Journey to Christmasland

We’re getting closer to the launch of Season 2 but we’ve still got some time to replay some of our old podcast episodes. This week is a fun one, probably our favorite episode of all time. We reviewed the Hallmark Christmas movie Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater, which set off a very tense discussion about the “ugly Christmas sweater” trend.But the best part was an epic fact check from a Navy husband who had some nitpicks with USS Christmas. It was shocking to learn Hallmark may have gotten a few things wrong about Navy life, but it was a very educational experience. It will also be very clear that I (Kira) know nothing about military life or titles.We had so much fun recording this episode and it was fun to go back re-listen. We were just on the cusp of 2021 and adjusting to life in the pandemic era, but as always, we remained faithful to the Christmas spirit. Don’t forget that you can subscribe to our show on YouTube if that’s easier for you than the Substack player. Substack is where we house all our extra content, so make sure you’re subscribed and upgraded so you don’t miss one second of Christmas. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Summer Rewind, where we replay some of our archived catalog for those who maybe haven’t heard the old iteration of our show.This episode originally aired on Christmas Eve of 2020, when this show was called A Very Merry Podcast. Back then we would each tell each other about a movie we loved. for this show, we unexpectedly chose the same plot device…time travel. Amelia gives her thoughts on A Timeless Christmas and I talk about the first and only Christmas STEM movie I’ve ever seen, Christmas Comes Twice. Coincidentally, the latter stars a very recent inductee of JTC, Michael Xavier…otherwise known as Josh from The Jealous Bride. Enjoy this rewind and don’t forget you can also subscribe to us on YouTube. Upgrade your subscription for bonus content throughout the summer! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Our Summer Rewind series continues as we dip into the archives of our first podcast, A Very Merry Podcast. You may remember we decided it would be a good idea to rebrand as there was already a more established podcast with a similar name. But we did a lot of great work over there, so we decided to share some of those episodes to keep the content rolling for the summer on the free side.We’re still making fresh content for our VIPs. Upgrade to a paid subscription to enjoy fresh movie reviews, advice segments and bonus interviews. This episode originally aired in December of 2020 and it covered a range of topics including our favorite Hallmark repeat watches, including The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and If I Only Had Christmas. We were audio-only in those days so visuals are limited. We ended up landing on Lacey Chabert’s A Royal Christmas. It’s a familiar plot (naturally) and one of our favorites. And it made us wonder - do any of these American princess romances ever result in revolution? Listen to find out and don’t forget to upgrade if you haven’t already. If you haven’t heard our review of The Jealous Bride, you are really missing a…fun one. We appreciate your support so we can stay in the Christmas spirit all year round.Don’t forget to follow us on X Facebook YouTube and Instagram#hallmark #cheesychristmasmovies #gaf #filmcommentary #themostwonderfultimeoftheyear #laceychabert #aroyalchristmas #henrywinkler This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

We’re hitting rewind all summer and replaying some of our previous episodes from the first iteration of this podcast. Longtime fans will have fun reminiscing on the early format of the show, where we were more wandering through the Christmas universe in general. New fans will get the chance to hear how it all started for us.In this episode, originally aired in December of 2020, we discuss several movies, including Good Morning Christmas… …and USS Christmas. Amelia particularly enjoyed this movie and if you stick around for the next episode, you’ll get to hear us talk more about it at length when we respond to a letter from a Navy wife with some thoughts on the authenticity of the film.This version of the podcast was audio only, so visuals are limited but it’s still a fun listen. To keep up with fresh content through the summer, consider upgrading to a paid membership. You’ll have access to bonus episodes, exclusive interviews, Christmasland advice segments and more. We appreciate your support so we can stay in the Christmas spirit all year round. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.comWe couldn’t end Season One without some season awards.Every movie review episode we hand out awards for performances, so we decided to do a Season Extravaganza - Best In Show for the entire season.Who was the greatest villain of the season?Who was our favorite Christmas ham?Who blew everyone else out of the water with the best performance all year?We ha…

