1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.LT 2 00:00:02,401 --> 00:00:07,231 [music] 3 00:00:07,266 --> 00:00:14,277 [upbeat Christmas music] 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.LT 5 00:00:14,379 --> 00:00:19,415 [All] We're at the Hallmark Christmas Experience! Woo! 6 00:00:19,450 --> 00:00:21,117 [Woman] Prancing through, like, a candy wonderland, 7 00:00:21,186 --> 00:00:22,586 that's the Hallmark Christmas Experience, 8 00:00:22,622 --> 00:00:24,082 and it's magical. 9 00:00:24,118 --> 00:00:26,487 [music continues] 10 00:00:28,756 --> 00:00:33,626 Tonight, we are inviting you to our home, to Kansas City. 11 00:00:36,301 --> 00:00:38,169 There you go, there you go, look at this, let's go. 12 00:00:40,567 --> 00:00:41,871 [Benjamin] Your favorite Hallmark stars, 13 00:00:41,906 --> 00:00:43,675 including Andrew Walker, 14 00:00:43,777 --> 00:00:45,944 Paul Campbell, Rhiannon Fish, 15 00:00:45,980 --> 00:00:49,048 Jessy Schramm, BJ Britt, Robert Buckley, 16 00:00:49,116 --> 00:00:52,377 Taylor Cole, Tyler Hynes, and Kimberley Sustad, 17 00:00:52,446 --> 00:00:54,018 will be stepping off the screen 18 00:00:54,120 --> 00:00:55,813 and into some real-life holiday magic. 19 00:00:59,752 --> 00:01:01,557 Do we have any Hearties in the house right now? 20 00:01:01,659 --> 00:01:02,756 [cheering] 21 00:01:02,858 --> 00:01:04,963 Oh, we do! 22 00:01:04,999 --> 00:01:07,163 We'll have never-before-seen sneak peeks 23 00:01:07,232 --> 00:01:09,629 of upcoming Hallmark series and movies, 24 00:01:09,664 --> 00:01:12,731 musical performances that will fill your heart, 25 00:01:12,866 --> 00:01:15,404 and a tree lighting that only Hallmark could imagine. 26 00:01:18,740 --> 00:01:22,448 We're spreading the joy of the season with a homecoming 27 00:01:22,483 --> 00:01:24,180 like no other. 28 00:01:24,249 --> 00:01:26,079 Welcome to The Hallmark Christmas Experience: 29 00:01:26,114 --> 00:01:27,949 A Hometown Holiday. 30 00:01:27,984 --> 00:01:30,221 The magic starts now. 31 00:01:34,922 --> 00:01:36,855 [Benjamin] Welcome to The Hallmark Christmas Experience . 32 00:01:37,824 --> 00:01:40,666 I'm Benjamin Ayres, and I am so excited to be here 33 00:01:40,734 --> 00:01:42,727 in the heart of Kansas City, 34 00:01:42,863 --> 00:01:44,967 the place where the iconic Hallmark Card Company 35 00:01:45,002 --> 00:01:47,567 began over a century ago. 36 00:01:47,602 --> 00:01:49,135 You know, the Hallmark Christmas Experience 37 00:01:49,170 --> 00:01:51,143 is an annual festival 38 00:01:51,245 --> 00:01:53,574 that's open to everyone during the Christmas season. 39 00:01:53,610 --> 00:01:56,908 Our Hallmark holiday home is an enchanting place. 40 00:01:56,944 --> 00:01:59,747 We have thousands of lights, we have families skating, 41 00:01:59,782 --> 00:02:02,881 friends taking photos, people writing wishes for the season. 42 00:02:03,717 --> 00:02:06,021 Holiday fun and games with my friends, 43 00:02:06,057 --> 00:02:08,090 your favorite Hallmark stars. 44 00:02:08,192 --> 00:02:09,421 I have a gift for you two right now. 45 00:02:09,523 --> 00:02:11,563 -Okay, thank you. -Here you go. 46 00:02:11,599 --> 00:02:12,457 Thank you so much. 47 00:02:12,526 --> 00:02:14,462 Merry Christmas, happy holidays. 