Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas: Celebrate the Movie Magic

by Caroline McKenzie, Rachel Hardage Barrett (Introduction), Candace Cameron Bure (Foreword)

The expanded edition of the official Hallmark Channel Christmas bestseller offers 55 holiday recipes plus decorating and wrapping tips, and star photos and memories.

This ultimate deck-the-halls guide is an exclusive inside look at the making of everyone's favorite Hallmark Christmas movies with secrets from the stars, screenwriters, set designers, costume designers, and directors who create the movie magic.

The network's top leading ladies and gentlemen—Lacey Chabert, Kristin Chenoweth, Chris McNally, Christina Milian, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jodie Sweetin, Holly Robinson Peete, Alexa and Carlos PenaVega, and many others—share their personal holiday recipes, favorite ideas for Christmas decorating and gift giving, as well as ways to savor and share the true meaning of the holidays. This revised edition includes even more recipes (gingerbread houses! Christmas morning brunch! festive cocktails!), tree trimming techniques, DIY moments (gift wrapping ideas! ornaments! garlands!) and watch-party ideas and menus (including new bingo cards and tasty nibbles!) to enjoy alongside your Christmas movie marathon.

Inside you'll


It's the must-have gift for your favorite Hallmark Channel movie fan or for anyone who wants to put a little more happily-ever-after into the happiest season of all!

Genres: Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Christmas, Holiday, Crafts, Cooking

224 pages, Hardcover

Published October 18, 2022

Reviews

[Mary-Lisa Russo · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you enjoy cozy Hallmark movies, you'll appreciate this festive book. It's a great holiday read boasting recipes, tips on décor, hosting, gift wrapping, crafting, and much more. The many colored photos were a fabulous touch, making this book an enjoyable cozy read.

I found some terrific recipes I am hoping to try this holiday:

Glazed Blueberry Rolls
Gingerbread Rolls
Roasted Turkey
Spice Roasted Carrots
Lemon Buttermilk Tart
Strawberry Hand Pies

I enjoyed the Hallmark Christmas actors popping in with their notes and recipes. I also enjoyed the multiple-choice questions regarding the films.

Overall, this is a lovely book that put me in a festive mood leading up to the holidays. Leaving this one on my coffee table for this season.

[Amy Dale · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars This is a beautifully laid out book that's lots of fun to look at and definitely gives a Christmassy feel. I really enjoyed the behind the scenes sections on Hallmark Christmas movies and some info on their biggest stars, even a chapter on animal stars!

There are a lot of recipe sections throughout which I found disappointing, I'd rather have read more interviews than have it half filled with food. There's also craft, game, decorating and wrapping ideas which were nice to look at.

It's a good little book but I wish there'd been more about the movies.

[Meagan | The Chapter House · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and festive!

I love how this combines many of my fave Christmas things (movies, food, drink, decor, activities) into one book. It’s beautifully presented and thoroughly enjoyable.

I do wish they included more nonalcoholic drink recipes for those of us who don’t drink for whatever reason, but that aside, it’s a great book.

[Jenny Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Hallmark movies as much as I love slasher movies. This is a great gift book for any Hallmark aficionado. Gorgeous photos from the Christmas movies, recipes & more. It’s a nice browse while you’re watching those holiday romcoms. ❤️🎅🏻

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're a hallmark fan you'll enjoy

[Melinda Keen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love the layout of this book!! I love hallmark and live the characters!! Candace and Lacey are my favorites!!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute! Perfect companion to Hallmark Christmas movies.

[Robin Leach · Rating 2 out of 5]

What a lovely thought to live in the hallmark channel life.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun stuff. Some yummy recipes.

[Kristi Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

*If you like hallmark you will love this book! Fun little read!