11: My Christmas Love – Showings: July 16 / 26
Why You Should Watch It: The lyrics for ’12 Days of Christmas’ inspire this romance.
12: The Nine Lives of Christmas – Showings: July 14 / 17 / 28
Why You Should Watch It: Frequently starring as secondary characters on Hallmark, Kimberley Sustad takes the lead in this film. She plays an adorable character we all relate to. PLUS, Superman Returns’ Brandon Routh plays a handsome fireman.
13: Once Upon a Holiday – Showings: July 22 / 27
Why You Should Watch It: One of Hallmark’s many “royal romances,” this one is unique because it doesn’t take place in a castle and the female character is the princess.
14: Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe – Showings: 13 / 19 / 25 / 28
Why You Should Watch It: Lacey Chabert stars in Hallmark’s second (from 2018) Austen re-telling! It’s also adapted from a popular contemporary romance book.
15: Snow Bride – Showings: July 15 / 21 / 23
Why You Should Watch It: Because it’s cute! A nosy reporter tries to get the latest scoop (and gossip) on a wealthy family.
16: A Shoe Addict’s Christmas – Showings: 16 / 20 / 24 / 28
Why You Should Watch It: Another of the originals with Candace Cameron Bure, the legend of A Christmas Carol is re-told. It’s actually one of the more entertaining contemporary takes I’ve seen, and I appreciate we don’t spend the entire time in the past.
17: Sleigh Bells Ring – Showings: July 14
Why You Should Watch It: I don’t typically hear many people talk about this one, but it’s a really sweet reunion romance.
18: A Very Merry Mix-Up – Showings: July 13 / 18 / 22 /28
Why You Should Watch It: This one also reminds me of While You Were Sleeping, with a twist. Fan favorite Alicia Witt stars as the leading lady.
19: Welcome to Christmas – Showings: July 15 / 20 / 24
Why You Should Watch It: Signed, Sealed, Delivered’s Eric Mabius plays a single father who’s profession is a small town sheriff! Those who watch SSD will know what a character shift this is for the actor.
20: With Love, Christmas – Showings: July 13 / 20 / 23
Why You Should Watch It: Emilie Ullerup (Chesapeake Shores) stars in this romance about secret Santa co-workers. Bonus, its hero has a kind of modern Mr. Darcy brooding gaze going on.
Tell me, which of these have you seen? Do you agree with the ones we singled out or no? Will you be playing catch up on those you haven’t seen or re-watching old favorites? Comment down below with the Christmas movies you plan to DVR during the Hallmark Christmas movie encores.
To see the full schedule, go to the Hallmark Channel.
Photos: Hallmark/Crown Media Press
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