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Hallmark Channel aired the 10th Anniversary of Countdown to Christmas Preview Special last night, and it didn’t hold back on the holiday cheer! Candace Cameron Bure took on hosting duties to give us all an epic sneak peek at nearly every single movie coming to the network for the iconic holiday programming event — and she even threw in another look at Hallmark Drama‘s two special original premieres, Christmas Cookie Matchup and Project Christmas Joy.

I really enjoyed the ambiance filled with Christmas decor from Balsam Hill, which further helped me get into the spirit–not that I needed an actual boost. Home & Family‘s animal expert Larissa Wohl, once again, made an appearance to talk about Hallmark’s Adopt-a-Pet initiative, Adoption Ever After.

Check out the details of the movies that were shared throughout the special below. You can also watch the full show — details at the bottom of the post!

>> Get the scoop on Candace’s holiday outfit from the special in the Festive Fashion section! <<

“Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses”
Premieres: October 26*

“[This movie] follows single mom, Abby, played by Jill Wagner, who takes a leap of faith to pursue her passion of interior design. Enter successful executive, Nick, played by Matthew Davis, who hires her to decorate his sizable estate.”

“Merry & Bright”
Premieres: November 2*

“Jodie Sweetin and Andrew Walker star as Kate and Gabe. Kate is a CEO of a candy cane company and Gabe has been hired by Kate’s board of directors to find ways to make her business more profitable.”

 
“Christmas Scavenger Hunt”
Premieres: November 3*

“When Belinda, played by Kim Shaw, heads to her hometown for a work assignment, little does she know that the trip will change her life — and it all begins when she runs into her ex-boyfriend, Dustin, played by Kevin McGarry, as the two are paired up for the towns annual Christmas scavenger hunt.”

 
“Picture a Perfect Christmas”
Premieres: November 9*

“Sophie is a young photographer, played by Merritt Patterson, who escapes the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles to care for her recently injured grandmother over the holidays. While there, she meets David, played by Jon Cor, who’s unexpectedly tasked with raising his seven year-old nephew. They all work together to give David’s nephew a Christmas he’ll never forget.”

“The Mistletoe Secret”
Premieres: November 10*

“Up next, The Mistletoe Secret stars Kellie Pickler and Tyler Hynes as Aria and Alec. Aria and her father, played by Patrick Duffy, learn that famous writer and explorer Sterling Masters is headed to their hometown of Midway, Utah to create a series of Christmas-themed articles. But, Aria’s favorite travel writer may not be who he appears to be.”

 
“Christmas Under the Stars”
Premieres: November 16*

“[This movie] is about two people finding acceptable in a pretty unlikely place–a Christmas tree lot! Starring Jesse Metcalfe as Nick, a man who loses his job right before the Christmas season begins, and Autumn Reeser as Julie, a single mother whose son is starting to become shier and withdrawn – enter Clem, the owner of Star Top Trees, played by Clark Peters. He’s a Christmas tree salesman who arrives on a Chicago street corner just in time to offer Nick a job and Julie some support.”

“Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2”
Premieres:  November 24*

“You remember in the first film [A Gift to Remember] when Darcy, played by Ali Liebert, and Aidan, played by Peter Porte, met during an unfortunate incident; he lost his memory and Darcy nursed him back to health. In this next chapter, Aidan is fully recovered, it’s Christmas again, and they are about to mark their first year as a couple.

“Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays”
Premieres: November 23*

“We’re going back to Graceland at Christmas but, this time, with a whole new story and cast of characters. Kaitlin Doubleday and Adrian Grenier star as Harper and Owen. While waiting to hear if she landed her dream job in a museum, she takes on the task of creating an Elvis at Christmas exhibit, while he’s a single father of three who’s in desperate need of some help with the kids.

“Write Before Christmas”
Premieres: November 17*

“In our next movie, starring Chad Michael Murray and Torrey DeVitto, a recently single young woman sends Christmas cards to the five people who have influenced her life the most.”

“A Christmas Duet”
Premieres: November 25*

“We follow beloved music duo Avery, played by Chaley Rose, Jesse, played by Rome Flynn. Years ago, they had a hit Christmas song but, the two have since gone their separate ways. That is…until now.”

“The Christmas Club”
Premieres: November 27*

“Elizabeth Mitchell and Cameron Mathison play Olivia and Edward, two strangers who come together to help an elderly woman when a gust of wind causes her to lose her four twenty dollar bills. Olivia and Edward have an instant spark but, they’re both afraid to let themselves love again. Of course, fate has other plans.”

