Christmas Continues... as we Countdown to New Years!

Although, Christmas Day only comes once a year... the spirit of the Season can last all year through... if we just hold onto it in our hearts.




I know many families were together on Christmas Day and many families and friends are still gathering throughout this week after Christmas, with their own family get-togethers, gift exchanges, parties, games, and dinners.

What a Blessing it was to be

To Save A Life - GMC Movie

MOVIE REVIEW


To Save A Life

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: January 29, 2012


CAST:

Randy Wayne ... Jake Taylor
Deja Kreutzberg ... Amy Briggs
Joshua Weigel ... Chris Vaughn
Steven Crowder ... Doug Moore
D. David Morin ... Mark Rivers
Sean Michael Afable ... Jonny Garcia
Bubba Lewis ... Danny Rivers
Robert Bailey Jr. ... Roger Dawson
Kim Hidalgo ... Andrea Stevens
Arjay Smith ...

Merry Christmas ~ the Greatest Gift!

"For unto us a Child is born,
unto us a Son is given:
and the government shall be upon His shoulder:
and His name shall be called Wonderful,
Counselor, The Mighty God,
The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
~ Isaiah 9:6


On that first Christmaswe were given...The Greatest Gift of all!
All we have to do...is Receive Him!

God's Blessings to You All!

Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas Movie Poll - What was "Your Favorite New Christmas Movie"?

THANK YOU to all the Networks - Hallmark Channel, ION, Lifetime, ABC Family, TNT, and GMC, who gave us New Christmas Movies on TV this Year. We are especially grateful for the Hallmark Channel.... who gave us, (in my opinion) not only the Most, but the Best in Christmas Movies - that were also Family Friendly!

Now, it's our turn to Choose our Favorites and there are many to choose from. I've

A Smile as Big as the Moon - Hallmark Hall of Fame

MOVIE REVIEW


A Smile as Big as the Moon
Hallmark Hall of Fame

*Based Upon True Story and Book, also Titled: A Smile as Big as the Moon

Network: ABC

Original Air Date: January 29, 2012


CAST:

John Corbett ... Mike Kersjes
Jessy Schram ... Robynn
Cynthia Watros ... Dr. Deborah Barnhart
Logan Huffman ... Scott
David Lambert ... Steve
Cameron Deane Stewart ... Josh Morgan
Mike Pniewski .

New Christmas Movie Mystery Tonight!

Deck the Halls, A New Christmas Mystery Movie airs on TNT Tonight - December 20th, 2011.

The Movie is based upon a book, also titled Deck the Halls, by writer : Mary Higgins Clark and her Daughter, Carol Higgins Clark


The race is on to save a police detective's father and his young driver after the two mysteriously go missing right before the Christmas holidays, which leads to the woman

ABC Family Schedule Update for Eloise at Christmastime, Christmas Everyday, and Sons of Mistletoe

This Post is a Quick Note - just to let you know that the Schedule has been corrected and updated on Wednesday - December 21st for the Movies airing that morning on ABC Family!


December 21, 2011 Wednesday

Eloise at Christmastime ... ABC Family ... 7 AM
Christmas Everyday ... ABC Family ... 9 AM
Sons of Mistletoe ... ABC Family ... 11 AM

These are three Made-for-TV movies that are not aired on

Hallmark Channel Movies - Schedule Changes

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The Hallmark Channel has changed / updated their Schedule - so, again... we have updated ours, too! I apologize for this inconvenience.

Please visit the Christmas TV Schedule for the latest update.

I hope you enjoy the Movies with your family or all by yourself - with a big bowl of pocorn!

God bless you all!

Merry Christmas Week!!!

The last 2 "New Hallmark Christmas Movies" air this Weekend

December 17th & 18th...

It's the Last full Weekend before Christmas!!! Can you believe it?

Are you busy, like I am, (along with my family)... baking, decorating, shopping, gift wrapping, etc? Oh, there's so much to do this weekend and week before Christmas Day!!! Enjoy every Moment - It's the Greatest Time of Year!

