During this period, Hallmark found its stride, releasing some of the most beloved titles that defined the modern holiday movie era. The Hallmark Christmas Movies List from these years reflects a growing confidence in heartfelt storytelling mixing romance, humor, and old-fashioned seasonal magic that kept audiences tuning in year after year.
The Christmas Card (2006) โ A soldier stationed overseas receives a heartfelt Christmas card from a stranger, leading him to her small hometown where love and faith await. Starring John Newton, Alice Evans, Edward Asner, and Lois Nettleton.
What I Did for Love (2006) โ A big-city lawyer visiting his fiancรฉeโs rural family for the holidays learns that true happiness isnโt found in money or ambition. Starring Jeremy London, Dorie Barton, Sally Struthers, and James Gammon.
A Grandpa for Christmas (2007) โ When a young girl is placed in the care of her estranged grandfather, both discover the healing power of family and forgiveness. Starring Ernest Borgnine, Juliette Goglia, Jamie Farr, Tracy Nelson, and Katherine Helmond.
All I Want for Christmas (2007) โ A lonely young boy writes to Santa asking for a new father, sparking a chain of heartwarming events that bring love back to his family. Starring Gail OโGrady, Robert Mailhouse, Jimmy โJaxโ Pinchak, and Greg Germann.
Our First Christmas (2008) โ A newly blended family faces its first holiday together, learning to unite their traditions and hearts under one roof. Starring John Ratzenberger, Julie Warner, Dixie Carter, and Richard Riehle.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008) โ A single motherโs world is turned upside down when her uncle invites a charming stranger to spend Christmas with them. Starring Brooke Burns, Henry Winkler, Warren Christie, and Connor Christopher Levins.
The Christmas Choir (2008) โ A disillusioned businessman rediscovers purpose by forming a choir made up of homeless men in a downtown shelter. Starring Jason Gedrick, Rhea Perlman, Tyrone Benskin, and Michael Sarrazin.
Moonlight and Mistletoe (2008) โ A woman returns home to help her father revive his struggling Christmas village and finds herself rediscovering love and community spirit. Starring Candace Cameron Bure, Tom Arnold, Christopher Wiehl, and Barbara Niven.
A Dog Named Christmas (2009) โ A young man with a developmental disability adopts a shelter dog for the holidays, inspiring his whole town to join the cause. Starring Bruce Greenwood, Noel Fisher, Linda Emond, and Sonja Bennett.
Mrs. Miracle (2009) โ When a widowed father struggles to manage his rambunctious twins, a mysterious housekeeper arrives just in time to restore order and hope. Starring Doris Roberts, James Van Der Beek, Erin Karpluk, and Johannah Newmarch.
Christmas in Canaan (2009) โ Set in 1960s Texas, this heartfelt story follows two boys one white, one Black who form an unlikely friendship that transforms their families and their town. Starring Billy Ray Cyrus, Zak Ludwig, Jacob Blair, and Tom Heaton.
The Three Gifts (2009) โ A ranching couple caring for three foster boys during the holidays discovers that love and family can appear when least expected. Starring Dean Cain, Jean Louisa Kelly, Mimi Kennedy, and Alex Zahara.
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (2010) โ When Santa crash-lands in a suburban familyโs yard, a skeptical mom must help him deliver presents before Christmas morning. Starring Jennifer Beals, Rick Roberts, Jordan Prentice, and Gage Munroe.
The Town Christmas Forgot (2010) โ A stranded family discovers the true meaning of the season when they spend Christmas in a struggling small town. Starring Lauren Holly, Rick Roberts, Stuart Hughes, and Ben Wadham.
Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010) โ Hallmarkโs favorite guardian angel returns to work her magic, this time helping a department store and a family rediscover the joy of giving. Starring Doris Roberts, Jewel Staite, Eric Johnson, and Lauren Holly.
November Christmas (2010) โ A father moves up the holidays for his seriously ill daughter, uniting the entire town in an unforgettable act of compassion. Starring Sam Elliott, John Corbett, Sarah Paulson, and Karen Allen.
The Santa Suit (2010) โ A self-centered toy company executive learns a life-changing lesson when heโs magically transformed into Santa Claus. Starring Kevin Sorbo, Jodie Dowdall, Darrell Faria, and Derry Robinson.
Farewell Mr. Kringle (2010) โ A jaded journalist assigned to write about a small-town Santa discovers renewed faith in Christmas and herself. Starring Christine Taylor, Christopher Wiehl, W. Morgan Sheppard, and Vivica A. Fox.
Gift of the Magi (2010) โ Inspired by O. Henryโs timeless story, a struggling young couple makes heartfelt sacrifices to buy each other meaningful gifts. Starring Marla Sokoloff, Mark Webber, Elise Gatien, and John Reardon.
The Santa Incident (2010) โ After Santaโs sleigh is mistaken for a UFO, two children must help him clear his name and save Christmas. Starring James Cosmo, Iona Grace Bennett, John Guerrasio, and Barry McEvoy.
An Old Fashioned Christmas (2010) โ A young woman travels to Ireland with her grandmother to reconnect with long-lost relatives and rekindle the spirit of the season. Starring Catherine Steadman, Jacqueline Bisset, Marion OโDwyer, and Ian McElhinney.
Three Wise Women (2010) โ A modern reimagining of A Christmas Carol, where a cynical doctor is visited by three women who remind her of the life and love she left behind. Starring Fionnula Flanagan, Amy Huberman, John Rhys-Davies, and Hugh OโConor.
Battle of the Bulbs (2010) โ Two neighbors compete in an outrageous Christmas light showdown that turns into a hilarious and heartfelt lesson about friendship. Starring Daniel Stern, Matt Frewer, Allison Hossack, and Emily Tennant.
ML Lamp is the owner of Kilroy Was Here. After his 20 years of working in Las Vegas in the entertainment promotions field, Mr. Lamp retired in 2002 from his job to pursue his passion for collectibles. Now as a guest speaker and author he’s living the dream, and sharing his warmth with You.
