UPtv Announces the ‘Most Uplifting Christmas Ever’ Merry Lineup!

September 22, 2022 by Lolly No CommentsChristmas in September, Christmas Movies, Christmas TV

UPtv Announces the ‘Most Uplifting Christmas Ever’ Merry Lineup!

UPtv Announces Merry Offering of Christmas Movies! Photos: UPtv

Make way for more uplifting Christmas movies this holiday season as UPtv has revealed the network’s very merry Most Uplifting Christmas Ever lineup, kicking off on Friday, November 4^th!

To celebrate the most joyous time of the year, UPtv will be offering with more than 600 hours of holiday cheer which includes 17 Christmas movie premieres during themed weekends along with the second season of the reality series “Small Town Christmas”, and multi-platinum country artist Josh Turner’s King Size Manger Christmas music special. You can also expect the return of the holiday staple, GilMORE the Merrier – a Thanksgiving week-long “Gilmore Girls” binge-a-thon that has become a favorite of network viewers across the country each year.

In addition to a plethora of yuletide entertainment, UPtv will run sweepstakes events, interactive Merry Movie Christmas Watch Parties every weekend with polls, quizzes and more chances to win, and daily surprises from network stars via a digital advent calendar beginning in December. The network also encourages you to check out UPliftSomeone.com, the destination for viewers to recognize those who uplift others, will be the hub for holiday content. UPtv asks viewers to share videos of themselves uplifting others by surprise and delight gift giving to friends, family, or even strangers, to help spread Christmas joy to those who could use some uplifting spirit this season.

Check out UPtv’s full Most Uplifting Christmas Ever lineup below!

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Unperfect Christmas Wish

Premieres: November 4
Starring: Alys Crocker and David Pinard
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Christmas in the Pines

Premieres: November 5
Starring: Jillian Murray and Dean Geyer
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

A Christmas Masquerade

Premieres: November 6
Starring: Erin Agostino and David Lafontaine
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

The Christmas Retreat

Premieres: November 11
Starring: Rhiannon Fish and Clayton James
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A Tiny Home Christmas

Premieres: November 12
Starring: Rebecca Dalton and Christopher Seivright
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

The Picture of Christmas

Premieres: November 13
Starring: Chelsea Hobbs and Giles Panton
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Josh Turner: King Size Manger Christmas Special

Premieres: November 18
Featuring: Josh Turner
Hosted By: Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

The Holiday Swap

Premieres: November 19
Starring: Alex Paxton-Beesley and Morgan David Jones
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Christmas Lucky Charm

Premieres: November 20
Starring: Sugenja Sri and Adrian Spencer
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Small Town Christmas: The Harvest Special – Elijay, Ga.

Series Premieres: November 20
Hosted By: Megan Alexander
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

"GilMORE the Merrier" Ultimate Gilmore Girls Binge-a-thon

Premieres: November 21-November 27
Hosted By: Michael Winters
Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros.

Christmas in the Wilds

Premieres: December 2
Starring: Kaitlyn Leeb and Victor Zinck Jr.
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Christmas on the Slopes

Premieres: December 3
Starring: Olivier Renaud and Soma Chhaya
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Christmas on the Rocks

Premieres: December 4
Starring: Lyla Porter-Follows and Jon McLaren
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Small Town Christmas: Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Series Premieres: December 4
Hosted By: Megan Alexander
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A Royal Christmas Match

Premieres: December 10
Starring: Jordana Largy and Matthew MacCaull
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Santa’s Got Style

Premieres: December 11
Starring: Franco Lo Presti and Kathryn Davis
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Small Town Christmas: North Pole, Alaska

Series Premieres: December 11
Hosted By: Megan Alexander
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Sappy Holiday

Premieres: December 17
Starring: Vanessa Sears and Jon McLaren
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

An Eclectic Christmas

Premieres: December 18
Starring: Hannah Galway and Jeremy Walmsley
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Small Town Christmas: Frostburg, Md.

