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Six new movies will premiere between Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery during the month of May, though four of them aired previously on Hallmark+. Hats Off to Love PREMIERES: MAY 3 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel STARRING: Ginna Claire Mason, John Clarence Stewart, and Holly Robinson Peete Image: Hallmark Media Plot: Stella designs hats and fascinators for socialite Rosalind and meets her son Christian who's training a horse to compete in the Louisville Derby. I love Ginna Claire Mason--she is SO talented; however, I'm disappointed that Holly Robinson Peete is making a return to Hallmark. I have listened to her speak on other shows and read some of her past social media posts, and she sounds like a racist, angry, woke liberal. For me, this movie will be DOA thanks to Hallmark's casting of Peete. The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby Premieres: May 8 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Mystery Starring: Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Jane goes undercover at her alma mater to help her college boyfriend solve a crime he may have witnessed years ago – during the annual Edgar Allan Poe Festival. This movie premiered previously on Hallmark+ and has 6.1 out of 10 stars on IMDb. The plot sounds fun, but Jodie Sweetin is a terrible actress and a liberal nut in real life, so this will be another hard pass for me. Love in the Clouds Premieres: May 10 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Paul Greene, McKenzie Westmore , Gail O'Grady, and Lorenzo Lamas Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Reporter Brooklyn travels to the Balloon Fiesta to meet hot air balloon pilot Jared, who offers romantic balloon rides but is closed off to love himself. The plot sounds similar to Romance in the Air from 2020 that stars Cindy Busby and Torrance Coombs, but it will be nice to see Paul again in a new movie! Love on the Danube: Love Song Premieres: May 17 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Wes Brown and Nazneen Contractor Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Fellow cruise passengers, Sarah and Jack, play matchmaker with their music loving widowed parents, as they cruise down the Danube visiting European cities. This movie also aired previously on Hallmark+ and is rated 5.8 out of 10 stars on IMDb. I'm guessing that the very average rating is due to casting Nazneen Contractor as the lead. She is always terrible and never has chemistry with her co-stars. Why does Hallmark keep hiring sub-par talent? Wes is always amazing, but he can't carry the movie by himself. Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway Premieres: May 24 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Dan Jeannotte and Jessica Sipos Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: A jilted art gallery manager takes her honeymoon cruise solo and meets a charming prince posing as a European gentleman, who shares her passion for art. This movie premiered previously on Hallmark+ and has an IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10, so it might actually be decent. Jeannotte is always fantastic, but the premise is very overdone--a royal pretending to be a regular person and a woman left at the altar who proceeds with her honeymoon plans. It's still worth trying! Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars Premieres: May 31 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Brendan Penny and Sarah Power Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Savannah, a publicist, reluctantly works with Tripp, a celebrity who is having trouble connecting with his fans, abroad a cruise promoting his latest film. This movie is another that aired first on Hallmark+, and it boasts a 6.6 out of 10 star-rating on IMDb--the highest rated of the three Love on the Danube movies. Looks good! WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE HALLMARK MAY 2025 MOVIE LINEUP? SHARE IN THE COMMENTS! Follow Our Facebook Page Stay up-to-date on Hallmark news, receive daily schedules, see pics of your favorite Hallmark celebrities, and more when you follow our Facebook Page! HALLMARK EVER AFTER

Great American Family announced that their fifth annual Great American Christmas 2025 lineup will feature veteran stars Candace Cameron Bure ( A Christmas Less Traveled, Home Sweet Christmas, My Christmas Hero) , Natasha Bure ( A Christmas for the Ages ), and Paul Greene ( Bringing Christmas Home ). Image: Great American Media The film will air on both Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix during the holiday season. Great American Family promises that it will be another emotional and heartwarming journey that is reflective of their brand for creating high quality Christmas movies that focus on faith, family and purpose. “Timeless Tidings of Joy transcends time with messages of love, sacrifice, and hope that are relevant to every era,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Candace Cameron Bure is a superb storyteller and star, and Timeless Tidings of Joy tells the story of how one special message can change lives – even decades later,” Abbott concluded. What Is Timeless Tidings of Joy About? Ally (CCB), inherits Timeless Tidings , a shop her grandmother, Joy (Natasha Bure), opened in the 1940s to sell her handmade letter-press tidings. The shop was a labor of love, service, and sacrifice throughout the decades for Joy. Ally always saw Joy’s sacrifices for the shop as a burden on Joy’s life and happiness. When Ally returns to the shop to prepare it for sale, she meets Bennett (Paul Greene), an old soul, who wants to preserve her Grandma Joy’s legacy. As Ally and Bennett navigate the next steps, divine intervention forces them both to take a new, or rather old, look at the fate of the shop and themselves. Image: Great American Media "In a world of technology, Timeless Tidings of Joy harkens back to a simpler time and the core values passed to us by our parents and grandparents. It reminds us that the best gifts we receive, are the ones we freely give away.” added Candace Cameron Bure, Chief Creative Officer, Great American Media. I think it's fun that Natasha will be playing her mother's elder in the movie! Image: Great American Media Greene and Bure previously starred together in A Christmas Detour on Hallmark Channel in 2015. When Bure was attacked in 2022 for pledging that Great American Family would keep "traditional marriage at the core" of its programming, Greene quickly jumped to her defense, saying, " Candace has one of the biggest hearts that I’ve ever met." In Case You Missed It... The fifth anniversary of Great American Christmas will also include the holiday movie, The Christmas Spark , starring Mario Lopez and Ali Cobrin . Lopez plays a middle-aged litigator who leaves his lucrative career to become a firefighter with other cadets half his age. Image: Great American Media “The 5th Anniversary of Great American Christmas is a major milestone for our company and our audience,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media . “What began as an alternative new holiday tradition has become a beloved cornerstone for viewers who want uplifting stories rooted in faith and family and marks a truly special milestone.” Sounds like Great American Christmas 2025 is shaping up to be another wonderful season filled with meaningful movies! Cute Mother's Day gift idea--succulents are very easy to care for!

The latest Hallmark franchise, Hearts Around the Table , is a quartet of movies that will air during Hallmark Channel's annual Spring into Love event, which spans March and April 2025. The movies originally were intended to premiere on Hallmark+, but now they will debut on Hallmark Channel first and then the following day on the subscription service. Mindy Cohn, known for her role as "Natalie" in the iconic 80's series Facts of Life , will appear in all four movies. It's not clear how many of the other cast members will be thread throughout the quartet, but based on social media posts and movie trailers, we can expect some of them to appear in multiple movies--probably similarly to how it was done for other franchises like the Evergreen and Wedding Veil installments. The movies premiere on four consecutive Saturday evenings at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel. The air dates and plot details can be found below. March 22: Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love Jenna's First Love is the first movie to kick off the Spring into Love series, and it stars Ashley Newbrough and Steve Lund . Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Jenna plans a charity event for Billionaire Tom Redlands. But working with Tom's right-hand Andrew is proving difficult, especially since Jenna and Andrew have a romantic history. Check out the trailer for the movie: March 29:  Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act The second movie, Shari's Second Act , features Mishael Morgan and Brendan Morgan . Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Shari just moved back to D.C. after a breakup and hopes to start painting again. Inspiration hits when she meets Evan, a repairman who winds up actually being a gallery owner. See the preview: April 5:  Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving Featured in the third installment, Josh's Third Serving , are Jake Epstein and Stephanie Bennett . Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: When after school programs see their funding cut, teachers Josh and Ella turn to fundraising before banding together in search of a larger donation, falling hard along the way. April 12:  Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient Kathryn Davis and Torrance Coombs headline the fourth and final movie in the quartet. Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Kiki is overjoyed and then overwhelmed when she agrees to cater a big wedding. She turns to Clay for support. Together, Kiki and Clay prove that the best ingredient is love. One Final Spring into Love Movie: Journey to You The day before Easter, April 19, Hallmark will release an annual Dayspring movie called Journey to You , starring Erin Cahill and Erik Valdez . PLOT: After missing out on a promotion, Monica reluctantly walks the Camino de Santiago at the urging of her mother. She's surprised when along the way she finds inner peace and an unexpected romance. Image: Hallmark Media Dayspring movies are intended to be inspirational and bible based, but in recent years, Hallmark has injected them with more New Age philosophy than Christianity, so we will have to wait and see how this one plays out. Grab the 2025 Spring into Love Guide to Make Sure You Watch Hallmark Channel's Hearts Around the Table in Order If you like to use a checklist for your movie viewing, Hallmark has created a movie guide for the new Spring into Love movies: Image: Hallmark Media Follow Our Hallmark Facebook Page! Never miss any of the Hallmark scoop! Follow our fun and unique page: Hallmark Ever After In the comment section, let us know which new Spring into Love movie you're looking forward to the most! Hallmark Channel's Hearts Around the Table in Order

