It’s a Wonderful Lifetime
On October 11, 2012, the Lifetime channel announced a new holiday programming event called “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime.” The largest holiday stunt in the network’s history, “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” normally runs from October through December, during which Lifetime premieres new Christmas movies and telecasts holiday-themed films that capture everything about the holiday spirit. Lifetime Christmas Movies
What We Know So Far: Lifetime’s 2025 Holiday Slate
The holidays are already starting to sparkle, and Lifetime is getting ready to deck the halls once again with its beloved “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” programming event for 2025! While the network hasn’t released its full lineup just yet, two titles have been officially confirmed — and both promise the warmth, charm, and festive storytelling that Lifetime fans look forward to every year.
Here’s a first look at what’s coming this Christmas season on Lifetime.
Lifetime’s 2025 “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” Christmas movie lineup features 13 original films, premiering from November 29 through December 20. The slate includes romantic comedies, family dramas, and a suspenseful thriller, starring Brandy Norwood, Vivica A. Fox, Tyler Hilton, and more. Here’s a detailed schedule:
🎄 Lifetime’s 2025 Christmas Movie Schedule
November 29
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Christmas Everyday
Premieres at 8 p.m.
Starring Brandy Norwood and Sy’Rai Smith
A woman navigates family traditions and her sister’s chaotic wedding during the holiday season. People.com -
The Christmas Campaign
Premieres at 10 p.m.
Starring Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry
Two ad executives turn rivalry into romance while tasked with pitching the perfect holiday campaign. People.com
December 5
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Jingle All the Way to Love
Premieres at 8 p.m.
Starring Erin Agostino and Romaine Waite
A woman receives a lucky sleigh bell from a stranger at a New Year’s party, leading to a quest to find him years later. TheSuburbanMom -
A Christmas Cookbook
Premieres at 10 p.m.
Starring Ashley Newbrough and Franco Lo Presti
A newly single woman finds comfort in a festive cooking club and sparks fly with the club’s founder. EW.com
December 6
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Deck the Hallways
Premieres at 8 p.m.
Starring Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint, and Jaime M. Callica
A tech exec returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother, who has canceled their cherished holiday party. EW.com
December 12
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A Runaway Bride for Christmas
Premieres at 8 p.m.
Starring TBD
A runaway bride finds unexpected love during the Christmas season. Lifetime -
Christmas in Alaska
Premieres at 10 p.m.
Starring TBD
A heartwarming tale set against the snowy backdrop of Alaska during Christmas. Lifetime
December 13
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Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
Premieres at 8 p.m.
Starring Tyler Hilton and Arielle Kebbel
A couple returns to the family ranch during Christmas, rekindling old flames. People.com -
Rodeo Christmas Romance
Premieres at 10 p.m.
Starring TBD
A rodeo star finds love during the holiday season. Lifetime
December 19
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Sweet Holiday Romance
Premieres at 8 p.m.
Starring TBD
A sweet romance blossoms during the holiday season. Lifetime
December 20
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A Pickleball Christmas
Premieres at 8 p.m.
Starring Zibby Allen and James Lafferty
A tennis star joins a pickleball coach to save a family racquet club through a Christmas tournament. People.com
🌟 1. Christmas Everyday
Starring: Brandy Norwood, Sy’Rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C. Riley, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Directed by: Roger Bobb
Written by: Meg DeLoatch and Cameron Ross
Executive Producers: Brandy Norwood, Stella Bulochnikov, Dr. Holly Carter, Ryan Ramsey, and the FOX Entertainment Studios team
Status: Confirmed; premiere date TBA
Network: Lifetime
Brandy Norwood returns to the small screen in Christmas Everyday, starring opposite her real-life daughter Sy’Rai Smith in her acting debut. The movie follows Francine “Fancy” Ballantine, a talented fashion designer determined to carry on her late father’s Christmas traditions — even as her own life begins to unravel.
