Your Movie-a-Day Festive Guide: Nov 28 – Dec 25
Looking for the perfect way to slide into the Christmas spirit? Here’s a carefully curated 28-day watchlist beginning December 1st and running right through to Christmas Day. It’s Hallmark-forward (because Christmas = Hallmark), but with a few mainstream and streaming gems mixed in to keep things varied. Grab a blanket, light a candle, and enjoy your daily dose of festive magic.
December: The Daily Countdown Begins
📅 December 1 — My Norwegian Holiday (Hallmark, 2023)
A journey through snowy Norway as a woman uncovers her family past and finds new love among fjords and festive traditions.
📅 December 2 — A Fabled Holiday (Hallmark, 2022)
A magical, storybook-style town helps visitors rediscover joy and connection in this fantasy-tinged Hallmark gem.
📅 December 3 — Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark, 2022)
A mysterious voicemail leads to a tender, emotional Christmas romance. Warm, sentimental, and beautifully performed.
📅 December 4 — A Holiday Spectacular (Hallmark, 2022)
Set in the 1950s, a debutante secretly joins the Rockettes’ Christmas show. Glamorous, nostalgic, and full of Broadway sparkle.
📅 December 5 — Ghosts of Christmas Always (Hallmark, 2022)
A fun twist on A Christmas Carol, following a trio of spirits assigned to help change one man’s life.
📅 December 6 — Christmas Class Reunion (Hallmark, 2022)
Old classmates reconnect at their 15-year reunion, rediscovering friendships, memories, and long-buried sparks.
📅 December 7 — Christmas in Tahoe (Hallmark, 2021)
A music booker reunites with her ex in hopes of saving a Christmas concert. Light, musical and very easygoing.
📅 December 8 — Next Stop, Christmas (Hallmark, 2021)
A magical train transports a woman back to her past to rethink her choices. Featuring Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson.
📅 December 9 — The Nine Lives of Christmas (Hallmark, 2014)
A firefighter and a vet student bond over a rescued cat. Cosy, well-acted, and a Hallmark favourite.
📅 December 10 — Christmas by Starlight (Hallmark, 2020)
A lawyer and a businessman team up to save a beloved café. Sharp writing and sweet chemistry.
📅 December 11 — Lights, Camera, Christmas! (Hallmark, 2022)
A small-town boutique owner becomes the costume designer for a holiday movie—romance and meta-Hallmark fun ensue.
📅 December 12 — Crown for Christmas (Hallmark, 2015)
A maid becomes the governess to a royal family and catches the eye of a lonely king. Classic royal fairytale vibes.
📅 December 13 — Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses (Hallmark, 2019)
An interior designer takes on a high-pressure job for a reclusive client—holiday warmth guaranteed.
📅 December 14 — Christmas at Castle Hart (Hallmark, 2021)
Two sisters head to Ireland and get swept up in a case of mistaken identity and castle romance.
📅 December 15 — The Santa Clauses (Disney+, 2022)
A modern follow-up to the Santa Clause trilogy—light comedy, nostalgia, and festive mayhem.
📅 December 16 — A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
A short but timeless animated classic that resets the spirit of the season beautifully.
📅 December 17 — The Noel Diary (Netflix, 2022)
A warm, emotional romance about memory, family, and healing. A beautifully modern change of pace.
📅 December 18 — The Holiday (2006)
A beloved Christmas staple—house swaps, life changes, love stories, and top-tier cosy vibes.
📅 December 19 — Jingle Jangle (Netflix, 2020)
A visually stunning musical adventure filled with whimsy, invention, and joyful Christmas energy.
📅 December 20 — Love Actually (2003)
A multi-story British classic that practically defines the modern Christmas ensemble movie.
📅 December 21 — A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
A charming fantasy adventure following the origins of Father Christmas.
📅 December 22 — Elf (2003)
Will Ferrell’s iconic, endlessly quotable journey through a glitter-covered New York Christmas.
📅 December 23 — Arthur Christmas (2011)
A clever, heartfelt animated film exploring how Santa’s high-tech operation actually works—and what happens when something goes wrong.
📅 December 24 — Klaus (Netflix, 2019)
A uniquely animated origin story of Santa Claus with beautiful visuals and a moving message.
🎅 📅 December 25 — It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Your grand finale. A timeless, emotional, uplifting classic that reminds us all what matters most at Christmas.
