Three New Christmas Movies airing this Weekend!

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The First New Christmas Movie is...
The National Tree.

This Movie premieres Saturday Night, November 28th at 8 PM est on the Hallmark Channel and has an encore presentation at 10 PM est and 12 AM est.

See the Christmas TV Schedule for additional airings.



"Willful Oregon teenager Rock Burdock (Evan Williams, “Save the Last Dance 2”) wins a national Christmas tree contest and convinces Corey (Andrew McCarthy, “Lipstick Jungle”), his overprotective father, to move the fifteen-year-old tree that commemorates Rock’s birth to Washington, D.C. Corey, in turn, persuades Rock to transport the tree on a road trip across the country so he and his son can enjoy some quality time together. Although not excited about the idea, Rock agrees, and the journey turns out to be an adventure that strengthens the bonds between father and son."

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The Second New Christmas Movie is...
A Dog Named Christmas

This Movie premieres Sunday Night, November 29th at 9 PM est on CBS.

This Movie will air on TV Only Once this Christmas Season.



"This Hallmark Hall of Fame holiday movie tells the tale of a developmentally challenged young man, with a penchant for caring for animals in need, who sets out to convince his family - and their whole rural community - to participate in a local shelter's inaugural "Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program."


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The Third New Christmas Movie is...
The Dog Who Saved Christmas

This Movie premieres Sunday Night, November 29th at 8 PM est on ABC Family and has an encore presentation at 10 PM est.

See the Christmas TV Schedule for additional airings.



"Christmas chaos ensues for the Bannister family when they adopt a misguided guard dog, Zeus, to try and keep their home safe from neighborhood prowlers in the new ABC Family holiday movie, "The Dog Who Saved Christmas."


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I hope you will be able to catch one of these movies with your family!


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Happy "Day After" Thanksgiving !!!

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Now that it is officially the Christmas Season...
Let's Get Ready to go... "SHOPPING"!!!

I love the line in the song Silver Bells when they say... "As the Shoppers run home with their Treasures!" It's really so true... for whatever big or small gifts we find... we place them in a nice gift box, surround it with pretty Christmas paper, and top it with a shiny bow... for the giver it is a treasure.

As scripture tells us,
"It is more blessed to give than to receive."
- Acts 20:35

Here's some fun things that would make great gifts...
from DVDs to Slippers and More...





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My Thoughts on Two Christmas Movies

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I have decided to remove two movies from my Christmas TV Schedule due to my personal Christian faith and values. I created this site and schedule to share with families special movies that could bring them together for family movie nights and I want the programming on my schedule to continue to reflect that.

The Two Movies I removed are Holiday in Handcuffs and 12 Men of Christmas.

Why?

Please, Click here to read my Movie Review of Holiday in Handcuffs - that will explain why I removed it from my schedule.


Please, Click here to read a description of 12 Men of Christmas - that will explain why I removed it from my schedule.

I hope many of you will understand why I made this decision.

God's blessings to you all during this Christmas Season!

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Santa Clause 3 Coming to TV

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Even though I have seen - Santa Clause 3 : The Escape Clause... starring Tim Allen
as Scott Calvin / Santa Claus... I love the Movie so much that I am so looking forward to watching it again on ABC Family when it premieres for the first time on basic cable!

Airs:
December 1, 2009 Tuesday

Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause ... ABC Family ... 8 PM

Check the Christmas Schedule for More Times!


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Happy Thanksgiving - November 26, 2009

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Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Families.


The History of Thanksgiving....


"The Pilgrims set sail for America on September 6, 1620, and for two months braved the harsh elements of a storm-tossed sea. Upon disembarking at Plymouth Rock, they held a prayer service and then hastily began building shelters; however, unprepared for such a harsh New England winter, nearly half of them died before spring. Emerging from that grueling winter, the Pilgrims were surprised when an Indian named Samoset approached them and greeted them in their own language, explaining to them that he had learned English from fishermen and traders. A week later, Samoset returned with a friend named Squanto, who lived with the Pilgrims and accepted their Christian faith. Squanto taught the Pilgrims much about how to live in the New World, and he and Samoset helped forge a long-lasting peace treaty between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians. Pilgrim Governor William Bradford described Squanto as “a special instrument sent of God for [our] good . . . and never left [us] till he died.”

