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Hallmark Movies Now has revealed all of the festive content coming this holiday season for the annual “Movies & Mistletoe” event, and I’m so excited to share the massive list of movies with all of you!  This year we will also be treated to two brand-new Christmas movies with exclusive world premieres on the fast-growing subscription streaming service.

There’s a 7-day free trial available for HMNow.com and if you want to subscribe, it’s $4.99 a month with the annual plan.  Check out the highlights for November and December below:

Every Time A Bell Rings — Available to stream: November 18 | World Premiere
Stars: Erin Cahill, Wes Brown, Brittany Ishibashi, Ali Liebert

Three sisters reunite in their hometown of Natchez, Mississippi at Christmas after a long time apart. They’re surprised to discover their late father had planned one last scavenger hunt for them to find the family’s wooden wishing bell, a beloved, annual holiday tradition when they were young. As they search for clues in the days leading up to Christmas, the trio visits local childhood haunts around Natchez that hold special meaning for them. In the process, their sisterly bond is rekindled and each learns an important lesson about what they want in life and in love.

EVERY TIME A BELL RINGS (Crown Media)

Dashing Through the Snow — Available to stream: November 1
Stars: Meghan Ory, Andrew Walker

After a snafu at the airport, Ashley is forced to rent a car in order to make it home to Seattle by Christmas. She ends up sharing the last rental car on the lot with Dash, a handsome stranger, also on his way to Seattle. As sparks fly between the two, we learn that Ashley’s airport “snafu” was actually because she is on the FBI’s ‘no-fly list,’ and Dash has a secret of his own that may halt their blossoming romantic road trip in its tracks.

A Christmas Duet — Available to stream: November 1
Stars: Chaley Rose, Rome Flynn

Former pop music duo and couple Averie Davis and Jesse Collins are reunited over the holiday season when Jesse’s music tour brings him to the inn that Averie now owns. As the two spend time together preparing for the Christmas festival Averie is hosting at the inn, they rediscover long buried feelings toward one another. What’s more, Averie lights a creative spark that Jesse has been missing, and Jesse seems to complete the beautiful home Averie has created in her community.

Christmas in Love — Available to stream: November 1
Stars: Brooke D’Orsay, Daniel Lissing

Ellie Hartman is an aspiring crafter working in her small town’s bakery making famous Christmas Kringles. When the new, big-city CEO Nick Carlingson visits the bakery, he arrives filled with modernization ideas destined to lay off many employees. During his visit, Ellie is to teach Nick how to make a Kringle, and determined to show him it’s the people who make the business a success, not machines. Nick meets more of the employees and townspeople, visits the food bank and begins to see all the kindness that is shared, and he begins to soften – though not convinced automation isn’t better.

The Christmas Train — Available to stream: November 1
Stars: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Dermot Mulroney, Danny Glover, Joan Cusack

Tom Langdon a globetrotting journalist must get from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles in time for Christmas. Forced to take the intercontinental trip by train, and determined to chronicle his adventure, Tom finds himself westbound with a variety of characters. On the train is renowned movie producer Max, Max’s script doctor and protégé Eleanor, and Agnes who occupies the cabin opposite Tom’s and seems to know his business better than he does. While all passengers on the Christmas train appear to be headed for the same destination, Tom has no idea that the rugged locomotives taking him across America will instead detour straight into his heart.

Journey Back to Christmas — Available to stream: November 8
Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Oliver Hudson, Tom Skerritt

Hanna Norris who is plucked out of her day-to-day life in 1945 and propelled 71 years forward in time into a community she barely recognizes. Hanna’s last memories are that WWII has just ended. Hanna, who has been devastated by the recent news that her soldier husband is missing in action, heads home for a quiet Christmas after comforting young orphan Toby who is recovering in the hospital. While enroute, Hanna is trapped in a violent storm brought about by the Christmas Comet and is knocked unconscious. When she awakens, she’s in 2016. Dazed and confused, Hanna is rescued by a local police officer. Jake offers to let Hanna stay at his family’s farmhouse. Despite suspicions about her past, the family takes her in.