48 00:02:14,564 --> 00:02:17,265 Plus, special holiday musical performances by 49 00:02:17,300 --> 00:02:19,501 Mickey Guyton and Brad Paisley, 50 00:02:19,603 --> 00:02:23,973 and the most epic tree lighting that you will ever see. 51 00:02:24,042 --> 00:02:26,011 It is a jam-packed celebration 52 00:02:26,080 --> 00:02:28,477 and you won't want to miss a moment of it. 53 00:02:28,512 --> 00:02:30,611 So with that spirit of celebration in mind, 54 00:02:30,647 --> 00:02:33,017 let's begin with a little fun and kick things off 55 00:02:33,085 --> 00:02:34,786 with the Hallmark Reindeer Games. 56 00:02:34,888 --> 00:02:36,287 Come on, let's go check it out. 57 00:02:37,216 --> 00:02:38,553 [twinkling] 58 00:02:39,858 --> 00:02:42,594 [upbeat Christmas music] 59 00:02:42,696 --> 00:02:46,630 [cheers and applause] 60 00:02:46,699 --> 00:02:49,267 Let's go! One! 61 00:02:50,570 --> 00:02:52,270 Let's go! 62 00:02:53,739 --> 00:02:55,233 Are we having fun? 63 00:02:55,368 --> 00:02:56,469 [cheers and applause] 64 00:02:56,504 --> 00:02:57,808 You guys ready to play these games? 65 00:02:57,843 --> 00:03:00,242 [cheers and applause] 66 00:03:00,310 --> 00:03:02,043 You guys ready to meet your stars? 67 00:03:02,078 --> 00:03:07,645 [cheers and applause] 68 00:03:07,747 --> 00:03:13,050 These are your 2025 Reindeer Games stars! 69 00:03:13,152 --> 00:03:15,322 All right, our stars are gonna play against our super fans, 70 00:03:15,457 --> 00:03:17,324 and we're gonna see who knows more 71 00:03:17,393 --> 00:03:19,327 about Hallmark Christmas movies. 72 00:03:19,362 --> 00:03:20,661 So we need our first two players. 73 00:03:22,099 --> 00:03:23,401 Shake her hand. Be cordial. 74 00:03:23,503 --> 00:03:25,801 Aww. 75 00:03:26,437 --> 00:03:29,606 In Checking It Twice , Kevin McGarry's... 76 00:03:29,675 --> 00:03:31,304 [laughter] 77 00:03:31,340 --> 00:03:33,610 ...character plays what sport? 78 00:03:33,679 --> 00:03:34,978 [dinging] 79 00:03:35,081 --> 00:03:37,475 -[Benjamin] Kimberly? -Hockey. 80 00:03:37,511 --> 00:03:38,809 [Jonathan] Hockey is correct! 81 00:03:38,911 --> 00:03:40,880 Give it up, that's one point for the stars. 82 00:03:41,015 --> 00:03:43,580 In■■■Christmas in Vien , Sarah Drew's character 83 00:03:43,649 --> 00:03:45,622 is classically trained in what? 84 00:03:45,691 --> 00:03:46,922 [dinging] 85 00:03:46,958 --> 00:03:48,487 -Yes? -Violin. 86 00:03:48,522 --> 00:03:50,829 -Violin is correct! -[groans] 87 00:03:50,864 --> 00:03:52,629 [dinging] Phone a friend! 88 00:03:52,698 --> 00:03:55,432 [laughter] 89 00:03:55,468 --> 00:03:59,365 Who was the winner of the first ever Mr. Christmas? 90 00:03:59,501 --> 00:04:01,202 [dinging] [Jonathan] For the win. 91 00:04:01,304 --> 00:04:05,074 Ezra from Mays, Wichita, Kansas. 92 00:04:05,143 --> 00:04:07,607 Ezra Morland! Congratulations! 93 00:04:07,642 --> 00:04:10,780 Super fan trivia! The fans strike again! 94 00:04:10,815 --> 00:04:12,114 [cheering] 95 00:04:12,149 --> 00:04:13,446 That was my favorite moment. 96 00:04:13,548 --> 00:04:15,420 Everyone was here, it was so packed, 97 00:04:15,489 --> 00:04:19,252 but everyone was happy, and it's just been an amazing experience. 98 00:04:19,287 --> 00:04:20,391 [cheers and applause] 99 00:04:21,655 --> 00:04:24,961 I would describe Hallmark as family. 