark movie! One of the snaps I shared was a candid shot with the fantastic Baumgartner.
Here are two upcoming Hallmark Originals that TV enthusiasts should look forward to this year, but there’s a total of 32 new films set to premiere during Countdown to Christmas (plus around a dozen more on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries). The event kicks off on October 18th, with at least three fresh movies debuting each weekend until Christmas.
Below, you can check out the entire list of Hallmark Channel’s 2024 Countdown to Christmas movies.
Friday, October 18th
‘Twas the Date Before Christmas
Starring Robert Buckley as Bryan, Amy Groening as Jesse
Saturday, October 19th
Holiday Crashers
“Holiday Identity Swap: A Christmas Twist of Fate
Sunday, October 20th
Scouting for Christmas
As a dedicated gamer, let me share my perspective on this: In the shoes of Angela, a bustling realtor who’s juggling life after an amicable split with a globe-trotting paleontologist, I find myself balancing my busy schedule as a devoted single mom to my brilliant 10-year-old, Brooklyn. With scout meetings and other responsibilities often testing my organizational skills, the disapproval of fellow mothers doesn’t help.
Friday, October 25th
Operation Nutcracker
Featured Actors: Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell
Saturday, October 26th
The Christmas Charade
Title Character and Synopsis:
Sunday, October 27th
The 5-Year Christmas Party
Five Seasons of Holiday Rivalry
Friday, November 1st
A Carol For Two
Featuring Ginna Claire Mason, Jordan Litz, and Charlotte d’Amboise, this film revolves around the character Violette Wagner (Mason), who relocates to New York with aspirations of stardom on Broadway. She secures a job at Fiore’s, a renowned diner in the theater district, known for its singing wait staff, who patiently wait for their big break while working there. A stroke of luck befalls her when she is granted a spot during Fiore’s annual Christmas Eve concert, an event frequented by the elite of the theatre world. However, instead of the dream performance, she finds herself paired with Alex (Litz), who has been less than friendly and suspects that her employment was due to the owner’s family ties. As they are forced to work together, people have been discovered through similar shows and catapulted onto Broadway. Meanwhile, Alex’s cousin, Brad, takes a liking to Violette, and they start dating, but unbeknownst to her, Alex has been subtly influencing Brad about her, much like in the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, with the intention of winning her affection. However, as Alex develops feelings for her as well, a complex love triangle unfolds, and the truth is exposed when their deception threatens not only their relationship but also their chance at Broadway stardom.
Saturday, November 2nd
Our Holiday Story
Highlighting Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie, this heartwarming tale revolves around Dave (Christie) and Nell (DeLoach), who share their romantic journey during a memorable Christmas season. Their story unfolds as they encounter multiple instances where destiny seems to bring them together, only to tear them apart again. Unbeknownst to both of them, they were professional rivals assigned to organize a town’s Christmas festival. In the contemporary narrative, Chris (the boyfriend) grapples with his own relationship challenges while trying to express his love for the first time to Jo. As the stories intertwine, valuable lessons emerge about communication, honesty, and personal growth – demonstrating how we can evolve not only ourselves but also those around us.
Sunday, November 3rd
Holiday Mismatch
Featuring Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick, this story revolves around:
Friday, November 8th
Trivia at St. Nick’s
“A Trivia-Fueled Christmas Adventure
Saturday, November 9th
Santa Tell Me
Title Character Lineup: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell, Kurt Szarka
Sunday, November 10th
‘Tis the Season to Be Irish
Featuring Fiona Gubelmann and Eoin Macken: In this story, we follow Rose (Gubelmann), a wandering house restorer, as she journeys to Ireland for renovating and selling a quaint cottage. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she encounters Sean (Macken), a passionate local real estate agent who’s committed to preserving the town’s history. As Rose works on the cottage while experiencing Irish holiday customs, she starts to develop feelings for Sean, causing her to reconsider her apprehension about settling down. The pair must grapple with their pasts and explore whether love is worth establishing new beginnings.
