Seven Hallmark Christmas Movies Set In The South We’re Watching To Celebrate The Holidays

by Staff Writer

When the temperatures begin to dip, the leaves change colors and pumpkin spice abounds, you know Hallmark Channel’s seasonal programming to celebrate the fall, Halloween and Christmas can’t be far behind. We love the Hallmark Channel’s family-friendly programming that centers around love, community, seasonal gatherings, holiday traditions and everything cozy!

The south has always celebrated family and traditions, and to that end, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Hallmark Christmas movies with a southern connection. Here’s seven Hallmark Christmas movies we’re watching this season to get us in the mood for family gatherings, holiday dinners and gift giving.

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Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses

This movie offers a triple whammy of southernness! One, the lead actress in this movie, Jill Wagner, a staple on Hallmark is from Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from NC State. Go Wolfpack! Two, this movie is based on the book of the same name by Tennessee native, Jenny Hale and three, it’s set in Virginia!

Single mom Abbey takes a leap of faith to pursue her passion for interior design. When she gets hired to decorate the estate of local businessman Nick, Abbey must complete the job by Christmas Eve. With the holidays fast approaching, Abbey must figure out how to break down the wall between her and Nick, as this could be the opportunity that jump-starts her career. 

Watch on Amazon.

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A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas

Hotel manager Willow (Rachel Leigh Cooke) returns to her stunning Virginia hometown to help her sister plan a Christmas wedding at the inn her family once owned. She must work with current owner and single dad David, who wants to let go of the past.

Purchase on Amazon.

Christmas At Graceland: Home For The Holidays

Harper is in Memphis before Christmas, visiting her sister and family after 3 years working at museums in Europe. Visiting Graceland with her 2 nieces, Harper meets a single dad of 3 kids and is offered a job as nanny temp.

Purchase on Amazon.

Time for You to Come Home for Christmas

Set in small town Provincetown, Virginia. The film follows two travelers stranded together who find common ground, new love, and a historical mystery as they journey home for the holidays. This movie is part of a series executive produced by country star Blake Shelton and his mother, Dorothy Shackleford, based on their co-written song, which was first turned into a novel and then the first movie in the franchise.

Purchase on Amazon.

Christmas At Dollywood

Laurel, a Chicago-based business executive, travels to Memphis to close a deal to take over the city’s oldest family-owned bank. While she’s in town, she bumps into her old flame Clay, a local music promoter with loftier aspirations. Though Laurel tries to stay focused on work, Clay pulls her back to the days when they were a performing duo on the brink of stardom. Laurel finds herself drawn to the City of Blues—and Clay—as she dreams of making music once again.

Purchase on Amazon.com.

The Sweetest Christmas

Kylie is expecting a proposal from her boyfriend/boss at a restaurant and gets a promotion instead. The restaurant owner is her old high school boyfriend, she hasn’t seen in years. They help each other out. Love in the air?

Purchase on Amazon.

A Country Christmas Story

A starry-eyed young girl journeys from the mountains of Appalachia to the stage at Dollywood, where she discovers the impact of African Americans on the world of country music.

Purchase on Amazon.

What’s your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie? And did we miss one with a southern connection? Let us know on our Facebook page!