How to Watch Lifetime Christmas Movies in 2025
The holidays wouldn’t be the same without a cozy evening of watching Lifetime Christmas movies. This year, the network is offering a variety of festive original films that are perfect for the season. With the right streaming service, you can enjoy these movies from the comfort of your home without breaking the bank.
Streaming Options for Lifetime Christmas Movies
If you don’t have cable, there’s no need to worry. Sling TV offers a great way to stream Lifetime and its holiday programming. Sling provides three different monthly plans:
- Sling Orange: Starts at $45.99 per month.
- Sling Blue: Starts at $50.99 per month.
- Sling Orange + Blue: Starts at $65.99 per month.
For new subscribers, Sling has some special deals. The Day Pass for Sling Orange is available for just $1 (usually $4.99), and the Weekend Pass is $9.99. Additionally, new subscribers can get Sling Orange + Blue for 50% off their first month, bringing the price down to $33.
Each plan offers different features. Sling Orange includes over 30 channels and allows streaming on one device at a time. Sling Blue offers more than 40 channels and supports up to three devices. The combined Sling Orange + Blue package includes over 50 channels and supports up to three devices, along with all the features of both plans.
Step-by-Step Guide to Watching Lifetime Christmas Movies
To start watching Lifetime Christmas movies with Sling, follow these steps:
- Visit Sling.com.
- Click “Try Us Today.”
- Enter your information and payment method.
- Select your preferred plan (Sling Orange, Sling Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue).
- Search for “Lifetime” and start watching.
2025 Lifetime Christmas Movie Schedule
Here’s the schedule for the 2025 Lifetime Christmas movies:
Saturday, November 29
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Christmas Everyday
Premieres at 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Brandy Norwood, Sy’rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C. Riley, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Logline: Following the death of her father, Fancy (Norwood) has been more determined than ever to uphold her father’s cherished Christmas traditions as her mother Evelyn (Morgan) has also begun losing her sight. But things aren’t a smooth ride as Fancy simultaneously is planning her bridezilla baby sister, Belle’s (Smith), wedding. When a water pipe bursts and disrupts the fairytale wedding plans, Fancy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the rugged, yet charming, contractor Jaylen (Riley) who is tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas. -
Holiday in Happy Hollow
Premieres at 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Chelsea Rose Brooks, Austen Jaye
Logline: Kayleigh Brooks (Brooks) is a driven, no-nonsense digital advertising executive who thrives on competition, while her counterpart, Darren Morgan (Jaye), is a laid-back strategist with a creative flair. Their boss, Monique (Fox) puts them together to come up with a fun and festive spin on a holiday sales pitch for their top client, Santa’s Pajamas. Sparks fly – not only in the office but in their rivalry to nail the pitch. Kayleigh wants it all, and Alex is determined to win – no matter the cost. As they battle it out, their personal lives collide with their professional ambitions, and neither expects that the key to success might just be each other. From a Christmas toy drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt. But when their competition turns into something more, will their growing feelings for each other survive the pressure?
Thursday, December 4
- Do You Fear What I Fear
Premieres at 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Ciara Hanna, Josh Henderson
Logline: When Claire (Hanna) lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she’s finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment… each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous “Secret Santa” watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won’t let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables and set a trap of her own.
Friday, December 5
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Jingle All the Way to Love
Premieres at 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Erin Agostino, Romaine Waite
Logline: Andi Kelton (Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year’s party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas. -
A Christmas Cookbook
Premieres at 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Franco Lo Presti
Logline: Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club – a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club’s warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions – but the people who feel like home.
Saturday, December 6
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Deck the Hallways
Premieres at 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Loretta Devine, Naika Toussaint, Jamie M. Callica
Logline: Zoe (Toussaint), a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Devine), who’s traded old traditions for bold new adventures – including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Callica), and their fifth floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve – showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive. -
Merry Missed Connection
Premieres at 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Emily Alatalo, Andrew Bushell
Logline: Marie (Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don’ts she’s compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas?
Friday, December 12
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A Runaway Bride for Christmas (working title)
Premieres at 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Nischelle Turner, Mark Ghanime
Logline: When runaway bride Emma (Turner) seeks refuge in the only town she’s ever called home, she unexpectedly falls for her former high school crush, Mitch (Ghanime) – who’s hiding his own heartbreak. But when her ex arrives, determined to win her back, she must decide if she’s brave enough to risk her heart again before Christmas. -
Christmas in Alaska
Premieres at 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Emma Johnson, Marcus Rosner
Logline: Rival journalists competing for the same lucrative promotion find themselves stuck together in snowy Alaska after their plane is forced to make an emergency landing. As Megan (Johnson) follows her young son’s festive bucket list, and Oliver (Rosner) puts his family issues aside to help save his sister’s inn, they find themselves caught up in a totally unexpected Christmas romance.
Saturday, December 13
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Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
Premieres at 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Arielle Kebbel, Tyler Hilton
Logline: Executive produced by Kane and Katelyn Brown, Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch follows pro-hockey player Wes Campbell (Hilton), who suffers an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas and is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Kebbel), a single mom to son Dawson (Eshan Lyall) and equestrian-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot. As Maggie manages to break down Wes’ walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband’s death. But as an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go the distance or is it just a holiday fling? -
Rodeo Christmas Romance
Premieres at 10pm ET/PT
Stars: Rebecca Dalton, Corey Sevier
Logline: When fiercely independent equestrian, Emma (Dalton) finds herself ranch-sitting for a friend while caring for her injured horse over Christmas, she clashes with a brooding veteran, Noal (Sevier) – only to discover that the magic of the season may be what they need to heal their hearts.
Friday, December 19
- Sweet Holiday Romance
Premieres at 8pm ET/PT
Stars: Erin Karpluk, Christopher Russell
Logline: Amanda (Karpluk), a world-renowned pastry chef, is worried she’s losing her edge. Wanting to reclaim her title as the Queen of Christmas Cookies, she enters the Chicago Christmas Market Christmas Cookie Competition, which requires that bakers pair up with other businesses to create the best confections. Knowing she’ll find inspiration in her hometown of Paisley, Amanda decides to pair with The Little Shop of Fudge, a staple in the community. Little does she know, the owner, Jackie, has left her handsome nephew, Simon (Russell), in charge of operations and he doesn’t have a clue about making fudge. With Jackie away, Simon and Amanda must work together to recreate Jackie’s world-famous fudge in time for the competition, learning that their opposite philosophies just might make for a sweet and savory romance.
Saturday, December 20
- A Pickleball Christmas
Premieres at 8pm ET/PT
Stars: James Lafferty, Zibby Allen
Logline: Fresh off the biggest win of his career, tennis star Luke Hollis (Lafferty) heads home to Florida for Christmas, only to discover his family’s racquet club is on the verge of being sold. Teaming up with Caroline (Allen), the club’s pickleball coach, Luke reluctantly agrees to compete in a high-stakes holiday tournament that could save the club. As sparks fly both on and off the court, Luke realizes the greatest victory might just be love, family, and a new chapter at home.
Lifetime Christmas movies are available to stream with Sling.