It’s summer break in Christmasland! We’re moving indoors where the AC keeps it cool enough to wear our cozy sweaters and drink our spiced eggnogs. That means fresh content will be behind the paywall until next season (premiering on Halloween). We invite you to join us there for bonus movies, advice segments and you don’t want to miss our Season Awards Show. We’ll hand out the top awards for Best in Season in each of our three categories. But have no fear, we’re not leaving the podcast well dry. We’ll be replaying some of our old podcast episodes (A Very Merry Podcast, FCB Radio Network) - our ‘vintage shows,’ if you will - for our Summer Rewind series.We decided to start right at the start…which makes sense. Episode One of A Very Merry Podcast sounds a bit different from our current format, but it is a great introduction into the world of Christmasland - how we got here, why we started, and our favorite parts of the Hallmark/Christmasland universe.This episode originally aired on the FCB Radio Network in December of 2020 and it was fun to go back and listen to us in the 2020 context. As you’ll remember, it was a tumultuous year, but we managed to stay on track and remain firmly in the Christmas spirit.Enjoy Summer Rewind: The Genesis of Christmasland (originally titled: ep.1 The Christmas Waltz)*Don’t forget to follow us on X Facebook YouTube and Instagram*Click here to upgrade your membership so you can continue to enjoy JTC all summer long. Your support will help us save the town’s favorite Christmas tree farm from the big-city developers who want to tear it down for a hotel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Season One of Journey to Christmasland is in the can!We were so blessed this year with a great schedule, a great platform (thank you, Substack!) and some pretty cool guests. We saved the best for last…one of our show favorites and the best part of the ‘Three Wise Men’ series on Hallmark, Matt Hamilton.Matt is an accomplished writer, producer and actor living in Vancouver (with his gorgeous girlfriend who has a familiar name). Hamilton’s resume is long and getting longer, but we here at JTC know him best as Mark Leclark, the saucy bro with all the Christmas lights and an unstoppable competitive drive.We asked Matt about the ups and downs of filming for Hallmark, some of his favorite co-stars and friends he’s made along the way, and we also put him to work answering some very important Christmas advice dilemmas.Plus: Christmasland Justice - Matt delivers the verdict on a Christmasland involving ‘As Gouda As It Gets’ (starring Matt’s good friend, Clayton James) and the legality of fondue as a cheese-making contest entry.We had so much fun all season and what a way to end our first full season, with one of our favorites. Many thanks to Matt for making time for us, and for his brilliant performances in the Christmasland universe we love so much.Bonus segment airs tomorrow (Saturday, June 27) exclusively on Substack.We’ll be dropping rewind episodes and bonus content all summer, so make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss a single laugh or cup of hot chocolate. If you’ve got a friend who might like our Christmas-all-year vibe, consider giving them the gift of this show. And if we don’t see you behind the paywall, we’ll see you in the fall for Season 2 of our never-ending journey to the sweetest place on earth - Christmasland!Follow the show on IG, X and FB - just search for Journey to Christmasland.Follow Matt on Instagram @hamiltonofficial This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