That summer, the Pilgrims, still persevering in prayer and assisted by helpful Indians, reaped a bountiful harvest. As Pilgrim Edward Winslow (later to become the Governor) affirmed, “God be praised, we had a good increase of corn”; “by the goodness of God, we are far from want.” The grateful Pilgrims therefore declared a three-day feast in December 1621 to thank God and to celebrate with their Indian friends – America’s first Thanksgiving Festival. Ninety Wampanoag Indians joined the fifty Pilgrims for three days of feasting (which included shellfish, lobsters, turkey, corn bread, berries, deer, and other foods), of play (the young Pilgrim and Wampanoag men engaged in races, wrestling matches, and athletic events), and of prayer. This celebration and its accompanying activities were the origin of the holiday that Americans now celebrate each November."

(this is an excerpt from the Wallbuilders web-site -
Celebrating Thanksgiving In America by David Barton)

Isn't it wonderful to remember the heritage of our great country and the many sacrifices our heroic ancestors made for their freedom and ours. It is truly a precious time to thank the Lord for all we have been given.

God's Blessings to you all for a truly Happy Thanksgiving!!!


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Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade 2009

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, 2009 - celebrates its 83rd Anniversary! Parade hosts are Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer on NBC for this spectacular, annual celebration. America's favorite Thanksgiving Day parade features all the amazing pageantry, fun and surprises that have made this annual New York City extravaganza a perennial favorite. Heralding the start of the Christmas season, this beloved holiday parade features colorful grand floats, lively marching bands, amazing character balloons and special performances by some of today's hottest stars and Broadway performers -- plus an appearance by Santa Claus.

Celebrating the start of the holiday season and the parade's anniversary will be performers from stage, screen and music. The parade will also include appearances by The Radio City Rockettes, cast members of The Big Apple Circus, Andrea Bocelli, Boys Like Girls, Billy Currington, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba!, Alan Cumming, Cheyenne Jackson, Jane Krakowski, and Cyndi Lauper, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, Gloria Gaynor, Emily Hughes, Kermit the Frog, Tiffany Thornton, Ziggy Marley with Judah Marley, Katharine McPhee, Katie Stam, the cast of Sesame Street, Mitchel Musso, Keke Palmer, The Pizzarelli Quartet, Jay Sean, and Carly Simon.

(information from NBC.)


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The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS

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Special guests have been added to the line-up of THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS, airing live from New York City, Thursday, Nov. 26 on the CBS Television Network. The parade will be broadcast 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon, live ET; 8:00-11:00 AM, live CT; 7:00-10:00 AM, live MT; 9:00 AM,-12:00 Noon, delayed PT. Bruce Greenwood (star of the Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation "A Dog Named Christmas," to be broadcast Sunday, Nov. 29 on CBS), Jimmy Smits (Broadway's "God Of Carnage"), Christine Lahti (Broadway's "God Of Carnage") and Michael McKean (Broadway's "Superior Donuts") will drop-by to chat with anchors Maggie Rodriguez and Dave Price from CBS News' "The Early Show."

The special, a CBS Thanksgiving tradition celebrating its 49th year, will feature the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City, as well as a performance by country music artist Reba McEntire. McEntire is the winner of two Grammy Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards, nine People's Choice Awards and 15 American Music Awards.

Additional performances during the parade include the Broadway casts of "West Side Story" and "Ragtime" and the off-Broadway cast of "Dreamgirls."

Jamie Kennedy ("Ghost Whisperer") will offer an additional viewpoint of the parade as the "Man on the Street" as he reports and interacts with the crowd.

Rodriguez and Price will anchor from outside the marquee of the Hard Rock Cafe. The beloved parade is famous for its gigantic balloons of cartoon character favorites, fantastic floats and lively marching bands from across the country.

Emmy Award-winning producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss (The Tony Awards) are executive producers for THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS. Weiss will also direct.