Operation Christmas — Available to stream: November 8
Stars: Tricia Helfer, Marc Blucas

After relocating to Washington state with her two kids, divorced single mom Olivia Young is assigned by her new employer to oversee the annual Christmas toy drive for the local Army base, and is less-than-thrilled to find out that her on-base liaison is Sergeant Scott McGuigan, the guy who stood her and her kids up the prior Christmas. Having long ago lost her excitement over Christmas, it isn’t long before Olivia begins to regain some of her former enthusiasm for the holiday, and soon finds herself pulling out all the stops to make this the most successful-ever toy drive for the families whose brave men and women answer the call of duty to ensure our freedom.

Fir Crazy — Available to stream: November 8
Stars: Sarah Lancaster, Eric Johnson

Busy career woman Elise MacReynolds has no time or desire to take part in Christmas festivities. However, a few twists of fate land Elise in the middle of her worst nightmare: unemployed, newly single and running her family’s Christmas tree lot for the dreaded holiday season. As the de facto representative of her family’s business, Elise must navigate a contentious relationship with the lot’s new landlord, Gary Dixon, who thinks the MacReynolds’ lot is hurting his business and wants them gone…fast. But things are looking a little brighter, as the newly single Elise has a budding relationship with Darren, one of her customers.

FIR CRAZY (Crown Media)

Entertaining Christmas — Available to stream: November 8
Stars: Jodie Sweetin, Brendan Fehr

Candace Livingstone, daughter of famous lifestyle mogul Liz Livingstone and heir to the family empire, has never lived up to her mother’s perfectionist standards. When a young girl posts a video online begging Liz to help arrange a special Christmas party, a reluctant Candace is sent in her place. As she struggles to prove herself worthy of running her mom’s empire, Candace meets — and begins falling for — the young girl’s uncle, a local news reporter who, unbeknownst to her, has been asked to write a less-than-flattering expose.

Road to Christmas — Available to stream: November 15
Stars: Jessy Schram, Chad Michael Murray

When higher ratings become a necessity Maggie Baker, a Los Angeles-based television producer for “Julia Wise Lifestyle,” is forced to work on the show’s upcoming Christmas Eve special with Danny Wise, the show’s former producer and the son of the star. Disguising a secret idea to reunite Julia with her three grown sons during the live show to be filmed at Julia’s quaint farm home in Vermont, Maggie and Danny set out on a “Cross Country Christmas” trek to film fun traditions for the special. Sparks begin to ignite as they work their way across the country to reunite the brothers when Maggie’s plan goes awry and her scheme becomes clear.

Sound of Christmas — Available to stream: November 15
Stars: Lindy Booth, Robin Dunne

When music teacher Lizzie and single father Brad meet at a Christmas tree lot their instant connection is obvious. At first, it seems as though fate is on their side when they discover that she is his daughter’s new piano teacher, but then they find out that Brad’s company is buying the building where Lizzie’s music school is located. With only two weeks to go until the big Christmas concert scholarship fundraiser, Lizzie and Brad have to come up with a way to save the school all the while discovering that they are falling in love.

Christmas Dance — Available to stream: November 15
Stars: Andrew McCarthy, Michelle Nolden

Jack is an executive in a financial brokerage firm trying to impress the firm’s president, Drew Clayton, in hopes of a promotion. However, Jack is dating the fabulously rich and elegant Demi Clayton, who happens to be Drew’s daughter. Although Demi’s mother Clarisse doesn’t necessarily approve of Jack and would prefer her daughter to date a man within their social circle, Jack still plans on proposing. Trying to create the perfect proposal, Jack signs up for dance lessons in preparation for his proposal to Demi at her father’s lavish annual Christmas Dance. But when sparks start to fly between Jack and his dance instructor, Christine, Jack will have to make some important decisions before it is too late.

