A less travelled Christmas
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Erik Gruenwedel

28 August 2024

Great American Media on Aug. 28 unveiled a lineup of religious films for the winter holidays that will be available to stream on the company’s Pure Flix platform from Oct. 17 through Dec. The 24/7 movie marathon will culminate in the 138th Tournament of Roses Parade, which will air live. Pasadena, Californiaon 1 January 2025.

“The extraordinary number of original series premieres on the theme of faith and family this holiday season gives ‘Great American Christmas’ a leading position in the Christmas sector,” Bill AbbottCEO of Great American Media, said in a statement.

Streaming titles include:

A PARISIAN CHRISTMAS WALTZwith Jen Lilley And Matthew MorrisonAs a beginner dancer, Emma meets professional dancer Leo, whose love for competitive dancing gradually fades until the dancer and his beloved choreographer are presented with a unique opportunity to take Emma’s dancing to the next level.

HOT CHRISTMAS PARTIES WITH COCOAwith Susie Abromeit And Torrance CoombsThe modern reinterpretation of William Shakespeare’s popular classic “Much Ado About Nothing”, which takes place at Christmas.

12 CHRISTMAS GAMESwith Felisha Cooper And Johnny Ramey. A group of friends are magically transported into a Christmas board game during a Christmas party. They must complete all the levels to return home in time for Christmas.

CHRISTMAS TIME IS HEREwith Bernard Ruiz and Dewshane Williams. Hoping to save her father’s beloved inn, Nia is initially excited to meet Julian, who she believes will help her, but then she realizes that Julian’s first thought was to change the estate’s legacy.

A HEARTFELT CHRISTMASwith Jennie Garth And Cameron Mathison. A small business owner is inspired to make an anonymous donation to the town, and the entire community follows suit, while a local reporter tries to find out who the secret Santa is.

CHRISTMAS IN MAPLE HILLSwith Emily Alatalo, Bukola Ayoka, Blake, AyindeA charismatic veterinarian must track down the mysterious owner of her family’s land in order to preserve its legacy.

ANGEL FALLS CHRISTMASwith Chad Michael Murray And Jessica LowndesA dedicated doctor who has little time for Christmas performs a miracle for her patient and finds recognition and love in the most unlikely place.

ROYALLY PACKAGED FOR CHRISTMASwith Jen Lilley And Brendan FehrThe head of an international charity is called by the royal family to the kingdom of Valdonia, where she becomes increasingly close to a prince.

CATERING CHRISTMASwith Merritt Patterson And Daniel LissingA struggling catering company secures the Christmas event of the year, but must adapt to the whims of the town’s most famous personality.

CHRISTMAS AT THE DRIVE-IN CINEMAwith Danica McKellar And Neal Bledsoe. A real estate attorney tries to prove that her local drive-in theater is an institution and cannot be closed, then meets with the prospective seller, who happens to be the heir to the property.

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHTwith Erin Agostino And Harmon Walsh. Juliet offers her boss Christmas candles in order to get a promotion, enlisting the help of the candle shop owner, who initially refuses but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help fulfill his daughter’s Christmas wish.

A LESS TRAVELED CHRISTMASwith Candace Cameron Bure And Eric Johnson. A local business owner finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently deceased father’s red vintage car. The message prompts Desi to take a vacation trip down memory lane where she meets a man who needs her help and offers to help her in return.

THE FABRIC OF CHRISTMASwith Ferelith Jung And Harmon Walsh. Firefighter Liam and quilting teacher Amy come together to create the perfect quilt for Liam’s sister’s Christmas wedding. Two headstrong people discover the importance of putting aside personal differences to create what matters most at Christmas.

A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR DAISYwith Jill Wagner And Nick Bateman. An interior designer lands the remodeling of a landmark property before discovering that the new owner is a special person from her past life, now the father of an adopted daughter.

CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND, with Jill Winternitz And Dominic Watters. A new York An installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display in a bid to win the award for best Christmas village. The designer must work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, but his feelings may change if the pair manage to bring joy to the community.

A CHRISTMAS STARwith Sarah Canning And Daniel LissingAn astronomer predicts a new meteor shower over a town and must convince locals not to light their annual Christmas tree to view the phenomenon.

PAIRED FOR CHRISTMASwith Sarah Canning And Marcus Rosner. Two heartbroken strangers pretend to date others in order to win the affection of their true soul mates.

I’m glad it’s Christmaswith Jessica Lowndes, Paul GreenAnd Gladys KnightA salesman who dreams of a chance on Broadway meets a jingle writer who also needs a professional miracle. Little do they know that a business owner, an angel, has divine plans for everyone this Christmas.