(source: information provided by CBS)


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Phineas & Ferb Christmas Vacation

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Another update has been made to the Christmas Schedule... includes more Movies and shows from FX, Disney, Disney XD, etc...
Including... Phineas & Ferb Christmas Vacation


Plot from Disney Channel:
In the special, it's Christmas Eve and an excited Phineas and Ferb are working to turn the city of Danville into a giant shimmering thank you card to Santa Claus. Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz develops a Naughty-inator and suddenly, the Tri-state area is clouded in naughtiness and kids' letters to Santa are returned unanswered. Two of Santa's British elves arrive to investigate, but Phineas and Ferb must quickly devise a way to spread holiday cheer, all while Mom and Dad go to the airport to fetch Grandpa and Grandma Fletcher who've just arrived from England. Meanwhile, Candace tries, in a not so covert way, to figure out what's on Jeremy's Christmas wish list.




When it Airs:

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ 8PM ET/PT — Premieres with two consecutive telecasts on Disney XD.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 @ 2PM ET/PT — Premieres on Disney Channel preceded by a six-hour marathon of “Phineas and Ferb” episodes.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 @ 6PM ET/PT — Premieres on ABC Family as part of its “25 Days of Christmas” programming event.

Check the Christmas TV Schedule for more!!!



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Thank You for Sharing!

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Another Great Mention on another great Blog... Thank you!



AmyK left a response here that she mentioned me on her blog - so I checked it out. What a beautiful Christmas blog she has! I just loved the picture of Santa kneeling at Baby Jesus... I have an ornament of that I purchased a couple years ago at our local Christian Book Store. I find it to be so beautiful... to not exclude Santa but to include him and all the Joy he Brings with the birth of Baby Jesus!





Here's a direct Link to the nice Blog she wrote:

http://bejollybygolly.blogspot.com/2009/11/christmas-movies-on-tv.html


Thank You, again AmyK and Thank you Mom2Fur for sharing my site with AmyK!

God's Blessings ... for A Very Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas to You and Yours!!!


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*If I have missed anyone else who has posted my site on your Blog, please e-mail me above or respond to this posting with a direct link to your blog with the mentioning of my site.


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Hallmark Christmas Movies 12 PM - 12 AM

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Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies begin Today... starting at 12 Noon and lasting all day long til 12 AM!

Hallmark's “Countdown to Thanksgiving” and “Countdown to Christmas” Movies.... lead up to their four original holiday movies, premiering on Saturday nights, and other specially scheduled holiday event programming.

The Hallmark Channel Original Movies:

· “The National Tree,” Saturday, November 28 (8-10 p.m., ET/PT), starring Andrew McCarthy, Kari Matchett and Evan Wlliams.

· “Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle,” Saturday, December 5 (8-10 p.m., ET/PT), starring James Van Der Beek and Doris Roberts.

· “Christmas in Canaan,” Saturday, December 12 (8-10 p.m., ET/PT), starring Billy Ray Cyrus and Jaishon Fisher.

· “The Three Gifts,” Saturday, December 19 (8-10 p.m., ET/PT), starring Dean Cain, Jean Louisa Kelly, Mimi Kennedy and Reginald VelJohnson.

Click Here to Check out more... New Christmas Movies!


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Thank You for sharing my Site!

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I wanted to include a special Thank You here to Mum in Bloom - who included a link on her blog to my site and a very nice mention of how well she liked my site. I appreciated her kind words and wanted to share her site and comments with all of you.

Here's the Link:

http://muminbloom.blogspot.com/2009/11/frugal-friday-holiday-movie-tv-show.html


If anyone else posts a link to my site, on your blog, etc... please let me know and as long as your site is family friendly I will post a link to your site.


