Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2023 lineup is out and it looks spectacular! Here is the first batch of new Christmas movies from the network.
The Hallmark Channel is going all out for the holidays. That’s no surprise. But if the cooler weather has got you thinking about curling up under a blanket with a big mug full of hot chocolate and loaded with marshmallows (the little ones, of course) to watch your favorite Hallmark Christmas movies, you are in luck! And you don’t have to wait until after Thanksgiving to watch strangers fall in love in a small town.
Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas movies have become a staple in the homes of so many people over the years. These are movies that make you smile and feel good about the world. Are they realistic? Maybe not always. But they do offer hope. It is a wonderful escape to fall into one of these small towns (like Yuletide Springs) and fall in love with the real estate agent or mechanic.
The formula is simple.
You usually see someone from the big city wind up in a small town and get stuck there for one reason or another. While they fight the new change of pace at first, it quickly becomes charming to them … as they also fall in love with one of the local “townies.” Santa often makes an appearance, but even when he’s not on-screen, you know his magic is at hand when you see the leading couple kiss for the first time. Ahhhh … get ready to snuggle with the love in your life, whether it’s your spouse or partner, best friend, kid, or pet. Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2023 is meant to be shared.
Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas
It all kicks off October 20th. You’ll see some of your classic Hallmark Christmas flicks, and 40 all-new originals! (Scroll down to get a glimpse of them all!)
'Checkin' It Twice'
Friday, October 20th 8/7c
Starring: Kim Matula, Kevin McGarry
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In this soon-to-be Christmas classic, a hockey player (McGarry) gets traded to a new town and falls in love with the gorgeous real estate agent (Matula).
'Where Are You, Christmas?'
Saturday, October 21 8/7c
Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady, Jim O’Heir, Julie Warner
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Poor Addy (Fonseca) wishes for a year without Christmas, only to wake up in a world of black and white. How can she get things back to normal? She turns to the town mechanic (Rady) and they work together to restore Christmas.
'Under the Christmas Sky'
Sunday, October 22 8/7c
Starring: Jessica Parker Kennedy, Ryan Paevey
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When an esteemed astrophysicist (Kennedy) gets grounded from her trip to space, she is paired up with a volunteer (Paevey) at a local planetarium to work on an exhibit to open just before Christmas. Will the stars align for these two? Probably.
'Christmas By Design'
Friday, October 27 8/7c
Starring: Rebecca Dalton, Jonathan Keltz
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(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Ooh! Fashion AND love?! Sign me up! In this one, Dalton plays a fashion designer who is challenged to create a new holiday-themed collection. What she finds is more than inspiration for her new line but for her entire approach to life.
'Mystic Christmas'
Saturday, October 28 8/7c
Starring: Jessy Schram, Chandler Massey, Patti Murin, William R. Moses
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Oh, you know there’s pizza involved in this one. Juniper (Schram) travels to Mystic, Connecticut at Christmas time where she reconnects with a pizza shop owner (Massey).
'Joyeux Noel'
Sunday, October 29 8/7c
Starring: Jaicy Elliot, Brant Daugherty
(Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
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A copy edition (Elliot) and a reporter (Daugherty) are sent to France to uncover a mystery surrounding a romantic painting of a Christmas market.
'Flipping for Christmas'
Friday, November 3 8/7c
Starring: Ashley Newbrough, Marcus Rosner
(Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Lifetime)
Busy Abigail (Newbrough) is a realtor who offers to help her sister with a “simple flip” of a recently inherited home. Little does she know the co-beneficiary, Bo (Rosner), has other plans …
'Never Been Chris'd'
Saturday, November 4 8/7c
Starring: Janel Parrish, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tyler Hynes
(Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
Oh, hello, love triangle! Best friends Naomi (Parrish) and Liz (Lamothe-Kipnes) are home for the holidays and reconnect with Chris (Hynes) their high school crush.
'The Santa Summit'
Sunday, November 5 8/7c
Starring:
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In a crowd of Santas, it can be difficult to tell one from the other. So, when Jordin (King) connects with fellow Santa Liam (Hollingsworth) but doesn’t get his name, he gets lost in the sea of Santas. Will they reconnect?
'Everything Christmas'
Friday, November 10 8/7c
Starring: Katherine Barrell, Cindy Busby, Corey Sevier, Matt Wells
(Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Relativity)
Any story that takes place in the town of “Yuletide Springs” has to be Hallmark. In this story, a series of events put a damper on the plans of this foursome. Let’s hope a little Christmas magic can put the trip back on the right path.
