Your ultimate guide to every new Christmas TV movie
Whether there’s snow or snow cones on the ground where you live, prepare to enter a blizzard… of holiday TV movie madness. (And prepare to meet plenty of characters who will be stranded by snowstorms, only to find true love where they least expect it, including with a snowplow driver.) Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, and several other networks and streaming services are gifting you more than 100 new Christmas TV movies this year, featuring celebrities such as Dolly Parton, Candace Cameron Bure, Kelly Rowland, Melissa Joan Hart, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Vanessa Hudgens, Lea Michele, Scott Wolf, Rob Lowe, Kristin Davis, and Lacey Chabert achieving every possible incarnation of a happy ending. To figure out how to maximize your holiday bliss, start scrolling and scheduling.
A Merry Christmas Match (Dec. 25, 9 p.m., Hallmark Movies & Mysteries; debuted Oct. 25)
Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Kyle Dean Massey
Contains: Big city-versus-small-town dilemma, antiques shop
Official synopsis: "Corey lives in a ski village, where she works at a local antique shop. When recently named 'Christmas Catch,' Ryder comes into her shop, sparks fly and she starts to wonder what could be."
Sweet Mountain Christmas (Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Oct. 25)
Stars: Megan Hilty, Marcus Rosner
Contains: Country-cooked homecoming, stranding by bad weather, romance with snowplow driver
Official description: “Country music star Laney Blu (Hilty) hasn’t been back to her Tennessee hometown in years. It wasn’t the kindest place to grow up, so when her career skyrocketed at 17, she was happy to leave it behind. Though she’s set to headline a Christmas concert in NYC, Laney decides to make a quick pit stop to see her family. When a freak snowstorm hits, she finds herself stranded in the town, and is roped into taking part in a local Christmas concert. As Laney spends more time in her hometown, it becomes less and less like she remembered it. She begins to fall in the love with the people, place, and just maybe, a handsome snowplow driver named Robbie (Rosner). When the storm lets up, will Laney head off to NYC, or will home be where her heart is?”
Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses (Dec. 25, 9:30 a.m., Hallmark Channel; debuted Oct. 26)
Stars: Jill Wagner, Matthew Davis, Donna Mills
Contains: Stressful pre-Christmas prep, estate decorating, pleasure mixed with business
Official synopsis: "Weeks before Christmas, Abbey is hired to decorate the estate of businessman Nick. She must break down the wall between her and Nick, all while keeping the holiday spirit alive."
The Road Home for Christmas (Dec. 24, 2 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Oct. 26)
Stars: Marla Sokoloff, Rob Mayes, Marie Osmond
Contains: Christmas Eve road trip, live music, inclement weather
Official description: “Two rival musicians, Lindsay (Sokoloff) and Wes (Mayes), who perform in a dueling piano show, suddenly find themselves without a gig on Christmas Eve and decide to road-trip to their neighboring hometowns together. During the drive, the mismatched pair find themselves surrounded by Santa conventioneers, saving a Christmas nativity play, performing on stage in Nashville with music royalty (Marie Osmond), and braving a massive snowstorm which just may lead them to making sweet music together.”
No Time Like Christmas (Dec. 18, 10 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Oct. 27)
Stars: Kyla Pratt, Ed Ruttle, Rachel McLaren
Contains: Possibly important timepiece, Vermont, rekindling of old flames
Official description: “After Emma (Pratt) finds her college boyfriend’s engraved watch at a vintage jewelry shop, her sister Bronwyn (McLaren) believes it is a sign, and decides to secretly play Cupid by sending Emma to the same bed and breakfast in Vermont that Fletcher (Ruttle) is staying at one week before Christmas. However, upon arrival, Emma is not only shocked to bump into her first love after all these years, but also his vivacious daughter. Throughout the week, the two fight their feelings for one another as they plan a Christmas Eve show in hopes of saving the local theater.”
A Christmas Movie Christmas (Dec. 23, 1 p.m., UPtv; debuted Oct. 27)
Stars: Kim Hidalgo, Brant Daugherty, Lana McKissack, Randy Wayne, Ryan Merriman
Contains: Christmas TV movie clichés galore, polar-opposite sisters
Official synopsis: "Eve is a Christmas movie fanatic and dreams of having a movie-perfect Christmas with a movie-perfect boyfriend. On Christmas Eve, when Eve and her cynical sister Lacy make wishes to Santa, they wake up in Christmas Town and find themselves trapped inside a Christmas movie where they are the stars. But when things start to go wrong, and Eve’s knowledge of all things Christmas movie fails to fix things, Eve and Lacy try to find a way out of the picture-perfect Christmas and back to reality."
Nostalgic Christmas (Dec. 23, 11 p.m., HMM; debuted Oct. 31)
Stars: Trevor Donovan, Brooke D’Orsay
Contains: Holiday homecoming, homespun toy business
Official synopsis: "When Anne helps her father close the family’s toy store, what she finds will help inspire an entire town that is need of some Christmas cheer."
Holiday in the Wild (Netflix, streaming; debuted Nov. 1)
Stars: Rob Lowe, Kristin Davis
Contains: Rob Lowe as pilot, unlikely safari romance, rescued baby elephant
Official synopsis: "To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Davis) has booked a ‘second honeymoon’ with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari. During a detour through Zambia, she helps her pilot, Derek Holliston (Lowe), rescue an orphaned baby elephant. They nurse him back to health at a local elephant sanctuary, and Kate extends her stay through Christmastime. Far from the modern luxuries of home, Kate thrives amid majestic animals and scenery. Her love for the new surroundings just might extend to the man who shared her journey."
Two Turtle Doves (Dec. 24, 7 a.m., HMM; debuted Nov. 1)
Stars: Nikki Deloach, Michael Rady
Conatins: Neuroscientist(!), mission of completing 12 Christmas traditions
Official synopsis: "Dr. Sharon Hayes returns home to search for a beloved family heirloom. With the help of an adorable little girl and her dispirited father, together they rediscover the magic of Christmas."
Christmas Reservations (Dec. 23, 10 a.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 2)
Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Ricardo Chavira, Ted McGinley, Michael Gross, Markie Post
Contains: Event coordinator, dashing widow, rekindling of old flames
Official description: “It’s Christmas at the Treeline Ski Resort, where Holly (Hart) is the event coordinator at her family lodge. She plans every event and keeps all the guests happy. But when her college sweetheart (Chavira), now widowed with two children, checks in, Holly discovers she has her own reservations about life and love.”
Merry & Bright (Dec. 25, 8 a.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 2)
Stars: Jodie Sweetin, Andrew Walker, Sharon Lawrence
Contains: Corporate business strategy clashing with small-town tradition. Sweets. And Sweetin.
Official synopsis: "Cate and Gabe work together to make a candy cane company profitable and find love during the holidays."
A Christmas Scavenger Hunt (Dec. 4, 2 a.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 3)
Stars: Tom Arnold, Kim Shaw, Kevin McGarry
Contains: Holiday homecoming, possible rekindling of old flames, definite appearance of Tom Arnold
Official synopsis: “When Belinda heads to her hometown for the holidays, things get complicated when she is forced to team up with her ex Dustin for the town's annual Christmas scavenger hunt.”
Always and Forever Christmas (Dec. 24, 10 a.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 3)
Stars: Lexi Lawson, Mark Ghanime, Beth Broderick
Contains: Unexpected inheritance, magical stranger, Vermont
Official description: “When brand marketing professional Lucy Bowers (Lawson) learns that she’s inherited her grandfather’s year-round Christmas store, Forever Christmas, in the picturesque hamlet of Stowe, Vermont, she makes a trip back home to support the store during its final Christmas season before she sells it to a hip athletic leisurewear company. But once she is back in Stowe, she begins to understand why her grandfather's Christmas shop is so special with the help of local diner owner, Scott (Ghanime), and the magic of a Christmas stranger from the north (Broderick).”
Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (Dec. 23, 5 p.m., UPtv; debuted Nov. 3)
Stars: Kaitlyn Leeb, Nick Hounslow, and Charles Shaughnessy
Contains: Royal proposal, royal wedding planning, royal pain in the ass
Official synopsis: "One year after Dr. Tasha and Prince Alex met and fell in love, Tasha is on her way to spend the holidays in San Saverre and get a taste of royal life. When Alex surprises her with a royal engagement, she spends her first magical days there trying to stay grounded while managing the task of planning a royal wedding. But when Miranda starts scheming to break the two up, it will take a big sacrifice and a Christmas miracle to make sure they get the holiday royal wedding of their dreams."
A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas (Dec. 25, 5 p.m., HMM; debuted Nov. 7)
Stars: Rachael Leigh Cook, Benjamin Ayres
Contains: Holiday homecoming, Yuletide wedding planning
Official synopsis: “Hotel manager Willow returns to her stunning Virginia hometown to help her sister plan a Christmas wedding at the inn her family once owned. She must work with current owner and single dad David, who wants to let go of the past.”
Holiday for Heroes (Dec. 26, 5 p.m., HMM; debuted Nov. 8)
Stars: Melissa Claire Egan, Marc Blucas
Contains: Pen pals, military event in jeopardy
Official synopsis: "Audrey and First Sergeant Matt have been writing each other since last Christmas, when her brother Devin shared some fresh roasted coffee from the care package she’d sent. When Matt unexpectedly shows up in her small-town coffee shop, Audrey is delighted to see him. Soon, Matt helps Audrey with the annual Holiday for Heroes event, which honors local service members. As they work to save this important event from being cancelled, will the spirit of the season bring Matt and Audrey’s love beyond their letters?"
Let It Snow (Netflix, streaming; debuted Nov. 8)
Stars: Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Liv Hewson, Mitchell Hope, Kiernan Shipka, Jacob Batalon, Joan Cusack
Contains: High school kids, illicit beer, snowstorm
Official synopsis: "When a snowstorm hits a small midwestern town on Christmas Eve, a group of high school seniors find their friendships and love lives colliding thanks to a stranded pop star, a stolen keg, a squad of competitive dancers, a mysterious woman covered in tinfoil, and an epic party at the local Waffle Town. Come Christmas morning, nothing will be the same."
Radio Christmas (Dec. 23, 4 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 9)
Stars: Keshia Knight Pulliam, Michael Xavier, Tim Reid, Belinda Montgomery
Contains: An all-Christmas-all-the-time radio station, a super-secret Santa
Official description: “When her Philadelphia radio station is closed for repairs during the holidays, DJ Kara Porter (Pulliam) is forced to broadcast from the small town of Bethlehem. Desperate to increase her numbers and get promoted outside of Radio Christmas, a year-round Christmas station, Kara seeks to uncover the identity of the town’s Secret Santa, an anonymous benefactor who saved all of Bethlehem’s Christmas festivities. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of family, community, love, and of course Christmas.”
Picture a Perfect Christmas (Dec. 25, 12:30 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 9)
Stars: Merritt Patterson, Jon Cor
Contains: Ailing grandmother, world-hopping photographer
Official synopsis: "A photographer whose career is on the fast track — yet whose personal life lacks the fulfillment she seeks — finds romance with an unlikely candidate while visiting her grandmother in Bainbridge Island, Washington, over the Christmas holiday season."
A Sweet Christmas Romance (Dec. 22, 10 a.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 10)
Stars: Adelaide Kane, Greyston Holt, Loretta Devine
Contains: Food stylist, rivalry/romance with baker
Official description: “When food stylist Holly Grant (Kane) returns home for Christmas, she learns the elderly owner of her favorite childhood bakery is retiring and has started a contest to give the bakery away to whoever can recreate her famous 12 Days of Christmas recipes. Holly enters, but she isn’t much of cook, yet when a local baker named Brad (Holt) also enters the contest, the two adversaries eventually bond over their love of the holidays and end up winning the contest as a team, while falling in love in the process.”
The Mistletoe Secret (Dec. 25, 11 a.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 10)
Stars: Kellie Pickler, Christopher Russell, Tyler Hynes, Patrick Duffy
Contains: Christmas in jeopardy, town-saving journalism, ghost(writer) of Christmas present, TV’s Patrick Duffy
Official synopsis: "When Aria Eubank convinces a famous travel writer to do a feature story on her beloved hometown, Midway, Utah, it looks like the town’s tourism drop is about to be reversed. However, when the travel guru and his ghostwriter both show up, Aria finds her heart torn between the charismatic but pompous Sterling Masters and Alex Bartlett, the real talent behind 'Masters of Travel,' and the man who has genuinely fallen for her."
Rock N' Roll Christmas (Dec. 9, 9 p.m., UPtv; debuted Nov. 10)
Stars: Beverley Mitchell, Catherine Mary Stewart
Contains: Mother and daughter forced to repair their relationship, country music
Official synopsis: "An estranged mother-daughter country music duo reunite after 10 years apart to release a Christmas single after a video of them goes viral. Now, they’re going to need a lot of forgiveness and a little Christmas magic to write a song that perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas and brings their family back together."
Noelle (Disney+, streaming; debuted Nov. 12)
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader, Billy Eichner, Shirley Maclaine
This movie has everything: Bill Hader, Anna Kendrick, an ill-advised succession plan, a missing brother…
Official synopsis: "Kris Kringle’s daughter is full of Christmas spirit and holiday fun, but wishes she could do something 'important' like her beloved brother Nick, who will take over from their father this Christmas. When Nick is about to crumble like a gingerbread cookie from all the pressure, Noelle suggests he take a break and get away… but when he doesn’t return, Noelle must find her brother and bring him back in time to save Christmas."
A Christmas Miracle (Dec. 24, 3 a.m., HMM; debuted Nov. 14)
Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Brooks Darnell, Barry Bostwick
Contains: Freelance journalist who finds "Mr. Write," one lucky street musician
Official synopsis: "Ever-optimistic single mom Emma Sanderson is looking for a Christmas miracle to write about for the lifestyle magazine at which she has landed a temporary job. While following her lead on the story, Emma discovers unexpected romance with a supportive colleague and takes it upon herself to bring about a Christmas miracle for a lonely street musician."
Klaus (Netflix, streaming; debuted Nov. 15)
Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons, Joan Cusack, Will Sasso, Norm Macdonald
Contains: Animation, unruly Arctic island
Official synopsis: "When Jesper (Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy’s worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words, let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Jones), and discovers Klaus (Simmons), a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys. These unlikely friendships return laughter to Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of generous neighbors, magical lore and stockings hung by the chimney with care."
Christmas a la Mode (Dec. 25, 10 a.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 15)
Stars: Katie Leclerc, Ryan Cooper, Jennifer Ellis, Caroline Keeler, Kathy Harum
Contains: Struggling dairy farmers, ice cream contest
Official description: “Since her father passed away, Emily (Leclerc) has been running her family's dairy farm with the help of her mother and best friend. But this Christmas the farm has fallen on hard times, so Emily's sister, Dorothy (Ellis) — who is part owner with Emily —and her handsome business partner, Charlie (Cooper), show up with a proposition to sell the farm. Emily comes up with an ingenious plan to buy out her sister's shares and hold an online holiday ice cream flavor contest that goes viral with the help of a key ingredient, Charlie's amazing apple pie. Christmas à la Mode ice cream is born! Still, as the Christmas Eve deadline for the buyout approaches, Emily needs a Christmas miracle to save the farm and her father's legacy in time for a happy Christmas.”
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love (Dec. 23, 9 p.m., HMM; debuted Nov. 15)
Stars: Kathie Lee Gifford, Cindy Busby, Benjamin Hollingsworth
Contains: Destined romance, medical uncertainty, Hoda-less Kathie Lee Gifford
Official synopsis: "Multiple coincidences and a chance meeting bring Alice and Jack, two strangers from very different family backgrounds, together for a weekend wedding celebration. What follows is a completely unexpected Christmastime courtship filled with personal revelations, misread signals, and a very real health scare that will either destroy or strengthen the budding romance."
One Fine Christmas (Dec. 24, 8 p.m., OWN; debuted Nov. 15)
Stars: Rick Fox, Sasha Fox, Marla Gibbs, Vanessa Williams
Contains: Overworked people, overlooked people
Official synopsis: "The families on Christmas Street have been busy with their day-to-day lives that they lose sight of the importance of family during the holiday season. Haley (Sasha Fox) comes home for the Christmas holiday, but home has not been the same since her family split up. Haley’s mother, Susan (Williams), is working on a new deal with a client (Rick Fox) that causes her to hardly have time for Haley or her mother, Alice (Gibbs). Al (Mark Christopher Lawrence) is too preoccupied with work that he overlooks his wife, Matty (June Carryl). Meanwhile, Bob (Rodney Van Johnson) and Diana’s (Eva La Dare) son Jesse (Alfonso Torres Caballero) comes home for Christmas with a very special surprise. This slice-of-life holiday tale shares the individual stories of these neighbors as they celebrate Christmas Eve and find themselves unexpectedly united for the holiday season."
Christmas Under the Stars (Dec. 21, 2 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 16)
Stars: Jesse Metcalfe, Autumn Reeser, Clarke Peters
Contains: Vocation demotion, tree lot in jeopardy, astronomy lessons
Official synopsis: "When Nick, a career-focused investment banker, is fired from his high-powered firm at Christmastime, he takes a job at a Christmas tree lot owned by a warmhearted widower. There, he meets Julie, an astronomy teacher who’s always looked to the stars for hope. As the Christmas spirit washes over him — and he begins falling for Julie — the once self-centered Nick discovers the joy of helping others. When he learns that Julie and the tree lot owner are facing hard times, Nick strives to end their troubles in time for them all to share a Christmas under the stars."
Christmas in Louisiana (Dec. 25, 2 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 16)
Stars: Jana Kramer, Percy Daggs III, Moira Kelly, Brian McNamara, Dee Wallace, Barry Bostwick
Contains: Holiday homecoming, Cajun Christmas festival awarding titles such as Miss Christmas and Mister Christmas
Official description: “The Winter family is Christmas royalty in New Iberia, Louisiana, and Sarah Winter (Kramer), a successful lawyer and former Miss Christmas, is no exception. When she returns home to celebrate the anniversary of the town’s Sugarcane Christmas Festival with her mother (Kelly) and her grandparents (Wallace and Bostwick), she rediscovers the magic of the season —and a little romance — with her former Mister Christmas, Luke (Daggs).”
Christmas Cupcakes (Dec. 24, 1 a.m., UPtv; debuted Nov. 17)
Stars: Cindy Busby, Erin Karpluk, Corey Loranger, Kristian Bruun
Contains: Bakery in jeopardy, baking competition, rival sisters
Official synopsis: "When their family bakery may have to close its doors right before Christmas, rival sisters Kim and Gina must team up in a national baking competition to win the grand prize. Thrown into a world of fierce competitors and a ticking clock, it will take a Christmas miracle to save the bakery, though they may discover a prize much larger than they had hoped for."
Write Before Christmas (Dec. 24, 9:30 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 17)
Stars: Torrey DeVitto, Chad Michael Murray, Grant Show, Lolita Davidovich, Drew Seeley
Contains: Old-school card writing, pop star
Official synopsis: “Jessica sends Christmas cards to those special to her — the aunt who raised her, her brother, an aging popstar, the teacher that inspired her, and her friend who always tells the truth.”
Random Acts of Christmas (Dec. 25, 4 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 17)
Stars: Erin Cahill, Kevin McGarry, Patrick Duffy, Jaclyn Smith
Contains: Investigative journalism rivalry, roller-coaster romance
Official description: "While uncovering who is behind the random acts of Christmas popping up around her city, investigative journalist Sydney (Cahill) meets a competing reporter, Cole (McGarry), who ignites her Christmas spirit and captures her heart, but may not be the man he claims to be."
Holiday Hearts (Dec. 23, 9 a.m., HMM; debuted Nov. 21)
Stars: Ashley Williams, Paul Campbell
Contains: Yuletide shindig, babysitting bonding
Official synopsis: “While planning the family Christmas gala, Peyton is forced together with Ben to care for a friend's daughter. While finding their Christmas spirit, will there be some romance along the way?”
The Knight Before Christmas (Netflix, streaming; debuted Nov. 21)
Stars: Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Whitehouse, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Isabelle Franca, Ella Kenion, Jean-Michel Le Gal
Contains: Fish-out-of-Middle Ages comedy, unlikely connection between knight and science teacher
Official synopsis: "After a magical sorceress transports medieval knight Sir Cole (Whitehouse) to present-day Ohio during the holiday season, he befriends Brooke (Hudgens), a clever and kind science teacher who's been disillusioned by love. Brooke helps Sir Cole navigate the modern world and helps him discover how to fulfill his mysterious one true quest — the only act that will return him home. But as he and Brooke grow closer, Sir Cole begins to wonder just how much he wants to return to his old life."
Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays (Dec. 25, 2 a.m., Hallmark)
Stars: Kaitlin Doubleday, Adrian Grenier, Priscilla Presley
Contains: Holiday homecoming, Elvis-themed Christmas, overwhelmed widowed dad
Official Synopsis: “World-traveler Harper returns to Memphis for the holidays and nannies for wealthy widower Owen while awaiting news about a job overseas. As they grow close, Harper encourages Owen to break out of his routine and spend more time with his children, while Owen encourages Harper to have confidence. Harper and Owen prepare for a joint event at Graceland featuring a fundraiser for Owen’s company and an Elvis at Christmas exhibit Harper is producing. They develop feelings for each other, Harper realizes how much she enjoys living near family and must decide if her home for the holidays will be her forever home.”
Magical Christmas Shoes (Dec. 20, 4 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 22)
Stars: Erin Karpluk, Damon Runyan
Contains: Magical Christmas shoes?
Official description: “A pair of magical shoes step into Kayla Hummel’s (Karpluk) holiday season, allowing her to rediscover her Christmas spirit and find love, too.”
Carole's Christmas (Dec. 8, 8 p.m., OWN; debuted Nov. 22)
Stars: Jackee Harry, Kimberly Elise, Cayden K. Williams, Bianca Buck, Anthony Montgomery
Contains: Granted misguided wish, Jackee Harry
Official synopsis: “Carole’s Christmas tells the story of Carole Jordan (Elise), an overworked businesswoman who learns the meaning of 'be careful what you wish for' after she offhandedly wishes she had taken another path in life. When Carole’s wish is granted, her world is turned upside down and the only person she can confide in is Iris (Harry), a woman she recognizes from her 'past life.' Carole no longer has time for the things that mattered most to her — family, friends, and her annual Christmas party. She quickly learns how grateful she was for the previous life she was living."
Christmas Belles (Dec. 23, 2 p.m., BET; debuted Nov. 23)
Stars: Raven Goodwin, Dominique Perry, Janet Hubert, John Amos, Mark Taylor, Omar Gooding
Contains: Hot priest (well, pastor), best friends in competition
Official synopsis: “Despite being successful in their careers, two 30-something BFFs never stop hearing that they both need a man before it’s too late. When a handsome pastor arrives just in time to kick off the Christmas season, both ladies try to make a move - but as their hilarious attempts to one-up each other keep growing, it will be their family to remind them what the holiday season is truly about.”