100 00:04:25,029 --> 00:04:28,798 [light Christmas music] 101 00:04:28,834 --> 00:04:30,702 [twinkling] 102 00:04:30,738 --> 00:04:34,537 [music continues] 103 00:04:35,903 --> 00:04:38,173 Is this your first time at the Hallmark Experience? 104 00:04:38,209 --> 00:04:40,210 We actually went here last year. 105 00:04:40,246 --> 00:04:42,375 -Oh, you're pros! -[Jill] Yes, we are. 106 00:04:42,410 --> 00:04:44,412 We had so much fun last year 107 00:04:44,447 --> 00:04:46,580 that we had to come back this year. 108 00:04:46,683 --> 00:04:48,985 Even my husband, who's a man, had a good time. 109 00:04:49,020 --> 00:04:50,685 I enjoyed it very much. 110 00:04:50,787 --> 00:04:52,586 Coming to this makes you feel part of the family. 111 00:04:52,622 --> 00:04:55,121 And the relationship between actors and fans, 112 00:04:55,156 --> 00:04:56,823 it's cool. 113 00:04:56,925 --> 00:04:59,426 This is the perfect way to start the Christmas holiday. 114 00:04:59,495 --> 00:05:00,692 -Am I right? -[Jill] Yes, yes. 115 00:05:00,760 --> 00:05:03,235 Anything Hallmark is just wonderful. 116 00:05:03,270 --> 00:05:04,701 What's up guys? Hot Cocoa Crasher coming in! 117 00:05:04,770 --> 00:05:08,072 [laughter] 118 00:05:08,174 --> 00:05:09,471 [Taylor] Oh, we need one for you. 119 00:05:09,507 --> 00:05:10,137 [Benjamin] Well, I would love one, please. 120 00:05:10,173 --> 00:05:11,571 Thank you so much. 121 00:05:11,673 --> 00:05:13,509 We did a movie together, Taylor and I, 122 00:05:13,545 --> 00:05:15,247 and we spent most of the movie just making sure 123 00:05:15,316 --> 00:05:16,813 each of us didn't have whipped cream on our face 124 00:05:16,882 --> 00:05:18,214 or anything. 125 00:05:18,250 --> 00:05:19,380 I didn't get your name. I'm Ben. 126 00:05:19,449 --> 00:05:20,677 -I'm Jill. -Jill, nice to meet you. 127 00:05:20,746 --> 00:05:22,919 -Kim. -Kim, nice to meet you. 128 00:05:23,021 --> 00:05:24,088 I'm curious to know, 129 00:05:24,190 --> 00:05:25,687 all these incredible stores here, 130 00:05:25,722 --> 00:05:27,552 is there any type of, like, things you love to see 131 00:05:27,588 --> 00:05:29,061 or things you've been buying? 132 00:05:29,096 --> 00:05:30,194 We always had to get an ornament. 133 00:05:30,229 --> 00:05:32,493 We got another ornament this year. 134 00:05:32,595 --> 00:05:33,757 Is that a big thing for you, ornaments? 135 00:05:33,793 --> 00:05:35,497 -It is. -Always, always, always. 136 00:05:35,633 --> 00:05:37,468 It's just that brings that special moment back. 137 00:05:37,537 --> 00:05:39,738 Hallmark always holds a special place in our hearts 138 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:41,472 with our community. 139 00:05:41,540 --> 00:05:43,672 And all of the movies, they're just so heartwarming. 140 00:05:43,774 --> 00:05:46,873 No matter what you're going through in your life, um... 141 00:05:46,975 --> 00:05:49,214 you know there's hope at the end of the Hallmark movies. 142 00:05:49,283 --> 00:05:51,380 And it just, it touches you all the time. 143 00:05:51,449 --> 00:05:52,910 It brings all the warm and fuzzies. 144 00:05:52,945 --> 00:05:55,380 -[Jill] It does. -Just like hot cocoa. 145 00:05:55,415 --> 00:05:57,450 Exactly. Cheers. 