Thu Sep 19 08:08:00 UTC 2024: ## Hallmark Channel Gears Up for 15th Annual Countdown to Christmas with Record-Breaking Lineup

**THE NORTH POLE – September 19, 2024** – Hallmark Channel is officially ringing in the holiday season with the 15th annual **Countdown to Christmas**, launching on **Friday, October 18th**. Get ready for 47 brand-new, original movies across Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark+ – the most ever in the network’s history!

This year’s festive lineup features a diverse cast of beloved actors, including **Angela Kinsey** (The Office), **Nichole Sakura** (Superstore), **John C. McGinley** (Scrubs), **Diedrich Bader** (American Housewife), and **Christine Ebersole** (Bob Hearts Abishola), bringing their signature comedic charm to the holiday movies.

Fans can look forward to a range of stories, including:

* **Romance**: From a Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament leading to love in **Trivia at St. Nick’s** to a quiet librarian getting swept up in an FBI sting operation in **The Christmas Charade**, there’s a heartwarming romance for everyone.
* **Family**: Celebrate the holidays with families from different backgrounds and generations in **Holidazed**, a heartwarming eight-episode limited series on Hallmark+.
* **Adventure**: Embark on an Icelandic adventure in **The Christmas Quest** or race to the finish line in a Christmas-themed reality competition show in **Jingle Bell Run**.
* **Mystery**: Hallmark Mystery channel delivers its own dose of holiday cheer with **Mistletoe Murders**, a six-episode series based on the popular Audible original.

Hallmark+ is also joining the holiday party, offering seven original merry movies and, for the first time ever, four seasonal series, including:

* **Unwrapping Christmas:** This four-movie franchise follows the holiday romances of four friends who work together at a store named All Wrapped Up.
* **Finding Mr. Christmas:** A reality competition show pits 10 Hallmark hopefuls against each other in a variety of festive feats to determine the next Hallmark superstar. The winner will star alongside Jessica Lowndes in the Hallmark Channel original movie **Happy Howlidays**.

**Hallmark is making sure the holiday spirit spreads beyond the screen this year with real-life events:**

* **Jingle Stop Tour:** Join the festivities with a star-studded bus tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of Countdown to Christmas.
* **Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise:** Embark on a four-day dream vacation at sea, filled with Hallmark stars, artists, and unique yuletide experiences.
* **Hallmark Christmas Experience:** Immerse yourself in the charm of a Hallmark movie town square at Kansas City’s Crown Center, with free, open-to-the-public events every weekend from November 29th to December 22nd.

With a record-breaking lineup of movies, captivating series, and exciting real-life events, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark+ are setting the stage for the biggest holiday celebration yet. Grab your hot cocoa, cozy up on the couch, and get ready to **”stream you a merry Christmas!”**

Read More