Twinkle All the Way (Dec. 19, 4 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 23)
Stars: Sarah Drew, Ryan McPartlin, Lesley Ann Warren
Contains: Christmas wedding, single-parent romance, looming blizzard
Official description: “To pull off a spectacular Christmas-themed wedding at the exclusive Snowview Lodge, wedding planner Cadence Clark (Drew), joins forces with Henry Harrison (McPartlin), co-owner of a family-run Christmas decoration and house-lighting company. Cadence and Henry, both single parents of young daughters, grow closer as they contribute to each others' projects — Cadence with the wedding and Henry with his high-profile client, Mrs. Sutton (Warren), and her annual VIP Christmas Eve party. However, a pesky super-snowstorm threatens to wreak havoc on Cadence's client's wedding — but with help from Henry, family, and holiday magic, she just may be able to still pull off the wedding of the Christmas season. And maybe even fall in love along the way.”
Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2 (Dec. 25, 9:30 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 24)
Stars: Ali Liebert, Peter Porte, Tina Lifford
Contains: Community center in jeopardy, surprise guest
Official synopsis: "Darcy and Aiden celebrate their second Christmas together when an unexpected guest and a fight to save the beloved community center unite everyone for an unforgettable holiday."
Our Christmas Love Song (Dec. 24, 1 a.m., HMM; debuted Nov. 24)
Stars: Alicia Witt, Brendan Hines
Contains: Plagiarism accusation, holiday homecoming for celebrity
Official synopsis: "When country star Melody James is accused of plagiarizing her latest holiday single, she returns home to spend Christmas with her estranged family and old flame and learns what is important in life."
A Christmas Recipe for Romance (Dec. 23, 9 a.m., UPtv; debuted Nov. 24)
Stars: Madeline Leon
Contains: Attempt to save family inn, cooking competition
Official synopsis: "When a prestigious food festival and cooking competition comes to her small town, Abby sees it as the perfect opportunity to book up her failing family-run inn and win some much needed cash to save it from foreclosure. The only problem is… Abby is a terrible cook. But when a Christmas miracle drops a well-known and slightly disgraced celebrity chef named Jason Corwin on her doorstep, Abby knows this is her chance to save her business, and help Jason regain his reputation. And with a little pinch of sugar and a dash of Christmas magic, they may just end up cooking up more than a winning recipe."
Christmas 9 to 5 (Dec. 23, 12 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 24)
Stars: Tiya Sircar
Contains: Reporter-turned-undercover-department-store-employee, unlikely romance
Official description: “Jennifer Clarke (Sircar) is a tough crime reporter who gets the assignment of her life: to find the true meaning of Christmas. When she goes undercover in a department store as a 9-to-5 sales clerk from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, she finds her true calling and meets the man of her dreams. It's a Christmas she will never forget.”
A Christmas Duet (Dec. 26, 1:30 a.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 25)
Stars: Chaley Rose, Rome Flynn, Teryl Rothery
Contains: Legacy-act reunion, possible rekindling of old flames, Christmas festival
Official synopsis: "Former pop music duo — and former couple — Averie and Jesse are reunited at Averie’s inn over the holiday season. As the two spend time together preparing for the Christmas festival Averie is hosting at her inn, they rediscover long-buried feelings and notice the creative spark each one lights in the other. While Averie balances planning for the festival and trying to impress a hotel critic, Jesse catches a glimpse of what life with Averie would look like, possibly revealing a dream he never knew he had. As Christmas approaches, the two must decide if they are meant to live their lives solo or in harmony together."
Check Inn to Christmas (Dec. 25, 11:30 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 26)
Stars: Rachel Boston, Wes Brown
Contains: Family inns in jeopardy, heartless developer
Official synopsis: “Julia Crawley and Roger Mason must unite their families during Crestridge's centennial Christmas celebration in order to save their family inns from a developer.”
A Very Vintage Christmas (Dec. 23, 8 p.m. Lifetime; debuted Nov. 27)
Stars: Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Jesse Hutch, Patricia Richardson
Contains: Mysterious memento, search for romance
Official description: “The Christmas lights are up and shoppers are flooding the quaint town of Mountain View, including one special store, Very Vintage Antiques. The shop's owner, Dodie (Mowry-Hardrict), is a hopeless romantic and absolutely one of a kind, similar to the pieces in her shop. When Dodie finds a hidden box containing an eclectic collection of mementos chronicling a timeless romantic union, she makes it her mission to deliver it to its rightful owner. Dodie manages to persuade the handsome new tenant, Edward (Hutch), at the listed address to help her with her search. Will they find the true owner and true love on their adventure?”
The Christmas Club (Dec. 25, 3:30 a.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 27)
Stars: Elizabeth Mitchell, Cameron Mathison
Contains: Missing money, strange(r) romance
Official synopsis: "Two busy strangers, Olivia Bennett and Edward Taylor, meet when they help an elderly woman find her lost Christmas savings. Thanks to fate and Christmas magic, they also find something they were both missing… true love."
Christmas at the Plaza (Dec. 21, 10 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 28)
Stars: Ryan Paevey, Elizabeth Henstridge
Contains: Ambivalent archival historian, dashing decorator
Official synopsis: “With Christmas approaching in New York City, Jessica, an archival historian enmeshed in a declining romantic relationship, is hired to create an exhibition honoring the history of Christmas at the Plaza Hotel. There, she meets Nick, a handsome decorator who’s been commissioned to deck out the iconic landmark. When they’re paired together to prepare the exhibition, they wind up enjoying a host of holiday traditions together and find themselves falling for each other. Tensions soon rise as Jessica must figure out her romantic priorities and decide with whom she’ll ultimately spend Christmas at the Plaza.”
Holiday Rush (Netflix, streaming; debuted Nov. 28)
Stars: Romany Malco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Darlene Love
Contains: Unemployed widowed father of four, a DJ named Rush
Official synopsis: "Popular New York radio DJ Rush Williams (Malco) has been spoiling his four children since they lost their mom. Unfortunately, the kids share their pricey Christmas lists right when he loses his job. To keep Rush on the air, his producer Roxy Richardson (Martin-Green) and his Aunt Jo (Love) plan to help him buy another station — if the Williams family can downsize fast and embrace a simpler life. In this heartwarming film, a loving father reconnects with his children and opens his heart to love when they all learn that true joy comes from not what you have but who you have around you."
A Christmas Wish (Dec. 22, 2 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 28)
Stars: Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton, Megan Park, Cristian de la Funete, Pam Grier
Contains: Wishing box, conflicted love in Louisiana
Official description: “Every December in the small town of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, a wooden wishing box is placed in the park as a Christmas tradition. People write down their true heart’s desire on a slip of paper and place it in the box in hopes that their wish will be granted. After a night out together, Maddie (Park) encourages her sister Faith (Burton) to put a wish in the box, a wish to experience true love for the first time. Faith and Maddie are surprised the next day when she meets the very handsome and eligible Andrew (de la Fuente). At first, Faith thinks that her Christmas wish has come true. But as Christmas nears, Faith begins to wonder if Andrew is really perfect for her, or if the wish is leading her to her best friend, Wyatt (Hilton).”
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (Dec. 24, 11 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 29)
Stars: Paul Greene, Maggie Lawson, Barbara Niven, Holly Robinson Peete, Rukiya Bernard, Colin Lawrence, Ashley Williams, Jill Wagner
Contains: Jaded journalist, time capsule that may or may not exist
Official synopsis: “As the town searches for a rumored Christmas time capsule, a skeptical writer arrives in Evergreen to get the story on the town’s too-good-to-be-true Christmas-fever.”
Staging Christmas (Dec. 25, 8 a.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 29)
Stars: Soleil Moon Frye, George Stults, Jaleel White
Contains: Busy home-stager, rich widow, sad daughter
Official description: “Lori (Frye) stages homes for a living, and her busiest season is Christmas! Though she normally only stages homes that are for sale, she’s intrigued when a wealthy widower named Elliot (Stults) asks her to stage his home for the holidays to cheer up his daughter, Maddie. As Lori starts remaking Elliott’s home, she finds that Maddie isn’t the only one in desperate need of the Christmas spirit. As Lori spends more and more time with Elliot and Maddie, she starts to feel like part of the family. While she was initially hired to simply stage the perfect Christmas in their house, she ends up creating it for the father and daughter in every way imaginable.”
