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Hallmark Channel Crowns Its 15 Best Christmas Movies of 2024, Ranked

NEW YORK – December 20, 2024 – As the final snowflakes of the holiday season settle, Hallmark Channel has released its official ranking of the 15 most popular and critically-acclaimed Christmas movies of 2024, offering⁣ a definitive guide for festive viewing even after the holidays have passed. The network’s 2024 lineup continued its ⁣tradition of ⁢heartwarming stories, charming characters, and, of⁣ course, happily-ever-afters, drawing‌ record viewership throughout November and December.

Here’s ‍a look at the⁣ top 15, as persistent by a combination of nielsen ratings, social media‍ engagement, and Hallmark’s internal⁤ viewer data:

1.We Met in December (November 27) – ⁣Annie (Autumn Reeser) and Dave (Niall Matter) experience a magical meet-cute at a holiday hotel, ‌only to fumble⁢ the exchange of contact information. ​their subsequent, often hilarious,⁣ attempts to reconnect form the core of this classic Hallmark tale, ⁤exploring self-revelation and‌ holiday values.

2. A Newport Christmas (November 2) – This time-travel‍ romance transports ⁢viewers to 1905 Newport,Rhode Island,were socialite Ella (Ginna Claire⁢ Mason) wishes for a ⁤different‌ life. Awakening in 2025,she finds love with a sailor and historian,but ultimately must return ‍to her⁣ own time to safeguard Newport’s historical path.

3.A Grand Ole Opry Christmas (November 29) – Gentry (Nikki DeLoach) confronts her past and rekindles her dreams as she returns ‌to the Grand Ole Opry decades after⁢ her father’s accident. A journey ‍back to ‌1995, accompanied by⁣ a lifelong friend (Kristoffer Polaha), allows​ her to find closure and rediscover her passion.

4. A Make or Break Holiday (December 20) – Liv (Hunter ⁢King) and Daniel (Evan Roderick) attempt to‍ salvage‌ their relationship by feigning ⁣happiness during⁤ the‌ holidays ⁣while their families are in town. Pretending reignites their ‍old feelings, forcing them ​to confront⁢ the⁢ issues​ driving them⁤ apart.

5.Oy to the World (December 14) – Hallmark expanded its holiday offerings with​ this Hanukkah-themed romance. When‍ a water pipe bursts at a local temple on ‍Christmas Eve/the final⁤ night ⁢of Hanukkah, members must collaborate with a nearby church, bringing together former rivals Nikki (Brooke D’Orsay) and Jake (Jake Epstein) – the choir leaders – and sparking unexpected romance.

6. Christmas at⁤ the catnip Cafe (November​ 30) – Olivia ⁤(Erin Cahill) inherits a cat café and plans ⁢to sell it to finance a new condo. Though, her plans​ are complex by Ben (Paul⁣ Campbell), the ⁢veterinarian who co-owns the⁤ business and wants​ to keep it running, leading Olivia to discover the joy of the special place.

7.A Biltmore Christmas ⁢ (November 24) – Lucy (Bethany Joy Lenz) is ‌preparing for‌ her first Christmas without her ⁣husband when she⁢ meets a mysterious man (Kristoffer polaha) who seems strangely familiar.

8. Christmas Island (November 17) – ⁤A woman (Kendall Long) returns to her family’s Christmas tree farm ⁣and reconnects with a childhood friend (Andrew Walker).

9.​ Navigating Christmas ⁤ (November ⁣10) – A single mom (Chelsea Hobbs) ‌enlists the help of a ‍handsome ⁣pilot (William Baldwin) ⁢to get home for Christmas.

10.A Heidelberg Holiday (november 3) – A woman (Ginny Mason) travels to Heidelberg, Germany, and discovers ⁣a family secret.

11. Holiday Hotline (November 23) – Sam (Jill Wagner) takes over the family’s Christmas hotline and finds⁣ love with a charming caller (Matthew Davis).

12. Round and Round (November 16) ⁢- A woman (Vanessa Lengies) relives the same day over⁤ and⁢ over again until she learns to appreciate what she ‍has.

13. Where Are you, Christmas? (November 9) – A woman (lindsey Shaw)⁣ loses her Christmas spirit and ‌embarks on a journey to find it again.

14. Christmas with a Kiss (November 2) – A‍ woman (Jenna Stone) receives a magical kiss that allows her⁢ to hear what peopel are really thinking.

15. A Royal Christmas Holiday (November 15) – A woman (Laura Osnes) falls in love with‍ a prince (Jonathan Rhys ⁤Meyers) ⁢during the holidays.

Hallmark Channel’s continued ⁤success demonstrates the⁢ enduring appeal of feel-good holiday stories, offering viewers a comforting escape and‍ a reminder​ of ‍the season’s magic.​ The network