It’s summertime in Christmasland! Kira and Amelia take a trip to France (the Christmasland version of France) for a summer of writing, restaurants and romance as they review Hallmark’s 2016 film, Summer Villa, starring Victor Webster and Hilary Burton Dean.A celebrity chef who is getting over a bad review and a romance novelist who can't seem to get her next book started meet accidentally at a French villa.Will Terry finally finish her overdue romance novel?Will Matthew save his frozen food line and his celebrity chef status?Is raspberry jam really a suitable flavor to pair with swordfish?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #hallmarksummer #summervillamovie #victorwebster This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Historian and author Tony Williams joins the show this week to review the (totally accurate) historical Hallmark love story, ‘To Philly With Love.’“A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, taking them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia where they uncover history-and discover a love story of their own.”Will Emily and Nate decode their Revolutionary War love letters in time to save Emily’s home?Will Nate be able to impress his boss at the National Archives?Will the Ladies of Liberty ever stop being hunted by the Christmasland government?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #tophillywithlove #americanhistory #americanrevolutionTony Williams is the author of Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Kira is out for family business this week, but we didn’t want to leave another week without content, so Amelia bravely stepped up to lead the show and invited JTC superfan Susie Moore on to talk all things Christmasland.*NOTE: Due to the nature of this week’s episode, Amelia was forced to use a different platform to record, so the sound and picture are a little different this week. We do what we can! Thanks for your patience. How did the JTC podcast change Susie’s life for the better?Does Susie have better and more talented friends than Kira and Amelia?And the most important question…what is Susie’s favorite Kristoffer Polaha movie? Respect the Polaha!Amelia gets all the answers for you, the faithful listeners.On a personal note, Kira extends her thanks and appreciation for all the kind condolences fans and friends have sent regarding the passing of her beloved mother-in-law.This week’s episode is dedicated to Faith Davis, a beautiful wife and mother and a faithful daughter of God. Rest in Peace. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

This week the girls take a trip to the edge of Christmasland with Lifetime’s 2012 offering Love At the Christmas Table, starring Danica McKellar and Dustin Milligan.A man realizes that his best friend since childhood is the woman that he loves.Will Sam ever find true contentment with his life in the big city?Will Kat learn how to let go of the comforts of life in a small town?Will these two ever make good on 30 years of flirting?What does it cost to keep the Christmas lights on 365 days a year?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #lifetime #loveatthechristmastable #danicamckellar #dustinmilligan This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

It’s back to Christmas in Christmasland as the ladies review Hallmark’s Window Wonderland (2013), starring Paul Campbell, Chyler Leigh, and Naomi Judd..A department-store window decorator learns there is a vacancy for her dream job in the run-up to Christmas, only to find a professional rival has his eye on it too.Will Sloane realize her dream of being head window dresser at the prestigious MacGuire’s Department Store?Will Jake realize his dream of becoming an artist?Where does Jake put his clothes?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #greatamericanfamily #windowwonderland This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

It’s springtime in Christmasland and this week the girls travel to the UK (in spirit) to check in on everyone’s secret wish - an English manor inherited from a long, lost uncle.Promising architect Nora Cartwright's life is about to change. She first realizes that both her boyfriend Daniel and her are too much into their respective careers to be available for a relationship and eventually breaks up with him. Soon after she gets a call from Nigel Miller, a British lawyer: Edmond Charles, her unknown great-uncle, has just passed away and left her the beautiful and huge mansion of Willowvale located in the tiny English village of Moorchester…where she meets Edmond's accountant, Jamie Allen, who is as determined to keep the mansion as her to sell it. Will they come to an arrangement? And even find love?Will Nora find a way to sell her historic English manor so she can rent her downtown Los Angeles office space?Will Jaime realize his own dream of furniture design?Why are there horses in this movie?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #greatamericanfamily #englishestatemovie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

If you felt the earth shift under your feet today, it’s because of the earthquake that happened on JTC today - the ladies welcome a DUDE to the show.This one was a special treat. Kira and Amelia welcome the co-writer/director of the Royal in Paradise series, Adrian Powers. Adrian joins the show all the way from Torovia Australia and he holds nothing back as he is quizzed about ‘A Christmas Castle Proposal’.Why are there two endings to this movie? Why are there two titles?Why is Olivia’s mother such a Debbie Downer?How did Journey to Christmasland inspire AdrianAnd, of course, what’s the deal with the measuring tape scene?!This episode promises to be filled with tension, debate and controversy.Just kidding. There are no negative feelings in Christmasland.Adrian and the girls had a fantastic time breaking down the ins and outs of Christmasland movie-making with a seasoned professional, and they even get some hot tips about the upcoming third installment.If you’re a true Christmasland traveler, you won’t want to miss this episode.#achristmascastleproposal #adrianpowers #greatamericanfamily #moviemaking #film This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