Series Premieres: December 18
Hosted By: Megan Alexander
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The Snowball Effect

Premieres: December 24
Starring: Anjali Khurana and Landon Moss
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Christmas in Wolf Creek

Premieres: December 25
Starring: Nola Martin and Tim Rozon
Photo Courtesy of UPtv

Lolly Christmas

MERRY MOVIE CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Unperfect Christmas Wish – Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Alys Crocker and David Pinard

Madison O’Hara performs as a singing elf for Christmas parties with her best friend Cooper, but her real dream is to be a singer-songwriter and to find the perfect man.

Christmas in the Pines – Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Jillian Murray and Dean Geyer

As an up-and-coming magazine writer and a successful architect battle over ownership of an idyllic Christmas cottage, they soon discover that their cozy holiday getaway may not be the only thing they love.

A Christmas Masquerade – Sunday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Erin Agostino and David Lafontaine

When Julieanne is mistaken for her glamorous boss at a Masquerade ball by a notoriously aloof businessman, she continues the ruse over Christmas. Will she be able to find real love in the makeshift Fairytale world they’ve created?

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEKEND

The Christmas Retreat – Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Rhiannon Fish and Clayton James

When Kim’s boyfriend breaks up with her instead of proposing, her mom whisks her away to a Christmas retreat where she meets the owner’s unemployed brother, Mark. But will they be able to see past the mistakes neither one wants to admit to and let the magic of the season connect them?

A Tiny Home Christmas – Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Rebecca Dalton and Christopher Seivright

In order to save her family’s contracting business, Blair reluctantly teams up with her ex-boyfriend and former co-star of a hit home design reality show to build a tiny home for the unsheltered in the community, rekindling old sparks in the process… and just in time for Christmas.

The Picture of Christmas – Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Chelsea Hobbs and Giles Panton

An aspiring storybook illustrator in Manhattan returns home after inheriting her Grandmother’s Christmas tree farm. Inspired by the magic of Christmas and the farm’s handsome caretaker, she is reminded of the things she once wanted in life.

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Josh Turner: King Size Manger Christmas Special – Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. ET

Showcasing his unmistakable baritone voice, multiplatinum-selling recording artist and Grand Ole Opry member Josh Turner heralds in the holiday season with his unique interpretation of nostalgic classics and originals from his first-ever Christmas album, King Size Manger, plus an intimate sit-down interview hosted by Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase.

The Holiday Swap – Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Alex Paxton-Beesley and Morgan David Jones

When two strangers mistakenly pick up the wrong piece of luggage at the airport, each must use the intriguing contents within to track down the other’s whereabouts in time for Christmas.

Christmas Lucky Charm – Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Sugenja Sri and Adrian Spencer

Every boyfriend Jessica has had found the love of his life right after he dated her. Just as Jessica leans into her unlucky love life and swears off dating for the Christmas season, a handsome gallery owner moves in across the street.

Small Town Christmas: The Harvest Special – Elijay, Ga. – Sunday, Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. ET
Series Premiere Episode

Hosted and Executive Produced by Inside Edition’s national correspondent and best-selling Author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. Through food, drink, music, entertainment and faith, we will highlight local businesses and towns that are making the holiday season special in their own unique way. This episode features all things fall – apples, hay, changing leaves and pumpkins at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Elijay, Ga.

UPtv Holiday Lineup (2022) Gimore Girls | Photo: Warner Bros.

THANKSGIVING WEEK

GilMORE the Merrier Ultimate Gilmore Girls Binge-a-Thon
Airing: Monday, November 21 at 10 a.m. ET – Sunday, November 27 at 3 a.m. ET

GilMORE the Merrier, UPtv’s annual seven-day Gilmore Girls binge-a-thon of all 153 episodes plus the four movies, is back. This year, the marathon will be hosted by fan favorite Michael Winters as his character, town know-it-all Taylor Doose, along with watch and win trivia questions, special series recaps of all seven seasons, and pop-up trivia sprinkled throughout all four of the Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life movies.