Baking Christmas (Dec. 15, 8 p.m., OWN; debuted Nov. 29)
Stars: Aloma Wright, Tim Reid, Khalilah Joi, Leigh-Ann Rose, Arnell Powell
Contains: Bake-off, Sibling rivarly
Official synopsis: "When Patty (Wright), the founder of the town’s most popular and successful bakery, announces her plan to retire at the end of the year, her children step up to take over the family business. Patty and Phillip’s (Tim Reid) children, Jennifer (Khalilah Joi), Angela (Leigh-Ann Rose) and Anthony (Arnell Powell), are qualified — and eager — to run the enterprise, and each has their own ideas for writing the bakery’s next chapter. There is only one way to ensure the shop ends up in the right hands and that is a Christmas cake bake-off. The gloves come off and the frosting flies as the siblings vie for control of the bakery in an unforgettable competition to create the best-ever Christmas confection."
Sense, Sensibility, & Snowmen (Dec. 22, 1 p.m., HMM; debuted Nov. 29)
Stars: Erin Krakow, Luke Macfarlane, Kimberly Sustad
Contains: Sisters-turned-party planners, grinch-y client
Official synopsis: “After inheriting the family party planning business, frivolous Ella attempts to prove her mettle to her sensible sister, Marianne Dashwood, by taking on a new client less than two weeks before Christmas. The uptight, all-business Mr. Edward Ferris challenges Ella every step of the way, that is until he realizes her charm and playfulness have not only won him over to her way of thinking but are also capturing his heart.”
Merry Liddle Christmas (Dec. 23, 10 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Nov. 30)
Stars: Kelly Rowland
Contains: New home, family invasion, hot neighbor
Official description: “Inspired by her own recent Christmas catastrophe, Kelly Rowland plays Jacquie — a successful, super-together single tech entrepreneur whose messy family descends on her gleaming new dream home for the holidays. Christmas traditions collide and family drama ensues as she struggles to keep her house together in time for a glossy video shoot of 'the perfect Christmas.' On top of that, the possibility of romance with a new neighbor has Jacquie questioning all her dating rules, so even though this isn't the Christmas she envisioned, it might just be the most magical one yet.”
Hip Hop Holiday (Dec. 23, 6 p.m., BET; debuted Nov. 30)
Stars: Ta’Rhonda Jones, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Melba Moore, Shayla Love, Audra Fuller, Elijah Everett, Jermaine Griffiths
Contains: Reforming of a diva, romantic rivalry
Official synopsis: “When hip hop diva Leesa J rekindles an old friendship over Christmas, her walk down memory lane causes her to shed her prima donna persona, and soon opens her heart to receive love.”
Christmas in Rome (Dec. 22, 6 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Nov. 30)
Stars: Lacey Chabert, Sam Page
Contains: Unlikely tour guide-client romance, cultural conundrums, probably a “When in Rome” joke right before they kiss
Official synopsis: "Angela, an American tour guide living in Rome, meets Oliver, an American business executive who is lost and late for an important meeting on his first day there. Angela helps him, but soon finds herself playing a central role in Oliver’s business deal, as the company owner will only sell to someone who understands the ways of Italy. Oliver hires Angela as his personal tour guide but gets far more than he bargained for, as a romance blooms between them amidst the backdrop of Rome at Christmastime and he must learn that life and business work differently in Italy."
Christmas Chalet (Dec. 23, 7 p.m., UPtv; debuted Dec. 1)
Stars: Erica Durance, Robin Dunne, Elva Mai Hoover, Micah Kalishch
Contains: Mother-daughter bonding, doublebooked Vermont chalet
Official synopsis: "A recently divorced mother books a chalet in a beautiful Christmas village in Vermont to try and rekindle Christmas magic for her teenaged daughter who feels like her family is ruined forever. When they arrive, they find that the house has been double booked and now they must share their family holiday with a grumpy writer who hates Christmas. Together, they'll learn that a little Christmas magic heals even the most broken heart."
A Christmas Princess (Dec. 23, 5 p.m., ION Television; debuted Dec. 1)
Stars: Shein Mompremier, Travis Burns, Galyn Görg, Chef Stuart O'Keeffe, Erin Gray
Contains: Royal romance, upscale food
Official synopsis: "A struggling chef living in a trendy New York borough, Jessica took over a small restaurant where she used to work as a waitress, but it’s growing tough to make ends meet. Prince Jack, who’s in the city for his family’s annual Christmas charity dinner, finds himself in need of a last-minute chef for the royal event when he meets Jessica. As their relationship evolves and a romance blooms, so do the obstacles. But as the event arrives, she decides to go through with the dinner, and may just get the best Christmas present of all… love."
Christmas Jars (Dec. 24, 5 p.m., BYUtv; debuted Dec. 1)
Stars: Jeni Ross, Markian Tarasiuk
Contains: Inquisitive reporter, anonymous good deeds, glass
Official synopsis: "Based on the New York Times bestseller by Jason F. Wright, Christmas Jars tells the story of aspiring reporter Hope Jensen (Jeni Ross), who uncovers the remarkable secret behind a holiday phenomenon: glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously left for people in need. After experiencing a personal tragedy, Hope is unexpectedly gifted a jar. Realizing the story could be her big break, she goes undercover to learn more about the origin of the jars but ultimately finds much more in the lives of the people she meets. Will she lose the love and acceptance they’ve shown her when the truth of her intentions is revealed?"
You Light Up My Christmas (Dec. 25, 10 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Dec. 1)
Stars: Kim Fields, Adrian Holmes
Contains: Holiday homecoming, a light factory, Facts of Life reunion
Official description: “Inspired by true events, Emma (Fields) returns to her hometown built around her family's pioneer Christmas Light Factory two weeks before Christmas. However, upon Emma's return, she discovers the lights have gone dim in the once-festive town, prompting her to reconnect with an old flame to set their hearts and the town ablaze with light again.”
Christmas Town (Dec. 24, 8 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Dec. 1)
Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Tim Rozon
Contains: Bostonian stranded in small town, hot handyman, search for family heirloom
Official synopsis: "Lauren leaves everything behind in Boston to embark on a new chapter in her life and career. On an unforeseen detour to the town of Grandon Falls, she discovers love and family, helping her to embrace the magic of Christmas."
Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas (Dec. 19, 12 a.m., Freeform, also available on Hulu; debuted Dec. 4)
Stars: Aisha Dee, Kimiko Glenn, Kendrick Sampson, Jazz Raycole
Contains: Death by car accident, power of friendship
Official synopsis: "Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas tells the quirky and heart-warming story of Jess (Dee), who goes on the greatest first date of her life, but inadvertently “ghosts” Ben when she tragically dies in a car accident on the way home. Stuck on Earth, with no idea how to ascend, Jess will need the help of her best friend Kara (Glenn), the only person who can still see and hear her."
Same Time, Next Christmas (Dec. 23, 8 p.m., ABC; debuted Dec. 5)
Stars: Lea Michele, Charles Michael Davis
Contains: Reignition of old flames, the spirit of aloha and Glee, Hawaii
Official synopsis: "Olivia Anderson (Michele) is a successful young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family's annual Christmas visit to Hawaii. After being separated by distance and years, the two reunite at the same Hawaiian resort years later, and the old chemistry between them flares up anew — but circumstances conspire to keep them apart."