In today’s episode, we tackle a tough scenario: a mom feels overwhelmed during the holidays because her sister’s autistic son struggles with the chaos. It’s a delicate balance between family obligations and ensuring every child feels safe and included.Plus, is this the worst mother-in-law we’ve ever encountered in the world of Christmas? You will not believe what this woman did.Check out our Christmas Unwrapped series. If you’re not subscribed yet, please consider upgrading to a paid membership. Your support helps keep hot chocolate in our cups and fake snow on our sidewalks. And because we do Christmas all year round, so can you! Get in the spirit and gift a subscription to someone you know will love the Christmasland vibe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

It’s springtime in Christmasland! Kira and Amelia review Hallmark’s ‘A Season to Blossom’.“An aspiring writer takes over her late grandmother’s bookstore and finds love.”Will Elise give up her drifting ways to settle down in one place?Will Max sell his cider to the big distributors?Will the Apple Blossom Festival survive the big storm?Will Max’s apple farm survive the big storm?Will Max’s truck survive the big storm?Will Elise ever finish her book?Will Molly ever become the baker she’s always wanted to be?Will Winnie and Max’s dad ever admit their feelings for each other?Will Elise finally sell the bookstore?Will the bookstore be turned into condos?Will the Book Nook be a success?Why are there so many movies in this movie?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #aseasontoblossom This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

After a grueling month of sports references and March Madness results, the girls are back with the anticipated sequel to A Royal In Paradise, A Christmas Castle Proposal...or A Royal In Paradise II...or Royal In Paradise: A Christmas Castle Proposal. Three different titles, one great sequel.Will Olivia learn how to balance love and career? Will Alexander finally pull off the perfect proposal? Is Olivia's mother the most entitled American we've ever seen in Christmasland?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produceChristmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performanceChristmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #hallmark #achristmascastleproposal #royalinparadiseKira and Amelia review 'A Royal In Paradise' YouTube https://youtu.be/STjEkOxd9gohttps://youtu.be/jPFwy1hFGGw?si=J_QS7HQUTPJCqgWf This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com*Don’t forget to weigh in our March Madness Final round! Voting closes Thursday night.What happens when you unbox unclaimed mail? 🎁 Dive into the unexpected treasures we found!Share with a friend who loves surprises! 🤭✨We’re diving deep into boxes of unclaimed mail - the stuff that never reached its destination. From dresses that scream Christmas to q…

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.comIn this week’s bonus advice column, Kira and Amelia advise an exhausted hostess who was shocked to discover her extended family absconded with all the Thanksgiving leftovers. Now she wants to know if she’d be a jerk for refusing to host Christmas. *Christmasland Advice is for paid members. Please consider upgrading to a paid subscription for more bonus …

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*DON’T FORGET: CHRISTMASLAND MARCH MADNESS STARTS MONDAY! UPGRADE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO PARTICIPATE OR FOLLOW ALONG HERE AND ON IGThis week Kira and Amelia venture out to Vermont for some off-season semi-Christmasing. As Gouda As It Gets (Great American Family) is not a traditional Christmas movie but it does take place in Christmasland.Brie owns a cheese shop (get it?).Jack is the “King of Fondue.”Will these two overcome their differences to make great cheese together? Will Jack go back to his job in the big city? Will anyone ever be prosecuted for their cheese negligence?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.Enjoy our ‘Christmas Unwrapped’ series by becoming a paid member today!#hallmark #cheesychristmasmovies #GAF #asgoudaasitgets #cheese This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

The girls welcome their good friend and Christmasland baking etiquette expert (okay, we just made that title up) Stacia to the show to talk about baking in Christmasland and how Hallmark treats baking competitions…and just how does one bake a pumpkin silk pie anyway?Stacia will attempt to guide Kira and Amelia through the baking dos and donts of Christmasland.Guide movie: Pumpkin Pie Wars#hallmark #cheesychristmasmovies #baking #pumpkinpiewars #gafJourney to Christmasland with Kira and Amelia is made solely for the purpose of bringing joy to the slog of the internet. It’s free to subscribe or support us with a paid membership for bonus content. Merry Christmas! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.comWell, friends, we weren’t expecting DIY veneers. But we got DIY veneers. In the latest unboxing, that was one of several surprises. Watch at the link and let us know who you think placed the original orders. Everyone can see the preview, but only paid subscribers can see the full episode. Remember, a paid subscription gets you access to fun bonus conten…

