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8 New Christmas Movies to Watch on Lifetime in December: Release Schedule, Dates & Time

8 New Christmas Movies to Watch on Lifetime in December: Release Schedule, Dates & Time
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This Christmas lineup calls for warm drinks, late nights and Christmas lights.

Cozy up and get ready to soak in the magic of Christmas, with Lifetime's lineup of fresh, new festive season films.

Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas

December 2 at 8 p.m. ET

A mature and heartfelt addition to the holiday season, this movie follows five glamorous soap opera stars who rose to fame in the '80s as they reunite to film a Christmas episode for their show. Starring the likes of Loni Anderson, Linda Grey, Donna Mills and more, A Diva's Christmas promises a reunion like no other, with spectacular festivities, glamorous stars and, of course, plenty of diva-fueled drama that will have you clutching your pearls.

Mistletoe Match

December 3 at 8 p.m. ET

There's nothing more heartfelt than the age-old story of unexpected love, and Mistletoe Match marries the magic of Christmas with falling in love as we follow a career-driven journalist who goes undercover at the Mistletoe Match event, but finds more than she bargained for when she meets a charming single dad and widower. Sparks are sure to fly in this holiday romance starring Ryan Bruce and Elena Juatco.

A Cowboy Christmas Romance

December 9 at 9 p.m. ET

When a cutthroat real estate agent returns to her hometown to close a deal on a ranch, she is forced to face not only old family drama, but also the hunky cowboy who refuses to sell his land. Not only does it combine cowboys and Christmas, but this ranch-centric movie also features the first sex scene Lifetime has included in one of these movies, but hold your horses, because while it's far from "raunchy," it's certainly a big step for the network.

Yes, Chef! Christmas

Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. ET

Starring The Cake Boss himself, Buddy Valastro, this culinary-centric story follows an aspiring chef who finally gets her chance to prove herself after being invited to compete in an annual cook-off, along with the discovery of a family secret that could change her life. Seeing Buddy in an acting role is a treat in itself, along with the tantalizing story of chasing one's dreams and a whole lot of mouthwatering food.

The Holiday Proposal Plan

December 16 at 8 p.m. ET

With a serene snowy backdrop, exes Kip and Sonny must work together to come up with a plan to help their two best friends get engaged before Christmas. As part of their plan, they recreate 12 magical Christmas traditions, but as they work to remind their friends why they fell in love, they begin to rekindle a lost spark of their own. Did their plan work too well? We'll find out on December 16.

A Christmas Intern

December 16 at 10 p.m.

Eager to get back in the game, a mother jumps out of retirement and into an internship at her daughter's company, while also trying to spend time with her daughter during the festive season. A Christmas Intern promises to be full of laughs, lessons, and a sweet family reunion as mother and daughter learn to work together to make Christmas magical.

Merry Magic Christmas

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December 17 at 8 p.m. ET

When a financial advisor starts seeing the recurring number 624, she tries to brush it off as a mere coincidence, but it becomes harder to deny that it may be something more, something magical. Merry Magic Christmas sees the heart's deepest wish come true, and whether she wants to admit it or not, her heart has been wishing for love.

Mom's Christmas Boyfriend

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December 23 at 8 p.m. ET

Snuggle up on Christmas Eve to watch the final release on our list, a sweet Christmas story that sees the tables turned when a 10-year-old plays matchmaker for her adoptive mother after winning a Christmas writing contest and wishing for her mother to have a boyfriend for Christmas. Her wish is granted, but this festive tale turns out to be much more than it seems.