A Christmas Love Story — Available to stream: November 22
Stars: Kristin Chenoweth, Scott Wolf

Youth choir director Katherine Clark is preparing her students for their annual Christmas Eve show and discovers a new teen volunteer, Danny, has an incredible voice. When she loses one of her main vocalists, Katherine tries to enlist Danny for the performance, despite his widower father Greg’s insistence that he focus on college applications instead. Determined to convince Greg to let his son perform, Katherine drives to the family home to make her case and ends up spending the night with them as a snowstorm approaches. Successful in her efforts to get Greg’s blessing, Katherine is also a bit surprised by the chemistry she’s feeling with him and a budding romance also develops.

The Christmas Ornament — Available to stream: November 22
Stars: Kellie Martin, Cameron Mathison

Newly widowed Kathy plans to skip out on decking the halls and trimming the tree this Christmas, trying to avoid anything that will bring back memories of her late husband. The only Christmas tradition she will observe is baking cookies for her friends, a passion since she was a child. When Kathy meets handsome Christmas tree shop owner Tim, though, their undeniable chemistry – along with an ornament Tim gives her that symbolizes hope – helps Kathy open up to the joys of the season again. With the support of her best friend Jenna, and the budding relationship with Tim, Kathy begins to embrace the hopeful message of the ornament, eventually hanging it – along with many others – on her Christmas tree.

Love at the Thanksgiving Parade — Available to stream: November 22
Stars: Autumn Reeser, Antonio Cupo

Chicago native Emily Jones loves her city and has dedicated her career to coordinating its beloved Thanksgiving Day parade every year. This year, Emily is hoping for a memorable holiday and anticipating a long-awaited proposal from her long-distance boyfriend Brian. Then, the parade director hires a wealthy development consultant, Henry Williams, to analyze the finances of the parade and increase profits. Immediately writing Henry off as a privileged playboy, Emily worries he will ruin the joyful spirit of the parade, not knowing how much it means to the city like she does.

A Song for Christmas — Available to stream: November 22
Stars: Becca Tobin, Kevin McGarry

Country music rising star, Adelaide Kay has a hit single and has been romantically linked with a hot country star. She should be overjoyed but dislikes the price she’s had to pay for fame. Even worse, her manager won’t let her write songs anymore, and she feels the ones she now must sing lack heart. Luckily, on the way to Philadelphia for a talk show, they stop at a bed and breakfast so Adelaide can rest, but the next day she wanders off to see the town and is accidentally left behind without her cell phone. It’s a happy accident because Baylee Lapp, who lends Adelaide her phone, takes “Addie” to the family Christmas tree farm to wait. There, she meets Baylee’s handsome brother Dillon, who recognizes Adelaide but keeps her secret from his parents and sister.

A Gift to Remember — Available to stream: November 29
Stars: Ali Liebert, Peter Porte

Darcy’s lifelong love of reading has led her to the perfect job, working in a small Manhattan bookstore. One day, while bicycling to work, Darcy crashes into Aidan – a sharply dressed gentleman walking his dog. Knocked unconscious, he’s rushed to the hospital where he falls into a coma. Deeply shaken, Darcy takes the dog home, waiting to reunite him with his owner, Aidan. As she learns more about Aidan, Darcy realizes he could be the one she has been waiting for. But when the truth is revealed, Darcy learns the picture she created is completely wrong, and that sometimes the truth is even better than fiction.

A Dream of Christmas — Available to stream: November 29
Stars: Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker

Penny is a busy wife struggling to keep up with her job, her husband, and her sister’s live-in family. While in line to see Santa, she wishes out loud that she had never gotten married. Penny is granted this wish by a Christmas angel, but she soon discovers her new life isn’t what she bargained for and embarks on a quest to win her husband back.

