Made-For-TV Films : Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" starts October 23 with 40 new movies

We could all use some cheer right now — and if there's anything that'll put us in a festive mood, it's knowing that there are tons of new Hallmark Christmas movies coming our way. The best gift of all: The network will release 40 all-new movies on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries from October through December.

Both Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' "Miracles of Christmas" are scheduled to kick off on Saturday, October 24. In total, there will be 40 brand-new holiday movies — 23 on Hallmark Channel and 17 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. That means that Hallmarkies will have 40 excuses to bust out our Hallmark-themed drinking game … or even polish off a few glasses of Hallmark's Christmas-inspired wine.

While the official movie schedule is subject to change, Hallmark fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that they'll get the same amount of holiday magic as last year despite the ongoing health crisis. A true holiday miracle, don't ya think?

Jingle Bell Bride, starring Julie Gonzalo and Ronnie Rowe Jr.
When Jessica (Gonzalo) travels to a remote town in Alaska to track down a rare flower for her wedding client, she becomes smitten with the small town charm and one of its locals (Rowe Jr.)

Chateau Christmas, starring Merritt Patterson and Luke Macfarlane
A world-class pianist (Patterson) returns home for some much-needed R&R, but an old ex (Macfarlane) uses this time to remind her of the ambitious girl she once was.

Christmas with the Darlings, starring Katrina Law and Carlo Marks
Right before she moves on from her assistant title, Jessica (Law) helps her boss one last time by caring for his younger brother's (Marks) orphaned nieces and nephews. In due time, she learns the complications that arise from mixing business with pleasure.

One Royal Holiday, starring Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, Krystal Joy Brown, Victoria Clark, and Tom McGowan
Anna (Osnes) rescues a mother and son during a blizzard, only to learn that they are actually royalty — part of the Royal Family of Galwick, to be exact. She takes this opportunity to show the young prince (Tveit) how to celebrate Christmas the non-royal way.

Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater, starring Ashley Williams and Niall Matter
Maggie (Williams) is gearing up for another Christmas on her own … until an unexpected houseguest (Matter) shows up at her doorstep. She makes the most out of the situation, and even finds comfort in having someone to celebrate with.

On the 12th Date of Christmas, starring Mallory Jansen and Tyler Hynes
Two game designers use everything that the holidays bring — festive cheer, mistletoe moments, and more — to dream up a scavenger hunt throughout the city.

A Timeless Christmas, starring Ryan Paevey and Erin Cahill
Charles (Paevey) travels from 1903 to 2020 to experience a futuristic Christmas, with the help of his charming tour guide (Cahill).

Love, Lights, and Hanukkah!, starring Mia Kirshner, Ben Savage, and Marilu Henner
In the height of the holiday craziness, Christina gets back a DNA test and learns that she's actually Jewish. This leads her down a path of self-discovery, even finding romance along the way.