Holiday Slate 2023
Our line-up of holiday watch party events on Hallmark, Netflix, and Amazon
Hey, Remarkists! It’s about that time again for some holly, jolly fun because our holiday movie tradition is back and sassier than ever! During our 2023 Holiday Slate, we’re escaping the big city for a charming small town where we’ll find an overwhelming amount of holiday cheer and fake snow ❄️ ! In other words, we are diving headfirst into the Hallmark Cinematic Holiday Universe (the HCHU)—yes, the cheesy goodness we secretly adore yet love love LOVE to snark at while watching! 😂🍿 Last year, our Hallmark holiday watch parties were a blast, so we're making it a full-on tradition.
This holiday season, we’ve got over 20 watch party events lined up starting just after Thanksgiving, including some Netflix and Amazon premieres and a limited series to keep things interesting. So, grab your calendars and your mulled wine 🍷, circle those dates 🗓️, and join us for laughs, fun, and just maybe a Christmas tear or two. 🎉 It’s gonna be a festive month of watch parties you won’t want to miss!
A Heidelberg Holiday - Sat 11/25 @ 4:15 pm ET/1:15 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: Heidi Heidelberg receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas, a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage. Starring Ginna Claire Mason and Frédéric Brossier.
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
Christmas in Notting Hill - Sun 11/26 @ 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: Famous soccer star, Graham Savoy (Moseley), has always been too busy for love, but when he comes home to Notting Hill for Christmas, he changes his mind after meeting Georgia (Ramos) – a visiting American and the one person who has no idea who he is. Starring Sarah Ramos and William Moseley.
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
A Biltmore Christmas - Thu 11/30 @ 11:30 pm ET/8:30 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: Lucy Hardgrove (Joy Lenz) is a screenwriter who lands the job of a lifetime when she’s hired to pen the script for a remake of the beloved holiday movie, His Merry Wife! First filmed in 1947 at beautiful, historic Biltmore House, it has long been considered a Christmas classic. When the head of the studio isn’t satisfied with the ending Lucy wrote because it deviates from the original’s feel-good conclusion, he sends Lucy to Biltmore Estate for research and inspiration. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife! through the help of an hourglass.
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
My Norwegian Holiday - Sat 12/2 @ 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: JJ, grieving the loss of her grandmother and seeking dissertation inspiration, stumbles upon an unexpected holiday destiny. Meeting Henrik, a Norwegian from Bergen, their connection deepens when he discovers she has a troll figurine from his hometown. To explore the troll’s history and her grandmother’s ties, JJ agrees to join Henrik on a journey to Norway. In Bergen, they’re drawn into Henrik’s family Christmas and wedding traditions, with his sister’s wedding the day before Christmas Eve. JJ embarks on a holiday adventure, uncovering the troll’s origins and finding her own path to healing, love and family.
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
Candy Cane Lane - Sat 12/2 @ 10:30 pm ET/7:30 pm PT
From Amazon: Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest and inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life.
How to watch: Amazon Prime
A Not So Royal Christmas - Sun 12/3 @ 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: Tabloid journalist Charlotte (D’Orsay) attempts to land an interview with a reclusive Count. In response, the royal family has a groundskeeper (Kemp) pose as the Count since the real one fled years ago.
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
Christmas As Usual - Thu 12/7 @ 11:30 pm ET/8:30 pm PT
From Netflix.com: Thea takes Jashan home — but his Indian roots and her family's Norwegian traditions clash in a chaotic Christmas.
How to watch: Netflix
Gremlins - Sat 12/9 @ 10:30 pm ET/7:30 pm PT
From IMDb: A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.
This is our only “Must Rent” watch (unless you’re one of the legends who owns this classic on disc). Show us your receipt on our Discord and receive 500 KRNL in our app for joining us for one of the darkest and weirdest holiday favorites!
How to watch: Rent on Amazon, AppleTV+, and more
Magic in Mistletoe - Sun 12/10 @ 10:45 pm ET/7:45 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: Harrington is the author of a popular book series, but commercial success has left him a bitter recluse. As he returns to his hometown for an annual Christmas festival celebrating his books, he’s joined by April, a publicist for the major publishing house he works with. April is there for damage control after Harrington’s recent comments on social media have ruffled some feathers. But as she gets to know him better, hope springs that April can unlock Harrington’s guarded heart and help him rediscover the spirit of the holiday.
