Rueben's Ramblings

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.

Here is a trailer for Make or Bake Christmas.

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.

Here is a trailer for The Christmas Quest:

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.

Here is a trailer for The Finnish Line:

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.

Here is a preview for Home Sweet Christmas:

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.

Here is a trailer for A Bluegrass Christmas:

The Lifetime holiday movie BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings will debut on November 30 at 8 PM.

Bebe Winans plays Lincoln, a retired musician turned record store owner, and proud father to the three King sisters, Lydia (Lisa Berry), Gracie (Faith Wright) and Abigail (Bethany Brown). For the first time since their mother’s death, the three estranged King sisters return home for the holidays. Lincoln hatches a plan with family friend, Genelle (Deborah Joy Winans) to bring his girls back together again this Christmas.

Living under the same roof and hearing their father sing joyful Christmas melodies sparks old family memories. Holiday love songs and mistletoe are found around every corner, and the sisters end up finding love in the very town they tried so hard to leave behind. It isn’t long before the sisters face the facts; life’s better when they are together.

Romeo Miller also stars.

Here is a trailer for BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings:

On November 30, the UPtv movie A Prince and Pauper Christmas will debut at 7 PM.

When a down-on-his luck confidential informant in a criminal investigation suddenly goes missing, a desperate young federal agent recruits his doppelgänger to play the role.

The cast includes Brittany Underwood, Jonathan Stoddard (in a dual role) and Tom Arnold.

There is no trailer for A Prince and Pauper Christmas, though

The Hallmark Channel holiday movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story will debut at 8 PM on November 30.

Alana Higman (Hunter King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Tyler Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s (Ed Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.

The rest of the cast includes Richard Riehle, Diedrich Bader, Christine Ebersole and Megyn Price.

The movie will also feature cameos by Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, Chiefs Players Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire and George Karlaftis; Donna Kelce and Jenna Bush Hager.

Here is a trailer for Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story: