Christmas... in the News: Early Christmas, Review of 'That Christmas' & Christmas at Biltmore after Helene Recovery

 

Welcome to this week's edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a weekly review of some of the Christmas articles and news over the last week. 

Can you believe there are only 66 days until Christmas? That's wild! Lots of Christmas in the news this week, and Great American Family and Hallmark Channel are already busy helping us count down the days to Christmas with tons of new movies. I blessed myself with a subscription to Frndly TV, so now I can watch all my favorites.

Let's talk about this week's news. I hope you have some tissues handy.

We journey to Antioch, Illinois where WRTW-TV/WAGT-TV reported on the touching story of neighbors bringing an early Christmas to a holiday-loving woman who is on hospice. Isn't it great when friends come together to make a difference? You can read about it here.

The Hollywood Reporter just released their review of the animated Netflix feature That Christmas. They say this is destined to become a Christmas classic. Check out the review here.

Finally, we travel to Asheville, North Carolina, recently devastated by Hurricane Helene. WLOS 12 out of Asheville has reported that Biltmore Estate, despite incurring damage from Helene, will reopen on November 2nd, to welcome guests for Christmas at Biltmore. Now, is a time to support North Carolina, its residents, and its historical treasures. On the estate's Facebook page, they acknowledge the compassion and resolve of the community as they recover. You can read more here.

Until next week, hope you enjoy your holiday preparations. 

Great American Christmas Schedule for 2024 is Available!!!

 

Photo credit: Great American Media

In case you missed it, Great American Family has released the 2024 schedule for Great American Christmas. If you visit their website, you can learn more about their new movies and find lists of all their Christmas movies. 

The Countdown to Great American Christmas ticker says it is 47 days away. Which movie premiere are you most excited about?

Christmas in the News: Hallmark Reality Shows, GAC Movie Lineup, Christmas in July Events, Cambria Christmas Market & Jubilee Decor

 

Welcome to this week's edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a weekly review of some of the Christmas articles and news over the last week. So many interesting Christmas mentions lately. 

Hallmark Media is adding two new reality series to its lineup. Can't say I am a huge reality TV fan, but there is definitely a market for it. You can check out the article in Parade here. 

Great American Family's 2024 'Great American Christmas' lineup made the news in USWeekly. The lineup sounds amazing. You can read the article here. 

K8 News out of Arizona covered the Jonesboro Market Bliss event that took place yesterday. Have to admit that Christmas in July gets me in the mood to start decorating. My cats would enjoy the trees longer. LOL! You can read about Market Bliss here. 

The Tribune reported on the the Cambria Christmas Market in the county of San Luis Obispo can be held for the next 15 years after a push to deny the permit put this popular event in jeopardy. You can read all about it here.

Finally, we make our way to Alabama, where WSFA12 reported on Jubilee Decor, a company whose website says they manufacture and sell commercial Christmas decor for cities and organizations to draw people in and leave them speechless. Sounds like a Christmas movie waiting to happen. You can find out more here.

Christmas on TV: Great American Family's Countdown to Great American Christmas 2023

Get ready Christmas movie lovers! Great American Family's Countdown to Great American Christmas launches new movies starting on October 21st! For more information, you can visit https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/celebrations

Us Magazine provided their movie guide back in September. You can view it here.

This or That? - Funny Christmas Movies or Dramatic Christmas Movies

There are funny Christmas movies...

 

 

 and there are dramatic Christmas movies.

 

In my house, my husband tends to like the funny ones. I lean toward the dramatic ones. 

What do you enjoy most--funny or dramatic? What is you favorite funny movie or dramatic movie?