Here's an Image you can use to Link to this Site-

It's a Wonderful Christmas:

http://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/


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Christmas TV Updates - November 19, 2009

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New Additions:

ION Christmas Movies added to Christmas TV Schedule

New ION Original Movie - A Golden Christmas

Santa Baby 2 Christmas Maybe - Promotional Pictures / Photos

ABC Cartoons, etc.... added to Schedule

Second airing of Rudolph added to Schedule - Dec. 12

Information about The Little Rascals Christmas Special


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A Golden Christmas

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MOVIE REVIEW

A Golden Christmas

Previously Titled: The Holiday House

Original Premiere Date: December 13, 2009

Network: ION



CAST:

Andrea Roth ... Jessica
Alley Mills ... Katherine
Jason London ... Mitch
Nicholas Brendon ... Michael
Bruce Davison ... Rod
Elisa Donovan ... Anna
Sam Cohen ... Young Michael Beal
Chastity Dotson ... Jill
Kali Majors ... Young Jessica Wright
Robert Seay ... Chet
Eli Jane ... Tina - Chets Wife
Melody Hollis ... Madeline Beal
William Myers ... Townsperson
Elsa Morales Myers ... Townsperson
Daniel Zykov ... Henry



PLOT:

One summer a long time ago, a little girl and a little boy were brought together by a very special dog. They played all summer long, it was puppy love. Then the summer ended and they never saw each other again until…years later when her parents (Davison and Mills) retire and decide to sell their house. Jessica (Roth), recently widowed, decides she needs to start over and moves back home with her son. She hopes to buy the old house as a Christmas surprise, however, her plan goes awry when she discovers that her parents have already sold it. What she does not know is that the house has been sold to the very same person that she spent that magical summer with years ago.


Movie Review:

A Fun Family Movie where the "Prodigal" Daughter finally returns home after many, many years and decides that since her parents are moving to Florida... she wants to buy the Family Home. There is ONE problem, however - It's SOLD!

It's an adventure in itself - to see Jessica try to get her family house back when she learns that the Buyer must, according to the contract, sell his home first.

Andrea Roth, who plays Jessica Wright, is such a joy to watch- she's a great actress... very pretty and witty... aunthentic to her character. She brings a realistic quality to the story. It was such fun to watch as she and Michael (Nicholas Brendon) antagonize one another over who owns the house. There was definite Chemistry between these two... which made it a great Romantic Christmas Comedy!

I also loved the addition of Elisa Donovan (Lifetime's - Eve's Christmas), who played Anna, Jessica's sister. She is such a pretty and great actress, as well. I just love the way she talks and giggles - she always adds such terrific expression to her face and her lines. She's a scene stealer! And, Jason London, (Hallmark Channel's - The Wishing Well) played her husband - how cute is that! Great Casting ION! Plus, the Mom from "The Wonder Years", Alley Mills, played the Mother!

It was such a cute movie... to see Jessica & Michael finally realize that they were the little boy and girl who met nearby there in the woods many years ago as children to play together & pledge that they would be Best Friends Forever - was very sweet!



See or Skip:

See... cute Christmas Movie!


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The Little Rascals Christmas Special

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– ABC Family Premiere -
Sunday, December 13 -7:30-8:00 AM ET...

THE LITTLE RASCALS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL



Story Information from ABC Family:

A delightful 30-minute animated special in which the Little Rascals discover the true spirit of Christmas. The whole gang cooks up a scheme to buy Spanky's and Porky's mom a new coat.... and scheme they do!
(This animated special was originally created in 1979 for NBC.)











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Gotta Catch Santa Claus

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Premiering Tonight, November 18, 2009 on ABC FAMILY... Gotta Catch Santa Claus!

Funky music, holiday magic and a supersonic sleigh are all wrapped up in this CGI-animated family adventure starring William Shatner as the voice of Santa!

Story Plot:
Trevor is a true believer in the holiday spirit, so his skeptical best friend, Veronica, challenges him to show the world actual proof that Santa is real! Trevor and his friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime to catch Santa in action and reveal the true magic of Christmas. But they've got to find Santa before LeFreeze - a dim-witted monster who's carrying a serious 100-year-old grudge - and his snowman minions put Christmas on ice forever!

Join the race to save Christmas in Gotta Catch Santa Claus, the jolly, jammin', modern-day holiday classic destined to become a family tradition!


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The Waltons ... Thanksgiving on Waltons Mountain

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As Thanksgiving draws near... each year I pull out my copies of The Waltons Reunion Movies - A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain and A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion! Both are beautiful shows about the Thanksgiving Holiday that our family enjoys each year. My dvd copies are transfers from VHS... however, these two Movies will soon be available to Purchase on DVD in The Waltons Movie Collection.

