Jersey Jen would have secretly watched a few (on the phone with mom, of course) inbetween binging every housewife season on Bravo.
But Florida Jen? Oh, she eats them up with a SPOON.
So, it may be October 17th. And sure, it isn't even Halloween yet but...
Bring on allllll the Hallmark holiday romcoms set in a chocolate shop / ranch / castle where a prince / farmer / dance instructor falls for a waitress / kindergarten teacher / advertising executive who suddenly has car / money / man troubles -- and has a BIG misunderstanding -- at class reunion / corporate meeting / charity ball before finding true love and the spirit of the season.
Sign. Me. Up!
Sure, the plots are predictable, but that's the point: You know they'll have a happy ending.
Couldn't we all use more of those?
Plus, the wholesome towns, holiday gowns and over-the-top decorations are very pretty to look at -- and all the guys are easy on the eyes too. There really is something for everyone.
So heat up the cocoa with marshmallows, grab your coziest blanket (even if it isn't that cold out yet) and allow me to introduce you to... Hallmark's Can't Miss Christmas Classics:
(SPOILER ALERT: Everyone falls in love.)
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
Haven't seen it yet, but an
adorable, accident-prone local weatherman falls in love with his highschool
classmate/ER doctor while visiting home for a gingerbread festival.
Why It's on the Nice List: Robert Buckley
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
A girl on a dating app meets someone who agrees to pose as her boyfriend for a family Christmas Olympics weekend, and winds up falling in love.
Why It's on the Nice List: More Robert Buckley
The Santa Summit (2023)
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
Fellow teachers have lost their mojo, dress up as Santas and
attend The Santa Summit, a pub crawl that leads them all to find love.
Why It's on the Nice List: It ends with a banger, It Must Be Christmas
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
A screenwriter travels back in time to the set of a classic Christmas movie and alters the future when she falls in love with its leading man.
Why It's on the Nice List: Kristoffer Polaha
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
Estranged siblings meet up in a Scottish castle only to find out their mom is actually royalty, they own the castle, and they each find love.
Why It's on the Nice List: A Party of Five Salinger reunion
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
After a breakup, a girl comes home for Christmas, gets
swept into her cul-de-sac's holiday hijinx, and falls in love with her childhood friend/HOA
President.
Why It's on the Nice List: Wes Brown
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
Three grown brothers live at home with mom, and aren’t close until a baby is abandoned at the local firehouse and teaches them to love Christmas and each other.
Why It's on the Nice List: Paul Campbell, Andrew Walker AND Tyler Hynes
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
A married couple on the verge of divorce has car trouble, checks into a cozy inn, and finds their way back to eachother.
Why It's on the Nice List: Kristoffer Polaha and a Llama
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
A guy and his ex-girlfriend, pretend they are still together for the sake of his family at Christmas, and while stuck in their home, fall back in love.
Why It's on the Nice List: Tyler Hynes
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
Two successful sons come home for the holidays, to recreate
childhood memories, save their parent’s marriage and fall in love with a high
school sweetheart.
Why It's on the Nice List: Robert Buckley (he really never disappoints)
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
Game creators, both vying for the same promotion, pair up to create a 12 Days of Christmas scavenger hunt around Chicago, and fall in love along the way.
Why It's on the Nice List: Tyler Hynes (even better with a beard)
Plot Summary in 25 Words or Less:
A mysterious travel writer visits a B&B, so the family pretends
to be guests for a good review, until their daughter falls in love with him.
Why It's on the Nice List: Victor Webster
Now, I know what you're thinking...
These movies all sound the same! But trust me, they are VERY different. Sort of. Besides, these are just the ones I've loved since 2020. If you want a real treat, watch my favorite Hallmark movie of all time from 2008, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, aka Fonzie Christmas.
And if you feel like playing my version of Hallmark holiday bingo, download your cards here.
(See, I told you Florida Jen was all in.)
Merry early Christmas, everybody!
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