Hallmark Channel premiered three movies during March 2025 that fell under the "royal" genre. While many fans, weary of royal movies, groaned at the announcement of three, back-to-back movies about princes, kingdoms, and commoners, the stories were charming and appealed to the inner princess in all of us. If you haven't had a chance to catch the three new movies about down-to-earth royals, you can check out my short reviews faster than your fairy godmother can say bibbidi-bobbidi-boo ! Review: The Royal We If you are confused by the meaning of the movie title and missed where it's explained in one of the scenes, it's this: The "royal we" is referred to as "majestic plural" or "royal plural." It's used by monarchs when they are speaking in an official capacity. Rather than using first person singular, such as "I am going to take you on a date and wow you with my hotness," a prince using the royal we would say, "We are taking you on a date where we will wow you with our hotness." Starring Mallory Jansen and Charlie Carrick, this charming story is about a princess, Beatrix, who has tried to live her own life in America, operating a S.T.E.M. foundation for girls, without revealing her true identity to even her best friend. To ease tensions between two feuding kingdoms, Bea's sister, Princess Coralina, agrees to marry Prince Desmond of Androvia, hoping the union will de-escalate the political conflict. Coralina breaks protocol by ending the engagement, however, and follows her heart--she elopes with a plumber, who just so happens to be drop-dead gorgeous. Princess Bea is next in line for a betrothal to the prince, and against her better judgment, she agrees to fulfill her duty. After living on her own for so long, Bea rebels against the imposed standards of the aristocracy. She convinces Desmond to ditch his security detail to run out for pizza, bowling, and beer, she serves him tea in place of staff, and she encourages him to mingle with his constituents rather than remain aloof. Although the tabloids are initially harsh towards her, she quickly becomes a "people's princess" and wins everyone's hearts, including Desmond's. As the couple plans their wedding, the main characters from The Reluctant Royal and Royal-Ish are included on the invitation list, which is a very cute way to cross-pollinate the Hallmark lineup. The Royal We is my favorite of the three March 2025 Hallmark royal movies, although all of them are entertaining. Jansen and Carrick have the best onscreen chemistry of the featured couples. Review: The Reluctant Royal Although all three royal movies include a healthy dose of humor, Andrew Walker's wit shines in The Reluctant Royal . When William Duke of Glassick decides to step down from his royal duties, he and his advisor, Prudence, discover that the duke has a son--Johnny Payne, a Philly mechanic. The backstory is that William had fallen in love with Johnny's mother, Dottie, and married her after just three weeks. His family annulled the marriage (or so he thought) and strong-armed him into returning to the kingdom to fulfill his obligations. He despised his own weakness but did what was expected. Although both he and Dottie corresponded, they discovered their mail had been intercepted, so the duke never knew that he had a son. Johnny only agrees to meet the duke to learn why his father had abandoned him and his mother. He has no intention of becoming the next duke--until he meets his cousin, Allistair, the next in line, who is a royal snob and undeserving of the title. When Johnny learns the estate is plagued with financial woes, he introduces ideas for turning things around, including using the unsold crops for producing juices that will be branded "Common Ground Juice." If you don't know, in real life, Andrew Walker, along with his wife Cassandra, co-founded Little West --a brand of cold-pressed juices that their website attests are "packed with 2 to 4 pounds of produce to help boost immunity, reduce inflammation, promote better digestion, and increase energy levels." What an inventive way to thread Walker's personal business venture into a Hallmark movie! Johnny connects to the local community to become the "people's duke" just as Beatrix does in her capacity as princess in The Royal We . The Reluctant Royal includes several humorous lines and scenes. The best one is when Johnny accepts the challenge to ride horses along with Allistair, who hopes to humiliate him since he has no experience. Johnny pretends his horse's masculine name is Rambo, even though it's actually one that is far more effeminate--Cream Puff. The performances and the accents are excellent, but the chemistry is lacking between Walker and de Ravin. Walker normally leaves viewers weak in the knees after vicariously experiencing his passionate final scene kiss, but in this movie, the climactic kiss is underwhelming. It's puzzling that de Ravin is two years younger than Walker, but she appears too old to be cast with him in The Reluctant Royal . If you like eye candy, there is also a shirtless scene with Walker, which causes de Ravin's character to become so distracted that she runs into the door on her way out of the room. The Reluctant Royal is well-paced, fun, and keeps the viewer engaged. Review: Royal-Ish Author Teri Wilson's book, Once Upon a Royal Summer , comes to life in this Hallmark movie adaptation. Lacey Pope holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, but to save enough money to pursue her master's, she works as a princess at Emerald Park's Once Upon a Time Land as well as a waitress. Prince Henry is a single father who is continually criticized by his mother for not conducting himself appropriately for a man who is next in line for the throne. He angers the queen once again when he whisks his daughter, Princess Rose, to America to visit a theme park based on fairytale princesses. Princess Rose is expected to ride a horse in the traditional procession, the Order of the Lily . Having experienced a recent fall, Rose is now too afraid to ride. When she meets Princess Sweet Pea (Lacey), who shares tips on overcoming anxiety and learning to act bravely, Rose quickly forms an attachment to her. A smitten Henry hires Lacey to travel to his castle and stay for three weeks to prep Rose for the upcoming royal procession. Lacey is down-to-earth and encourages Henry to pursue his own vision for his country's future rather than adhere to the dictates of his mother, who refuses to break tradition. Click on the image to view on Amazon the book that inspired the movie! The queen's closest advisor warns Lacey that she will have no happy-ever-after ending with Henry and that her influence will only harm him. After the harsh scolding, Lacey flees home, where she finds she's also out of a job. When the queen has a change of heart (which flips a bit too quickly to be believable), Henry rushes to find Lacey, like a Prince Charming pursuing Cinderella. The movie gives viewers a glimpse of six months into the future, and, as you'd expect, it includes a fairytale ending. William Moseley is quite princely and the right choice for the role of Henry. Social media comments on Nichole Sakura are mixed. While most agree she possesses acting talent, many aren't charmed with her in a leading role. She may be someone who is best relegated to the supporting cast, like the "bestie" role she played in Hallmark's 2024 movie The Finnish Line . One commentor on Facebook judged her as "goofy-looking," and she does seem to lack onscreen finesse. Her mother is Japanese, and her father is Irish-American, so that could account for her not fitting the leading lady stereotype. Royal-ish stands out from the white noise in the royal movie genre, likely because it's based on a book, so if you haven't seen it, it's worth the watch. Commonalities Among the Three March 2025 Hallmark Royal Movies The Royal We , The Reluctant Royal , and Royal-ish are charming and unique stories even though they share overlapping themes: The royals reject the mystique of remaining disconnected from their subjects, choosing, instead, to connect with the plebians on common ground. The royals attempt to conduct themselves in a manner due their office while still allowing themselves to act like "regular" people. In classic fairytales, a woman's dream is to get married and grow a family, but Hallmark rejects convention. In the new royal movies, the princesses have career aspirations that are realized after marriage. Beatrix continues helping girls through S.T.E.M., Prudence holds onto her position as advisor, and Lacey pursues a career in children's therapy with equine assistance. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this arrangement, Hallmark seems to be quietly slamming those who embrace traditional marriage and celebrate a woman's place in the home where she finds nothing more honorable than tending to her family. All three movies include royal characters who choose mates who are outside of the aristocracy. A great deal of humor offsets the stuffiness of the pomp and circumstance. In this latest batch of royal movies, Hallmark builds bridges between the common and the majestic so the viewer feels like a happy-ever-after is attainable for them, too. Even if you're not a fan of royal movies, these March 2025 releases are entertaining for everyone. Enjoy Some Royal Trivia If you follow our Facebook page , you may have already played along with our trivia posts from these new royal Hallmark movies. If not, now is your chance! Below are three graphics with trivia questions from The Royal We , The Reluctant Royal , and Royal-ish . See how many you know! The answers are included under each picture. ANSWERS: 1) plumber, 2) pizza, 3) bowling, 4) polo, 5) to see the Perseids meteor shower ANSWERS: 1) Born to Be Wild, 2) Darts, 3) The Blue Room, 4) The Old Crust, 5) Cream Puff, 6) Beets/Common Ground Juice, 7) Jellied Eel, 8 ) Johnny Cash (one of his songs was playing on the radio when his mom brought him home from the hospital) ANSWERS: 1) Once Upon a Time Land, 2) Princess Sweet Pea, 3) horses, 4) Order of the Lily, 5) Brownie, 6) pilot, 7) a horse Follow Our Facebook Page! 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The Camper & Criminals cozy mystery series by Tonya Kappes is being turned into a weekly series through a recent deal between the author and Hallmark Media. While we might assume that the series will air on Hallmark Mystery Channel, the specifics haven't been divulged by the network. Author Tonya Kappes Announces Camper & Criminals Series to Air on Hallmark Kappes was bursting to share the exciting news on her website and social media platforms. Here's her announcement: I’ve been keeping this secret for so long, but now I can finally share… Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series has been in development, and now I can officially say—it’s with Hallmark Media! This journey has been surreal, and I’m beyond grateful for every single one of you who has fallen in love with Mae West, Normal, Kentucky, and all the cozy mysteries along the way. Your support, enthusiasm, and love for these stories have made this moment possible. Seeing Camper & Criminals take this incredible next step is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to bring you along for the ride. Stay tuned for more updates—because this adventure is just getting started! Who’s ready to see Normal, Kentucky come to life on screen?! What Is the Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series About? There are 40 books in the series , so Hallmark should have PLENTY of material to keep the series alive for a long time, assuming fans tune in and show enthusiasm for program. Kappes shares a synopsis of the Camper & Criminals mysteries on her website, so if you're not familiar with the series, here's what it's about: Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, where nothing is quite… normal. Meet Mae West, a former NYC socialite whose glamorous life comes to a screeching halt when her husband’s Ponzi scheme lands him in prison—and Mae without a dime to her name. Now, she’s inherited a campground in the middle of nowhere, complete with quirky campers, a rundown RV, and a town full of eccentric characters. From scheming criminals to small-town secrets, Mae’s adventure in Normal is anything but a vacation. But with her new band of unlikely friends, including the no-nonsense property manager, Dottie, and a nosy (but lovable) group of locals known as the Laundry Club Ladies, Mae might just turn this little campground, and her life around. That is, if she can avoid the dead bodies that seem to be hidden in the Daniel Boone National Forest. A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series is full of laughter, lovable characters, and plenty of mystery that will keep you guessing, and coming back for more. Who knew life in Normal could be so delightfully strange? Check Out the Camper & Criminals Series by Tonya Kappes on Amazon It's always fun to read the books ahead of time so you can compare the stories to the TV adaptation. Since there are 40 books in the series so far, you need to get started! The books can be purchase individually, and many of them are available in sets. Many are FREE if you have Kindle Unlimited. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL 40 Pictured below are also the set deals that are available. Just click on the images to view on Amazon. Camper & Criminals books 1-10 Camper & Criminals books 11-20 Camper & Criminals books 21-30 The boxed sets currently end at book 30, so the remainder of the volumes must be purchased individually. Have You Read Any of Tonya Kappes' Books? Camper & Criminals isn't the only cozy mystery series from Tonya Kappes--she's written several--over 180, in fact! Have you read any of them? If so, share your thoughts on them in the comment section. I have only read the first book in her Killer Coffee series, and I thought it was awful. Maybe I just don't appreciate the cozy mystery genre as much as I should. The storyline was solid, but the text itself was poorly written, contained errors, was overly wordy, and the editing was deplorable. If you view her website and see the high volume of novels she's cranked out in record-timing, it makes sense that they are sloppy. She seems to be an author who prefers quantity over quality, so that's something she has in common with Hallmark! According to Amazon, her novels often score 4.5-star ratings or higher, so someone appreciates her writing, it's just not me. If the cozy mystery plots in her Camper & Criminals books are engaging, then they should translate into reasonably entertaining TV episodes. Hallmark fans have been begging the network for more mysteries, so we will take what we can get! For more information on Tonya Kappes, her books, her social media handles or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit her website .