The ladies are back with a new movie to review. In honor of America’s favorite holiday - Super Bowl Sunday - Kira and Amelia take on ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bill’s Love Story”PLUS: Christmas advice - advising a Christmasland-er on how she should deal with a family member who resents her dietary restrictions.Do the girls know enough about football to fill an entire episode?Does everyone in Bills land drive a Toyota?Will this Hallmark movie ever mention Christ in their Christmas offering?#hallmark #cheesychristmasmovies #holidaytouchdown #abillslovestoryKira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.Enjoy our ‘Christmas Unwrapped’ series by becoming a paid member today!Support Christmas. Become a paid member today. You like Christmas, right?X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #halmark #ghostsofchristmasalways This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.comWe really didn’t know what to expect when we decided to try unboxing. It’s been an adventure!I ordered a box of undeliverable mail – packages that went astray, things that got lost in the mail, things that couldn’t be returned to sender for whatever reason. Companies buy these packages in bulk and sell them to weirdos like us who want to open them on ca…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.comThe day has come – bonus content is finally live at Journey to Christmasland. Today, we’re unboxing mystery packages in this inaugural episode of Christmas Unwrapped. We’re going to find out what’s inside – and guess who from Christmasland is missing a package. But you’ll need to be a paid subscriber to see it. Behind the paywall, we’re going to have mo…

Welcome back to another episode of Journey to Christmas Land! Join hosts Kira Davis and Amelia Hamilton as they dive deep into the enchanting world of Christmas movies, celebrating the cherished tropes that make these films so beloved. From heartwarming dress reveals to nostalgic tree decorating montages, this episode promises to bring a sprinkle of holiday cheer to your day.5 of our favorite Christmasland Tropes:* The dress reveal* Precocious child* Tree decorating* Snowball fight* Baking This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

The ladies welcome Royal Expert Kinsey Schofield to the show to fact-check royal protocol in Christmasland, and yes, they all wore the same thing.* Do royals valet?* What exactly to royal butlers do?* Do royals get perms?Kira and Amelia ask the tough questions, Kinsey brings the hard truths.Follow Kinsey Schofield ‘Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered’https://www.youtube.com/@KinseySchofieldUnfilteredIG Instagram#hallmark #cheesychristmasmoviesSubscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #halmark #ghostsofchristmasalwaysYouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Journey to Christmasland, Kira Davis and Amelia Hamilton reflect on their experiences from the past season, discussing their favorite moments, movies, and the highs and lows of the holiday films they reviewed.Also, a preview of upcoming episodes and the JTC March Madness contest.#hallmark #cheesychristmasmoviesSubscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #halmark #ghostsofchristmasalwaysYouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

