Yahoo Lifestyle Hallmark Fans, "Countdown to Christmas" Officially Begins Tonight
Who's ready to deck the halls and put on the Christmas music? The holiday season is quickly approaching, and we have Hallmark to thank for getting us into the holiday spirit. The network's annual "Countdown to Christmas"movie event is officially here, and we're ready to watch 41 new movies invoking our love for all things merry and bright!
For the 2024 holiday season, viewers can tune in on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and enjoy 32 brand-new movies on the Hallmark Channel starting October 18 at 8 p.m. ET. But wait — there's more! Hallmark Mystery is also here to invoke the spirit of Christmas, with nine movies airing as part of their "Miracles of Christmas"marathon every Thursday beginning October 24 at 8 p.m. ET. Meaning: we're going to have two months to get ourselves ready for the colder weather, and it'll certainly be the most wonderful time of the year.
Now, we know the news of Hallmark's Christmas movie lineup is thrilling. But what makes it even more exciting are the amount of well-loved actors taking part in the TV tradition. From Lacey Chabert starring in her 40th (!) Hallmark movie to When Calls the Heart stars Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing reuniting for their first project since Daniel's exit, it's sure to be one exciting year. Heck, even Chris McNally and Kevin McGarry are starring in their own holiday films, and we know those are bound to be exciting as well.
So, what are you doing? Sit back, sip a warm cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the Hallmark 2024 Christmas movie schedule below!
Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" 2024 Schedule
All movies premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT, unless otherwise noted.
Friday, October 18
'Twas the Date Before Christmas, starring Robert Buckley and Amy Groening
As a way to get her family to not cancel their annual Christmas holiday event, Jessie decides she's going to bring a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. The only problem is, she doesn't have one. When she invites Bryan, a guy she met on a dating app, to spend the holidays with her family, will her loved ones' eccentric antics stop her from falling in love?
Saturday, October 19
Holiday Crashers, starring Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally and Jag Bal
Best friends Toni and Bri decide to shake up their holiday season by inventing new identities to crash holiday parties their card shop created invites for. But when Toni gets accidentally mistaken as a lawyer, she and Bri get whisked away to a swanky corporate retreat in snowy Vermont, where the handsome men they meet think they are people who they're not.
Sunday, October 20
Scouting for Christmas, starring Tamera Mowry-Housley, Carlo Marks and Marci T. House
Angela is a single mom to 10-year-old daughter Brooklyn, while also keeping busy as a realtor with not much time to do anything fun outside of work. When Brooklyn decides to recruit handsome baker William to cater her annual scout troop holiday event, she might just be playing cupid to help her mom find love once again.
Friday, October 25
Operation Nutcracker, starring Ashley Newbrough and Christopher Russell
When an antique nutcracker that's meant to be sold at a local family Christmas auction suddenly goes missing, it's up to an event planner and the heir to the family funding the auction to try and find it. But they may find more than just the object along the way...
Saturday, October 26
The Christmas Miracle, starring Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier
Whitney is a cautious librarian who finds herself in an interesting position. Her blind date has her in the middle of an undercover FBI operation, where she must play the role of Special Agent Josh's girlfriend. As the two try to find an art thief looking to strike at a fancy Christmas Eve charity ball, Whitney has to channel her inner hero in order to help find the culprit.
Sunday, October 27
The 5-Year Christmas Party, starring Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher
For the last five years, Alice and her old theater nemesis Max have reunited to help a Chicago catering company work the annual Christmas parties. Although they have a lot of chemistry, the timing was never right for them to get together. But when the company's final season has them questioning their true feelings for each other, they discover they might be able to fall in love in a way they never saw coming.
Friday, November 1
A Carol for Two, starring Gina Claire Mason, Jordan Litz and Charlotte d'Amboise
As Violette tries to pursue a career on Broadway, she also has a daytime job at a local theater district diner that's known for their singing staff looking for their big break. When she gets a slot at the restaurant's famed Christmas Eve concert, she discovers she's singing with Alex, the son of a family friend to the shop owner. As the two clash throughout the rehearsal process, Alex becomes part of a set-up to help his cousin win the heart of Violette. But he may just have his own feelings for her too...