March is shaping up "royally" on Hallmark! Viewers can expect a trio of royal movies, two movies in a 4-part series, and a new Mystery Island installment. Six new Hallmark movies are headed your way in March! The Royal We Starring Mallory Jansen and Charlie Carrick Premieres: Saturday, March 1 at 8pm Eastern on HALLMARK CHANNEL Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: When her older sister elopes with a non-royal, Princess Bea who has lived her life away from her royal duties must now step in and honor the arranged marriage to a small kingdom prince. Jansen has appeared in several Hallmark movies, including All I Need for Christmas , Paging Mr. Darcy , and Her Pen Pal . Carrick is new to Hallmark, but he's an English actor, so we can expect an authentic, royal accent! The Reluctant Royal Starring Andrew Walker and Emilie de Ravin Premieres: Saturday, March 8 at 8pm Eastern on HALLMARK CHANNEL Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Philly mechanic Johnny is surprised to learn that his long-lost father is a duke. But the duke isn't quite what he expected, nor are his growing feelings for the duke's advisor, Prudence. Walker is a Hallmark staple who needs no introduction, but de Ravin is an Australian native who is new to Hallmark. Mystery Island: Winner Takes All Starring Elizabeth Henstridge, Charlie Weber, and Kristin Booth Premieres: Thursday, March 13 at 8pm Eastern on HALLMARK MYSTERY Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Mystery Island hosts contest winners vying to solve a fake murder for a grand prize, but the event goes awry when an employee is murdered, and secrets are uncovered. It's a little surprising that Hallmark has ordered another installment in this franchise, as the first one wasn't exactly a big hit with sleuthers. Henstridge is a very bland and nondescript actress, which could partially account for the lack of viewer enthusiasm. We'll see if the entertainment value of the second movie surpasses the first one. Royal-ish Starring Nichole Sakura and William Moseley Premieres: Saturday, March 15 at 8pm Eastern on HALLMARK CHANNEL Image: Hallmark Media PLOT: Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to their kingdom and be the new governess. Sekura made her Hallmark debut in The Finnish Line this past Christmas as the BFF of Kim Matula's character. Moseley is an English actor who first appeared on Hallmark in Notting Hill in 2023. Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love Starring A shley Newbrough, Steve Lund and Mindy Cohn Premieres: Saturday, March 22 at 8pm Eastern on HALLMARK CHANNEL PLOT: Jenna plans a charity event for Billionaire Tom Redlands. But working with Tom's right-hand Andrew is proving difficult, especially since Jenna and Andrew have a romantic history. Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act Starring Mishael Morgan, Brendan Morgan and Mindy Cohn Premieres: Saturday, March 29 at 8pm Eastern on HALLMARK CHANNEL PLOT: Shari just moved back to D.C. after a breakup and hopes to start painting again. Inspiration hits when she meets Evan, a repairman who winds up actually being a gallery owner. Mishael has starred in one Hallmark movie so far-- Christmas with a Kiss from 2023. Brendan had a supporting role in the same movie, as well as a part in The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose . Hallmark's March 2025 Movie Lineup If royal movies aren't your jam, then three of the new Hallmark movies coming in March 2025 are going to be a hard pass for you. For those who find them magical, it's your lucky month! The Hearts Around the Table movie series includes FOUR episodes--the remaining two will likely premiere in April. Follow Our Facebook Page! Follow our Hallmark Ever After page on Facebook! You will be privy to daily schedules, Hallmark news, updates on your favorite stars, pics, celebrity birthdays, & other unique Hallmark fandom! Follow our Facebook Page for all the happily-ever-afters! Hallmark's March 2025 movie lineup

Until 2020, Hallmark fans tuned into the network for seasonal romcoms, mysteries, and dramas, assured that nothing unclean would cross their screens. That all changed when Bill Abbott left Hallmark after refusing to air a commercial featuring a lesbian couple. (Abbott has since started Great American Family channel, and ALL the programming is clean and refreshing!) Since 2020, Hallmark has gradually introduced a steady stream of LGBTQ characters into their stories like you slow boil a frog, hoping that viewer preferences will ultimately adjust until everyone accepts homosexuality as a normal lifestyle choice rather than the perversion it actually is. Hallmark initially tested the waters with innuendos and brief flirtatious smiles between gay characters that happened so quickly they were nearly subliminal. By Countdown to Christmas 2024, however, Hallmark had gone "all in" on celebrating perversion rather than Christmas. Gay characters or references contaminated nearly 25% of the Hallmark 2024 Christmas lineup. Hallmark made the disastrous decision to cater to 6% of the population at the risk of offending the remaining 94% who aren't sexual deviants. That doesn't sound like a very good business model. While some pink-haired, heavily tattooed, and obese people with nose rings applaud Hallmark's efforts to be inclusive of society's perverts, the majority of viewers do not appreciate Hallmark using its platform to desensitize its audience to the biblically condemned lifestyle in an attempt to normalize what is utterly immoral and reprobate. If you see someone about to walk off a cliff, do you tell them to take a giant step forward, or warn them to turn back? Hallmark and those who support the LGBTQ are cheering for their fellow man to jump off the edge of eternity, straight into hell. The only way to curb Hallmark's outright onslaught against viewers is to hit them in the pocketbook. If every movie they produce with gay characters tanks, maybe they will take notice. Listed below are all the 2024 Hallmark Christmas movies that include LGBTQ characters or references, starting with the "least gay." Avoid the replays and send Hallmark a clear message--no more filth! The Christmas Quest Starring Lacey Chabert & Kristoffer Polaha The Christmas Quest was filmed on-location in Iceland, and in one brief scene, Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha are filmed on Rainbow Street in Reykjavik. If you glanced away for mere seconds, you may have missed it. Iceland is considered one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world, and this street painted in rainbow colors is designed to represent Iceland's friendliness and acceptance towards its LGBTQ community. Hallmark likely includes this Easter egg to affirm the random LGBTQ person who might be watching, and they use Chabert and Polaha like pawns to condone the lifestyle. It's a shame the two stars compromised their morals for a paycheck. Happy Howlidays Starring Jessica Lowndes and Ezra Moreland Ezra Moreland was the winner of the Finding Mr. Christmas special that ran on Hallmark+ and was hosted by Hallmark's gay poster child, Jonathan Bennett. In this movie, Bennett makes a cameo appearance as someone who is adopting a pet with his "partner," Dale. Hallmark doesn't miss an opportunity to include LGBTQ messaging, like sniper fire, into movies before getting back to the "real" story. A Novel Noel Starring Julie Gonzalo and Brendan Penny In A Novel Noel , the main characters spend time in a local pub, and the pub owner is gay. He shares his story about falling in love with a man, how the two of them built the pub together, and then how his partner died. (Yeah, probably from AIDS). While the pub owner is in multiple scenes, his gayness is mostly downplayed. As in many Hallmark movies that include gay characters, the part is manufactured to appease the DEI gods because he could have been straight (aka "normal'), and it wouldn't have changed anything about the story. Image: Hallmark Media Holiday Mismatch Starring Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick This is the story about two meddling moms who dislike each other who accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app. As they tag-team to stop the romance, they develop an unexpected friendship. Ugly scarf or gay messaging? Image: Hallmark Media Lauren and Shane end up liking each other, despite their moms' attempts to break them up. Shane toys with the idea of selling the theatre he manages, and he consults his brother, Aiden, throughout the movie, who is a married, gay man. In most scenes, Aiden and his "husband" stand around like pieces of furniture, displaying all the stereotypical, effeminate gestures. Looks like this movie was aptly named, but the "mismatch" is the same-sex couple. Leah's Perfect Gift Starring Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick, and Barbara Niven Leah is a Jewish girl who looks forward to celebrating Christmas with her boyfriend, Graham--a spineless guy who allows his mother to mistreat his girlfriend for the majority of the movie. How can this be a Hallmark movie when two heterosexuals are kissing? Image: Hallmark Media Graham's sister, Maddie, reveals that she's a lesbian early in the movie. To kill two birds with one stone, even more DEI boxes are checked in this movie. Maddie tries to avoid an ex-girlfriend, who is black, and later makes the acquaintance of a new potential love, who is also black. If the movie didn't already stink to begin with, the lesbian thread delivered the death blow. The 5-Year Christmas Party Starring Katie Findlay & Jordan Fish Hands down, The 5-Year Christmas Party was the most WOKE Hallmark movie of the 2024 season, which is probably why it was a total bomb. In her fantasy world, Findlay herself uses they/them pronouns and claims to be queer and gender fluid. Normal people don't really understand what all this made-up vocabulary means, so let me sum it up: she's a whacko. Image: Hallmark Media In the movie, Alice's roommate, Daniel is a flamboyantly gay Asian who is in a biracial relationship (of course). It makes your skin crawl to watch. Confessions of a Christmas Letter Starring Angela Kinsey, Alec Santos, and Lillian Doucet-Roche Of all the 2024 Christmas movies, Confessions of a Christmas Letter wins the award for dumbest Hallmark movie of all-time. The plot is stupid, the characters are ridiculous, and the script is poorly written. Striking a gay pose is easy, especially when you're gay. Jake Foy (right) got engaged to his "partner" in 2023 and has starred in multiple Hallmark productions, including "Ride" and "The Wish Swap." Image: Hallmark Media The movie involves families writing annual Christmas letters to earn a spot on the town's Hall of Fame and features another flashy, biracial pairing that is sure to make you choke on your eggnog. Jingle Bell Run Starring Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker Jingle Bell Run is such a fun movie! A brainy bookworm and a jock are an unlikely pair, but they must learn to work together to win The Holiday Dash where they each can snag one million dollars. The chemistry is great, the dialogue is humorous, and the moral is about generosity and teamwork. It's reprehensible that respected actors like Williams and Walker support perversion. Image: Hallmark Media Two gay men who are paired up for the competition evolve into a couple throughout the movie, so they receive a LOT of airtime. At the end, they share a giant kiss that is guaranteed to empty the contents of your stomach. A '90s Christmas Starring Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey, and Katherine Barrell This time travel story is very engaging as Lucy is forced to choose between her current life and the life she could have had with Matt. Unfortunately, Hallmark totally ruins it with another HEAVY dose of homosexuality. Not only is there a flaming gay co-worker who invites Lucy to his house for Christmas since HIS BOYFRIEND is making ham, but Lucy cheers her sister to "come out of the closet" and assures her it's the brave and courageous thing to do. The movie is more of a celebration of perversion rather than Christmas. Go back into the closet! Better yet--clean it out. Image: Hallmark Media Deck the Walls Starring Ashley Greene and Wes Brown Rose's brother, Sal, is an integral part of the story about two guys who are in a house-flipping business. Sal acts like a caricature of a woman--he's effeminate and ostentatious to the highest degree. His shrill, gay voice pierces many scenes and is total cringe. His big moment is when he realizes an old childhood rival is also gay, and the two happily do the gay wiggle walk towards the house like boards are wedged up their butts (they wish). If it's "normal" to be gay, then why do these people stand out in a crowd like a sore thumb? Image: Hallmark Media LGBTQ Storylines Likely Won't Stop If Fans Tolerate Them Companies like Bud Light, Target, Disney, and others have suffered significant backlash from shoving left-wing, woke ideology down the throats of consumers. Doing so not only tarnished their brands but resulted in severe blows to their bottom lines. In some instances, the corporations back-pedaled in damage-control mode to win back consumers, but in others, the companies doubled down despite the financial ramifications. Get Audible If Hallmark viewers continue tolerating LGBTQ-laced movies, the network will only increase their efforts to normalize sexual deviancy, immorality, and sin. Hold Hallmark accountable. Don't let them get away with it. When Hallmark infuriated viewers by streaming shows on Hallmark+ rather than regular network channels, the backlash was swift! The audience pushed back and let Hallmark know they were already paying for the channels and were refusing to subscribe to the streaming service. Fans felt like they were thrown under the bus--after being loyal viewers for years, Hallmark was selling them out. Hallmark quickly walked back some of their decisions and returned to airing programs and movies on the cable channels first and then Hallmark+ the next day. While Hallmark+ continues to showcase additional unique content, fans got the better end of the deal. Reach out to Hallmark via email or on social media and let them know you want clean programming and will refuse to watch any movie or series with LGBTQ characters. Hallmark is tricky. On rare occasions, you can discern from the previews or the promotional pictures that a character is LGBTQ. Most of the time, however, Hallmark seems to deliberately avoid showing scenes or photos of the gay characters, almost like they're afraid the majority of the audience won't tune in if this fact is made known. In many instances, the LGBTQ characters reveal themselves further along in the movie or show, after you, the viewer, is already hooked. Click on image to view this fun spa treatment on Amazon! CONTACT HALLMARK : EMAIL HALLMARK MEDIA: viewers@hallmarkmedia.com CALL HALLMARK: 888-390-7474 MESSAGE HALLMARK ON FACEBOOK MESSAGE HALLMARK ON X Bombard Hallmark with emails, calls, and social media posts and make your voice heard! Remember, we are the majority! LGBTQ people account for only 6% of American society, and how many of them are watching Hallmark? Don't be brainwashed into thinking sexual perversion is normal or allow yourself to be desensitized to the eternal consequences this lifestyle condemns its participants. List of 2024 Hallmark Christmas Movies to Avoid that Include LGBTQ Characters or References While gay characters worm their way into Hallmark movies and other programming year-round, here's a snapshot of the 2024 Christmas movies that include LGBTQ characters, mentions, or images. Consider skipping them when they air again: The Christmas Quest Happy Howlidays A Novel Noel Holiday Mismatch Leah's Perfect Gift The 5-Year Christmas Party Confessions of a Christmas Letter Jingle Bell Run A '90s Christmas Deck the Walls What happens if everyone stands up to Hallmark on their wokeness and inclusion of perverse characters, yet they continue to double down? Be willing to WALK AWAY, and while you're waiting for Hallmark to come to their senses, give Great American Family a try! Great American Family offers clean movies and programs that celebrate faith, family, and country--not immorality.

Forty-one new holiday movies premiered in 2024 between Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery during Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas . Whether you've watched them all or are still wading through your DVR, we're ranking them from the worst to the best. Since Hallmark airs Christmas movies each week for the entire year and kicks off Christmas in July each summer, you will likely have a chance to rewatch all the 2024 premieres. Our movie rankings can guide you in knowing which ones are worth your time and which ones aren't. Many Hallmark viewers have commented on social media that 2024 Christmas movies weren't as good as ones from prior years, and it's easy to conclude why: Hallmark doubled down on infecting a majority of their movies with "woke" elements that repelled an enormous chunk of their fan base. We address this in the conclusion of the blog post. See how we rank all 41 of Hallmark's 2024 Christmas movies and be sure to check out our final analysis at the end. The 5-Year Christmas Party Starring Katie Findlay & Jordan Fish Probably THE most WOKE movie of the season starring a woman who considers herself queer and gender fluid (terms no one really understands because it's a concocted fantasy) and uses they/them pronouns (newsflash: there are only two genders). Alice directs "A Christmas Carol" twice--once making it an indictment on capitalism (though she ironically spends the rest of the movie trying to achieve the American Dream) and once to use the Ghost of Christmas Future to virtue signal about climate change (which is a hoax). Throw in a gay Asian man in a biracial relationship and tons of DEI boxes are checked with this movie, which is likely why it stinks. Confessions of a Christmas Letter Starring Angela Kinsey, Alec Santos, and Lillian Doucet-Roche This movie wins the award for the dumbest 2024 Hallmark holiday movie. It can't be overstated how downright stupid the story is from start to finish. Families have to write annual Christmas letters for a chance to be on the town's Hall of Fame? As if! Just like social media, the townspeople embellish their letters until they don't even resemble reality. The two women who compete with each other are wildly controlling and their respective husbands are spineless invertebrates, which probably appeals to feminists who are watching. The scenes are outlandish and implausible. Lily and Juan pretend to do a tango, which is total cringe. The grandpa's hobby is mooing like a cow. The dad stands up at his table in a restaurant to belt out a poem. The family does a silent disco on the driveway. Settie hires a writer to craft her annual letter but then decides to write it herself. Her letter ends up being underwhelming, yet everyone acts like it's the best one ever. Juan is from Puerto Rico, yet when he and Lily find romance, there is no explanation how they could ever hope to make it work logistically. Worse part of all, Hallmark casts Lily's brother as a gay man in a biracial marriage. Got to check all the DEI boxes! As if the movie wasn't already unwatchable, the gay crap cinched it. Believe in Christmas Starring Meghan Ory and John Reardon Writers try to be clever with this movie, but it's a miserable failure. Christmasland is a town where every Hallmark romcom spoof happens--on purpose. Many of the townsfolk are in on the secret and have a part to play to enhance the experience of tourists. It's nauseating--especially the wild throwing of flour in the kitchen. Oddly, Beatrice and her best friend Emilia spend half the movie walking arm in arm even though adult women never do this in real life! I expected a movie that stars an actual husband and wife duo to be better, but this one is a bomb! Scouting for Christmas Starring Tamara Mowry-Housley & Carlo Marks Hallmark places too much emphasis on inclusion and too little time on story development. It's clear from Scouting for Christmas  that the goal is to appeal to single moms rather than tell a creative story. Over the past few years, Hallmark has become obsessed with biracial couplings, even though only 10% of the American population is in one. It's not that there's anything wrong with it, other than the fact that it often results in zero onscreen sparks, but the objective should be to make the best matches, not fulfill a DEI requirement. The movie is far-fetched, humdrum, unimaginative and there is no chemistry between the leads. Image: Hallmark Media Private Princess Christmas Starring Ali Skovbye, Derek Klena and Erica Durance The best part of this movie is when Klena sings "Edelweiss," since he's a Broadway star. Skovbye is a terrible actress whose ultra fake accent is cringy, and the premise is too far-fetched. No one would pass boot camp talking back to a commanding officer the way this crew does. The dinner scenes where each cadet says grace is also pitiful. They say a few kind words about each other and don't actually pray to God, which is a far cry from the faith-filled Hallmark movies of years past. Sugarplummed Starring Maggie Lawson and Janel Parrish The movie is meant to be a spoof of all the tropes that are included in Christmas movies to make every family Christmas perfection. The moral is that the season's imperfections are actually what make it perfect. Three fun cameos are included: Victor Webster, Fiona Gubelmann, and Carlo Marks. Parrish finds her stride in this movie, playing a completely different character than what we're accustomed to, and it's refreshing. Still, the movie is ridiculously cheesy and hard to watch and results in second-hand embarrassment. The writers also sneak in a jab about those who "make light of climate change" like the left-wing loons insist on doing at Hallmark, which is a huge turn-off (Dear Hallmark, climate change is a hoax). Try Audible through Amazon! 