Tis The Season for Love — Available to stream: November 29
Stars: Sarah Lancaster, Brendan Penny

A small-town girl who moved to New York to pursue her dreams of acting returns to her quaint hometown where a Christmas romance proves the life, she once left behind could turn out to be even better than Broadway.

The Christmas House — Available to stream: November 29
Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Treat Williams, Robert Buckley, Sharon Lawrence, Ana Ayora, Brad Harder

Working through some difficult decisions, Mitchell family matriarch Phylis and patriarch Bill, have summoned their two grown sons – TV star, Mike Mitchell, and Brandon Mitchell – home for the holidays. It is their hope that bringing the family together to recreate the Christmas house, will help them find resolution and make a memorable holiday for the entire family and community. As Brandon and his husband Jake make the trip home, they are anxiously awaiting a call about the adoption of their first child. Meanwhile, Mike reconnects with Andi, his high school sweetheart.

Sugar Plum Twist — Available to stream: December 2 | World Premiere
Stars: Jamie Gray Hyder, Ektor Rivera, Laura Rosguer

After failing to get the coveted role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in this year’s production of The Nutcracker, Vivíana Serrano, an aspiring ballerina, joins forces with Natalia, a retiree from the New York Ballet.  As they work together, with the help of the lighting designer Mateo, Natalia spends time with Viví’s big, loving Puerto Rican family and encourages Viví to bring her Latin dance training to her ballet. Together, they create a surprise reprise of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy…with a twist.

SUGAR PLUM TWIST (Crown Media)

Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2 — Available to stream: December 6
Stars: Ali Liebert, Peter Porte

Darcy and Aiden are about to mark their first year as a couple. Last Christmas, they met (literally by accident) when Darcy hit Aiden while riding on her bicycle and spent Christmas taking care of his dog Bailey and trying to help him regain his lost memory. As Darcy and Aiden prepare to celebrate their second Christmas together, an unexpected guest and a fight to save the beloved community center unites everyone for an unforgettable holiday.

I’ll Be Home for Christmas — Available to stream: December 6
Stars: James Brolin, Mena Suvari, John Reardon

Jackie, a dynamic assistant district attorney and single mom, is looking forward to wrapping up her latest case and spending Christmas with her adorable and precocious eight-year-old daughter. But when Jackie’s estranged dad unexpectedly shows up at her door, they will be forced to confront old wounds.

Christmas at Cartwright’s — Available to stream: December 6
Stars: Alicia Witt, Gabriel Hogan

With the holiday season at hand, single mom Nicky Talbot is unemployed and struggling to afford a nice Christmas with her 8-year-old daughter. Hearing that Cartwright’s Department Store is hiring temporary holiday help, Nicky rushes in to apply, but is rejected by Senior VP Fiona Aldrich, who considers Nicky a threat to the relationship she hopes to have with Bill, a charming and handsome store manager. In a whimsical turn of events, Harry Osbourne, claiming to be a consultant from corporate headquarters, encourages Nicky to dress up and begin working as Cartwright’s store Santa Claus.

The Town Christmas Forgot — Available to stream: December 6
Stars: Lauren Holly, Rick Roberts

An upscale, urban family that can’t seem to get along gets stranded in a remote, lumber town two days before Christmas. When they become involved in the town’s home-grown Christmas pageant, they not only help solve the town’s problems but develop loving ties with one another just in time for the holidays.

Marry Me At Christmas — Available to stream: December 13
Stars: Rachel Skarsten, Trevor Donovan

Maddie Krug agrees to plan the wedding of a young couple visiting during the town’s annual Christmas season celebration. Initially reluctant to take on the job, Maddie’s bridal business is struggling so, at her business partner’s urging, she says yes. However, when the bride-to-be’s brother turns out to be movie star Johnny Blake, Maddie is thrown for a loop. Their initial annoyance with one another turns into a strong attraction and Maddie quickly realizes their completely different worlds would make a real relationship between them impossible, Johnny thinks otherwise.