The girls are doing one last holiday replay before they start with fresh episodes. This week - A Royal In Paradise…OR…A Prince In Paradise. Depends on where you live.Christmasland goes to the beach this week. Kira and Amelia take on Great American’s first New Years movie “A Prince in Paradise.” A heart-broken writer heads to a beachside vacation only to run into her ex-boyfriend and his new love, but don’t worry, an undercover prince is around to save the day.The original episode is audio only. Enjoy the replay and tune in for a fresh episode next week!Original episode: A Very Merry Podcast 11/23/23#hallmark #aroyalinparadise #aprinceinparadise #cheesychristmasmoviesX@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #halmark #ghostsofchristmasalwaysYouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Happy New Year! The girls are taking a holiday break, but didn’t want to leave you without something to hold you over. Now seemed like a good time to reach into the archives and remaster a couple of key episodes from our previous Christmas podcast. Amelia thought it might be nice to pick some of the most referenced archived episodes.Thanks for reading Journey to Christmasland with Kira and Amelia! This post is public so feel free to share it.This week’s replay is a Christmasland explainer. Where did Kira and Amelia find the inspiration for the Robert A. Baron Award for best villain? ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Always’ had one of the ladies’ favorite Christmasland devices - time travel. Unfortunately it missed the mark in other ways, but one thing that did leave an impression was the character of the capitalist pig father, whom Kira and Amelia were not quite sure was a villain by the end of the film.The original episode is audio only. Enjoy the replay and tune in for a fresh episode next week!Original episode: A Very Merry Podcast 11/3/2022#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #halmark #ghostsofchristmasalwaysYouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Merry Christmas! The girls are taking a holiday break, but didn’t want to leave you without something to hold you over. Now seemed like a good time to reach into the archives and remaster a couple of key episodes from our previous Christmas podcast. Amelia thought it might be nice to pick some of the most referenced archived episodes. This week’s replay is a Christmasland favorite and one Kira and Amelia talk about often- ‘A Five Star Christmas: Hot Sassafrass’Will the big city travel writer give Lucy’s family B&B the review they need to stay open?Will Lucy’s family ever figure out they can just act like a normal family to get what they want?Will Kira and Amelia ever recover from the unhinged chemistry in this modern classic?Original episode: A Very Merry Podcast 12/13/2020Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #hallmark #romance #fivestarchristmas #bethanyjoylenz YouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

What better way to end the year than to put some respect on the name of Polaha? The girls dive into “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas” starring Nikki DeLoach and Christmasland fave Kristoffer Polaha.Will Gentry finally discover what caused the breakup of her father’s famous country music duo?Will Mac ever find a way to tell Gentry how he truly feels?Is 1995 really far enough behind us to make it a time travel destination?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Kira and Amelia take an audience request from Kira’s husband and head over to the BET+ to review ‘Christmas By Design.’Will David help Tuesday find the hacker who leaked her top-secret designs?Will Tuesday recover in time for the Christmas Eve launch?Will Tuesday’s mom’s book-club friend’s daughter’s boyfriend ever face justice?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #hallmark #romanceYouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

The ladies review the final film in the ‘Wise Men’ trilogy from Hallmark, “Three Wisest Men.”It’s been a wonderful journey with the Brenner boys. They’ve become fathers, uncles, business-owners…they’re all grown up and we’re saying goodbye in this final installment.Will Thomas get his perfect Christmas?Will Taylor take that big job?Will anyone in this movie just get married already?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #hallmark #romanceYouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

It’s not time to head home to the friendlier snow drifts of Christmasland just yet. The ladies continue their weekend excursion to Christmasland’s slightly grittier neighboring town, Holidayland…aka Netflix.Chad Michael Murray returns for another leading-man turn in ‘The Merry Gentlemen.’To save her parents’ small-town performing venue, a former big-city dancer decides to stage an all-male, Christmas-themed revue.Will Ashley save her parents’ bar AND get her job back as a Broadway dancer? Will a random group of local townsmen have impossibly chiseled abs? Is stripping really the best way to celebrate Baby Jesus?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmasland#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #hallmark #romanceThe journey is just beginning. Subscribe for more fun all year-round. It’s free!YouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Grab your passport and pack an overnight bag. The ladies are taking you on a weekend excursion to Christmasland’s slightly grittier neighboring town, Holidayland…aka Netflix.‘Hot Frosty’ stars Christmasland royalty Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ fame.“Widow Kathy magically brings a snowman to life. His innocence helps her heal and find love again. They bond before the holidays, but he’s doomed to melt.”Will Jack figure out how to become a real human?Will Kathy learn to love again?How do you cover a naked snowman’s snowballs?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmaslandYouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