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (Netflix, streaming; debuted Dec. 5)
Stars: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Momo Yeung
Contains: Important baby, stolen treaty
Official synopsis: "It's Christmastime in Aldovia, and a royal baby is on the way! Queen Amber (McIver) and King Richard (Lamb) are getting ready to take some time off to prepare for their first child's arrival, but first they have to host King Tai (Kevin Shen) and Queen Ming (Yeung) of Penglia to renew a 600-year-old sacred truce. But when the priceless treaty goes missing, peace is jeopardized and an ancient curse looms. Amber will have to figure out who the thief is before the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, for the safety of her family and the kingdom."
A Homecoming for the Holidays (Dec. 26, 1 a.m., HMM; debuted Dec. 5)
Stars: Laura Osnes, Stephen Huszar
Contains: Country-fied homecoming, good deeds
Official synopsis: “Country singer Charlotte is home for the holidays and brother Ryan’s fellow ex-soldier Matt is in town. Writing her new album, Charlotte works with Matt to build a house for a friend in town.”
A Nasty Piece of Work (Hulu, streaming; debuted Dec. 6)
Stars: Julian Sands, Dustin Milligan, Angela Serafyan, Kyle Howard, Molly Hagen, Natalie Hall
Contains: Corporate rivalry, the dark-hearted opposite of the Christmas spirit
Official synopsis: "A mid-level employee at a large company finds out he’s not getting the Christmas bonus or promotion he was expecting. But then his boss invites him over for dinner with a proposal for how he can climb the corporate ladder... by beating his professional rival in a violent competition."
A Storybook Christmas (Dec. 23, 8 a.m., Lifetime; debuted Dec. 6)
Stars: Ali Liebert, Jake Epstein, Habree Larratt
Contains: Event planner, possible romance with nanny
Official description: “If event planner Celeste Everett (Liebert) is going to save her business and give her niece a happy Christmas season, she needs help, but when the nanny she hires turns out to be a man (Epstein), Celeste surprisingly realizes she may have also found Christmas love for herself.”
Time for You to Come Home for Christmas (Dec. 22, 1 a.m., HMM; debuted Dec. 6)
Stars: Alison Sweeney, Lucas Bryant
Contains: Widow, veteran, holiday homecoming
Official synopsis: “When Katherine returns home after her husband passed, she meets a veteran who is on his own holiday journey. As Christmas nears, they learn of a bond that may be the miracle they need.”
Mistletoe & Menorahs (Dec. 22, 4 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Dec. 7)
Stars: Kelley Jakle, Jake Epstein
Contains: Interfaith high jinks, Hanukkah!
Official synopsis: "When a determined toy company executive, Christy (Jakle), must learn about Hanukkah in a hurry in order to land a big account, she enlists the help of her co-worker's friend Jonathan (Epstein), who happens to also be in desperate need of turning his bachelor pad into a Christmas Wonderland to impress his girlfriend's father. After butting heads, they realize they need each other's holiday expertise and quickly appreciate one another's cultures and each other. As they spend more time together, they realize they have more in common and a holiday romance lights up."
T’was the Chaos Before Christmas (Dec. 23, 10 p.m., BET; debuted Dec. 7)
Stars: Sherri Shepard, Cynthia McWilliams, Malachi Malik, Affion Crockett, Victoria Rowell
Contains: Vacation doublebooking crisis, clash of the families
Official synopsis: “When polar opposite families book the same vacation home for the Christmas holiday, chaos and confusion ensue as they both attempt to celebrate the holiday in their own way under the same roof.”
Christmas Unleashed (Dec. 23, 6 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Dec. 7)
Stars: Vanessa Lachey, Christopher Russell
Contains: Missing dog, barking up old romantic trees
Official description: “When Becca’s (Lachey) dog runs away on Christmas Eve, she must team up with her ex-boyfriend Max (Russell) to find him. As the pup leads the exes on an all-day-and-night search through their North Carolina hometown, they revisit people, places and things that remind them of the Christmas pasts they spent together.”
A Christmas Love Story (Dec. 22, 4 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Dec. 7)
Stars: Kristin Chenoweth, Scott Wolf
Contains: Choir director, snowstorm stranding, widowed father
Official synopsis: “Youth choir director Katherine discovers one of her student volunteers, Danny, has a golden voice and tries to enlist him for the big Christmas Eve show, despite his widowed father Greg’s resistance. When she shows up one night at Danny’s home to make a final plea for the teen to work with the choir, a snowstorm forces her to spend the night. While she is successful at winning over Greg, a budding romance also develops. However, Danny has a life-changing secret which affects both his father and Katherine and threatens to undermine this new relationship."
Christmas in Paris (Dec. 22, 9 p.m., UPtv; debuted Dec. 8)
Stars: Karl E. Landler, Rebecca Dalton, Daphne Zuniga
Contains: French-bred tycoon, impulsive trip to Paris
Official synopsis: "A gorgeous, French multi-millionaire comes to Montana to do a deal and photo shoot with a major cosmetics company and meets the woman of his dreams - the beautiful Art Director on his shoot. When the two jet off to Paris on a whirlwind Christmas adventure, they each think that their happiness could last forever. But in the middle of their magical Parisian getaway, she discovers a secret about him that could push them apart forever."
Dear Santa, I Need a Date (Dec. 25, 10 p.m., TV One; debuted Dec. 8)
Stars: Ray J, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Anne-Marie Johnson, Jay DeVon Johnson, Major., Reginae Carter, Simone
Contains: Sibling rivalry involving romance, eager parents
Official synopsis: "Dear Santa, I Need a Date tells the comedic story of two successful and ambitious siblings Janelle Vaughn (Gomez-Preston) and Jason Vaughn (Ray J). Their parents, Mr. Vaughn (Jay DeVon Johnson) and Mrs. Vaughn (Johnson), are proud of their children's flourishing careers but are displeased with their dating lives. Every holiday season, the Vaughns anxiously prepare for their children to bring home a significant other only to be disappointed. This year, The Vaughns apply pressure by expressing their concerns to Jason and Janelle, which sparks a bet between the siblings on who can find a date by Christmas."
Christmas Matchmakers (Dec. 22, 1 p.m., ION; debuted Dec. 8)
Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Anna Marie Dobbins, Andrew Philip Rogers, Tracy Nelson, Dorian Gregory
Contains: Serependitious meeting in food court, scheming assistants
Official synopsis: "It’s the week after Thanksgiving when Jen, a personal assistant, and Jon, an advertising exec, happen to sit next to each other in the food court and bond over mutual problems with their bosses. After complaining that they have no time for their personal lives, they come up with an elaborate plan to have their bosses date in order to get more time for their own Christmas vacations. As the two become closer and their plan begins to show signs of life, it turns out that Jen and Jon may just be the perfect match for each other."
Christmas at Dollywood (Dec. 25, 5 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Dec. 8)
Stars: Danica McKellar, Niall Matter, Dolly Parton
Contains: Event planner returning to her Appalachian roots, Dolly Parton as matchmaker
Official synopsis: "Event planner Rachel Davis returns to her Tennessee hometown to take on the biggest job of her career – Dollywood’s 30th Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration – and is teamed up with unimaginative operations director Luke Hakman to plan the event that has to be as bombastic and glamourous as Dolly Parton herself. And when Dolly gets involved in a little matchmaking, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas event lights up the sky with joy, laughter and love."
Grounded for Christmas (Dec. 16, 6 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Dec. 8)
Stars: Julianna Guill, Corey Sevier
Contains: Stranding by snowstorm, fake romance turns real
Official description: “When a winter storm hits Cleveland and grounds their flight causing roads to close and hotels to fill up with stranded travelers, Nina (Guill), a pilot, reluctantly agrees to let her arrogant but charming fellow pilot, Brady (Sevier), stay at her parents' home. But when they discover her family is hosting a tree-trimming party that night and that her ex Ivan is there, Brady pretends to be her boyfriend to help her out. When the snowstorm continues, their ruse snowballs as Nina and Brady are stuck attending holiday events together. As Christmas nears, these two opposites begin to realize the best gift they could ever receive is each other.”
