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Movie: Kirk Franklin’s

A Gospel Christmas

Olivia (Demetria McKinney, pictured), is excited but nervous when she gets assigned to be the lead pastor at a new church just a month before Christmas. She’s worried about managing the transition on such short notice, especially since her duties include getting the church choir ready to open the town’s annual Winter Jamboree. Thankfully, she finds a welcoming new home with her congregation, and a bit of romance as well.

6 p.m. on HALL

Movie: A Very Merry Bridesmaid Christmas Eve this year looks to be a big day in the life of Leah (Emily Osment, The Kominsky Method). Not

only is she about to turn 30, but that date also is her brother’s wedding day. Fortunately, Leah’s childhood crush is back in town for the nuptials, and he is determined to do everything he can to ensure her birthday doesn’t get completely overlooked in all the wedding hoopla. Casey Deidrick also stars in this 2021 Christmas romance. 7 p.m. on NBC

Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life Small-town guy George Bailey (James Stewart) defers one big dream after another to stay home, marry a local girl (Donna Reed) and run the family business. Facing financial ruin, he’s pulled from suicidal despair by angel Clarence (Henry Travers), who shows him how terrible the world would have been if he’d never lived. Lionel Barrymore also stars in director Frank Capra’s 1946 classic. 8 p.m. on HALL Movie:

Our Christmas Journey Holly Robinson Peete (The Christmas Doctor) stars in this bittersweet holiday romantic comedy as a single mother, who has a teenage son with autism. The pair come to an emotional crossroads as the Christmas season arrives, bringing with it the realization to this loving parent that she must find a way to let go so her son can flourish. Unexpectedly, she also finds her own heart starting to heal in some unanticipated ways. Lyriq Bent (Acrimony), Nik Sanchez (The Rookie) and Aloma Wright (Suits) co-star.