A Perfect Christmas — Available to stream: December 13
Stars: Susie Abromeit, Dillon Casey

Newlywed couple Steve and Cynthia, celebrates their first Christmas together by inviting their very different families to join them for the holidays. But when Steve get’s laid off and Cynthia finds out she’s pregnant, they both try to keep their secrets in hopes that Christmas will go smoothly.

The Christmas Shepherd — Available to stream: December 13
Stars: Teri Polo, Martin Cummins

Sally Brown, a children’s book author and illustrator who lives in a small Massachusetts town where she and her late husband, an Army vet, settled with Buddy, a German Shepherd he found while serving overseas. She is devastated, though, when her beloved Buddy runs away during a thunderstorm and ends up in an animal shelter miles from home. Mark Green and his teenage daughter, Emma themselves struggling to put their lives back together after losing his wife and her mother three years ago, end up adopting the dog, who wins their hearts and heals their souls. But Sally’s journey to find Buddy eventually connects her to Mark and Emma, who must decide if they want to give up a pet who has helped make their lives whole again – and Sally must decide if she wants to separate him from this loving pair.

Hats Off To Christmas! — Available to stream: December 13
Stars: Haylie Duff, Antonio Cupo

Mia, the loyal and hard-working manager of her small town’s Christmas hat shop, is blindsided when her boss of over ten years asks her to train his son, Nick, for a vacant upper-management position that Mia had been coveting. Although Nick is a handsome, successful New York City business consultant, Mia finds training him frustrating until Nick takes an interest in Mia’s son Scotty, helping Scotty with a pumpkin carving contest. However, Mia’s faith in Nick quickly diminishes when Nick fails to show up at the contest. To protect her son from further disappointment, Mia tries to keep Nick out of her and Scotty’s fragile life, and Nick must decide if staying in the small town of Wilsonville is worth giving up the big city perks he once had in New York.

A Bride For Christmas — Available to stream: December 19
Stars: Arielle Kebbel, Andrew Walker

After Jessie Patterson calls off her third engagement – at the altar! – she swears off serious relationships until she finds “the one.” That is, until charming but chronically single Aiden MacTiernan comes along. Unbeknownst to Jessie, Aiden has bet his friends that he can convince a woman to marry him by Christmas – which is only four weeks away – and Jessie is the target of his bet.

A Cookie Cutter Christmas — Available to stream: December 19
Stars: Erin Krakow, David Haydn-Jones, Miranda Frigon

Christie Reynolds and Penny Miller have been archrivals ever since a memorable fight over a coveted Christmas recital solo in elementary school. Now adults, they work side-by-side at the same school where they still constantly compete over everything. As the holiday season approaches, the entire school is getting into the spirit with the annual fundraising festival, which will feature an exciting new event—a teacher Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, judged by a tough five-star chef, Chef Krueger. Penny and Christie immediately clash over the contest, both wanting to beat the other to win the grand prize, a free class trip.

Love Always, Santa — Available to stream: December 19
Stars: Marguerite Moreau, Mike Faiola

After losing her husband Bradley three years ago on Christmas Day, Celia Banks never thought she’d fall in love again. Now, her entire world revolves around taking care of her daughter Lilly. Lilly writes a letter to Santa with one wish – for her mommy to be happy and find love again.

Lucky Christmas — Available to stream: December 19
Stars: Elizabeth Berkley, Jason Gray-Stanford

Holly Ceroni is a single mother who has been destitute when it comes to luck and love. No one can afford a personal chef, forcing Holly to go back to waitressing. She buys a lottery ticket, kissing it for good luck before she tosses it in the glove compartment of her car, hoping this Christmas things will get better. That night Holly’s car is stolen, adding to her streak of misfortune. The next morning Holly discovers her lotto numbers are in fact the million-dollar winner, but the ticket is in her missing car. Mike Ronowski is one of the men behind Holly’s missing vehicle; he and his friend had inadvertently taken Holly’s car the night before.

Stay Merry,