When a burst pipe threatens her family home just before the holidays, Fancy hires a contractor named Jaylen (Robert C. Riley), and the two soon find themselves building something deeper than just renovations. With her mother Evelyn (Debbi Morgan) facing the loss of her sight and her sister preparing for a big wedding, Fancy learns that sometimes the true magic of Christmas lies in love, resilience, and rediscovering what matters most.
This heartfelt story will be one of Lifetime’s most anticipated releases for 2025, blending family, faith, and festive flair.
🎁 2. The Holiday Junkie
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt
Status: Confirmed; premiere date TBA
Network: Lifetime
Jennifer Love Hewitt is returning to Lifetime in The Holiday Junkie, playing an event planner who takes over her late mother’s beloved Christmas business — and quickly finds herself in over her head. As she tries to pull off a series of holiday events on her own for the first time, she discovers joy, healing, and perhaps a little unexpected romance along the way.
Hewitt’s return to Lifetime has fans buzzing, and The Holiday Junkie looks to capture the perfect balance of heartfelt emotion and seasonal cheer that defines the network’s holiday lineup.
🎬 It’s a Wonderful Lifetime 2025: What’s Next
This year’s holiday programming block will once again be branded under “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime”, which has become a holiday tradition for countless viewers. The network confirmed that Christmas Everyday and The Holiday Junkie are just the beginning — more titles are in production and will be revealed as the season approaches.
If previous years are any guide, fans can expect dozens of new original movies beginning as early as November 2025, leading up to a month-long celebration of holiday premieres throughout December.
🎅 Stay Tuned with Countdown Until Christmas
Here at CountdownUntilChristmas.com, we’ll keep updating this list as more movies are announced — including premiere dates, cast lists, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes stories.
Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as Lifetime unveils the rest of its 2025 “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” holiday slate.
Because for Christmas movie lovers, the most wonderful time of the year starts long before December!
Confirmed Lifetime Christmas Movies 2025 (So Far):
| Title | Stars | Summary | Premiere |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Everyday | Brandy Norwood, Sy’Rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C. Riley | A fashion designer fights to uphold her father’s cherished Christmas traditions while juggling family struggles and unexpected love. | TBA |
| The Holiday Junkie | Jennifer Love Hewitt | An event planner inherits her late mother’s Christmas business and must run it on her own for the first time, rediscovering love and the holiday spirit. | TBA |
More Lifetime holiday magic is on the way! As soon as the full 2025 lineup drops, we’ll update our complete premiere calendar — including air dates and watch guides — right here on CountdownUntilChristmas.com.
What We Don’t (Yet) Know
- Other titles: At present, I did not find any other confirmed new Lifetime Christmas movies announced for 2025 beyond Christmas Everyday.
- Premiere times / order: Lifetime often reveals its full Christmas schedule closer to fall.
- Trailers / sneak peeks: No official trailers or sneak-peek images have been widely released for Christmas Everyday by public sources so far.
Related Christmas / Holiday Titles to Watch (2025)
While not all are strictly “Lifetime Christmas movies,” here are some upcoming holiday or Christmas-themed films in 2025 worth noting — you could mention these in your blog for readers who follow across networks.
These won’t compete directly with Lifetime in your blog’s niche, but including them as “what’s coming in Christmas movie land” gives readers a fuller holiday preview.
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It’s a Wonderful Lifetime begins holiday NOV 16, 2024 with more than 50 holiday-themed films that capture everything about the holiday spirit and over 12 NEW Christmas Movie Premieres.
2025 It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Schedule
CHRISTMAS MOVIES AIRING THIS WEEK
NEW LIFETIME CHRISTMAS MOVIES SET TO AIR IN 2025 At 8pm EST/ 7pm CST
2025 It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Christmas Movie Lineup TBD
HERE ARE THE LIFETIME 2025 CHRISTMAS MOVIE PREMIERES:
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