CLICK HERE for DVD Information.


Included in the DVD Collection:

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A Wedding on Walton's Mountain - Who will Erin marry... her new love and Lumberjack boyfriend, Paul Matthews Northridge or her old love, Ashley Longworth, Jr... find out on Erin's "Valentine's Day" Wedding.

Mother's Day on Walton's Mountain - Mary Ellen weds Jonesy while Elizabeth remembers her Mother, who is living in Arizona, recovering from her TB.

A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain - Much of the family is home for this Thanksgiving feast, including friends and neighbors.

A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion - All the family returns home for this very special Thanksgiving Dinner!

A Walton Wedding - In spite of Cold Feet and a meddling Aunt turned Wedding Planner... John Boy's wedding to Janet goes off without a hitch, well... maybe one!

A Walton Easter - A beautiful story of the family coming home at Easter Time to celebrate their Parents 40th Anniversary... while Janet is about to deliver her Babies any day!!!

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Each story is so Precious and Meaningful in the lives of the Walton family. This is a definite keepsake collection for anyone who ever loved The Waltons Series.

Here are some Christmas DVD's, Walton fans are sure to Love:






The Waltons Season Five includes The Best Christmas... the last Christmas Program that includes the entire Walton family.

The Waltons Season Six includes The Christmas Carol... a sweet story of the family helping two little children during the Christmas Season.

Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas to You and Yours!!!

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What is your favorite Christmas Movie? Poll Results

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128 People Voted in the "What is your favorite Christmas Movie?" Poll. You could choose more than one movie, however... It's a Wonderful Life was the clear favorite!


THE RESULTS:


It's a Wonderful Life ... 72 (56%)

Miracle on 34th Street ... 58 (45%)

White Christmas ... 49 (38%)

Home Alone ... 44 (34%)

The Santa Clause ... 44 (34%)

A Christmas Story ... 42 (32%)

The Christmas List ... 36 (28%)

Borrowed Hearts ... 33 (25%)

A Season for Miracles ... 31 (24%)

Other 31 ... (24%)

The Christmas Card ... 27 (21%)

A Boyfriend for Christmas ... 26 (20%)

Christmas with the Kranks ... 26 (20%)

Holiday Inn ... 25 (19%)

Prancer ... 21 (16%)

The Bells of St. Marys ... 20 (15%)

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... 18 (14%)

Christmas in Connecticut ... 17 (13%)

Meet Me in St. Louis ... 14 (10%)

Eloise at Christmastime ... 11 (8%)

The Christmas Choir ... 8 (6%)

In the Good Ole Summertime ... 8 (6%)



I was thrilled to see It's a Wonderful Life do so well... as it is also one of my favorites!

A New Poll is coming soon!


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Yes, Virginia

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CBS ANNOUNCES "YES, VIRGINIA," A NEW (30 minutes) ANIMATED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF A LITTLE GIRL WHO INSPIRED THE MOST FAMOUS NEWSPAPER EDITORIAL OF ALL TIME BY ASKING "IS THERE A SANTA CLAUS?" TO BE BROADCAST on CBS, FRIDAY, DEC. 11.


MOVIE REVIEW

Yes, Virginia


CAST:

Virginia O'Hanlon ... Beatrice Miller
Charlotte ... Julian Franco
Ollie ... Kieran Patrick Campbell
Santa ... Michael Buscemi
Mr. O'Hanlon, Virginia's quirky scientist father ... Neil Patrick Harris
Mrs. O'Hanlon, Virginia's understanding mother ... Jennifer Love Hewitt
Francis Church ... Alfred Molina



PLOT:

An animated Christmas special based on the 1897 true story of Virginia O'Hanlon of an 8-year-old girl who inspired the most famous newspaper editorial of all time by asking, "Is there a Santa Claus?"

Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon had always loved Christmas until the playground bully, Charlotte, tells her and the other children that Santa Claus doesn't exist. Not sure what to believe, Virginia and her friend, Ollie, venture into the streets of New York City to uncover the truth. Along the way, they encounter a Scraggly Santa who is trying to raise money for the less fortunate (he admits he's not the real deal, but someone who sort of works for Santa Claus), an over-eager librarian with a shelf full of Christmas books, and interesting advice from Virginia's quirky scientist father.

Unable to find the answer, Virginia decides to write a letter to the New York Sun newspaper knowing that their reputation for reporting the facts is cemented by their motto "If you see it in The Sun, it's so!" Virginia's letter makes its way to the curmudgeonly editor, Francis Church, who feels he has better things to do than respond to a little girl's question. But, with Virginia's determination, and a little help from Scraggly Santa, Mr. Church is persuaded to write the answer that became the most famous newspaper editorial of all time: "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!"



Movie Review:

Coming ...

See or Skip:

Coming ...


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The Christmas Hope

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MOVIE REVIEW


The Christmas Hope

Network: Lifetime Movie Network

Premiere Date: December 13, 2009








CAST:

Ian Ziering ... Nathan Andrews
Madeleine Stowe ... Patricia Addison
James Remar ... Mark Addison
Tori Barban ... Emily Adams
Jayne Eastwood ... Charlotte
Devon Weigel ... Traci Adams
Aaron Hughes ... Larry Adams
Alicia Johnston ... Mona
Omar Khan ... Cop
Rebecca Gibson ... Megan Andrews
Phillip Jarrett ... Roy
Daniel Boiteau ... Justin
Sean O'Brian ... Joe
Garth Merkeley ... Sean Addison




PLOT:

Based on the third book in the best-selling Christmas trilogy by Donna VanLiere, The Christmas Hope follows Patti and Mark Addison, a couple in a troubled marriage. When Patti, a social worker, brings home a foster child who has no place to go on Christmas, she and Mark set aside their differences to give the young girl a special holiday.

The first two movies adapted from the trilogy - Christmas Shoes and Christmas Blessing, were acquired by Lifetime Movie Network and have quickly become holiday favorites.



Movie Review:

First of all, I was so glad that the Executive Producer of The Christmas Hope, e-mailed to inform me that Lifetime Movie Network has changed their Schedule and moved the Premiere of The Christmas Hope. I was glad to update the Christmas Schedule with the correct premiere time.

Now, for my thoughts on this movie. The Christmas Hope is a the third movie in the trilogy- following Christmas Shoes and Christmas Blessing. These movies all have such intense moments and touching scenes of sadness, loss, and redemption. It was so sad to see such tragedy in the life of this little girl. Christmas is an emotional time of year and it's easy sometimes to forget it's not all Jingle Bells for alot of people. For those who have lost someone or know someone with an illness, it can be a very difficult season.

Watching the characters in this movie cope with their loss and grief, perhaps may bring some Christmas Hope to others, as well... who are dealing with the same situation.

For some, this movie might be too sad. It doesn't depict a happy fantasy world - just the plain honest reality of life and death. The little girl's mother dies tragically when she is hit by a car... and due to it being Christmas, the social worker, Patti, (Madeline Stowe) ends up taking her home. She and her husband, Mark, had lost a child many years ago. Because of that, they have become distant, but somehow having this child with them now - makes them realize and overcome some of their grief and open up their hearts once again to one another and this little girl.

It is a movie with deep and touching sadness, however it may be therapeutic for some. Perhaps, it will give you some Christmas Hope.



See or Skip:

See, if you enjoyed the Christmas Shoes and Christmas Blessing. Not for young viewers. A true tearjerker.


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Flower Girl Premieres on Hallmark Channel Tonight

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A New Movie Premieres Tonight - November 14th, 2009 - on the Hallmark Channel!

Although, this is not a Christmas or Thanksgiving Movie... I would guess that they would promote alot of their Christmas Movies during the commercials.

Click Here for More Details on Flower Girl!



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Lifetime Christmas Movies

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I just added in the Christmas TV Schedule - Lifetime's Family Christmas Movies for the month of December.

Please note: I excluded some Lifetime Christmas movies from my Christmas Guide that are not Family - Friendly.