'Tis the Season to Be Irish Starring Fiona Gubelmann and Eion Macken The Irish landscapes are beautiful in this movie, but the movie is based on an unlikely premise and the leading stars aren't engaging. Most people don't uproot and move to a new country with the sole purpose of flipping a house. When Rose discovers that the real estate listing was falsely presented, she should have sued Sean, not pursued a relationship. He doesn't hold the same expectation for other buyers that he exacts on her, so he seems an unscrupulous person with no integrity, but that's just me. Leah's Perfect Gift Starring Emily Arlook, Evan Roderick, and Barbara Niven It makes no sense why Hallmark continues to mash Hanukkah and Christmas together. They do not go together. If you want a movie about Hanukkah, make a movie about Hanukkah. Christmas is the celebration of Christ's birth and what that ultimately means about saving mankind from their sins through the cross. In Hallmark world, it's easy to build a bridge across the faith divide, but in reality, such vast differences result in endless conflict. Graham plays a weakling who lets his mom walk all over the woman he loves, and he doesn't redeem himself until the end. Barbara Niven continues to be cast in roles where she plays an over-the-top character, and her over-acting is unbearable. Image: Hallmark Media Hallmark includes yet another LGBTQ part in this one, too. Graham's lesbian sister sees two ex-girlfriends who are black at a couple points in the movie because, for the sake of DEI, she couldn't POSSIBLY be cast with another white woman--biracial relationships check the required boxes! To cater to the climate cult, Hallmark also scripts that the app Leah designed is a food delivery network that partners with ECO-FRIENDLY restaurants. So, this is yet another movie about highlighting left-wing talking points rather than sharing a good story. Deck the Walls Starring Ashley Greene and Wes Brown Wes Brown's performance is great--he delivers several comedic moments and generates chemistry with his co-star, despite Ashley Greene being rather monotonous and uninspiring. What ruins the entire movie is the flaming homo who plays Rose's brother, Sal. He comes across like a caricature of a woman, but it's not an act--he's really that effeminate and the ultimate gay stereotype. His big moment is when he realizes an old childhood rival is also gay, and the two happily head together down the road of perversion leading to hell. Trivia at St Nick's Starring Tammin Sursok & Brant Daugherty Many fans call this one a dud that they couldn't finish. Though it is a very average movie, it was not unwatchable and good enough to enjoy one time through. I was caught up with trying to answer the trivia questions, and I loved that one of the categories was Hallmark Christmas movies! Sursok isn't the best choice for a leading lady, and Daugherty tends to overact in some scenes, but the concept of the story is a nice change. Holiday Mismatch Starring Caroline Rhea & Beth Broderick Caroline Rhea "makes" this movie with her skilled comedic delivery. The plot is fun, where two clashing moms accidentally set their kids up through an app and then try to break them up. What kills this movie is the unnecessary gay marriage of Barbara's son. It adds nothing to the story, except to make it vomitous with the effeminate gesturing and mannerisms. Hallmark ruins the movie by putting lipstick on a pig--always trying to dress up immorality to make the LGBTQ community feel good about their sin and attempting to force viewers to accept sexual perversion as "normal" (truth bomb--it's not normal). My Sweet Austrian Holiday Starring Will Kemp & Brittany Bristow This movie is practically a reboot of Love, Romance, & Chocolate . Nothing new to see here--apparently just filler for the Hallmark movie slate. There is literally no out-of-the-box thinking involved in the script--just a cut-and-paste of every Hallmark movie ever made, and it's embarrassingly unoriginal. Will Kemp deserves better. Image: Hallmark Media Five Gold Rings Starring Holland Roden & Nolan Gerard Funk While the mystery is engaging, it's ridiculous to think that Audrey's grandmother was able to plot such an intricate scavenger hunt before she died that would lead Audrey into Finn's arms. Things fall too neatly into place. There is ZERO chemistry in this movie, largely due to the leading actor having no personality whatsoever. Christmas with the Singhs Starring Benjamin Hollingsworth & Anuja Joshi This movie boasts several comedic moments, even though it's ultimately just another movie fixated on diversity more than anything else. Image: Hallmark Media Why would a Hindu even celebrate Christmas? The writers try to explain that the Singh family is actually Christian, but they wildly botch what that means. A true Christian would not be superstitious, wave incense at guests to ward off the evil eye, pass stringed good luck charms to guests, or continue to participate in pagan customs rooted in Hinduism rather than simply Indian culture. This movie is an affront to the Christian faith and further evidence that Hallmark has evolved into a woke, anti-God network. Christmas on Call Starring Sara Canning and Ser'Darius Blain The purpose of the movie is to recognize the sacrifices that medical professionals and first responders make in the line of duty, and it's an honorable acknowledgment. The characters miss dates, family functions, mealtimes, and more due to the nature of their jobs, and some put themselves in danger every time they answer a call. Yet, Hallmark pulls the usual stunt of forcing DEI into their casting choices, which is so over-the-top that it's beyond ridiculous. In this movie, there is a character to represent every color of the rainbow along with two biracial romances. As mentioned in prior posts, there is nothing inherently wrong with diversity, but it is absurd when Hallmark intentionally and unnaturally shoehorns it into scripts to be politically correct and woke. The result is always the same--a lack of onscreen chemistry. Image: Hallmark Media Christmas Under the Lights Starring Heather Hemmins and Marci Grazzini Nothing new to see here either. A businesswoman returns home to the family farm to help with the annual Christmas festival. The chemistry between the leads is great, and the flashbacks the heroine has of her mother are heart-warming and emotional. Otherwise, it's a very ordinary movie. Happy Howlidays Starring Jessica Lowndes and Ezra Moreland This movie features the winner of the "Finding Mr. Christmas" program that aired on Hallmark+. Ezra Moreland had no prior acting experience or training, and it shows in this movie. The story is about two dogs that fall in love, which leads to their owners finding true love in the process. Moreland is very stiff and struggles to convey emotion in his voice, eyes, and body language because he's too focused on remembering his lines. Lowndes make believes she's a talented actress, but she is like the "B" side of a vinyl record. Jonathan Bennett, the Hallmark actor who hosted the "Finding Mr. Christmas" reality show, makes a cameo appearance as someone adopting a pet with his "partner," Dale, so if you thought Hallmark couldn't find a way to include more homos in their movies, you'd be wrong. The Finnish Line Starring Kim Matula and Beau Mirchoff A dogsled race in Finland to carry on family tradition is a very unique plot for Hallmark, and it's the story that engages the viewer, especially with the added element of peril. Otherwise, the chemistry between the leads is lacking, and the movie has an overtly feminist bent. The women play the "lead dogs" in this movie in more ways than one. Both the heroine and her BFF are very forward. Anya kisses her man first, and her BFF not only asks a guy out, but she also initiates the first kiss. When Anya is almost disqualified after her lead dog is injured and a former racer loans his to her team, the "villain" makes a snarky comment about her relying on a man to save her, as if that's a bad thing. Image: Hallmark Media Hanukkah on the Rocks Starring Stacey Farber and Daren Kagasoff This movie is built around the usual trope of a woman losing her job right before the holidays. In this case, she lands a temporary job in a dive bar and realizes she prefers working with people rather than being shut away in an office. While the story unfolds about the close relationships of the bar "regulars," it's unfathomable that anyone heads to a dive bar on a daily basis. It's also another movie where writers couldn't resist including a left-wing, feminist mini rant. When the two leads dive for the last box of Hanukkah candles on the shelf, the guy tries to be a gentleman by saying he'd let her have them. She is offended by the word "let" and informs him that she's a feminist and refuses the candles. A short while later in the movie, she applauds another man's chivalry. You can have it both ways, you feminist loons! Trading Up Christmas Starring Italia Ricci and Michael Xaviar Italia Ricci shines in this movie in a role where she can be bouncy and eternally optimistic. In the movie, her sister is divorced and on the brink of losing her third apartment. Michelle decides to trade up for a house for her sister, starting with a stocking. With the help of a handsome reporter, her story earns enough publicity to amass sufficient community support to pull it off. Image: Hallmark Media While the plot is charitable, Hallmark inserts the usual woke segments. The reporter initially balks at the assignment because he wants to write articles about the climate to change the world. And, of course, you can't have a Hallmark movie without biracial relationships--this one has two. A Novel Noel Starring Julie Gonzalo and Brendan Penny Is this Hallmark's millionth movie about a writer? The whole premise is a little odd. After five years of waiting, Harper is contacted about an annual opportunity to work in a bookstore while staying in an apartment above the store for a few weeks. Why would there be a long line to do this? How many people can leave their regular jobs for a short stint, and why would anyone want to leave home at Christmas for a JOB rather than a vacation? It makes no sense. The twist concerning Harper's best friend, Kimberly, is wrangled into the plot when it really doesn't fit. The movie a little slow but still enjoyable, yet once again, Hallmark unnecessarily patches another gay character into the storyline. The '90s called--they want their clonky bangs back. Image: Hallmark Media A '90s Christmas Starring Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey, and Katherine Barrell This time travel story is very engaging as Lucy is forced to choose between her current life and the life she could have had with Matt. Unfortunately, Hallmark totally ruins it with another HEAVY dose of homosexuality. Not only is there a flaming gay co-worker who invites Lucy to his house for Christmas since HIS BOYFRIEND is making ham, but Lucy cheers her sister to "come out of the closet" and assures her it's the brave and courageous thing to do. The movie is more of a celebration of perversion rather than Christmas. Holiday Crashers Starring Lyndsy Fonseca & Chris McNally The concept of two college-educated best friends in their late thirties crashing parties, changing identities, and getting swept up in a fantasy without remorse or fear of consequences is very far-fetched. Even so, the strong cast, the fast-paced action, double the romance, and a satisfying conclusion pull the viewer into an entertaining whirlwind. Regardless, two morally reprehensible and immature women rely on deceit and aren't sorry until they are caught. This movie is very secular and devoid of Christmas spirit. Our Holiday Story Starring Nikki DeLoach & Warren Christie The concept of this story is fun--never ask Nell and Dave how they met because they will tell you, and it takes FOREVER for them to finish. The acting and chemistry in this movie is great, though the story drags somewhat. The transitioning between past and present is done well, and the final scene will make you smile. Image: Hallmark Media To Have and to Holiday Starring Madeline Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi, and Eric Close I was initially skeptical about the plot of a pastor putting his daughter and future son-in-law through a pre-wedding bootcamp in lieu of premarital counseling; however, Hallmark pulls it off. The cast is terrific! Despite only being together for three months, Jason proves to Celeste's father that he not only loves her, but that he possesses good character. The story is more about a dad who can't let go of his little girl who comes to accept that she's a capable of making her own life choices. It's a sweet movie with a dusting of humor. The Christmas Quest Starring Lacey Chabert & Kristoffer Polaha The plot is creative, the Icelandic location is spectacular, it's amusing, it's suspenseful, the chemistry is tangible, and the acting is superb. It's a little unrealistic to think no other treasure hunters had been successful through the decades when the clues and "hidden" locations were wide out in the open. The ending was pretty cheesy too, but overall, an entertaining movie from two Hallmark A-Listers. Image: Hallmark Media Hallmark includes subliminal LGBTQ messaging in this movie. In one short scene, our couple is filmed on Rainbow Street, which is a tourist attraction created to support the LGBTQ community. How sad that Chabert and Polaha would allow Hallmark to use their star power to promote sexual deviance. A Carol for Two Starring Ginna Claire Mason & Jordan Litz The carols and Christmas hymns included in A Carol for Two  are simply gorgeous, many of them pointing to the true "reason for the season." The singing staff at Fiore's diner makes the viewer feel like they are visiting Broadway. The cast is incredibly talented, and the fusion of a Christmas movie with a Broadway play is integrated beautifully. It's a movie with a fresh feel from the standard holiday romcom. There is one inferred gay character in the movie, but he makes only a brief appearance in one scene. Although many viewers found Brad to be off-putting, his character is supposed to be a modern version of Christian from the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, which is brilliant. We also garner a toe-tapping original song from this movie: "Who Knew It'd Be You This Christmas." 'Twas the Date Before Christmas Starring Robert Buckley & Amy Groening It was great seeing Groening as a lead instead of a supporting actress, and this movie proves she's got what it takes. She's quirky, fun, and gives her character heart. The fake dating trope is coupled with a business that needs saving to frame the plot. The family Christmas Olympics is unique, and the light show at the end is festive. The cast is terrific, the tension is well-balanced, and the chemistry is organic. A Reason for the Season Starring Taylor Cole & Kevin McGarry Fans say this movie reminds them of older Hallmark movies. Taylor and Kevin play well off of each other, and it showcases everything there is to love about small-town folk. Generosity is at the heart of the movie, and it's sweet to watch as a billionairess awards people with heartfelt gifts to thank them for saving her life as a newborn, all while being embraced by all for who she is as a person rather than what she can do for them. Image: Hallmark Media Jingle Bell Run Starring Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker This is such a fun story about a brainy bookworm and a jock pairing up and traveling across America in The Holiday Dash--a competition where the first team to find and ring a silver bell wins one million dollars each. The puzzles and challenges are creative and force each team member to rely on the other to complete each one. The movie includes a lot of humor showcases generosity, an important theme for the season. However, Hallmark ruins another movie by including two gay men who get a lot of screen time. They kiss near the end, and it's revolting. It's reprehensible that Hallmark continues to normalize sexual deviancy and perversion, so it's no wonder their ratings plummeted during the 2024 holiday season (23%--43% depending on the demographic). This Time Each Year Starring Alison Sweeney & Niall Matter This movie is unique because it's not about finding new love but about making old love new. It's unbelievable that Lauren would separate from a husband she deeply loves without giving him much time to redeem himself, but that aside, it's a sweet story about rekindled romance, renewed hope, and rebuilding family relationships. The Santa Class Starring Kimberley Sustad and Benjamin Ayres What a fun and imaginative movie! It incorporates Santa and the magic of Christmas in a novel way. As the North Star Santa Academy competes for the coveted Christmas Cup, Kate and Dan are also busy trying to help the real Santa remember who he is before Christmas. Santa has a knack for seeing what each person he encounters wants for Christmas, and he can make it magically appear. The comedy sprinkled throughout the story will make your belly shake like a bowl full of jelly! Image: Hallmark Media Paul Campbell makes an appearance as himself. It's more than a cameo--he's in several scenes--and his lines are hilarious. Two of my favorites are when he refers to himself as the "third wise man," which alludes to his 2024 role in Three Wiser Men and a Boy , and when he learns that the part of Santa he's researching has been given to Andrew Walker. Another markedly unusual event is a very passionate kiss between the leads--very different from the innocent pecks yet still "clean." From start to finish, this movie is a delight. The Christmas Charade Starring Rachel Skarsten & Corey Sevier While this movie is a tad over-the-top at times, it's packed with action, adventure, mystery, romance, and comedy. The plot is unique and gives the viewer a dose of intrigue, and the leads play off of each other synergistically. Three Wiser Men and a Boy Starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker When Kimberley Sustad's character makes a cameo appearance after the Christmas play, she tells the guys that last year's performance (referring to the play) was so good that it's hard to follow up a hit with another hit--almost impossible, but they did it. Of course, this is cute because she's actually referring to the movie sequel. She's right! The second movie is as entertaining as the first! This movie came in at number two in the Hallmark cable ratings, but it lands at number eight on our list. Image: Hallmark Media Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story Starring Tyler Hynes and Hunter King What a star-studded movie packed with heart! The cast and cameos are well integrated, and Tyler and Hunter shine. Alana Higman's family is competing to win a Fan of the Year contest for the Kansas City Chiefs, and their family's history with the team adds great emotional depth to the story. While a lot hinges on wearing a magical hat to ensure the Chiefs make it to the Super Bowl, the family realizes it's not the faith in a hat that matters, but the faith they have in each other. Throw in the perfect amount of Santa magic, and it's the perfect holiday movie! Image: Hallmark Media This movie ranked number one in the Hallmark ratings, but it comes in at number seven on our list. Operation Nutcracker Starring Ashley Newbrough & Christopher Russell This movie is a big hit thanks to a fun story, great character development, fabulous chemistry, talented leads, and the perfect amount of plot tension. Humor is interspersed that often pokes fun of the romcom genre, and a sublot is included that adds more depth to the story. The Nutcracker theme is threaded through the movie from start to finish in a cohesive manner. Highly entertaining! Debbie Macomber's Joyful Mrs. Miracle Starring Rachel Boston, Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Tanner Novlan, Matthew James Dowden, and Max Lloyd-Jones Rachel Boston shines in what is her best Hallmark movie to date. As Mrs. Miracle, she is bubbly, optimistic, clever, insightful, and knows just how to bring three feuding siblings together. Plus, you never know what she might pull out of her purse! Image: Hallmark Media This movie is full of wise one-liners, like, "Loneliness is not a lack of company. It's a lack of purpose." The story embodies the Christmas spirit as tensions ease within a family when they learn how to show love and put others first. It's a delight from start to finish. Santa Tell Me Starring Erin Krakow & Daniel Lissing with Benjamin Ayres, Christopher Russell, & Kurt Szarka A heroine meeting three men simultaneously and having all of them fall for her would ordinarily be an incredulous plot, but with the right amount of Christmas magic, it makes complete sense! Image: Hallmark Media This movie  is the closest one this season to tap into the vein of Hallmark Movies of Christmas Past to bring us an entertaining romcom that is both heartwarming and fun. It boasts a fabulous script combined with a talented ensemble cast to make it an instant classic. While the cable ratings placed this movie at number three, it ranks fourth on our list. A Dance in the Snow Starring Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé, Vanessa Burghardt, and Dorian Giordano This movie is all heart! It's about a mother who has struggled and learned through the years how to best care for her autistic daughter. Now, her daughter now wants to spread her wings and fly on her own and is determined to prove to her mom that she can. In so doing, she frees her mom to finally be free to pursue her own dreams. The story about putting others first is precious, sweet, and heart-warming. Even viewers who don't encounter special-needs children regularly feel great empathy as they watch. It's a first-rate story from beginning to end with very strong leading characters. Following Yonder Star Starring Brooke D'Orsay and John Brotherton As a Dayspring movie, this story hits closest to capturing what Christmas is all about: Jesus. From the planetary conjunction that mimics the star of Bethlehem to the kids' pageant that shares the Christmas story, to the leading characters openly sharing their faith, it all points to what everyone is seeking at Christmas--hope. Image: Hallmark Media As a side note, it shares another moral, which is to give people a chance by getting to know them rather than judging them by the gossip that circulates. D'Orsay and Brotherton are simply magnificent in their respective roles, possibly their best Hallmark performances ever. The movie has heart and depth and is more like the old Hallmark Hall of Fame movies. All I Need for Christmas Starring Mallory Jansen and Dan Jeannotte This movie far outpaces every other movie on Hallmark's 2024 slate of holiday movies. Dan Jeannotte is an outstanding actor who brings "feeling" to every role he's in. His heart is always fully engaged in his performance. He can be serious, introspective, hilarious, or fun-loving--whatever the scene demands. The entire cast carries their own weight, however, as all of them are stellar in their roles. The story itself is also first-rate, which cannot be said of several Hallmark movies this season. It combines real issues--resistance to modern technology, sibling rivalries, career woes.