Rueben's Ramblings

The OWN holiday movie 24-Karat Christmas will debut at 9 PM on December 21.

When Trish (Samantha Marie Ware), an unlucky-in-love jewelry designer, accidentally sends a set of Christmas wedding bands off with the wrong person, she and the charming best man, Book Mosely (Curtis Hamilton), must work together to track them down and get them to the wedding on Christmas Eve – in the process learning that you can’t wait for love to find you, you have to go out and find it.

The last movie featured in the following trailer is for 24-Karat Christmas:

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On December 21, the holiday movie A Carpenter Christmas Romance will debut at 8 PM on Lifetime.

Written and executive produced by Sarah Drew, the movie begins when novelist Andrea (Sasha Pieterse) hints her upcoming book may take a heartbreaking turn, which causes her fans to begin protesting, demanding their favorite character not get killed off. Needing a safe haven where she can finish her novel, Andrea flees to her family’s farmhouse in the town of Wildwood.

Much to her surprise, she ends up running into her former crush, Seth (Mitchell Slaggert), an artisanal woodworker who’s helping rebuild the town after it was nearly destroyed by a fire. It doesn’t take long for sawdust and sparks to fill the air once the two work together to reignite the town’s Christmas spirit. Is this romance just a holiday fling that ends when her trip is over? Or can the two build a love that is made to last?

Here is a trailer for A Carpenter Christmas Romance:

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The UPtv movie A Country Music Christmas will debut on December 21 at 7 PM.

Songwriter Brooke Remington (Alexandra Harris) has the decision of a lifetime to make when a charming executive makes promises of fortune and glory that require leaving her best friend and writing partner behind.

Jonathan Stoddard co-stars.

Here is a trailer for A Country Music Christmas:

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On December 21, the Great American Family holiday movie Christmas in Scotland will debut at 8 PM

A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community.

Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters co-star.

Here is a trailer for Christmas in Scotland:

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On December 20, the Netflix feature film The Six Triple Eight will debut online today

The film, directed by Tyler Perry, and based on a 2019 World War II History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film focuses on the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II.

The cast includes Kerry Washington, Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Gregg Sulkin and Dean Norris [among others].

Here is the trailer for The Six Triple Eight:

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On December 19, the BET+ movie Queens of Christmas will debut online.

Doris and Julia (Terri J. Vaughn and Vanessa Bell Calloway respectively), life-long friends and feuding neighbors, engage in a hilarious competition for the annual ‘Queen of Christmas’ title, discovering the true spirit of the holiday and the value of their sisterly bond along the way.

The cast includes Tyler Kay Whitley and Essence Atkins.

Here is a trailer for Queens of Christmas.

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The Hallmark+ holiday movie Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane will debut online on December 19.

In 1966, single guy David’s (Benjamin Hollingsworth) plans for a simple Christmas are dashed when his neighbor Stephanie (Chelsea Hobbs) arrives with news that she won a contest to have Tommy Saunders’ (Matt Dusk) Christmas Eve TV special broadcast live from her house – but used his address.

In 1981, John (John Brotherton) and Lizzie (Erin Cahill) learn that this will be their last Christmas on Cherry Lane after John receives a job offer in Michigan and Lizzie finds out she’s pregnant.

In 2000, best friends Matt (Sam Page) and Rebecca (Brooke D’Orsay) find unexpected feelings developing as they try to find out who is behind a series of Christmas-themed random acts of kindness.

There is currently no trailer for Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane, though.

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On December 19, the holiday movie Trading Up Christmas will debut at 8 PM on Hallmark Mystery.

Michelle (Italia Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater—a house for Keri.

While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Michael Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle’s story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other.

But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears she ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It’s Dan’s love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most.

Here is a trailer for Trading Up Christmas:

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The Hallmark Channel movie Following Yonder Star will debut on December 15 at 8 PM.

Abby Marshall (Brooke D’Orsay), once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap. All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event – a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve.

Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by Tom Maguire (John Brotherton), who is also a high school astronomy teacher. Since his wife’s passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church’s Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom’s company. Through newfound community, family and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways.

Here is a trailer for Following Yonder Star:

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