“Double Holiday”
Premieres: November 26*

“[This movie] It celebrates the traditions of both Christmas and Hanukkah. Carly Pope stars as a young woman who plans the office client Christmas party by day, and she celebrates Hanukkah with her closest friends at home by night. But, planning the party means she has to work with her antagonistic but handsome co-worker, played by Kristoffer Polaha. The stakes for her company are incredibly high this year, so she’s determined to do a great job. She’s also determined to find ‘the one’.

“Check Inn to Christmas”
Premieres: November 28*

“Rachel Boston stars as Julia Crawley and Wes Brown as Ryan Mason; the story centers on two families, the Masons and the Crawleys, who have been competing inn-keepers for generations in the most sought out Christmas getaway in the rocky mountains of Colorado. Julia travels back home for the holidays and is surprised to discover that the attractive stranger that she connected with at the train station is none other than Ryan Mason.”

“Christmas at the Plaza”
Premieres: November 29*

“Elizabeth Henstridge and Ryan Paevey star as historian, Jessica, and handsome decorator, Nick. Jessica is hired to research and conceptualize the Christmas display for the iconic Plaza Hotel [in New York City]; she finds more than facts and tinsel when she teams up with Nick to bring the exhbit to life.”

“Christmas in Rome”
Premieres: November 30*

“What could be better than a Christmas time love story? How about one in the beautiful and awe-inspiring city of Rome? Lacey Chabert and Sam Page star in Christmas in Rome.” An independent-minded American tour guide, who is fired from her job in Rome just before Christmas, crosses paths with an American executive, who wants to buy a high-end Italian ceramics company. However, the owner of the ceramics company won’t sell it to him until he learns ‘the heart and soul of Rome.’ But, is there another heart and soul that he may win?

“Christmas Town”
Premieres: December 1*

“My character, Lauren, grew up in foster homes, and so family is the most important thing to her. Lauren has left her old life in Boston behind looking to embark on a new chapter but, an unforeseen detour to the charming town of Grandin Falls leads her to meet Travis, played by Tim Rozon, and Dylan, the child that Travis fostering.”

“A Christmas Love Story”
Premieres: December 7*

“This year’s addition to the Hallmark Hall of Fame, A Christmas Love Story, stars the delightful Kristin Chenoweth and handsome Scott Wolf as Katherine and Greg. Katherine is a children’s choir director who has under two weeks to write the title song for their big Christmas Eve show but, Katherine becomes distracted when a musically gifted seventeen year-old joins her choir unbeknownst to his single father, Greg.”

 “Christmas at Dollywood”
Premieres: December 8*

“This Christmas we’re going to Dollywood! This delightful movie is about an event planner (Danica McKellar) who teams up with the operations director (Niall Matter) of the famous Dollywood theme park to plan the 30th anniversary celebration of the Smoky Mountain Christmas Event. Featuring the great Dolly Parton herself, you’ll find that love happens when you least expect it.”

“Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy”
Premieres: December 14*

“We’re going back to the town of Evergreen for a star-studded Christmas romance. Paul Greene, Maggie Laweson, Holly Robinson Peete, Barbara Niven, Colin Lawrence, Rukiya Bernard, Ashley Williams and Jill Wagner all join in the holiday fun for Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy. As the town prepares for its 50th anniversary Christmas fair, they find that their rumored time capsule is actually an advent calendar full of gifts. As a full month of celebrations kicks off, writer–and sometimes journalist, Katie, arrives in Evergreen to write a story on the towns too good to be true Christmas fever. But, she’s immediately met with resistance from Ben, the town librarian.”

“Holiday Date”
Premieres: December 15*

“Our next movie stars Brittany Bristow and Matt Cohen; she plays Brooke, a very inventive young woman who gets dumped right before the holidays but, of course, she’s already built up her now ex-boyfriend to her family as ‘Mr. Christmas’ and has no one to bring. That’s when Joel, an actor, agrees to travel back with Brooke and pose as her boyfriend.”

 “When Calls the Heart Christmas”
Premieres: December 25*

“It just wouldn’t be Christmas without this next movie. The When Calls the Heart tradition continues when we go back to Hope Valley with the characters you love for another very special holiday celebration, starring: Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Paul Greene, Kevin McGarry, and Chris McNally.”

“Christmas Cookie Matchup”
Network: Hallmark Drama
Premieres: November 13*

“Skilled at-home bakers [are paired] with the cast of When Calls the Heart for a Christmas cookie bake-off for the ages.”

Note: This is a reality series, not a one time special.

 “Project Christmas Joy”
Network: Hallmark Drama
Premieres: December 10*

“We have an uplifting one-hour special where we travel to the town of Beauregard, Alabama where earlier this year they experienced two devastating E4 tornadoes. This inspiring true story is about bringing a little joy to a very special community.”

*Dates subject to change.
 

Watch the full special on HallmarkChannelEverywhere.com! (expires 10.23.2019)

Stay merry!