146 00:05:57,486 --> 00:06:00,224 And even to go beyond community 147 00:06:00,259 --> 00:06:01,753 is the actual connection like this. 148 00:06:01,822 --> 00:06:03,025 And I think that's what's so beautiful 149 00:06:03,160 --> 00:06:04,589 about these experiences. 150 00:06:04,625 --> 00:06:05,956 It actually brings us together 151 00:06:06,058 --> 00:06:08,530 and we bond over the movies that we love. 152 00:06:08,565 --> 00:06:11,267 -We've got it again. -But it's perfect. 153 00:06:11,302 --> 00:06:12,401 Are you ready? It's my turn. 154 00:06:12,470 --> 00:06:13,398 I've done this in a couple of movies. 155 00:06:13,433 --> 00:06:14,805 Oh, here we go. 156 00:06:14,874 --> 00:06:16,068 Oh my gosh. 157 00:06:16,170 --> 00:06:17,703 Whoa! 158 00:06:17,805 --> 00:06:19,075 Anyway, guys, it was so good to see you. 159 00:06:19,110 --> 00:06:19,943 That's never coming off. 160 00:06:20,045 --> 00:06:21,207 [Benjamin] No it's not. 161 00:06:21,243 --> 00:06:22,513 Oh my gosh. 162 00:06:23,447 --> 00:06:25,280 -Aww! -There's the Hallmark moment. 163 00:06:25,316 --> 00:06:29,113 [heartwarming Christmas music] 164 00:06:29,855 --> 00:06:32,150 [twinkling] 165 00:06:33,120 --> 00:06:35,224 You know, tonight, people from all over the world came 166 00:06:35,293 --> 00:06:37,056 to be part of our holiday story. 167 00:06:37,092 --> 00:06:39,463 I mean, some visitors literally traveled thousands of miles 168 00:06:39,532 --> 00:06:41,597 because there's just something so special about 169 00:06:41,666 --> 00:06:44,863 the way Hallmark taps into the Christmas spirit. 170 00:06:44,898 --> 00:06:47,503 And we are so excited to have Tyler and BJ 171 00:06:47,538 --> 00:06:49,772 meeting some of those folks right now. 172 00:06:49,807 --> 00:06:51,870 So let's find out who traveled the farthest to experience 173 00:06:51,905 --> 00:06:54,171 the magic of Christmas with us, shall we? 174 00:06:55,810 --> 00:07:00,551 [country rock music] [indistinct chatter] 175 00:07:02,318 --> 00:07:05,719 [cheers and applause] 176 00:07:05,754 --> 00:07:07,157 [Jess] I traveled so far to get here, 177 00:07:07,193 --> 00:07:08,823 and this is so important to me 178 00:07:08,891 --> 00:07:11,828 because this is what I dreamt for for a long time. 179 00:07:11,863 --> 00:07:15,729 And finally seeing it come true, it's beyond my wildest dreams. 180 00:07:15,764 --> 00:07:19,198 [BJ] Who traveled by car 16 hours or more? 181 00:07:19,233 --> 00:07:20,872 By car? 182 00:07:20,908 --> 00:07:22,274 17 hours or more? 183 00:07:22,342 --> 00:07:23,138 [Tyler] This is The Price is Right ! 184 00:07:23,240 --> 00:07:25,037 [BJ] 18 hours or more? 185 00:07:25,072 --> 00:07:26,273 -Oh, wait, we got it! -Where did you come from? 186 00:07:26,309 --> 00:07:27,840 [Angela] Orlando. 187 00:07:27,875 --> 00:07:30,042 -[BJ] Orlando? -[BJ & Tyler] Come on down. 188 00:07:30,078 --> 00:07:32,880 We drove 18 and a half hours. I'm just like, pick me! 189 00:07:32,915 --> 00:07:35,320 You know, I drove the farthest. We drove the farthest. 190 00:07:35,389 --> 00:07:36,518 -I drove the furthest. -Yeah, just kidding. 191 00:07:36,586 --> 00:07:38,457 He drove the farthest. But I rode. 192 00:07:39,390 --> 00:07:41,189 It's all because she doesn't fly. 193 00:07:41,291 --> 00:07:43,392 I don't love to fly. 194 00:07:43,494 --> 00:07:45,925 So why not make a road trip of it? 195 00:07:45,994 --> 00:07:48,461 We are celebrating our 12th wedding anniversary, 196 00:07:48,529 --> 00:07:49,798 which is very exciting. 