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The Hallmark Mystery holiday movie A Dance in the Snow will debut on December 5 at 8 PM.

Melanie’s (Erica Cerra) 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (Vanessa Burghardt) is a senior in high school and looking forward to college. After a bad experience her junior year, Jenny is not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie decides to surprise Jenny by getting involved in the school’s planning committee to create a welcoming dance for all students.

Meanwhile, Jenny and her friends secretly plan their own party, in part to honor Melanie. Melanie works with Jenny’s literature teacher (Mark Ghanimé) on the dance and starts to fall for him while Jenny develops something special with a new classmate (Dorian Giordano) at school. When their secrets snowball, however, their plans begin to drive a wedge between the usually tightknit mother and daughter at the holidays.

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On December 5, the BET+ holiday movie Brewster’s Millions Christmas will debut online.

A reimagining of the 1985 comedic classic Brewster’s Millions starring the late Richard Pryor that follows Morgan Brewster (China Anne McClain) as she embarks on a unique and challenging journey of delightful chaos to inherit her uncle Montgomery’s fortune before Christmas. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of love, faith, and family through the act of giving rather than receiving.

The ensemble cast includes Romeo Miller, Richard Pryor Jr., Rain Pryor, Telma Hopkins, Tequan Richmond and Sierra McClain.

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The Netflix movie That Christmas will debut online on December 4.

The animated film follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, Santa Claus making a big mistake and it also features an enormous number of turkeys.

Voices are provided by Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw and Jodie Whittaker.

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On December 1, the Lifetime movie Make or Bake Christmas will debut at 8 PM.

With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie (Vivica A. Fox), known for her expertise in all things domestic and top lifestyle brands, is looking to expand her business. She sets her sights on the bakery, Sugar Bakers, owned by Denise Sugarbaker (Jackée Harry) and run by her son, David (Landon Moss).

Determined to make a deal before the end of the year, Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis), to go undercover as a seasonal employee in order to convince them to sell. Emma unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the quaint bakery with its Christmas spirit, staff and especially, David. ‘Tis the Season to make or bake Christmas and discover everything sweet during the holidays, including love.

Corin Nemec also stars.

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The Hallmark Channel movie The Christmas Quest will debut at 8 PM on December 1.

An archeologist (Lacey Chabert) and her ex-husband (Kristoffer Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

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On December 1, the Hallmark Channel movie The Finnish Line will debut at 6 PM.

Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya (Kim Matula) decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father’s final race where he fell short of the victory.

Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole, (Beau Mirchoff) who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father’s rival, Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race.

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The holiday movie Home Sweet Christmas will debut on Great American Family on December 1 at 8 PM.

Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family member passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands.

Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison co-star.

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On December 1, the UPtv holiday movie A Bluegrass Christmas will debut at 7 PM.

Katie’s family’s horse sanctuary is on the brink of closure, but in a last-ditch effort to raise the money, Katie must coax her reclusive grandfather, Bluegrass legend Ben Pendleton, back onto the stage for a Christmas benefit concert.

The movie stars Amanda Jordan and David Pinard.

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