You can see the complete Lifetime December schedule, on their site, here:

http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/schedule/daily/2009/12/1/ET

I've received e-mails from people searching for the Lifetime Original Movie - On the 2nd Day of Christmas. Unfortunately, it is not listed on their schedule for December. For years now, it has been one of my many favorites! It's so adorable with Bert (Mark Ruffalo), the Mall Security Guard and Trish (Mary Stuart Masterson), the Pick-Pocketer, with her little niece and partner in crime, Patsy, who is such a sweet little girl and actress.

While I do not see this on Lifetime's Schedule... I will be sure to look for it on Lifetime Movie Network and other Channels. Please let me know if any of you discover it anywhere.

God bless and Happy Thanksgiving!!!


*UPDATE:
On the 2nd Day of Christmas will air on Lifetime Movie Network - Dec. 14 at 6 PM.


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It's a Wonderful Life airing Twice in December

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Remember when...
we used to find this wonderful special - It's a Wonderful Life... numerous times during the Christmas Season. I recall our family making it a fun game to see how many times we could find it each year. Now, of course, it is exclusively owned by NBC.

This year, It's a Wonderful Life will air twice on NBC.

The first airing will be...
December 12th, from 8 PM - 11 PM

and the second airing will be Christmas Eve,
December 24th, from 8 PM - 11 PM.


"Oh, George Bailey... I'll love you til the day I die..."

See more Christmas Movies in the Christmas TV Schedule.


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Two Weeks til Thanksgiving... plus TV Updates!

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Can you believe it... it is really only two Weeks until Thanksgiving! We've got to order our Turkey, make out our LONG Grocery List of ingredients to get, figure out what to wear - for it's an important special Holiday - so looking nice is a must!.... then, there's cleaning and decorating the house... Oh my, with so much to do - we don't have a minute to lose! And, family is coming in, too!

I just added into the TV List - The Santa Clause, Home Alone, and A Christmas Story. When you go to the Christmas Schedule and are searching for a particular movie... You might want to try using the Search bar or Clicking Edit at the top of your page and then click - Find on this Page and searching for your Movie.

I hope this information is helpful to you!


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God bless our Veterans...

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May God bless all our Precious Veterans, Past and Present. I am praying for our Troops and Our Nation. May we always cherish and revere our Faith, our Country, our Troops, our Flag, and our Freedoms.

"Give Honor and Respect to All who deserve it." -Romans 13:7

God bless America ~ My Home Sweet Home!


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ABC Family Countdown to Thanksgiving 2009

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The Countdown to Thanksgiving programming on ABC Family began yesterday - November 10th! ("Yeah!") Check out the Christmas TV Schedule for all the wonderful upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas Shows!

This week...

Nov. 10 - 15

Snow
Snow 2 Brain Freeze
Santa Jr.
Snowglobe
Annie
Flower Girl*

(*Please Note: Flower Girl is a New Hallmark Movie, however not a Christmas Movie)

Enjoy these special days of planning and preparing before Thanksgiving!

Remember, to check out the Christmas TV Schedule for all the wonderful upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas Shows!

God bless you all!


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ABC Family's 25 days of Christmas Listings - 2009

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ABC Family's 25 days of Christmas Listings
are now included in the Christmas TV Schedule! Yeah!

Check out all the Specials and be sure to Mark your Favorites!

New this year are: The Dog Who Saved Christmas and Santa Baby 2 Christmas Maybe

ABC Family is Premiering: Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas, Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, Unaccompanied Minors, A Flintstone Christmas, The Little Rascals Christmas Special, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too, The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas, Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation, and Disney Prep & Landing!

Returning favorites include: 'Twas the Night before Christmas, A Miser Brothers Christmas, Snowglobe, The Christmas Caper, A Garfield Christmas, Sons of Mistletoe, The Christmas List, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Frosty's Winter Wonderland, The Little Drummer Boy, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, and More!

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ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas Schedule obtained from Sitcoms Online.


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Searching for Christmas Shows - It's a Wonderful Life and More!