Friday, November 15th
Christmas With the Singhs
Title Starring Anuja Joshi, Benjamin Hollingsworth
Saturday, November 16th
Jingle Bell Run
Titled Character: Ashley Williams as Avery, Andrew Walker as Wes
Sunday, November 17th
Confessions of a Christmas Letter
In this heartwarming tale, Angela Kinsey plays Settie Rose, an eccentric matriarch who takes part in her town’s annual holiday letter-writing competition. However, she finds herself in need of assistance and enlists the help of struggling writer Alec Santos (Santos) to pen the perfect letter. A misunderstanding arises when people believe Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily, causing quite a stir within the family. As Juan grows closer to the Rose family and conquers his writer’s block, Settie discovers that accepting her flawed family members is what really makes their story extraordinary. Brian Baumgartner makes a special appearance in this film.
Friday, November 22nd
Christmas on Call
A Philadelphia Holiday Romance
Saturday, November 23rd
Three Wiser Men and a Boy
The Brenner Brothers’ Unforgettable Holiday
Sunday, November 24th
To Have and to Holiday
Featured Performances: Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, Eric Close
Thursday, November 28th
Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle
Title Character Lineup: Rachel Boston as Annie Merkel (Mrs. Miracle), Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes as Charlotte, Tanner Novlan as Austin, Matthew James Dowden as a sibling, Max Lloyd-Jones as another sibling
Friday, November 29th
A ’90s Christmas
Featuring Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey, and Katherine Barrell
Deck the Walls
Title Character Lineup: Ashley Greene, Wes Brown, Danny Pellegrino
Saturday, November 30th
Believe in Christmas
Featuring Meghan Ory and John Reardon, here’s a summary: Beatrice (played by Ory) initially resists joining her friend on a trip to the captivating Christmasland. She doubts the enchanting holiday atmosphere, but as she immerses herself in festive customs and encounters a charming man named Ethan (Reardon), she ponders the difference between reality and illusion. Ultimately, Christmasland assists Beatrice in rekindling her faith, love, and the allure of fresh starts.
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
Title Character Lineup: Hunter King portrays Alana Higman, Tyler Hynes plays Derrick, Ed Begley Jr. is cast as Grandpa Higman, Richard Riehle takes on a role, Diedrich Bader joins the crew, and Christine Ebersole and Megyn Price complete the lineup.
Sunday, December 1st
The Finnish Line
Featuring Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff, and Nichole Sakura, this movie revolves around a character named Anya (Matula). Motivated by her father’s renowned history in sled dog racing, Anya decides to carry on his legacy. After his death, she journeys to Finland for the 40th annual Joulurauha race, the competition where her father had failed to secure victory in his final attempt. Following an injury to her lead dog during the preliminary race, Anya teams up with a new canine partner owned by journalist and former racer Cole (Mirchoff), who is writing about her adventure. As she works to develop a bond with her new dog and confronts her father’s adversary, Monty (P?ll Sig??r P?lsson), Anya encounters numerous obstacles on her path to triumph in the race.
The Christmas Quest
Featuring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha, here’s the rephrased synopsis: At Christmastime, an archaeologist (Chabert) and her former spouse, a scholar of ancient Norse dialects (Polaha), are dispatched to Iceland in search of the elusive treasure said to be owned by the Yule Lads. As more individuals join the quest, the duo becomes embroiled in an exhilarating escapade as they strive to prevent this treasure from landing in the wrong hands.
Friday, December 6th
Private Princess Christmas
Title Starring: Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena, Erica Durance
Saturday, December 7th
Sugarplummed
Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish Star in “Magical Christmas Wish
Sunday, December 8th
Leah’s Perfect Gift
Title Characterization: Emily Arlook plays Leah Meyer, a fervent Christmas admirer despite being Jewish.
Friday, December 13th
Hanukkah on the Rocks
“Hanukkah on the Rocks: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Saturday, December 14th
The Santa Class
Title Role and Synopsis: Kimberley Sustad as Kate North, Benjamin Ayres as Dan
Sunday, December 15th
Following Yonder Star
A Christmas Miracle for Abby Marshall
Saturday, December 21st
Happy Howlidays
Featuring Jessica Lowndes, alongside the yet-to-be-revealed victor of Finding Mr. Christmas, here’s the synopsis:
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