2020 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas (2020)

2020 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Poster

A preview special offering a sneak peek at Hallmark Channel's upcoming Countdown to Christmas holiday movies hosted by Candace Cameron Bure (not to be confused with their sister channel Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Christmas preview special)

About the Film
2020 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, a special movie event, is an annual joyful custom that Hallmark Channel hosts. It is not one motion picture, but rather a collection of nearly 40 Christmas-themed movies launched by Hallmark for the 2020 holiday season. The movie lineup drew attention from audiences with a host of talented stars and various heartwarming stories that set the tone for the holiday season.

Movie Variety
The lineup, which covers from late October to December, consisted of the likes of 'Jingle Bell Bride', 'Chateau Christmas', 'Christmas with the Darlings', and 'If I Only Had Christmas'. Each film presents a different story, however all revolve around the heat, love, and magic of the Christmas vacation. From love and reconciliation to tales of wonders and unforeseen relationships, each film provides a various aspect of the holiday charm.

Notable Films
'Jingle Bell Bride' follows a wedding coordinator who falls for a regional in a remote Alaskan town while searching for an unusual flower for a celebrity client. 'Chateau Christmas' features a world-renowned pianist who uncovers her passion for music as she works with her ex to organize a holiday performance. 'Christmas with the Darlings' has to do with an assistant who helps the younger brother of her wealthy employer to take care of his orphaned nieces and nephews throughout Christmas. 'If I Only Had Christmas' showcases a pleasant publicist who teams up with a negative business owner to help a charity in need.

Inclusive Casting
In 2020, Hallmark took major strides in diversifying its vacation movie lineup consisting of movies with LGBTQ+ leads and storylines for the very first time, following a pledge to make movies more inclusive. 'The Christmas House', among the noteworthy films from this lineup, is an innovative holiday movie which features a story about a married gay couple who are waiting for news about the adoption of their first child.

The Countdown to Christmas Concept
The 2020 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas principle is suggested to develop anticipation and joyful cheer towards Christmas day. Viewers eagerly anticipate the release of these films, marking off days on their calendars in the very same way that a person would count down the days to Christmas on a development calendar. Each film provides a reassuring dosage of vacation cheer, making it an excitedly anticipated event for Hallmark's audience.

Overall Impact
The 2020 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas, like its predecessors, developed a sense of community and festive heat for its viewership. In the middle of a year marked by unpredictability due to the global pandemic, the series assisted to sidetrack viewers and boost their holiday spirit. The lineup, filled with joyful decoration, light-hearted banter, wonderful moments, and touching storylines, certainly brought a sense of normalcy and happiness to the holiday.

In conclusion, the 2020 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas occasion was indeed a collection of heartfelt movies that encapsulated the spirit of Christmas, imagination, love, addition, and the joy of being with enjoyed ones.

Top Cast

  • Candace Cameron Bure (small)
    Candace Cameron Bure
    Self - Host