Among all your busy activities, don't forget - the last 2 "New Hallmark

"I'm dreaming of a White Christmas"... and more Christmas Classics!

While I know, many of us enjoy all the new Christmas Movies on TV... we still like to reminiscence and watch our favorite Classics, too!

For the next Four nights... (December 12- 15 on AMC!) we can start dreaming of a White Christmas along with Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, and Vera Ellen. Oh, I adore this Christmas Musical. I know many movie reviewers out there are hard on it and

6 New Christmas Movies! - December 9th -11th

There are still plenty of Christmas Movies premiering this weekend - plus lots of great favorites to come...  from now 'til Christmas!

Here are the New Ones...


December 9, 2011 Friday

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure ... Disney Channel (east) ... 6:50 PM

Available on DVD



December 10, 2011 Saturday

Annie Claus is Coming to Town ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM




A Nanny for Christmas ...

Letter for Santa - Free Christmas Printable

Here's a Fun Christmas Printable for the Children and Adults, too ~ who are forever, young at Heart!



A Letter for Santa


(click on Image & Print!)

There are not many days left until Christmas and if Santa Claus is needing ideas... then "you better not pout, you better not cry"... just give this to your little one or slip it to your loved one and then, watch the "Sugar Plums start dancing in

A Michael Buble Christmas + TCM Christmas Movies Special Tonight!

Catch Tonight... December 6, 2011

A Michael Buble Christmas
on NBC at 8 PM est

I love the way Michael sings... so soft and smooth. He reminds me of the singers of yester-year and that's why I like his style. I have heard he's a big fan of Bing Crosby and he's always wanted to have a Christmas Album and a Christmas Show. Isn't that neat? I hope you all enjoy the show!



Listen to Michael

Prep & Landing 2 - Premieres Tonight after A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 5, 2011 Monday


A Charlie Brown Christmas ... ABC ... 8 PM

Prep & Landing 2: Naughty Vs. Nice ... ABC ... 8:30 PM *NEW


First of all, Charlie Brown has to be one of the very best Cartoons ever - and the Christmas Special is by far (in my opinion) the absolute Greatest Peanuts Episode Ever with Charlie Brown and the precious little tree, Snoopy decorating his house with lights, Linus

8 NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES on TV this Weekend December 2 - 4

Check out the NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES Starting Friday Night - thru Sunday Night!!!

December 2, 2011 Friday

Good Luck Charlie: It's Christmas ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
(New Images just added!)



Game of Your Life (Walmart's Family Movie Night Film) ... NBC ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE

(*I don't know if this movie will be truly Christmassy - but, I do believe there will be a Christmas

Classic Christmas Movies airing on TV in December

Among all the New Christmas Movies airing on T.V. this year - we don't want to miss our old, but dear, Christmas Classic Movie Favorites! It just wouldn't feel like Christmas without some of these Classic Movies listed below. I thought I would share when each one is airing - so we don't miss any of them!


December 2011 - Classic Christmas Movies:

It's a Wonderful Life
- December 3 and 24 on

Which Christmas Character are You?

Simply answer this Question below to find out!  (You can even add your answer to your site - if you want to!)


Your Christmas Spirit is most likely, described as...? (click on your answer)
1. Jolly, Happy, and love giving to others

2. an Adventurous Dreamer and Faithful Friend

3. Sometimes Selfish and Greedy

4. Cheerful and Angelically Sweet

5. A True Believer, and Optomist

6. Curious and

November 2011 Christmas TV Schedule - Archived

For your Reference - This is an Archive of the November 2011 Christmas TV Schedule.

CHRISTMAS MOVIES:

NOVEMBER 2011


November 4, 2011 Friday

Christmas with the Kranks ... FX ... 1 PM
Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM
Debbie Macomber's Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 PM
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 AM
All I Want for

Christmas Shopping on Cyber Monday

Happy Christmas Shopping!

