Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies 2014: When And Where To Watch 12 New Original ‘Countdown To Christmas’ Specials

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? Look no further than Hallmark Channel for help. The network is in full Christmas mode, airing holiday-themed flicks 24 hours a day as part of its “Countdown to Christmas.”

While everyone enjoys a classic film, Hallmark Channel has upped the game this year, premiering 12 movies in total this season. Make a hot chocolate and cuddle up with a loved one, because these are holiday movies that you don’t want to miss. (For the full Hallmark Channel “Countdown to Christmas” schedule, click here.)

1. “One Starry Christmas”

This flick already premiered on Nov. 1, but that doesn’t mean you missed it for the 2014 season. Starring Sarah Carter, Damon Runyan, George Canyon and Paul Popowich, “One Starry Christmas” is about Holly (Carter), an aspiring astronomy professor who finds love with a cowboy named Luke (Runyan) that she met while traveling for the holidays. The catch is that she already has a boyfriend.

Air dates: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 4 a.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 7:30 a.m. EST.

2. “The Nine Lives of Christmas”

“The Nine Lives of Christmas” premiered on Hallmark on Nov. 8, but viewers interested can still catch it throughout December. Starring Brandon Routh, Kimberly Sustad, Stephanie Bennett, Chelsea Hobbs, Sean Tyson, Dalias Blake and Gregory Harrison, this new flick is one that fireman lovers won’t want to miss. Zachary (Routh), a fireman, is happy living the single life until he adopts a cat. After meeting a veterinary student named Marilee (Sustad), Zachary realizes that “the single life is not as fulfilling as he thought it was.”

Air dates: Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. EST; Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 1:30 p.m. EST.

3. “A Cookie Cutter Christmas”

Don’t fret if you missed this premiere on Nov. 9. “A Cookie Cutter Christmas” stars Erin Krakow, Alan Thicke, David Haydn-Jones, Laura Soltis and Genea Charpentier. The movie is about two competitive schoolteachers who not only battle it out for a Christmas cookie bake-off but a single dad as well.

Air dates: Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 4:30 p.m. EST; Friday, Dec. 26 at 12 a.m. EST.

4. “Northpole”

Hallmark visited “Northpole” on Nov. 15, but viewers can revisit throughout December. Starring Tiffani Thiessen, Josh Hopkins, Bailee Madison, Max Charles, Candice Glover, Robert Wagner and Jill St. John, this holiday tale tells the story about Northpole in trouble. With holiday happiness dwindling around the world, it’s up to an elf and a young boy to make sure that the world remembers “the importance of the season.”

Air dates: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 12 a.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. EST; Friday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. EST; Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 a.m. EST; Monday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. EST; Tuesday Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 6 p.m. EST.

5. “Angels and Ornaments”

Premiering on Nov. 16, this Hallmark flick is about a woman who receives a little help to find love by Christmas Eve. “Angels and Ornaments” stars Jessalyn Gilsig, Sergio Di Zio, Graham Abbey, Samantha Espie and Roger Doche.

Air dates: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 4 at 8 a.m. EST; Saturday, Dec. 20 at 12 a.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 7:30 p.m. EST.

6. “A Royal Christmas”

“Mean Girls” alum Lacey Chabert stars alongside Jane Seymour, Stephen Hagan and Katherine Flynn in “A Royal Christmas.” The movie is about a blue-collar worker named Emily (Chabert) who finds out that her fiancé Leo (Hagan) is actually a prince. Needless to say, his mother, the Queen (Seymour), isn’t happy with her future daughter-in-law.

Air dates: Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. EST, Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. EST, Monday, Dec. 15 at 8 a.m. EST, Monday, Dec. 15 at 10 p.m. EST, Sunday, Dec. 21 at 12 a.m. EST, Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. EST, Thursday, Dec. 25 at 9 p.m. EST

7. “The Christmas Shepherd”

Teri Polo, Martin Cummins, Jordyn Ashley Olson and Jill Teed star in “The Christmas Shepherd.” The Hallmark film is about a widow who loses her late husband’s dog. The dog gets adopted by a single father and his daughter, and the three must decide to whom the dog belongs.

Air dates: Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. EST; Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8 a.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 3 p.m. EST.

8. “Christmas Under Wraps”

“Full House” alum Candace Cameron Bure stars in “Christmas Under Wraps.” Bure stars as a doctor who moves to an Alaska town and finds love after failing to get a position she wanted.

Air dates: Friday, Dec. 5 at 10 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. EST; Friday, Dec. 12 at 4 a.m. EST; Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 p.m. EST.

9. “Debbie Macomber’s Mr. Miracle”

Watch the premiere of “Debbie Macomber’s Mr. Miracle” on Saturday, Dec. 6. Starring Rob Morrow, Michelle Harrison, Britt Irvin, Sarah-Jane Redmond and Andrew Francis, the movie is about an angel named Harry (Morrow) whose goal is to help a woman “get her life on track after the death of her father.”

Air dates: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST; Saturday, Dec. 13 at 12 p.m. EST; Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 12 a.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 12 p.m. EST.

10. “Christmas at Cartwright’s”

Alicia Witt and Wallace Shawn star in this Dec. 7 premiere. “Christmas at Cartwright’s” is about a single mom who finds work as a department store Santa. However, the angels have good fortune and romance up their sleeves for her.

Air dates: Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. EST; Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. EST; Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. EST; Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 p.m. EST.

11. “Best Christmas Party Ever”

“Pretty Little Liars” fans won’t want to miss this Dec. 13 premiere. Torrey DeVitto stars alongside Steve Lund, Linda Thorson and Harmon Walsh in this holiday special. Jennie (DeVitto) is a party planner who must work alongside Nick (Lund) in order to throw the best Christmas party ever.

Air dates: Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. EST; Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 21 at 8 a.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. EST.

12. “The Christmas Parade”

“Dallas” alum AnnaLynne McCord stars alongside Jefferson Brown and Drew Scott in this holiday film. “The Christmas Parade” is about Hayley (McCord), a network morning host who leaves for a small town after her fiancé humiliates her on air. While at the small town, Hayley rediscovers the spirit of Christmas by working alongside Logan (Jefferson Brown). The movie officially premieres on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. EST.

Air dates: Sunday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. EST; Friday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. EST; Sunday, Dec. 21 at 12 p.m. EST; Monday, Dec. 22 at 4 a.m. EST; Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 10 a.m. EST; Thursday, Dec. 25 at 6 a.m. EST.