Saturday, November 2
Our Holiday Story, starring Nikki DeLoach and Warren Christie
When Dave and Nell's daughter Jo brings her boyfriend Chris home for Christmas, he asks the couple how they first met. This leads them to recount the story of how they fell in love, filled with trials, tribulations, and the task of putting together a Christmas festival in their small hometown. As Chris struggles to share his true feelings for Jo, the couples learn there's more to love than just three small words.
Sunday, November 3
Holiday Mismatch, starring Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick
The former Sabrina the Teenage Witch actresses star as two women who find themselves clashing at a town Christmas committee meeting. When they learn their children have been set up through a dating app, they try to stop them from getting together. But as their kids' romance blooms, so does a surprise friendship between the former nemeses.
Friday, November 8
Trivia at St. Nick's, starring Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty
When elite university students all head to Vermont for winter break, the locals and faculty get ready for the annual Christmas Bar Trivia tournament. Astronomy professor Celeste is all ready to win the competition, until her team must add the new football offensive coordinator Max — who seems like he is all about having fun rather than securing a victory.
Saturday, November 9
Santa Tell Me, starring Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell and Kurt Szarka
Interior designer Olivia finds an old letter from Santa saying she'll meet the love of her life on Christmas Eve, and his name will be Nick. But when she meets three men with the same name, she seems smitten by all of them trying to woo her. And Olivia is also attracted to her co-worker Chris, which has her questioning everything she's set her mind on this holiday season.
Fun fact for any When Calls the Heart fan: this is the first time since Daniel Lissing left in season 5 that he'll reunite with Erin on a Hallmark project!
Sunday, November 10
'Tis the Season to Be Irish, starring Fiona Gubelmann and Eoin Macken
House flipper Rose goes to Ireland so she can renovate and sell a small cottage. But her plans to get some more money get uprooted when she meets local realtor Sean, who is determined to preserve the heritage of his town and embrace the lively holiday traditions found in the country.
Friday, November 15
Christmas With the Singhs, starring Anuja Joshi and Benjamin Hollingsworth
Christmas is an important time for Asha, but she's in need of some holiday magic while being stuck working at her local hospital. Suddenly, her former classmate Jake enters her life, prompting a whirlwind romance and quick engagement. But their first holiday as a couple comes with some unexpected hurdles, as their families are completely different! Will they manage to survive what's meant to be the most wonderful time of the year?
Saturday, November 16
Jingle Bell Run, starring Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker
Avery's sister decides she needs some fun in her life, leading her to be secretly signed up for a Christmas-themed reality competition show. When she gets paired with former hockey player Wes, the two can't stop clashing on their quests to be claimed the victors. But amid their yin-and-yang personalities, Avery and Wes are drawn to one another in a way that's more than just winning the show.
Sunday, November 17
Confessions of a Christmas Letter, starring Angela Kinsey and Alec Santos
Family matriarch Settie needs help when it comes to entering her town's annual holiday letter-writing contest. As a result, she hires struggling novelist Juan, but his assistance eventually leads to a rumor that he's engaged to Settie's daughter Rose. As the group tries to keep up the unexpected charade, Juan manages to overcome his writer's block while Settie learns the true meaning of family.
Friday, November 22
Christmas on Call, starring Sara Canning and Ser'Darius Blain
Struggling ER doctor Hannah is having a hard time balancing her job and romance with an EMT named Wes. As they spend time together ahead of Christmas, they start to fall in love while also facing the inevitable challenges that come with being first responders in Philadelphia.
Saturday, November 23
Three Wiser Men and a Boy, starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin
In the sequel to the 2022 film Three Wise Men and a Baby, brothers Luke, Taylor and Stephan Brenner are preparing for another memorable Christmas with Luke's now five-year-old son Thomas. When the director for Thomas' school holiday musical suddenly backs out, it's up to the Brenner brothers to help save the day!
Sunday, November 24
To Have and To Holiday, starring Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi and Eric Close
When Celeste and Jason get engaged after just a few months of dating, her dad decides they need to go through a pre-wedding bootcamp before he can officiate their wedding. As they embark on a number of holiday-themed challenges, will the couple make it through stronger than before? And more importantly, will Celeste's dad learn to trust her choice in getting married?
Thursday, November 28
Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle, starring Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden and Max Lloyd-Jones
Three adult siblings go home for Christmas to honor their late grandmother's wish and try to find a new leader for their family company. When the idea of an estate planner called "Mrs. Miracle" gets hired, she uses her Christmas magic to help the family rekindle their relationships. And who knows? Maybe they'll potentially find new love interests along the way.
