Happy November! We’re in the homestretch, you guys! Most people would think of that as December, or the last week before Christmas, or even Christmas Eve — but, I feel like November is where the holiday season really picks up momentum …and it flies by faster than you realize.

Even when you’re prepared for how fast the holiday season moves, it never fails to feel like you woke up on November -blinked- and then it’s Christmas morning. I hope this month provides you with happiness, patience and the ability to enjoy every bit of your festive traditions.

Stay Merry,

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If you’re like me and can’t wait for David Archuleta to release his brand new Christmas album, Winter in the Air, you’ll be happy to know he dropped the official music video for the first single, “Christmas Every Day”! Check out the video, which was directed by Dusty Barker, below.

Winter in the Air will be available on November 2nd!

Stay merry!

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We’ll be ‘rockin’ around the Christmas tree this year thanks to We The Kings!

The American rock band who hit the music scene back in 2007 with their single, “Check Yes Juliet” has released several albums in the last decade, but now WTK is ready to spread some holiday cheer with their first Christmas record, Season’s Greetings From The Sandbar.

The album will feature two original songs (“There Is a Light”, “One People”) as well as eight holiday classics. The band collaborates with Elena Coats on “Baby It’s Cold Outside”, Anna Maria Island on their rendition of “Silent Night” and indie pop musician, Frankie, lends her vocals for “Jingle Bells”.

In a sea of songs centered around the chilly holiday season on most traditional holiday records, the band wanted to create something that Christmas lovers in warmer climates could relate to.

Kat Graham stars in THE HOLIDAY CALENDAR. | Photos: Netflix

With only a week left in October, Netflix has revealed the list of movies, documentaries and television series that will be coming to the streaming service during the month of November, and among that list are several festive titles. Check them out below!

Angela’s Christmas
Cast: Lucy O’Connell, Ruth Negga & Brendan Mullins
Release Date: November 1

In this original Netflix animated family film, a trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt.

Pictured: (l-r) Chrissy Teigen, John Legend — (Photo by: F. Scott Schafer/Columbia Records/NBC)

John Legend is following in the festive footsteps of Michael Bublé, Pentatonix and Gwen Stefani …he’s getting his own NBC Christmas special!

The network announced today that the recent EGOT winner and his wife, Chrissy Teigen (model, author of “Cravings by Chrissy Teigen” and co-host of “Lip Sync Battle”) would be getting us into the holiday spirit this season with NBC’s “A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy”.

In the hour-long special, Legend will perform songs from his upcoming Christmas album, “A Legendary Christmas,” as the beloved duo is joined by friends and family, as well as other well-known personalities who will be announced at a later date.

“A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy” airs Wednesday, November 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

 
Stay merry!

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As Christmas music and a crackling fire set the mood, Kellie Pickler took on hosting duties once more as she hosted Hallmark Channel’s “2018 Countdown to Christmas Preview Special” over the weekend.

Both Kellie and Lacey Chabert gave us sneak peeks over the past few months as they hosted separate preview specials for the network, but with the slate of highly-anticipated holiday programming kicking off THIS FRIDAY, I think it’s safe to say this hour-long special was the final step in our journey on the Countdown to Christmas! I’m so excited–is it Friday yet?!

As with my previous recaps, I’ve included the scoop on the movies spotlighted during the special.

L-R: Adelaide Kane & Jonathan Bennett | Photos: IMDb

A few weeks ago it was revealed that, real-life couple, Carlos and Alexa PenaVega would be returning to the Hallmark Channel for new Christmas movies, however–unlike last year, they would lead separate films. We got a few details about each film, but Entertainment Tonight has officially confirmed each of their co-stars!

Jonathan Bennett, known for his role “Mean Girls”, will star opposite Alexa in “Christmas Made to Order”, which premieres Sunday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Synopsis: When architect and Christmas amateur Steven (Bennett) finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits holiday coordinator Gretchen (PenaVega) to bring holiday joy to his home. Gretchen’s expert Christmas spirit brings Steven’s family together, but neither expected it to bring them closer to each other. After a great opportunity presents itself to Gretchen, she and Steven must decide what’s really important in life.

Carlos has found his leading partner for “A Midnight Kiss” with Adelaine Kane, former star of the CW’s “Reign”. Their New Year’s Eve-themed film will premiere Saturday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

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Candace Cameron Bure gave us more than just a first look at the Christmas movies coming to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries as she hosted the Miracles of Christmas Preview Special event this year, we were also treated to a truly festive outfit! The network alum took on her holiday hosting duties wearing a stylish plaid skirt and plush velvet top that coordinated with her shoes.

Let’s start with the focal point of the outfit first, shall we? Candace wore a ZARA Plaid Midi Skirt.

This high-waisted belted design features a full a-line silhouette fully covered in a traditional holiday plaid pattern. It’s currently available at Zara.com for $69.90!

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Scottie Thompson is starring in her first Hallmark Christmas movie this holiday season, “Hope at Christmas”. In the film, she stars as the, recently divorced, Sydney, who decides to spend Christmas in a house she inherited with her young daughter. Throughout the film, Sydney spends her time at a local bookstore where she meets a handsome teacher who reignites her Christmas spirit.

Thanks it early photos from the film, we see that Sydney wears a lovely, and vibrant, blue wrap dress in a few scenes. She’s wearing the Diane von Furstenberg “New Linda” Cashmere Wrap Dress (sans belt) in Cobalt. This dress is currently available for $398 at www.dvf.com and www.shopbop.com.

(Updated: 11/25/2018)

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With 37 original Christmas movies on the way, it’s no wonder Hallmark is airing so many preview specials to increase our excitement! You won’t hear me complaining–I can’t get enough!

After hosting the Christmas: A Second Look Preview Special last month, Kellie Pickler (“Christmas at Graceland”) is returning to bring viewers the 2018 Countdown to Christmas Preview Special.

This special sneak peek with give us one last first-look at the upcoming movies that are part of Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas”, the award-winning #1 holiday programming event, which kicks off on October 26th and runs through the end of the year.

Stay merry!