Christmas Stars (Dec. 13, 8 p.m., Lifetime)
Stars: Erica Durance, J.T. Hodges
Contains: The possibility of a record deal, romance, and selling out
Official description: “When aspiring R&B artist Layla (Durance) crosses paths with amateur songwriter Spence (Hodges), she thinks she's found her shot at finally getting a record deal. But as the holidays approach, the fast-paced, high-stakes music business threatens to change their sound and relationship — especially when the label executives begin to see Spence as the real star.”
Matchmaker Christmas (Dec. 23, 2 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Dec. 14)
Stars: Corey Sevier, Emily Rose
Contains: A matchmaking dilemma, return of an ex, books
Official description: “As the Christmas party for a book publishing company approaches, editor Maggie volunteers to help her boss Amanda find a date. Matchmaking is a bit of a hobby for Maggie, but she is thrown off her game when Jaxson, her old boyfriend from her college years, shows up at her work — as a newly signed, successful author. Maggie would love to deny she feels anything for him still, but Jaxson isn’t making it easy. She'll have to face her decisions of the past, along with Amanda eyeing Jaxson, to bring together the perfect matches at Christmas.”
Holiday Date (Dec. 24, 2 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Dec. 14)
Stars: Brittany Bristow, Matt Cohen
Contains: Romantic fakery, interfaith illumination
Official synopsis: “Brooke’s boyfriend Ethan breaks up with her just before Christmas so her plans to bring him home with her get shuttered. After meeting Joel, an actor, at a friend’s party, she reluctantly agrees to have him pose as Ethan as he’s eager to experience the holidays in a small town in preparation for a role he’s auditioning for. She’s built up the real Ethan to her family as 'Mr. Christmas,' but not long after arriving at her parents’ house she discovers Joel is Jewish. Fully committing to playing the part of Ethan, he enthusiastically participates in all the yuletide festivities. When her family eventually finds out his background, they happily incorporate his Hanukkah traditions into their plans. Christmas and Hanukkah are celebrated side by side as they all learn more about the other’s holiday. But when Brooke and Joel’s relationship ruse comes to light, the two have some explaining to do and also must figure out if they’re ready to admit to the feelings that have developed between them along the way."
Best Christmas Ball Ever! (Dec. 24, 1 p.m., ION; debuted Dec. 14)
Stars: Elisabeth Harnois, Samuel Hunt, Christian Oliver, Thomas Kraml, Julia Dietze
Contains: Ballroom dancing, sibling bonding, adventure in Vienna
Official synopsis: "After a surprising breakup at home in Chicago, Amy decides that a change of scenery will do her well and impulsively decides to spend the holidays with her brother in Vienna. After taking ballroom dancing lessons with her dashing European dance partner, Lukas, Amy scores an invitation to dance competitively in the city’s biggest holiday ball, and also another shot at love."
A Christmas Winter Song (Dec. 24, 12 p.m., Lifetime; debuted Dec. 14)
Stars: Ashanti, Stan Shaw, Sashani Nichole
Contains: Father figures, Christmas concert, Ashanti
Official synopsis: "Clio (Ashanti), a Christmas shop owner, forms a special musical bond with Fred (Shaw), a former jazz singer down on his luck. Having just lost her own father, Clio helps Fred reconnect with his own daughter and grandchildren, just in time for the town's annual Christmas concert. Ashanti also serves as executive producer."
Holiday Heist (Dec. 23, 8 p.m., BET; debuted Dec. 14)
Stars: Chaley Rose, Tobias Truvillion, Jatone Smith, Phillip Edward Van Lear, Edward Williams III, Lucien Cambric, Ayanna Bria Bakari
Contains: Con artist, falling for the boss’s daughter, jewelry store in jeopardy
Official synopsis: "A jewel thief recently cons his way into a job as a sales clerk at a family-owned jewelry store in order to settle a debt with his former partner—but when the owner’s daughter steals his heart he must choose between love or money."
Christmas in Montana (Dec. 24, 9 a.m., HMM; debuted Dec. 14,
Stars: Kellie Martin, Colin Ferguson
Contains: Cattle ranch in jeopardy, big-city woman wooed by small-town life
Official synopsis: “Before the holidays, Sara goes to Montana to help resistant Travis save his ranch. Can time on the ranch help restore her faith in Christmas in time for a miracle?”
A Beauty & The Beast Christmas (Dec. 23, 1 p.m., ION; debuted Dec. 15)
Stars: Leah Pipes, Ryan Kelley, Rob Raco, GloZell Green, Willam Belli, Carrie Keagan, Donna Mills
Contains: Fake dating, social media
Official synopsis: "Ginger Holiday, a peppy Christmas influencer, is convinced by her agent to fake a holiday romance with viral bad boy Beau Bradley to gain more followers. Ginger and Beau initially can't stand each other, but as they spend more time together they realize the feelings they had to fake at first might just be turning into something heartfelt."
Snowbound for Christmas (Dec. 22, 5 p.m., UPtv; debuted Dec. 15)
Stars: Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Henderson Wade, Scott Thompson, Josephine Buettner
Contains: Corporate romance, snowstorm stranding
Official synopsis: "A marketing executive is invited by her charming and handsome boss to pitch a major project to prospective clients at a posh resort and the two get snowed in together before any of the other guests can arrive. Now, with the hotel to themselves, a fairytale snowscape outside and sparks flying inside, they find that being alone together is all the Christmas magic they need."
Rediscovering Christmas (Dec. 15, 8 p.m., Lifetime)
Stars: Jessica Lowndes, B.J. Britt
Contains: Holiday homecoming, festival planning
Official synopsis: “When Mia (Jessica Lowndes), a talented Boston department store window designer, travels to her family's Connecticut town to help her sister design the decor for its annual Snowflake Festival Christmas Eve dance, she finds herself at odds with — and later attracted to — the stubborn but kindly Adam, whose grandparents founded the beloved festival 60 years ago."
A Cheerful Christmas (Dec. 22, 12 p.m., Hallmark; debuted Dec. 15)
Stars: Erica Deutschman, Chad Connell
Contains: Royalty, the concept of a “Christmas coach”
Official synopsis: “Lauren and her best friend Colleen think they have landed their dream job – giving people the best and most magical Christmas ever as their personal 'Christmas Coaches.' This holiday season promises to be their biggest ever when they land a royal client, the Anderson family, who has moved from England. When Lauren meets James, the eldest son, he wants nothing to do with planning Christmas as he’s busy negotiating a big acquisition for his father’s company. But Lauren won’t be thwarted in helping this royal family embrace the true spirit of Christmas. The more she prods James about their family holiday traditions the more he opens up. Sparks start to fly but she faces competition in the form of an old childhood friend and business colleague of James. Now Lauren must win his heart while giving the Andersons their best Christmas ever.”
Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday (Dec. 23, 5 p.m., HMM; debuted Dec. 15)
Stars: Jen Lilley, Carlo Marks, Eric Close
Contains: Bookstore kismet, divine intervention
Official synopsis: "Chloe, still upset with Ryan, who took her dream job in New York years ago, is fuming he’s back in Angel Falls consulting at her publishing company. Going to the bookstore to distract herself, she finds Memories of Christmas, left for her by an 'angelic' gentleman. Coincidentally, Ryan just rented his parents' estate to the author, who Chloe would love to sign. But memories of the author’s late husband loom large, and she wants to leave. Someone 'angelic' better intervene to keep Ryan from running again, or Chloe, and Angel Falls, will lose out."
A Christmas Carol (Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., FX)
Stars: Guy Pearce, Andy Serkis, Joe Alwyn
Contains: A journey into the 1800s, multiple ghosts
Official synopsis: "Ebenezer Scrooge experiences a dark night of the soul in an original take on Charles Dickens' iconic ghost story."