If you would like to support this site, and you are going to Shop Online, then please check out Cyber Monday Deals Week at Amazon and more Great Gift Ideas and Deals at Endless.com.









We appreciate your Support!

Happy Shopping... hope you find Great Deals at Amazon and Endless and other great on-line places!

Merry Christmas!!!

Hallmark MOVIE Channel - Christmas Movie Guide

I thought I would do another posting for the Hallmark Movie Channel Christmas Movie Listings. I appreciate the e-mails I have received from all of you, (especially Susan - who sent me the list!) who do have the station, and would like to include it in the Christmas TV Schedule.

If you saw my previous post - then many of you already knew I had chosen not to include the Hallmark MOVIE Channel

New "Thanksgiving Weekend" Christmas Movies & Specials

NOVEMBER 25th - 27th :

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I had a blessed time with my family. It's always so special to share the day together and make memories around at the table... as we first join hands and give thanks to the Lord for all our blessings... and, as we share our lives with one another during the meal - talking and laughing. It's a precious sound.... a beautiful

Game of Your Life - Walmart's Family Movie Night

MOVIE REVIEW

Game of Your Life

Network: NBC

Original Air Date: December 2, 2011





CAST:

Dr. Abbie Lambert ... Lea Thompson
Dean Cameron ... Ric Reitz
Marcus Bentton ... Tom Nowicki
Zach Taylor ... Titus Makin Jr.
Sara Ramirez ... Dana De La Garza
Phillip Reese ... Nathan Kress
Donald Wallace ...Adam Cagley



PLOT:

When industrious high school gamer Zach Taylor lands a prized scholarship

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving ... all who visit here.

May the true spirit of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season fill your hearts with joy!

I pray Your Home is filled with God's grace and goodness, and your Table, the love of family and friends.

God bless those of you who are away from family today...

May the Moment and it's Memories - carry us all through... 'til the Season comes round

Thanksgiving Day TV Specials

As your Turkey's thawing out Today...
I thought we might take a look at 
Thursday's Thanksgiving Specials!

First, Be sure to put the Turkey in the oven...
then sit back, relax with the family, and have a Serving of....


The 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving

Little Women (1949)
The Preacher's Wife
Meet Me In St. Louis
The Muppet Christmas Carol

Hallmark Channel Movies Updated on Christmas Schedule

Just wanted to write a quick post to let you all know that the Hallmark Channel has updated their movie schedule. There are more movies added during the night and a few movie switches. It's not a major "snowglobe" shake-up, but there were several changes - so I wanted to be certain to inform you all of them.

As always, Check the Christmas TV Schedule for the latest updates!

God's Blessings to

"The Search for Santa Paws" Premieres on ABC Family!

This is the first time that Disney's  The Search for Santa Paws has premiered on TV!



It's a part of ABC Family's Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas -

Airs Tonight:
Monday - November 21, 2011 at 9 PM est!

Repeats: 
Tuesday - November 22, 20011 at 4:30 PM est!

This looks like it will be a fun and sweet family movie!

Have you seen it? 

Or, are you looking forward to seeing it for the

New Hallmark Movies Premiere this Weekend + More!

The Hallmark Channel Premieres - Not 1, Not 2, but THREE New Christmas Movies - this Weekend!!!

What else... the Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas on ABC FAMILY will begin Sunday, November 20th, 2011. They won't have a new ABC Family Premiere Movie this weekend. Their first Premiere Movie, Desperately Seeking Santa, will premiere Nov. 27th. However, among other Christmas Movies, Santa Baby 2,

Dear Santa - Christmas Movie on Lifetime

MOVIE REVIEW


Dear Santa

Network: Lifetime / LMN

Original Air Date: November 26, 2011


CAST:

Amy Acker ... Crystal
Brooklynn Proulx ... Sharla
Gina Holden ... Jilian
James D. Hopkin ... Mr. Norman Lockhart
David Haydn-Jones ... Derek Gowen
Margherita Donato ... Kim
Emma Duke ... Olivia Gowen
James Dugan ... Frank McCourt
Patrick Creery ... Pete