197 00:07:50,396 --> 00:07:52,098 Orlando! 198 00:07:52,167 --> 00:07:53,766 Hi! 199 00:07:53,801 --> 00:07:55,173 With Hallmark, it's like everybody 200 00:07:55,209 --> 00:07:56,541 is just part of one big family. 201 00:07:57,341 --> 00:07:59,808 Thank you. Nice to see you! 202 00:08:01,378 --> 00:08:06,314 [heartwarming Christmas music] 203 00:08:06,349 --> 00:08:07,616 [laughs] All right. 204 00:08:07,651 --> 00:08:10,186 The question is, who has come the furthest? 205 00:08:10,254 --> 00:08:12,051 -Oh. -[Jess] Mexico. 206 00:08:12,086 --> 00:08:14,625 [BJ] Oh! Has anybody traveled further than Mexico? 207 00:08:16,127 --> 00:08:17,691 [BJ] Wait, what? 208 00:08:17,793 --> 00:08:19,423 Oh my goodness, you're from France. 209 00:08:19,458 --> 00:08:20,592 Yes. 210 00:08:20,727 --> 00:08:22,630 -Bonjour. -Bonjour. 211 00:08:22,665 --> 00:08:25,435 I am Nadia and I come from France. 212 00:08:25,503 --> 00:08:26,798 Let's hear it for our two winners. 213 00:08:26,900 --> 00:08:29,637 Yes, please! [cheers and applause] 214 00:08:29,672 --> 00:08:32,804 -Now, we have no gifts. -We don't. 215 00:08:32,906 --> 00:08:34,143 -But we have hugs. -We have hugs. 216 00:08:34,178 --> 00:08:35,542 We do have hugs. 217 00:08:35,611 --> 00:08:37,282 Group hug! Are we doing this? 218 00:08:37,317 --> 00:08:38,345 -[Nadia] Oh my goodness! -[BJ] Awww! 219 00:08:38,381 --> 00:08:39,243 [Nadia] Thank you. 220 00:08:43,352 --> 00:08:45,390 Thank you so much. 221 00:08:45,459 --> 00:08:48,459 -Oh, don't, stop, girl. -Thank you so much. 222 00:08:48,494 --> 00:08:49,657 It's the best thing that happened to me. 223 00:08:49,693 --> 00:08:51,023 We got a treat for you later, okay? 224 00:08:51,125 --> 00:08:52,392 -Thank you so much. -There's a treat for you later. 225 00:08:52,527 --> 00:08:53,526 You're gonna love it. 226 00:08:53,561 --> 00:08:54,994 I don't even have words. 227 00:08:55,096 --> 00:08:57,536 This has been the most magical experience ever. 228 00:09:03,542 --> 00:09:04,675 How was your time last year? Was it nice? 229 00:09:16,583 --> 00:09:18,523 Oh, I love this. 230 00:09:18,559 --> 00:09:20,091 Would it be alright if I come meet your friends? 231 00:09:20,159 --> 00:09:21,922 -Yeah. -And say hi? 232 00:09:22,024 --> 00:09:23,090 You want to surprise them instead of telling them? 233 00:09:23,192 --> 00:09:24,288 Yes. 234 00:09:39,979 --> 00:09:40,711 Hi, guys. 235 00:09:43,646 --> 00:09:46,347 -Nadia! -You are my surprise! 236 00:09:46,382 --> 00:09:49,181 [lively chatter] 237 00:09:50,016 --> 00:09:51,815 -I'm Tyler. -Very nice to meet you. 238 00:09:51,850 --> 00:09:53,086 I know who you are. 239 00:10:00,164 --> 00:10:01,765 Look, guys. 240 00:10:01,800 --> 00:10:04,701 I brought something, and it's a friendship bracelet. 241 00:10:04,770 --> 00:10:07,164 And I brought one for each of you because it was 242 00:10:07,267 --> 00:10:09,005 a tradition that we kind of started a while ago. 243 00:10:09,074 --> 00:10:10,507 Thank you. 244 00:10:10,576 --> 00:10:11,839 [Tyler] And it was a way for everybody 245 00:10:11,941 --> 00:10:14,179 to sort of like have a reason to say hello. 246 00:10:14,214 --> 00:10:15,679 [Margaret] Stay together. 