The Christmas Temp (Dec. 20, 8 p.m., Lifetime)
Stars: Sara Canning, Robin Dunne
Contains: Unemployed artist, possible romance with HR exec
Official description: “An out-of-work artist discovers a special Christmas temp agency that matches her with a handful of festive jobs, but falls into a creative rut while juggling holiday preparations and feelings for the agency's HR manager.”
Christmas Love Letter (Dec. 21, 6 p.m., Lifetime)
Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Tilky Jones, Chanté Bowser, Izzy Herbert
Contains: Mysterious love letter, holiday homecoming
Official synopsis: "When relationship advice columnist Amalie Hess (Newbrough) receives an unsigned love letter in a Christmas card, she returns to her hometown to solve the mystery of who sent it and maybe find true love."
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Dec. 21, 8 p.m., Hallmark)
Stars: Eric Mabius
Contains: Rival mayors, Christmas competition
Official synopsis: “As mayors of neighboring New Hampshire towns, longtime rivals Liam and Sarah are determined to best each other on their way to leading their hamlets to victory in the annual statewide 'Christmas Spirit Competition.' When both towns unexpectedly advance to the contest’s final round, the mayors decide their best hope lies in working with, rather than against, each other. As they collaborate on a celebration showing what Christmas means to their communities,they discover their own holiday miracle: love."
The Christmas Hotel (Dec. 21, 8 p.m., Lifetime)
Stars: Tatyana Ali, Sean Patrick Thomas
Contains: Holiday homecoming, rekindling of old flames, historic hotel in jeopardy
Official description: “Erin (Ali) grew up in the small town of Mt. Holly but always dreamt of living in a big city. Her first job — working the desk at the Mt. Holly Inn — started her on a path to New York, where she now works at the prestigious Windsor Hotel. When her boss tells her she will receive a promotion if she can pull off a big project she is thrilled — until she realizes her new project is in her hometown. Erin returns home to discover that the locals don’t appreciate their precious Mt. Holly Inn being bought out by a big corporation. And heading up the charge? Erin’s ex-boyfriend Conner. But when several hotel staff members come down with the flu, Erin is forced to enlist Conner’s help with hotel’s Christmas events. As he sees that the spirit of the Mt. Holly Inn will be retained, he agrees to help. When Erin and Conner end up sharing a kiss, she has to figure out if what she really wants is a promotion or to be home again.”
12 Pups of Christmas (Dec. 21, 7 p.m., ION)
Stars: Charlotte Sullivan, Donny Boaz, Philip Boyd, Jen Nikolaisen
Contains: A canine therapist, more puppies than you can handle
Official synopsis: "Recently single and starting a new job in a different city, Erin, a canine therapist, is getting a fresh start. But just when she thought her new life would be the reset she needed, her self-centered boss, Martin, tasks Erin with finding homes for 12 puppies who were left behind after a photoshoot for his struggling GPS locator company – and all before Christmas. As they work together, Erin realizes Martin may not be so bad after all, and her take-charge attitude not only helps Martin save his company, but also reveals a calmer, better self that opens them both up to the idea of love."
Christmas on My Mind (Dec. 21, 9 p.m., HMM)
Stars: Ashley Greene, Andrew Walker, Jackée Harry
Contains: Loss of memory, possible gain of ex-love
Official synopsis: “When Lucy wakes up with a wedding dress in hand, she believes that she is late to her wedding with her ex-boyfriend Zac. However, she has no recollection of the past 2 years, including the fact that she is engaged to another man. With Zac's help, Lucy sets off on an adventure in Bedford Harbor to fill the gaps in her memory, and finds old romantic feelings reigniting during the Christmas season.”
Christmas Wedding Runaway (Dec. 22, 7 p.m, UPtv)
Stars: Sara Mitich, Harmon Walsh, Candice Mausner, Joseph Cannata
Contains: Snowstorm stranding with an ex, conflicted bride
Official synopsis: "A runaway bride does some soul-searching when she's trapped in a snowed-in cabin with her grandmother and an old flame at Christmas."
Christmas Crush (Dec. 22, 7 p.m., ION)
Stars: Cindy Sampson, Robin Dunne, Chris Violette
Contains: Wish magically granted, romantic neighborhood intrigue
Official synopsis: "When Addie makes a Christmas wish for her neighbor, Sam, to fall in love with her, she’s not expecting anything to happen – and she definitely isn’t expecting the wish to go awry and cause her other neighbor, Pete, to fall in love with her instead. When Pete’s romantic gestures grow more and more over-the-top, Addie recruits Sam to help break the spell before Christmas."
Double Holiday (Dec. 22, 8 p.m., Hallmark)
Stars: Kristoffer Polaha, Carly Pope
Contains: Office rivalry, Hanukkah!
Official synopsis: “Rebecca is a career-minded professional at a real estate development firm whose plans for Hanukkah don’t go as expected when a promotion opportunity comes up at work. As Hanukkah is beginning, the company’s CEO asks Rebecca and Chris – her insufferable office mate and main competition for the promotion – to plan the company’s Christmas party. She’s not thrilled about being paired with him for the task but realizes they must overcome their opposing styles in order to succeed. As their planning progresses, Chris embraces Rebecca and her family’s Hanukkah traditions as he learns about them when he joins their nightly celebrations. In turn, Rebecca begins to see him in a new light as they spend time together away from the office. Although feelings slowly develop between the two, the ongoing competition for the promotion – and another suitor for Rebecca – could douse the flames that are beginning to glow."
A Date By Christmas Eve (Dec. 22, 8 p.m., Lifetime)
Stars: Vanessa Lengies, Evan Williams, Katherine Bailess, Julie McNiven, Morgan Fairchild
Contains: Dating app, lists, magic
Official synopsis: "When Chelsea Simms (Lengies), the good-hearted brand strategist for the popular dating app The Nice List, discovers the app has granted her magical powers, she uses her newfound ability to make all of the 'naughty' people in her life learn how to be good again. But when her plans go awry and Fisher (Williams), the kindly neighbor who has always carried a torch for Chelsea, is magically added to the naughty list by mistake, Chelsea must race against time to set things right before Christmas Eve."
A Family Christmas Gift (Dec. 22, 9 p.m., HMM)
Stars: Holly Robinson Peete, Patti LaBelle, and Dion Johnstone
Contains: Famous fictional singer played by Patti LaBelle, music-education program in jeopardy
Official synopsis: "When Amber spends the holidays with her Aunt Dora and helps plan a fundraising Christmas Concert, it brings Amber closer to her aunt and a new love into her life."
Baby in a Manger (Dec. 24, 7 p.m., UPtv)
Stars: Monica Knox, Michael Morrone, Caylin Turner
Contains: Missing mother, likely romance between social worker and cop
Official synopsis: "With the help of a handsome young police officer, a social worker searches for the mother of a baby she has found abandoned in a nativity scene at her church."
When Calls the Heart Christmas (Dec. 25, 8 p.m., Hallmark)
Stars: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Kevin McGarry, Paul Greene, Chris McNally, Martin Cummins, Andrea Brooks
Contains: Pioneer spirit, Christmas spirit
Official synopsis: “Elizabeth prepares for Little Jack’s first Christmas and birthday, missing Jack more than ever. Nathan receives a prestigious job offer in Union City but weighs the downside of leaving Elizabeth and taking his niece away from Hope Valley. Lucas holds a Christmas festival to bring some of his family’s traditions to Hope Valley…and to impress Elizabeth. A detour on his way to see Faith leads Carson to a stranger in need of his help. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee search for the perfect gift for Little Jack, while Bill turns Hope Valley upside looking for a special gift that he misplaced."
A New Year’s Resolution (Dec. 28, 8 p.m., Hallmark)
Stars: Aimee Teegarden, Michael Rady
Contains: Overworked morning show producer, the word “yes,” the last Hallmark happy ending of the year
Official synopsis: "When a morning show producer makes a New Year’s resolution to say yes more, she crosses paths with a confirmed Yes man who just might hold the key to her biggest story and to her heart."