PLOT:

Shopaholic Crystal's (Amy

Christmas Angel - Christmas Movie on Lifetime

MOVIE REVIEW


Christmas Angel

Network:
Lifetime / LMN / BYU


Original Air Date:
November 18, 2011 on BYU
December 4, 2011 on LMN


CAST:

K.C. Clyde ... Will Price
Kari Hawker ... Ashley Matthews
Bruce Davison ... Nick Anderson
Maureen Eastwood ... Mrs. Hendrix
Bill Gillane ... Harry Bingham
Paul D. Hunt ... Delivery Man
Jennifer Klekas ... Francine
Tony Knight ... Plumber
Hank Pond

The Search for Santa Paws

MOVIE REVIEW


The Search for Santa Paws

Network: ABC Family

Original Air Date: November 20, 2011



CAST:

Madison Pettis ... Willamina
G. Hannelius ... Janie
Mitchel Musso ... Santa Paws
Reese Alexander ... Doctor
Diedrich Bader ... Comet
Sahar Biniaz ... Posh Poodle Woman
Jan Bos ... Newscaster
Ameko Eks Mass Carroll ... Crying Child
Melody B. Choi ... Mary
Dawn Chubai ... World News

Free Printable #2 - December 2011 Calendar

This is our second Free Printable... a December Calendar so you can print and mark your favorite upcoming Christmas Movies... Old and New, of course!!! It's also ideal for printing and posting on the fridge, desk area, or sharing with a friend! ( hint! hint! )

here's a "Sneak Peek" Small image of it:





To print, Click on this Link for Enlarged Picture:

http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/

Add to your Site - "It's a Wonderful Movie" Buttons

LINK to US -

It's Simple ....
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ION Television will Premiere 6 New Christmas Movies !!!!!!

More Exciting "New Christmas Movies on TV" - News!

The Channel -
ION Television, will be Premiering 6 New Christmas Movies during Christmastime!


ION Television kicks off the 2011 holiday season...with six all new original movies, starting Sunday, November 27.
ION Television will premiere the new holiday movies along with returning favorites on Sundays throughout the season.

********NEW -

12 Wishes of Christmas - ION Television Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

12 Wishes of Christmas

Network: ION Television

Original Air Date: November 27, 2011





CAST:

Elisa Donovan ... Laura Lindsey
Fred Willard ... Jack Volara
Michael Gross ... Harry
Sarah Thompson ... Faith
David O'Donnell ... Andy
Richard Gnolfo ... Michael
Marliss Amiea ... Cindy St. Clare
Ariana Brown ... Nadine
Kimberlee Kidd ... Barista
Michael Ciminera ... Richard

Holiday Heist - ION Television Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Holiday Heist

Network: ION Television

Original Air Date: November 27, 2011





CAST:

Lacey Chabert ... Jennifer
Rick Malambri ... Duncan
Vivica A. Fox ... Dean Erma
Jermaine Williams ... Frank
Dov Tiefenbach ... Bert
Preston Lacy ... Buzz
Robert Maschio ... Harley
Anand Desai-Barochia ... Alfred
Fallon Goodson ... Paige
Kaylen Davidson ... Cassie
Chris Kattan ...

A Golden Christmas 2 - The Second Tail - ION Television Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

A Golden Christmas 2 - The Second Tail

Network: ION Television

Original Air Date: December 4, 2011


CAST:

Julie Gonzalo ... Lisa
Bruce Davison ... Rod Wright
Kelly Stables ... Kelly
Alley Mills ... Kathernie





PLOT:

When golden retriever owner, Lisa, takes her dog Jake and her neighbors’ dogs for a walk one day, she interrupts a wedding proposal involving none other

A Christmas Kiss - ION Television Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

A Christmas Kiss

Network: ION Television

Original Air Date: December 11, 2011


CAST:

Elisabeth Röhm ... Priscilla Hall
Laura Breckenridge ... Wendy Walton
Brendan Fehr ... Adam Hughes
Jerrika Hinton ... Tressa
Laura Spencer ... Caroline
Mark Joy ... Charlie
Mark DeAngelis ... Carriage Driver
Hunter Brumfield ... Theatre Employee
Walid Chaya ... Cute Guy 1
Robert Levy

Christmas Mail - ION Television Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW


Christmas Mail

Network: ION Television

Original Air Date: December 4, 2011



CAST:

Ashley Scott ... Kristi North
A.J. Buckley ... Matt Sanders
Rolonda Watts ... Sally
Vanessa Lee Evigan ... Heather
Piper Mackenzie Harris ... Emily
Lochlyn Munro ... Mr. Fuller
Ron Roggé ... Hunt
Mimi Cozzens ... Mrs. Anderson
Howard Fong ... Chinese Delivery Man
Maxwell Johnston ...

Hallmark Movie Channel "Winter Wonderland" begins Today!

If you are blessed to have the Hallmark Movie Channel,  then Today, (Monday, November 14, 2011).... you will be able to start enjoying Christmas Movies on their Channel, too!

Here are the Movies from this Week...




Monday, November 14

10a/9c: The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
12/11c: Mr. St. Nick
2/1c: The National Tree

Tuesday, November 15

10a/9c: Silent Night
12/11c: An

"Lucky Christmas" & "Cancel Christmas" premiere this Weekend on the Hallmark Channel!

Another Weekend in the "Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas"... means 2 More New Christmas Movies premiere this Weekend on your TV!!!

First, there is LUCKY CHRISTMAS



Lucky Christmas is the story of Holly Ceroni, a single mom trying to get back on her feet, but who is crushed to learn her winning lottery ticket is in the glove compartment of her recently stolen car. Mike Ronowski, the

Two More Movies Premiere this Weekend ... Geek Charming and The 5th Quarter !

Both of these Movies, are not Holiday related... but I just wanted to be sure you all knew they would be on.

Geek Charming is a Disney Channel Original Movie... geared towards kids and tweens... so this one is (hopefully) good for family viewing.

Premieres: November 11, 2011

See the Geek Charming Page for more details!



The 5th Quarter is a Football Film brought to us by GMC. Probably for a

Hallmark Channel starts the Holiday Season!!!

I hope you all enjoyed watching the two new Hallmark Christmas Movies over the weekend! I am looking forward to each weekend now during Christmastime - and all the new Spectacular Christmas Movies ahead!!! Our family certainly enjoyed watching them and I sure hope yours did, too!





I was pleasantly surprised with Love's Christmas Journey. There was a tragic loss in the beginning of the movie,

The Hallmark Channel Premieres "Countdown to Christmas Movies" this Weekend!

Let the Countdown to Christmas Begin!!!
Love's Christmas Journey will be "THE" Premiere Christmas Movie on the Hallmark Channel this Holiday Season.

Love's Christmas Journey
Premieres:SaturdayNovember 5, 2011Hallmark ChannelRemember, this is a 2 Part Movie- 4 HOURS LONG!!!

-- AND --
Mistletoe Over Manhattan will also Premiere this weekend... Sunday evening on the Hallmark Channel.

Mistletoe

"ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas" 2011 Schedule!

Start Making your Lists,and Checking them Twice...


The ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas has been added to the Christmas Schedule!


Click here for Christmas Schedule.




Christmas Characters - Jolly, Happy, and Love Giving

WHO ARE YOU LIKE?

These Characters are always.... "Joyful and Happy to give to Others"!

Choose your Favorite....


Santa Claus

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Christmas Characters - An Adventurous Dreamer and Faithful Friend

WHO ARE YOU LIKE?

These Characters are always.... "loyal to their Family and Friends... whether they be old chums or kindred spirits"!

Choose your Favorite....



George Bailey

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