This week Kira and Amelia review ‘Christmas on Windmill Way’ from GAF, starring Chad Michael Murray.Will Mia and Brady repair the relationship that was broken when Brady left town for a photography internship in the big city?Will grandma save the windmill?Where exactly is Windmill Way, and do they have mob ties?#cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #gaf #hallmark #romance Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produceChristmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performanceChristmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmaslandYouTube https://youtu.be/RoFS24KlsKs?si=gfwtJrgqTAWBkH37 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

The girls review the anticipated sequel to Hallmark’s ‘3 Wise Men and a Baby’ - ‘3 Wiser Men and a Boy.’Did the brothers figure out a way to save the Christmas play?Did becoming a dad make Luke hotter?Are peanut allergies real or are modern children just weak?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produceChristmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performanceChristmas Tree Topper for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmaslandYouTube https://youtu.be/RoFS24KlsKs?si=gfwtJrgqTAWBkH37 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

For episode 3 of ‘Journey to Christmasland’ the girls review Great American Family’s ‘B&B Merry.’Will the busy travel vlogger slow down enough to find love? Will the cozy little b&b fall to the big, new, cold corporate hotel? Will the handsome B&B owner get hotter?Will Kira stop calling it an Air bnb?All of the answers are contained in this week’s JTC. Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:* Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produce* Christmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performance* Christmas Tree Topper (or the Candace Cameron Bure) for best performanceDrop your choices in the comments!Subscribe to all the things. Like and leave a review. That’s what any good Christmasland resident would do.X@JTChristmaslandIG@JTChristmaslandYouTube: Journey to Christmasland This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Kira and Amelia review Hallmark's 2023 offering, "A Biltmore Christmas" starring Christmasland favorite Kristoffer Polaha and an uncredited Sandra Bullock (sort of).Link to Polaha explainer episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-very-merry-podcast/id1543129938?i=1000545755885LInk to Hot Sassafras (5 Star Christmas) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-very-merry-podcast/id1543129938?i=1000502268907 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

Preview of upcoming episode 2 of Journey to Christmasland. Subscribe on YT or Substack at Journey to Christmasland This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe

We’re rebranding!We were bumping up against a more seasoned podcast of a similar name and life was catching up to us anyway, so we decided to rebrand and relaunch. Same podcast, new name. You can find us on Substack and YouTube. Please subscribe everywhere you see us!If you’re new here, we love cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies and we love talking about them. We’ve expanded the Hallmark universe to “Christmasland” in general in order to accommodate some other great films from other great channels.This week we fulfill a promise from our old podcast and review Hallmark’s ‘A Princess For Christmas’ from 2011. This film stars a very youthful Sam Heuhan (Outlander) and a very…seasoned Sir Roger Moore (007).“When Jules Daly’s sister and brother-in-law are tragically killed in an accident, Jules Daly (Katie McGrath) becomes guardian to her young niece Maddie and nephew Milo. On top of balancing the daily hysteria of becoming an overnight parent, Jules was recently laid off at work, her car is on the fritz, and the kids’ shenanigans have caused a dozen nannies to flee.When an ominous knock on the door comes late one evening, Jules wonders, what now? At the door is Paisley Winterbottom (Miles Richardson), a proper English butler, with a curious invitation: a Christmas holiday with grandfather, Edward (Roger Moore), the Duke of Castlebury Hall, who was absent from the kids’ lives, but wants to reconnect out of love for his late son. Jules initially wants to decline the trip, but her eventual acceptance makes for a magical Christmas season for everyone.”Will a precocious little girl melt the cold, black heart of her curmudgeonly grandfather?Will the handsome prince choose royalty over romance?Why are there so many orphans in Christmasland?Kira and Amelia answer all your questions and hand out episode awards:Robert A. Baron Villain Award for the most dastardly villain the film could produceChristmas Ham Award for the most over-the-top, entertaining performanceChristmas Tree Topper (or the Candace Cameron Bure) for best performance Drop your choices in the comments!Follow us on IG and X @JTChristmasland Subscribe to make sure you’ve always got a ticket to Christmasland. It’s free! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit journeytochristmasland.substack.com/subscribe