Friday, November 29 (6 p.m.)
A '90s Christmas, starring Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey and Katherine Barrell
Lawyer Lucy is in the middle of celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when she finds herself transported back to 1999. When she relives the holiday season with her mom, sister, best friend and high school crush, she gets a whole new perspective on how to fix her relationships on a magical journey of self-discovery.
Friday, November 29 (8 p.m.)
Deck the Walls, starring Ashley Greene, Wes Brown and Danny Pellegrino
Rose and her brother Sal are Chicago interior designers who are responsible for a major Christmas charity event in their Ohio hometown. But as a budget crisis puts the project in jeopardy, Rose ventures home to try and save the day. What she doesn't expect is to find some ghosts of her past along the way, including her brother's best friend Brysen who she may be attracted to in adulthood.
Saturday, November 30 (6 p.m.)
Believe in Christmas, starring Meghan Ory and John Reardon
Beatrice reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to visit Christmasland, where she experiences all the festive traditions and holiday magic surrounding the event. What's more, she meets a handsome stranger named Ethan, who has her rediscovering love, hope and the power of a new beginning.
Saturday, November 30 (8 p.m.)
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, starring Hunter King, Tyler Hynes, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole and Megyn Price
Alana wants to make sure her family's long-standing love of the Kansas City Chiefs makes them a shoo-in to win the team's "Fan of the Year" event. What's more, the family gets assigned to be under the watch of Derek, the team's Director of Fan Engagement tasked to see if they deserve to win against two other finalists. While sparks fly, Alana starts doubting everything — including love with Derrick — when her grandfather's lucky vintage Chiefs winter hat goes missing.
Sunday, December 1 (6 p.m.)
The Finnish Line, starring Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura
Inspired by her late dad's legacy in dog sled racing, Anya follows his footsteps and goes to Finland to be a part of the 40th annual Joulurauha race. When her lead dog gets injured, she partners up with journalist and former racer Cole to use his dog for the event. With the weight of her dad's achievements on her shoulders, she must build trust while also not letting her dad's former rival get to her.
Sunday, December 1 (8 p.m.)
The Christmas Quest, starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha
Archaeologist Stefanie and her ex-husband Chase venture to Iceland over Christmas to search for a legendary treasure. As others join the former couple in on their quest, the pair may just find themselves swept through an adventure as they race to keep what they're trying to find out of the wrong hands.
Friday, December 6
Private Princess Christmas, starring Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena and Erica Durance
Princess Violet of Wingravia loves being a royal, but without all the responsibilities. As a result, her mother, the Queen, decides to send Violet to a leadership boot camp in Colorado or else lose her claim to the throne. As she gets put through a myriad of rigorous tests, she discovers that the supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas may intrigue her more than she'd like to admit.
Saturday, December 7
Sugarplummed, starring Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish
Emily wants to create the perfect Christmas, to the point of meticulously planning every detail of the holiday season. What's more, she wants her family to be closer, like those she sees in a holiday TV movie. But when the main character of Emily's favorite movie magically comes to life, Emily finds herself on an adventure.
Sunday, December 8
Leah's Perfect Gift, starring Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick and Barbara Niven
A bonafide lover of Christmas, Emily has never celebrated the holiday because she's Jewish. While her family celebrates Hanukkah, she gets the opportunity to participate in the traditions of the holiday season when her boyfriend Graham invites her to spend Christmas with his Connecticut family. But what she thought would be a cozy Christmas may not be the reality of what she wished for...
Friday, December 13
Hanukkah on the Rocks, starring Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff and Marc Summers
Just one week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory finds herself unemployed and questioning the career she spent so many years on. As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she goes on an adventure to find the last box of Hanukkah candles in Chicago. What comes from it is a journey full of love and embracing the magic of the year... along with the introduction of a sweet doctor named Jay and his grandfather at a local bar she's working at.
Saturday, December 14
The Santa Class, starring Kimbereley Sustad and Benjamin Ayres
Kate reluctantly finds herself taking over for her dad's struggling Santa school just weeks before Christmas. In the weeks leading up to the holiday, Kate and her co-worker Dan discover they may have found the real Santa Clause... except he doesn't remember who he is since his sled crashed near the school.