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
A Storm for Christmas Episode 1 - Mon 12/11 @ 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
A group of people arrive at Oslo airport, some to welcome loved ones, some to travel home and some to fly away; however, they all get stranded at the airport, as the clock ticks down to Christmas.
How to watch: Netflix
A Storm for Christmas Episode 2 - Tue 12/12 @ 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
From Google: Ida gives an emotional interview while the airport priest continues her effort to unravel the identity of a mysterious traveler.
How to watch: Netflix
A Storm for Christmas Episode 3 - Thu 12/14 @ 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
From Google: A desperate mother gets unexpected help from an optimistic stranger; a fight breaks out in the duty-free shop.
How to watch: Netflix
Round & Round - Thu 12/14 @ 10:30 pm ET/7:30 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: Rachel’s stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents’ Hanukkah party. Can Zach, the “nice boy” Grandma’s trying to set her up with, help her make it to tomorrow?
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
Gilmore Girls - Sat 12/16 @ 2:00 am ET (Fri 12/15 @ 11:00 pm PT)
This will be the first of two late-late night Gilmore Girls Holiday watches hosted by @unboiled. Which episode will we be watching? That’ll be a surprise! John will also use this watch to drop the fourth daisy in his Memento set.
If you don’t know, holding a daisy will guarantee you an upcoming mystery prize!
How to watch: Netflix
Family Switch - Sat 12/16 @ 10:30 pm ET/7:30 pm PT
From Netflix.com: The four members of the Walker family find themselves in a classically inconvenient Freaky Friday-style body swap, courtesy of an ill-timed visit to an astrological reader. Suddenly, father and son, mother and daughter, baby and dog — all find themselves in each other’s bodies and lives, with all the mayhem that entails. In order to get back into their bodies, parents and children will have to learn to truly relate to and understand one another. Not an easy task, especially on a busy day full of college interviews, soccer tryouts and other life-changing events.
How to watch: Netflix
The Secret Gift of Christmas - Sun 12/17 @ 11:30 pm ET/8:30 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: Bonnie is a personal shopper who helps her widowed client reconnect with his young daughter. Though their ideas of shopping couldn't be more different, she's determined to get them everything on their wish list.
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
A Storm for Christmas Episode 4 - Mon 12/18 @ 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
From Google: With her parents still searching for her, Kaja strikes up a new friendship; the travelers’ true feelings about Christmas start to come out.
How to watch: Netflix
Friends and Family Christmas - Mon 12/18 @ 11:30 pm ET/8:30 pm PT
From Hallmark.com: Daniella and Amelia agree to pretend they're dating to appease their respective parents during the holidays. However, as they spend more time together, they start to build a connection that's deeper than either of them could have hoped for.
How to watch: Hallmark/free on Peacock with ads
A Storm for Christmas Episode 5 - Tue 12/19 @ 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
From Google: Romance blooms in the airport lounge; after finally finding the perfect present for her father, Sara receives troubling news.
How to watch: Netflix
A Storm for Christmas Episode 6 - Thu 12/21 @ 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT
From Google: Arthur's stunt goes viral, Ida makes a shocking decision and David comes clean with the truth behind his travel plans.
How to watch: Netflix
Gilmore Girls - Sat 12/23 @ 2:00 am ET (Fri 12/22 @ 11:00 pm PT)
This is the second of two late-late night Gilmore Girls Holiday watches hosted by @unboiled and our finale watch party of the 2023 Hiatus. The episode will be a surprise, and John will drop the final daisy in his Memento set.
As we mentioned above, holding a daisy will guarantee you an upcoming mystery prize!
How to watch: Netflix
We hope you’ll join us for any and all events during our Holiday Slate! To get involved right away, our Discord is where it’s at! You’ll find tons of other fans there chatting about the TV shows, movies, music and books we all love, as well as up to date info on our Holiday Slate watch parties and other special holiday themed events. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, tumblr, and Spotify for more fandom content!
