UPtv’s Most Uplifting Christmas Ever Returns October 30 [VIDEO]

UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, will be celebrating the “Most Uplifting Christmas Ever” this year with over 50 days of Christmas programming filled with almost 100 titles, including eight premiere movies and the cable premiere series The Christmas Checklist. Christmas kicks off on National Uplift Someone Day, October 30, with all-day movies including Festival of Trees, A Bluegrass Christmas and North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery. All-new premieres begin Sunday, November 2.

“Our upcoming Christmas slate is all about capturing the joy and wonder of the holiday season, along with a little bit of that holiday magic everyone loves,” said Crissie Miller, vice president, content strategy and acquisition at UP Entertainment. “Our movies are full of heart and laughter, perfect for cozy nights and festive traditions. We’re bringing our viewers a fresh take on holiday storytelling that’s warm, fun, and unmistakably us. We are thrilled to kick off the holiday season on National Uplift Someone Day because what’s more uplifting than Christmas movies?”

In addition to UPtv’s holiday offering, subscription streaming service UP Faith & Family kicks off Christmas on October 30 with over 200 Christmas favorites as part of “Cozy UP to Christmas.”

The My UPtv app is available for viewers to download and is especially popular around the holidays to track movie viewing. The tracker app allows viewers to learn more about upcoming movies and series on the network, watch previews, and request personalized showtime alerts. Viewers can also “favorite” movie titles to add to a personal collection to easily access later, set calendar reminders, and request notifications. Download the app: uptv.com/myapp

UPtv’s holiday season programming highlights include:

Christmas Movie Marathon – Thursday, October 30 from 9AM ET – 3AM ET
Festival of Trees – 9AM ET
Country Hearts Christmas – 11AM ET
Christmas in Rockwell – 1PM ET
Country Roads Christmas – 3PM ET
A Bluegrass Christmas – 5PM ET
Dial S For Santa – 7PM ET
North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery – 9PM ET
A Country Music Christmas – 11PM ET
A Novel Christmas – 1AM ET

Christmas Movie Marathon – Friday, October 31 from 9AM ET – 3AM ET
Mistletoe Connection – 9AM ET
Snowed in for Christmas – 11AM ET
Christmas Lucky Charm – 1PM ET
A Tiny Home Christmas – 3PM ET
Santa’s Got Style – 5PM ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 7PM ET
Christmas Time Capsule – 9PM ET
We’re Scrooged – 11PM ET
Sappy Holiday – 1AM ET

The Great Christmas Snow-In – Sunday, November 2 @ 7PM ET
After his engagement is called off, Justin retreats to a secluded cabin meant for his honeymoon, only to be snowed in with Jane, his ex-fiancée’s cousin. As tension builds, a spark forms between them, but when Justin’s ex shows up with her new boyfriend, things get even more complicated. In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.
Stars: Amanda Fuller, Joey Lawrence, Ricardo Chavez

A Royal Christmas Manor – Sunday, November 9 @ 7PM ET
Prince Alexander of Fredonia escapes to a cozy inn hoping to experience a traditional American Christmas. Katie, who runs the inn, falls for him, completely unaware of his true royal identity.
Stars: Brianna Cohen, Kirk Barker, Jennifer McKinley

Saving the Christmas Ranch – Sunday, November 16 @ 7PM ET
When the accountant for Carrie Williams’ family’s Christmas lodge makes off with all their money, Carrie has just 2 days to come up with nine months of missing mortgage payments or be foreclosed upon. Charming developer John Dunn has been calling Carrie from afar for a while, and now he’s here in person to make an offer on the ranch she can hardly refuse. Can Carrie raise enough funds before the deadline to save her home? Or will she be forced to sell to John, who hasn’t been entirely truthful about how he came to be there.
Stars: Brianna Cohen, Jonathan Stoddard, Kirby Schwarber

A Royal Christmas Hope – Sunday, November 23 @ 7PM ET
At Christmastime in New York City, Julia Carter runs a nonprofit helping families in need. Still grieving her husband, she fights to keep hope alive – especially through her non-profit work and the annual tree lighting. Across the ocean, Prince Christopher escapes royal duties for a break in the U.S. When a chance meeting sparks connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holidays pressures force them to face what truly matters.
Stars: Jenna Michno, Robert Adamson, Kayla Fields

The Christmas Checklist Season 1 – Saturdays beginning November 29 @ 7PM ET
A grieving daughter receives a Christmas checklist from her recently deceased mom with twelve activities she must complete before Christmas.
Stars: Sarah Power, Jarod Joseph

A Christmas in Amish Country – Sunday, November 30 @ 7PM ET
When a rising chef’s career implodes after a harsh review, she returns to her Amish roots in rural Pennsylvania only to find healing through slow-cooking techniques and the comforts of home; including re-kindling friendship with the sweet Amish farmer she left behind.
Stars: Ella Cannon, Jason Tobias

A Christmas Murder Mystery – Sunday, December 7 @ 7PM ET
Vera Vexley is the editor of the Metropolitan Ledger’s puzzle section, and a part-time consulting detective for the local sheriff’s office. This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends, the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh. Vera soon finds herself helming a murder investigation when someone is found dead on Christmas morning, putting her at odds with the quick-tempered and distraught family members. Can Vera find the culprit before the holidays turn even more deadly?
Stars: Jamie Bernadette, Rob Mayes, Vivica A. Fox

Christmas in Big Sky Country – Sunday, December 14 @ 7PM ET
Becca Collins collaborates with Logan Johnston, the oil company’s new PR agent, to ensure her brother-in-law returns home safely for the holidays after an incident on an oil rig. Can Becca trust Logan’s intentions?
Stars: Rebecca Dalton, Olivier Renaud, Shaun Johnston

Christmas with the Knightlys – Sunday, December 21 @ 7PM ET
Georgia Jackson hopes to put on a Christmas showcase with her students, but finds herself in the spotlight when in exchange for a new community center she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of Chase Knightly, the famous son of a billionaire.
Stars: Celeste Desjardins, Joe Scarpellino, Brian Cook