Sunday, December 15
Following Yonder Star, starring Brooke D'Orsay and John Brotherton
Former TV actress Abby Marshall is finding her real life in shambles amid a shocking scandal. She decides to find refuge in a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas... except a booking mishap finds her without a room due to a rare astronomical event occurring in the area. She eventually finds room in a B&B, owned by widower and high school astronomy teacher Tom, who recruits her to help with the annual church Christmas pageant.
Saturday, December 21
Happy Howlidays, starring Jessica Lowndes and the winner of Finding Mr. Christmas
Mia is a webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, but she finds herself celebrating the holidays alone this year. As the only one working, she finds a stray dog and doesn't know what to do. She eventually crosses paths with dog shelter owner Max, who helps her gain a new perspective on life and the idea of meaningful connections.
Hallmark Mystery's "Miracles of Christmas" 2024 Movies
All movies premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Thursday, October 24
This Time Each Year, starring Alison Sweeney and Niall Matter
Lauren and Kevin are a former couple who are focusing on co-parenting for the sake of their son Charlie. Despite the split, Kevin wants to make their family whole again, especially as Christmas quickly approaches. But when Lauren's mom suddenly shows up, they must pretend to still be married, which stirs up all the old feelings they once had for one another.
Thursday, October 31
My Sweet Austrian Holiday, starring Brittany Bristow and Will Kemp
Charlotte is an American who has lived in Vienna since she inherited a small chocolate shop from her grandparents. Now running a major enterprise, Charlotte is selected as a finalist for Vienna's chocolatier of the year. As she tries to stop a large developer from taking her family store, she may find all the answers she needs in an unexpected way. And this is all as she meets a man named Henry, who loves sweets just as much as she does.
Thursday, November 7
Five Gold Rings, starring Holland Roden and Nolan Gerard Funk
New York City painter Audrey returns home to Minnesota for Christmas, where she finds herself on a quest set by her late grandmother. She must five the owners of five mysterious gold rings, and make sure she returns them to the right owners before Christmas morning. As she teams up with her childhood friend and private investigator Finn, the two begin to bond over more than just this task.
Thursday, November 14
A Reason for the Season, starring Taylor Cole and Kevin McGarry
In order to gain access to her trust fund, Evie needs to grant Christmas wishes to those who saved her life on the night she was born. She recruits handsome attorney Kyle to help her on the case, and she tries to find out what people may want to receive for the holiday while trying to keep her anonymity under wraps. Will she able to accomplish this request all before Christmas comes?
Thursday, November 21
A Novel Noel, starring Julie Gonzalo and Brendan Penny
When a book editor is losing touch with her love of literature amid some setbacks, she gets chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives throughout the holiday season. Realizing her childhood dream, she also keeps on butting heads with the son of the bookstore owners. But as she soon learns, she can bring out the creativity in everyone and that raw talent and love can be found everywhere.
Wednesday, November 27
Christmas Under the Lights, starring Heather Hemmens and Marco Grazzini
Emily is concerned about coming back to her family's animal rescue ranch, especially after the death of her mother. But when her brother Nick needs help with the annual Christmas Carnival, she gets reacquainted with former artist (and Nick's friend) Luke, who's staying at the ranch. Together, they work to pull off the best event the town has ever seen while honoring Emily's mother's legacy of bringing the magic of Christmas to all.
Thursday, December 5
A Dance in the Snow, starring Erica Cenna, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt and Dorian Giordano
Melanie's daughter Jenny is a high school senior, looking forward to going to college. But after a bad experience the year before, Jenny doesn't want to attend the final Christmas dance of her high school career. This leads Melanie to get on the planning committee and work with Jenny's literature teacher to create a welcoming dance for all students... all while Jenny may have plans of her own that night.
Thursday, December 12
All I Need for Christmas, starring Mallory Jansen and Dan Jeannotte
After years of trying to become a singer/songwriter, Maggie fears she's unable to keep up with the technological aspects of the music industry. As she helps her parents at their family farm over Christmas, she meets entrepreneur Archer, who encourages her to get back in touch with what matters the most to her while incorporating some elements of technology.
Thursday, December 19
Trading Up Christmas, starring Italia Ricci and Michael Xavier
Michelle always has creative ideas, much to the surprise of her family. When her sister Keri needs help finding a new home, Michelle is on the case... with creative twists along the way. What's more, local reporter Dan is intrigued by what Michelle is doing to help get everything her sister needs, drawing them together in a way that they both never saw coming.
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