➜ Get the Full Schedule Here!

CHRISTMAS ON THE SLOPES WEEKEND

Christmas in the Wilds – Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Kaitlyn Leeb and Victor Zinck Jr.

Buck and Jessica’s merry little Christmas together takes a dangerous turn when their journey through the wild turns into a battle for survival.

Christmas on the Slopes – Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Olivier Renaud and Soma Chhaya

After a disappointing restaurant opening and an embarrassing break-up, a celebrity chef takes her first real Christmas vacation. When she wanders into the kitchen at a luxury resort and is mistaken for the sous chef by the handsome but grouchy, head chef, their chemistry sparks a holiday romance. But will everything blow up when the head chef learns the truth about her?

Christmas on the Rocks – Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Lyla Porter-Follows and Jon McLaren

A ski-lodge event manager’s task of hosting a corporate Christmas party goes awry when the resort is cut off by a snowstorm and the hard-to-please CEO turns out to be an old flame.

Small Town Christmas: Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – Sunday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET
Season Premiere Episode

Hosted and Executive Produced by Inside Edition’s national correspondent and best-selling Author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. Through food, drink, music, entertainment and faith, we will highlight local businesses and towns that are making Christmas special in their own unique way. This episode highlights the Christmas magic at Dollywood.

CHRISTMAS UNDERCOVER

A Royal Christmas Match – Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Jordana Largy and Matthew MacCaull

Princess Camille travels to America to create a cross-cultural college exchange program and falls for Professor Rhett. But when she discovers he was hired by her father to escort her, aka babysit her, she wonders if he cares more about her or his career.

Santa’s Got Style – Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Franco Lo Presti and Kathryn Davis

When department store executive Madison is charged with coming up with a fresh idea for the holiday season, she decides that instead of a classic Santa, this year they would hire a young Santa with lots of fashionable styles. But when she has difficulty finding the perfect model, her long-time best friend Ethan (who has been in love with her for years) throws on a beard and disguises himself as the Santa of her dreams.

Small Town Christmas: North Pole, Alaska – Sunday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. ET

Hosted and Executive Produced by Inside Edition’s national correspondent and best-selling Author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. Through food, drink, music, entertainment and faith, we will highlight local businesses and towns that are making Christmas special in their own unique way. This episode takes place in North Pole, Alaska, and features the Santa Claus House and the world’s tallest Santa Claus statue.

SAVING CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Sappy Holiday – Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Vanessa Sears and Jon McLaren

Stranded in a small town after her car breaks down, Joy meets the charming James, a local trying to save his family’s maple farm.

An Eclectic Christmas – Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Hannah Galway and Jeremy Walmsley

When a small-town vintage store owner leaves instructions in her will for inventory to be distributed as Christmas gifts, her out-of-town niece seeks help from a handsome local in identifying recipients from the clues provided.

Small Town Christmas: Frostburg, Md. – Sunday, Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. ET

Hosted and Executive Produced by Inside Edition’s national correspondent and best-selling Author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. Through food, drink, music, entertainment and faith, we will highlight local businesses and towns that are making Christmas special in their own unique way. Frostburg, Md. is a storybook town come to life. For the past 15 years, the local college students dress up as Elves and compete in Christmas cookie toss, snowball fights, Christmas tree relay, “Elfaoke” and more to support a charity in the “Elf Olympics.”

SNOWED IN CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

The Snowball Effect – Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Anjali Khurana and Landon Moss

Rival meteorologists tracking a massive snowstorm in the town of Mistletoe must work together to get home in time for Christmas.

Christmas in Wolf Creek – Sunday, Dec. 25 at 7 p.m. ET
Starring: Nola Martin and Tim Rozon

When a runaway reindeer threatens the annual Christmas play, a struggling couple must work together to save Christmas for the town and each other.