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Each year there are some Christmas Movies/shows that we expect to find on TV (and some Holiday Specials we hope to find) and have to keep on looking for .... or perhaps, the Networks take a little extra longer in releasing their schedule.

Please help me find these
Christmas Movies / Specials:

It's a Wonderful Life - Found! Airing December 12 and December 24 at 8 PM on NBC.

White Christmas - Found! Airing on AMC

Holiday Inn - Found! Airing on AMC

Christmas Everyday

The Family Holiday - Found! Airing on Lifetime.

All I Want for Christmas - Found! Airing on AMC

Borrowed Hearts

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Prancer Returns

Santa Claus the Movie - Found! Airing on AMC

If you Believe - Found! Airing on Lifetime Movie Nettwork

A Christmas Story - Found! A Marathon will air again this year on TBS - Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

The Grinch who stole Christmas (movie)- Found! Airing on Starz.

The Santa Clause - Found - Airing on Disney Channel!

Home Alone - Found! It will air on Fox Movie Channel - Nov. 21 and a long Marathon on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Check the Christmas TV Schedule.

Christmas with the Kranks - Found - Airing on FX

The Bells of St. Marys

The Bishop's Wife - Found - Airing on Reelz Channel

A Gift of Love : A Christmas Story

It Nearly Wasn't Christmas

Christmas Comes to Willow Creek

Christmas in My Hometown

Holiday Affair

Miracle on 34th Street (Original)

On the Second Day of Christmas - Found! Airing on Lifetime Movie Network

American Girl Movies - Samantha, Felicity, & Molly


and More may be added....


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Countdown to Thanksgiving - Hallmark Movies and More!

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Now that it is officially November, the Countdown to Thanksgiving has begun! I know it's a special day for so many families! It's such a special time and gathering.... a day I hold so dear... especially the precious time that our family is all gathered around at the table and we all bow our heads to say grace to our Precious Lord for all our many blessings!

Also, I just wanted to share... that I added in the Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Thanksgiving Movies! So many wonderful movies to watch and they start from 12 NOON to 12 MIDNIGHT!

Check the CHRISTMAS TV SCHEDULE for the complete guide!


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October 2009 Christmas Schedule

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For those of you who may need to refer to this list for further information, here is the October 2009 Christmas TV Schedule. (One Movie is listed from September!)

For November and December, 2009,
Christmas Movies and Programming on TV-
Go to the Christmas TV Schedule.


FALL CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY SPECIALS:

September 27, 2009 Sunday

Home Alone 2 : Lost in New York ... ABC family ... 8:30 PM



October 2, 2009 Friday

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 1 AM



October 3, 2009 Saturday

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 10:30 PM



October 9, 2009 Friday

Prancer ... Gospel Music Ch. ... 8 PM



October 10, 2009 Saturday

Prancer ... Gospel Music Ch. ... 11 AM



October 11, 2009 Sunday

Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker ... Ovation ... 10 PM
Love's Long Journey ... TBN ... 12 AM



October 13, 2009 Tuesday

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 9 PM
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 12 AM



October 19, 2009 Monday

Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie ... Disney Ch (east) ... 10:30 AM
Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie ... Disney Ch (west) ... 1:30 PM
Home Alone ... FMC ... 6 PM
A Kiss at Midnight ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM



October 21, 2009 Wednesday

The Note ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM



October 22, 2009 Thursday

The Note II : Taking a Chance on Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM



October 24, 2009 Saturday

Annie (1999) ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM



October 25, 2009 Sunday

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 3 PM
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 8 PM



October 26, 2009 Monday

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 8 PM



October 27, 2009 Tuesday

Come to the Stable ... Fox Movie Ch. ... 6 AM
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown ... ABC ... 8 PM - 9 PM *SPECIAL



October 28, 2009 Wednesday

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown ... ABC ... 8 PM - 8:30 PM *SPECIAL
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 9 PM
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... CMT ... 1 AM



October 31, 2009 Saturday

Prancer ... Gospel Music Ch ... 7 PM
Prancer ... Gospel Music Ch ... 9 PM




For November and December, 2009,
Christmas Movies and Programming on TV-
Go to the Christmas TV Schedule.
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