Show Notes
It’s happening! Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 is almost here, which means Girls Gone Hallmark is officially ready to trade fall for twinkle lights, fake snow, and an unreasonable number of Christmas festivals. Across this three-part First Impressions series, get ready for a rundown of the Hallmark Christmas movies coming in 2026, including the stars, storylines, returning favorites, and more than a few premises that already have some explaining to do. Find out which movies are earning an early spot on the holiday watchlist, which ones might be headed for the naughty list, and what’s worth getting excited about as Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2026 gets ready to bring the merry.
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