--with the importance of deepening and strengthening family bonds. The movie offers a perfect balance of light-hearted comedy and romance with deep-rooted conflict that naturally winds its way toward resolution. This movie feels like a modernized version of classic Hallmark, and if the network is smart, they will stick with this type of quality storytelling rather than build scripts around DEI and wokeism. Image: Hallmark Media Hallmark Needs to Change Direction Before It Self-Destructs "Go woke, go broke" is a warning slogan that Hallmark should heed. Less than 6% of the American population identifies as LGBTQ , yet Hallmark execs rammed flamingly gay characters or references into 25% of their 2024 Christmas movies in an attempt to normalize sexual deviancy to the 94% of Americans who don't embrace a lifestyle of perversion. For those who aren't gay but abide by the "love is love" mantra, applaud Hallmark for reflecting modern times, and condemn those who stand on what the bible says about homosexuality, you are in error and sin. God hasn't changed His mind. Only 10% of Americans are in committed biracial relationships, yet Hallmark feels the need to include one in a large percentage of their movies--if not the leading characters, then at least the supporting couples or the extras strolling in the background. There is nothing wrong with biracial pairings, but to obsessively include them in movies that don't reflect the overarching American demographic is a matter of left-wing political ideology rooted in DEI rather than a desire to craft an engaging story. Over 70% of the American population is white, yet Hallmark was once criticized for not including enough non-white characters in their movies. Imagine living in India where the population is largely Indian yet whining that not enough white characters are scripted into Indian films. Casting gripes about ethnicity don't happen outside of American borders. It's asinine. It makes sense for movies to reflect demographics since they are more relatable to potential viewers. Hallmark has gone overboard on inclusion for the sake, once again, of DEI . Instead of producing movies featuring an all-black cast, an all-Asian cast, etc., Hallmark fuses everyone together in ways that don't mimic real-life. Every black character has to have a white BFF or vice versa. If the main characters are white, the supporting couple must be biracial. If gay characters are included, they also have to be in biracial romances. Such ridiculous casting choices based on DEI rather than talent, merit, and chemistry has turned Hallmark into a laughingstock--a parody of itself. Many Hallmark movies include other left-wing talking points. Next time you watch, notice how many times manufactured climate change is referenced and how many include mini feminist rants or jabs. The worst and most ironic part of Hallmark's holiday movies is that the network largely ignores the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas celebrates the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Period. While many older Hallmark films were built on plot lines surrounding faith, the woke leaders and scriptwriters running the network today have gone full-blown secular. As mentioned above, Christmas with the Singhs is about a Hindu family that celebrates Christmas because they have become Christians, yet the movie includes pagan Hindu rituals that are anti-thetical to Christianity. Dayspring movies, which used to "get it right" are also riddled with theological errors, though Following Yonder Star is an exception. You'll notice that in many Hallmark movies, the characters refer to "The Universe" as bringing them together, guiding them in their choices, or having a hand in their destiny. Hallmark used to credit God for such encounters when the movies were underscored by faith. Just because we gather with friends and family on July 4 for a summer barbeque doesn't change the fact that the holiday marks the birth of America and our independence from Great Britain. Likewise, opening presents, decorating a tree, and participating in other seasonal festivities around Christmas doesn't change the fact that the holiday commemorates the birth of Jesus--it's the ONLY reason to celebrate, and Hallmark fails miserably in remembering the reason for the season (the 2024 slogan for Great American Family , on the other hand, was "Christmas as it's meant to be" because faith, family, and country constituted the basis of their programming). To embrace the lack of morality in our devolving culture, Hallmark is also sprinkling movies with a little more spice than in prior years, which marks further deterioration of the brand. Prior to Bill Abbott's departure as CEO in 2020 (he now runs Great American Family) movies NEVER included couples vacationing together or lodging under the same roof unless they had chaperones or were clearly in their own rooms. Now, couples don't understand why they can't share a bed (such as in Christmas with the Singhs ) or are running off together to shack up unwed (like in A Dance in the Snow ). Shirtless men are new to the brand ( The Finnish Line and Happy Howlidays ), and while most final kisses are a tad disappointing, there's a glimmer that some might be trending hotter ( The Santa Class and The Christmas Quest ). Neither of these latter points are bad, per se, unless Hallmark escalates things far enough to destroy their "clean" brand, though the LGBTQ inclusion is already decimating their original ideal. The Hallmark 2024 Christmas slate included a handful of quality movies that delighted and entertained, but as a whole, the season was filled with disappointment thanks to the network incorporating LGBTQ, DEI, and other left-wing ideology into their movies to force-feed and influence viewers who just want heartfelt, feel-good movies that allow them to escape. Ranking 41 of Hallmark's 2024 Christmas Movies

February is brimming with love--just in time for Valentine's Day! Hallmark Channel has spilled the candy hearts on all the new movies that are just around the corner. An Unexpected Valentine Premiere Date : February 1 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring : Lacey Chabert & Robert Buckley SYNOPSIS : A chance encounter on Valentine's Day brings Hannah and Finn together as they race through New York City to return a lost engagement ring and save one couple's special day. I am looking forward to this one the most! The plot has been done before (think "A Little Christmas Charm"), but with these two actors as leads, it's bound to be special! Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Premiere Date : February 6 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Mystery Starring : Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, and Barbara Niven Hannah's favorite reality show takes over The Cookie Jar. When the producer is found dead, Hannah and Norman team up to track down the killer. Chad invites Hannah to court. Cozy mystery fans can't get enough of Hannah Swensen, so another installment to the franchise will be a treat. Let's just hope they tone down Barbara Niven's character because her behavior in the last one was over-the-top. Sisterhood, Inc. Premiere Date : February 8 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring : Rachael Leigh Cook, Daniella Monet, and Leonidas Gulaptis SYNOPSIS: Corporate exec Megan starts a board of directors to improve her younger sister's chaotic life and finds romance with a psych professor who uncovers her tough demeanor. New leading man alert! Leonidis Gulaptis was born in Australia, and this movie marks his Hallmark debut. Return to Office Premiere Date : February 15 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring : Janel Parrish and Scott Michael Foster SYNOPSIS : After making the return to the office on a hybrid schedule, two coworkers known to each other only as Ms. Monday and Mr. Tuesday start sending friendly notes, sparking an office romance. I like the plot because working remotely is a trend that has continued post-COVID, so it is modern and relatable. However, I'm not a fan of either lead, so we'll see if they can deliver on the entertainment. The Wish Swap Premiere Date: February 22 at 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring : Emily Tennant and Jake Foy SYNOPSIS : When Casey and Henry find themselves celebrating their birthdays at the same restaurant, they make birthday wishes at the same time which are granted. However, they end up getting each other's wishes. The touch of Valentine magic sounds fun, but since Jake Foy is gay and acts effeminate, this movie will be a hard pass for me. Hallmark Loveuary 2025 Is Like a Box of Chocolates It's exciting to see four new movies on tap for Hallmark's Loveuary 2025 along with a new mystery, even if they are like a box of chocolates--you won't know if they are good until you try them (unless you're struck with Cupid's arrow and automatically love them all!). Join us on Facebook to discuss all the new movies as well as receive daily schedules and other Hallmark news! Follow our PAGE: Hallmark Ever After . FOLLOW OUR PAGE: HALLMARK EVER AFTER

The yule log isn't even cool in the fireplace yet and Hallmark Channel is already "resolving" to bring us some interesting new movies in January 2025! In the past, the January movie season had been branded "Winterfest" and "New Year, New Movies." In 2025, that changes. Since all the new January premieres are destination movies, Hallmark has rebranded as "Winter Escape." Love of the Irish January 4: 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring : Shenae Grimes-Beech, Stephen Hagan and Moria Kelly Tired of her bad luck, Fiona takes her mom on a trip to Ireland to turn things around where she meets a charming single dad who helps her make her own luck. Polar Opposites January 11: 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring : Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk Emma needs to get to Antarctica to reach her father and travels to South America but can't get on a boat for the last leg. She sneaks onto a cruise ship and meets engineer Andy. The Perfect Setting January 18: 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Laci J. Mailey and David Elsendoorn An aspiring jewelry designer returns to Belgium to visit her grandfather and hopefully win the Valentines Day Diamond Contest. My Argentine Heart January 25: 8pm Eastern on Hallmark Channel Starring: Julie Gonzalo and Juan Pablo Di Pace Abril goes to Argentina to save her family ranch from being bought by her ex. But when outside forces threaten the ranch the pair must come together, rekindling their love in the process. Thoughts on Hallmark Channel's "Winter Escape" 2025 Movies Since My Norwegian Holiday , I've been waiting to see David Elsendoorn again, so I'm glad Hallmark has offered him another role. Juan Pablo Di Pace is always charming and swoon-worthy, and it's interesting that he is paried with Julie Gonzalo. Both of them are from Argentina, and that's the setting for their movie! Which of these movies looks the most appealing to you? Share your thoughts in the comments! Hallmark Channel's Winter Escape Movies 2025

The Christmas Quest marks the first Hallmark project to pair Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha--two A-listers in romantic comedy. Chabert shares that the two have talked about filming a movie together, but scheduling conflicts have made it impossible until now. If you can only picture Polaha with Bethany Joy Lenz after their blockbuster movie, A Biltmore Christmas and can't imagine Chabert with anyone other than Brennan Elliott or Will Kemp, you're in for a holiday treat! The two are magical together and take us on an adventure that is loaded with mystique, romance, and the gorgeous backdrop of Iceland. What Is The Christmas Quest About? An archeologist and her ex-husband, an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Review of Hallmark's The Christmas Quest If you are weary of Hallmark's worn plots, you'll appreciate the creativity of the story. In 1994, Stefanie Baxter's mother discovers an old journal that tells the story of the Yule Lads--mischievous Icelandic trolls who come down from their mountain on Christmas to bring treats for good children and rotten potatoes for the naughty ones. Lore has it that the scrolls, once decoded, will lead to the Lads' hidden treasure. Victor Grimes presents Stefanie with the key to deciphering the scrolls and underwrites her expedition to Iceland for a treasure hunt. Stefanie assumes with his high esteem for preserving history that Grimes will donate the findings to a museum, but it turns out that he has other motives. The first clue leads them to an ancient horn that is a cypher likened to the Rosetta Stone--it will help them decode the remaining 13 clues that will ultimately lead them to the treasure. The only problem is that Stefanie can't translate Norse runes, but her ex-husband can. Stefanie convinces Chase to accompany her on the treasure hunt, and as the two spend time together, they reconnect. Chase had grown to resent how she had prioritized her adventures over him, but he comes to realize he should have found a way to include himself on her expeditions while Stefanie discovers that the most valuable treasure has been right in front of her all along. There is a healthy dose of humor in the movie that works. Chabert attempts comedy in both Haul Out the Holly movies, but it is forced, silly, and doesn't land. In The Christmas Quest, the wit is integrated naturally, and both co-stars exact a flawless delivery. One amusing scene happens when the two are rooting around the basement storage area at a black-tie event they lie their way into and nearly get caught for being in a restricted area. To provide cover, Chase dips and passionately kisses Stefanie so that the uncomfortable woman who spies them hurries along rather than busting them. The look on Stefanie's face after that kiss is priceless--it clearly curled her toes! She even fakes an Icelandic accent in one scene that sounds authentic. It's nice to see Chabert play a role where her many talents are highlighted. The scenery is stunning. Besides the icy landscape, the movie is also shot in a lava cave, on a glacier, and near a waterfall. The movie is suspenseful , but to the degree that it's exciting rather than scary. There are chasing scenes, being trapped in a cave, and competing with someone they think is a rival treasure hunter. The Christmas Quest is tinged with a few flaws , but they don't detract from the overall enjoyment of the movie. The first is that treasure hunters have been searching for the Yule Lads' treasure for decades, yet Stefanie and Chase quickly solve all the clues, and their search leads them to obvious spots that aren't remotely hidden and could have been stumbled upon by passersby a gazillion times. When they enter the Yule Lads' treasure chamber, neither Stefanie nor Chase question how this age-old hovel could be decorated with Christmas garland and completely illuminated by burning candles if it has been abandoned for centuries. Yeah, I know it's staged for a movie, but this part is laughably far-fetched. Even if you hypothesize that the troll-like lads still exist in some mystical way, you would expect Stefanie and Chase to marvel that the chamber still looks lived in rather than in deep decay. There are also references to Icelandic names and places that are hard to understand, but you don't have to be able to pronounce them to follow the story. Incorporating them, however, makes the movie more credible and authentic. It's interesting that the network chooses to air The Christmas Quest on Hallmark Channel rather than Hallmark Mystery. When Hallmark Movies & Mysteries rebranded to Hallmark Mystery, the network stated that Miracles of Christmas would include more holiday mystery movies, and The Christmas Quest certainly fits that genre. The Christmas Quest Is Definitely Worth Watching Chabert and Polaha project star power in The Christmas Quest --a movie filled with a perfect combination of adventure, mystery, suspense, holiday magic, history, humor, reconnection, and romance. Viewers will also appreciate some unexpected twists throughout. Let's hope Chabert and Polaha will team up again for another hit as enjoyable as The Christmas Quest ! Review of The Christmas Quest

You might be wondering why Hallmark would produce a CHRISTMAS movie featuring an Indian family when the vast majority of Indians are Hindu. While people of all backgrounds appreciate the warm fuzzies of Christmas, the reason for the season is to celebrate Jesus--our Lord and Savior. Only 2.3% of India's population is Christian--quite a minority--and most of the population celebrates Diwali. Scriptwriters, Patricia Isaac and Emily Ting , attempt a work-around to reconcile these disparate elements, and although they create an amusing story, it's clear they have zero understanding of Christianity and should have invested a little research. What Is Christmas with the Singhs About? For Asha Singh (Joshi), Christmas is the most important time of the year. But when she’s stuck working at the hospital during the holidays, she wishes for some much-needed Christmas magic. Enter Jake (Hollingsworth), her former high school classmate, who unexpectedly reappears in her life. After a magical year together, Jake proposes. But their first Christmas as an engaged couple isn’t exactly the fairytale they imagined. When they head home for the holidays, they quickly discover their picture-perfect romance is about to get a serious reality check: their families couldn’t be more different! Juggling various holiday traditions, big personalities, cultural differences and complicated family dynamics proves to be a challenge as Asha and Jake have to learn if they can bridge their two families and survive a Christmas with the Singhs. Hallmark Is Becoming Increasingly Godless Why do fans frequently lament on social media that the older Hallmark movies are vastly superior to the ones produced after 2020? Hallmark's origins are Christian. It originally launched as part of ACTS-- American Christian Television System --but later rebranded as The Faith and Values Channel . In 1996, after Liberty Media acquired 49% stake in the company, it was relaunched as Odyssey Network and religious programming was replaced with family-oriented films and TV series. Soon after, Hallmark Entertainment and The Jim Hensen Company acquired increased stakes, which led to a corporate reorganization and another rebrand in 2001, this time as the Hallmark Channel . The emphasis shifted to romance films and comedies themed around seasonal celebrations. Hallmark Channel viewership peaked in 2015 with 90 million viewers, and as of 2023, it has progressively declined to 70 million. It's clear that Hallmark Channel has steadily devolved from its faith-based roots, but even worse, the network increasingly embraces secularism and wokeism, which is why many no longer trust the brand to deliver the wholesome, family-friendly programming of years past. As one fan posted on social media, "Every Hallmark movie looks like a meeting of the United Nations." Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a huge emphasis at Hallmark, and while viewers have no problem with diversity in and of itself, the way Hallmark incorporates it into storylines is forced, unnatural, and smacks of left-wing identity politics more than a genuine effort to invite everyone to the table. Every black character has to have a white BFF and vice versa. Even though a mere 10% of Americans are in a biracial relationship, every movie has to include one. The biggest blight on Hallmark is the inclusion of LGBTQ characters, and stories that attempt to normalize sexual deviancy are a deal-breaker for many viewers. The faith-filled stories of the past are gone, and in their place are watered down versions that reek of pantheism. Instead of crediting God for divinely arranging circumstances, movie characters now say things like, "The universe brought us together," or "The universe is trying to tell us something." Past CEOs like Bill Abbott (who now heads Great American Family) made sure that no character shared a bedroom, vacationed together unwed, or stayed overnight under the same roof without supervision. Hallmark movies in the past were squeaky clean. Not anymore. While liberals and progressives applaud Hallmark's movement toward wokesim and try to shut down critics by saying things like, "Welcome to the 21st century," or "Go clutch your pearls and watch Great American Family instead," the bottom line is that Hallmark's viewership is dwindling because loyal fans feel abandoned by a network that no longer reflects their values of faith, family, and country. This review of Christmas with the Singhs will explain how the movie is riddled with several of the issues mentioned above. Review of Christmas with the Singhs : Scriptwriters Bungle the Singh Family's "Christian Faith" Jake is surprised to learn that Asha's family is Christian. She explains that her father's family was one of the few Christian families in India and that her mother converted to the Christian faith when they were married and emigrated to the United States. Okay. The writers explain why an Indian would celebrate Christmas, so now the movie's premise doesn't seem far-fetched. It falls apart after that. Asha's mom is superstitious and won't leave shoes lay upside down. Asha and her brother light candles in front of the pictures of their grandparents and bow and pray before them. When the Singhs invite everyone to their house, guests are handed stringed good luck charms, and one family member waves what appears to be incense to newcomers to ward off the "evil eye." The engagement party isn't discussed as an "Indian tradition" but as a "Hindu custom." The women, even Jake's mom, wear bindis on their foreheads, which have both social and spiritual Hindu implications. None of this tracks with Christianity. Anyone who truly accepts Jesus Christ and becomes biblically literate would soundly reject all past rituals, beliefs, and pagan Hindu practices. While it makes sense for the Singhs include Indian customs in their celebrations, linking any of them to the Hindu faith is completely anti-thetical to Christianity. Nearly 70% of Americans identify as Christian, and the writers just slapped all of them in the face by watering down the Christian faith to not only make it unrecognizable, but to add insult to injury by lacing it with Hinduism. BOO to writers Patricia Isaac and Emily Ting! Jake also references vacations the couple has taken together, and then he's shocked when Asha's parents won't let them sleep in the same bedroom. This is a bold step for Hallmark--a network that once stressed purity and avoided even the remotest hint of sexual immorality. It might be the 21st century, but sin is still sin, so shame on Hallmark. The Salvageable Parts of Christmas with the Singhs The humor is the best part of Christmas with the Singhs , especially the part where Jake freaks out when he learns that Asha's father had expected him to ask for her hand in marriage before he proposed. Jake's reaction to spicy Indian food, his parents' disregard for taking off their shoes in the Singh's house, his fall from the ladder, and his mom's only understanding of Indian culture stemming from the movie Eat, Pray, Love are fun parts of the film. Ultimately, the family learns to blend their cultures for the sake of their children, but real-life rarely works that way. Christmas with the Singhs is another attempt by Hallmark to impose their woke ideals on loyal viewers. It's no wonder their ratings continue to plummet.