Great American Family's Christmas Lineup Features 18 New Movies and Beloved Stars

  • Michael Foust Crosswalk Headlines Contributor
  • Updated Oct 14, 2024
Great American Family's Christmas Lineup Features 18 New Movies and Beloved Stars

Great American Family has unveiled the lineup for its annual Great American Christmas movie event, which will feature the signature romantic comedies that make it so popular, as well as a pair of heartwarming movies with a historical twist. 

This year's Great American Christmas includes 18 movies starring actors and actresses such as Candace Cameron Bure, Jill Wagner, Jen Lilley, Laura Osnes, Danica McKellar, Trevor Donovan, Jesse Hutch, and the husband-and-wife teams of Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega and Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez.

On Oct. 11, the network "flipped the switch" to 24/7, all-day Christmas movies. 

Great American Family CEO Bill Abbott said the network's holiday movies spotlight the "real meaning of Christmas."

"We're gonna celebrate that," he said. 

Here is the network's full slate of the new 18 movies, with air dates, casts, and plots.

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  • Christmas conversation

    1. Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons (Oct. 12, 8 Eastern)

    A wreath maker's holiday deliveries are threatened when she slips on ice and injures her arm until a selfless neighbor steps up to ensure her business stays afloat. Starring Kristin Wollett and Casey Elliott.

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    2. A Vintage Christmas (Oct. 19, 8 Eastern)

    A dedicated preservationist fights to save a historic Post Office with deep family ties from a developer's plans for demolition, as the conflict between preserving the past and embracing the future threatens to divide the small town -- unless a solution can be found that benefits everyone. Starring Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell.

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  • Christmas Castle

    3. A Christmas Castle Proposal (Oct. 26, 8 Eastern)

    After being injured in the Army, Caleb finds healing with the help of shelter therapy dogs. In gratitude, he returns home to assist Amber in running the local shelter, only to realize that his feelings for her have grown into something much deeper than just thanks. Starring Ash Tsai and Eric Guilmette. 

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  • Christmas; tails of Christmas movie

    4. Tails of Christmas (Nov. 2, 8 Eastern)

    After being injured in the Army, Caleb finds healing with the help of shelter therapy dogs. In gratitude, he returns home to assist Amber in running the local shelter, only to realize that his feelings for her have grown into something much deeper than just thanks. Starring Ash Tsai and Eric Guilmette. 

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  • Christmas Ballet

    5. Royal Christmas Ballet (Nov. 9, 8 Eastern)

    A retired ballerina is called upon to help a team of royal ambassadors with their season's production of The Nutcracker, unexpectedly finding herself at the heart of a blossoming Christmas romance. Starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard.

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  • Christmas Candace Cameron Bure

    6. A Christmas Less Traveled (Nov. 16, 8 Eastern)

    A local business owner (Desi) finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently departed dad's classic red truck. The message instructs her to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane, where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return. Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson.

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  • A Christmas quilt

    7. A Christmas Quilt (Nov. 17, 8 Eastern)

    Firefighter Liam and quilting teacher Amy team up to craft the perfect quilt for Liam's sister's Christmas wedding. Along the way, these two strong-willed individuals learn the value of setting aside their differences to create something meaningful -- and discover what truly matters during the Christmas season. Starring Ferelith Young and Harmon Walsh.

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  • A Little Women's Christmas

    8. A Little Women's Christmas (Nov. 23, 8 Eastern)

    Four sisters strive to find their place in life in this modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel. The original Little Women was released in the 1860s by Louisa May Alcott. Starring Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, Jesse Hutch and Gladys Knight.

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  • Christmas by candlelight

    9. Christmas by Candlelight (Nov. 24, 8 Eastern)

    Juliet pitches the idea of Christmas candles to her boss in hopes of earning a promotion and seeks help from Tom, a reluctant candle shop owner. Initially resistant, Tom agrees when he realizes the project's success will help make his daughter's Christmas wish come true. Starring Erin Agostino and Harmon Walsh.

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  • I Heard the Bells

    10. I Heard the Bells (Nov. 28 and 30, 8 Eastern)

    It is the uplifting true story behind the cherished Christmas carol and its author, America's beloved poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose life is shattered by family tragedy amidst the Civil War. Overcome with grief, he abandons his writing -- until the sounds of Christmas morning stir his heart and renew his faith, inspiring him to pen the timeless carol that has brought hope to generations. Starring Stephen Atherholt, Jonathan Blair, and Rachel Day Hughes.

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  • A Cinderella Christmas Ball

    11. A Cinderella Christmas Ball (Nov. 29, 8 Eastern)

    Armed with only the Internet, a plane ticket, and a lifelong determination to find her birth family, Chelsea travels to the royal hamlet of Havenshire at Christmas. Along the way, she sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn prince how to dance, and finds herself exactly where she needs to be when the bells toll on Christmas Eve. Starring Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice. Choreographed by Gleb Savchenko. 

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  • Home Sweet Christmas

    12. Home Sweet Christmas (Dec. 1, 8 Eastern)

    Two former childhood friends are reunited after the passing of a beloved family member, who leaves them with the responsibility of preserving his magical maple sugar farm and its future. Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison.

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  • Once Upon a Christmas Wish

    13. Once Upon a Christmas Wish (Dec. 7, 8 Eastern)

    A local mayor realizes his childhood Christmas wishes are coming true and, with the help of his lifelong friend, works to inspire the town to showcase its warmth and values. Together, they rally the community to stand strong against a developer's plans to take the town in a different direction. Starring Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez.

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  • Candance Cameron Bure; Let it snow

    14. Let It Snow (Dec. 8, 8 Eastern)

     An executive assesses her company's property and begins drafting ambitious plans to transform the quaint, rustic lodge into a bustling tourist destination. Starring Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, and Alan Thicke.

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  • Christmas Under the Northern Lights

    15. Christmas Under the Northern Lights (Dec. 14, 8 Eastern)

    A historian searching for inspiration for her next project returns to her family's hometown of Aurora, renowned for its breathtaking Northern Lights. There, she forms a connection with a local tour guide who introduces her to the town's cherished Christmas traditions, and together, they witness a sign of miracles yet to unfold. Starring Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch.

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  • Christmas in Scotland

    16. Christmas in Scotland (Dec. 15, 8 Eastern)

    A New York installation designer partners with a small Scottish village to create a stunning light display for the "Best Christmas Village" festival. Paired with a wealthy heir who has no love for Christmas, the designer must navigate their differences, although their feelings begin to change as they bring joy to the community. Starring Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters.

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  • Get Him Back for Christmas

    17. Get Him Back for Christmas (Dec. 21, 8 Eastern)

    Bella rose to fame in the music world, while Jack stayed in their hometown, working at The Salvation Army to support his family after his father's passing. After a painful breakup with her chart-topping singing partner, Bella returns home and turns to Jack, asking him to help her write the perfect song to win her ex back. Starring Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega. Special appearance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Mario Lopez, Victoria Jackson, and Natasha Bure. 

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  • Coupled Up for Christmas

    18. Coupled Up for Christmas (Dec. 22, 8 Eastern)

    Two heartbroken strangers team up, pretending to date each other in a bold attempt to win back the hearts of their true soulmates. Starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner.

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    Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.