247 00:10:15,748 --> 00:10:16,143 [Tyler] Kind of like a little secret handshake. 248 00:10:16,245 --> 00:10:17,611 Yes. 249 00:10:17,680 --> 00:10:19,516 It's actually very nice for us 250 00:10:19,551 --> 00:10:21,652 to be able to reunite with Nadia, 251 00:10:21,754 --> 00:10:24,686 especially for the fact that we met her last year. 252 00:10:24,754 --> 00:10:26,023 She doesn't really have a family. 253 00:10:26,092 --> 00:10:27,689 Totally amazing 254 00:10:27,757 --> 00:10:29,490 that you meet somebody at Hallmark 255 00:10:29,525 --> 00:10:31,892 and you have this bond. 256 00:10:31,927 --> 00:10:34,997 It is truly a Hallmark Christmas story. 257 00:10:35,032 --> 00:10:37,062 [Tyler] Let's try a foursome connection. Let's see here. 258 00:10:37,131 --> 00:10:39,468 -Let's see what that goes. -[Tyler] Let's go. 259 00:10:39,536 --> 00:10:40,535 You got it. You got it. 260 00:10:40,604 --> 00:10:42,466 -Look. -[Margaret] That's good. 261 00:10:42,502 --> 00:10:45,039 -I've never done four people. -[Kimberly] Hearts together. 262 00:10:45,074 --> 00:10:46,774 -[Tyler] This is so funny. -Thank you very much. 263 00:10:46,810 --> 00:10:48,076 -This is so silly. -Now we're family. 264 00:10:48,145 --> 00:10:49,478 Yes. 265 00:10:49,547 --> 00:10:51,078 We started out as good friends. 266 00:10:51,113 --> 00:10:54,013 We bonded over the Hallmark Christmas Experience. 267 00:10:54,081 --> 00:10:56,112 However, she's more than just a friend. 268 00:10:56,214 --> 00:10:58,819 She is family to me and to us now. 269 00:10:58,888 --> 00:11:01,592 I thank you guys for finding each other. 270 00:11:01,627 --> 00:11:02,688 I thank you for coming to these events 271 00:11:02,757 --> 00:11:04,256 and spending time with us. 272 00:11:04,291 --> 00:11:06,229 It means the world. We appreciate the kindness. 273 00:11:06,264 --> 00:11:07,596 You're welcome. 274 00:11:07,698 --> 00:11:09,366 Thank you very, very much, Nadia. 275 00:11:09,401 --> 00:11:10,532 And welcome to the family. 276 00:11:10,567 --> 00:11:12,998 Welcome to the Nadia family. 277 00:11:13,100 --> 00:11:14,772 -Thank you, guys. -Thank you very much. 278 00:11:24,779 --> 00:11:26,177 Now that's what it's all about! 279 00:11:26,280 --> 00:11:28,884 Jess joining us all the way from Mexico City. 280 00:11:28,920 --> 00:11:31,320 Nadia came all the way here from France twice 281 00:11:31,355 --> 00:11:33,692 just to be here. 282 00:11:33,794 --> 00:11:36,189 But we've only just started our holiday celebration. 283 00:11:36,224 --> 00:11:38,729 We are gonna be making our spirits bright with 284 00:11:38,831 --> 00:11:41,932 a live performance by four-time Grammy-nominated 285 00:11:41,967 --> 00:11:44,296 and artist country music trailblazer, Mickey Guyton, 286 00:11:44,331 --> 00:11:47,465 who will be singing her song, Joy to Your World. 287 00:11:47,533 --> 00:11:49,900 And we also have a very special surprise announcement 288 00:11:49,935 --> 00:11:51,807 from Lacey Chabert 289 00:11:51,876 --> 00:11:53,706 that you will absolutely not wanna miss. 290 00:11:53,741 --> 00:11:55,174 [cheers and applause] 291 00:11:55,209 --> 00:11:57,142 [Benjamin] Plus another holiday musical treat 292 00:11:57,178 --> 00:11:59,584 from the legendary singer Brad Paisley, 293 00:11:59,653 --> 00:12:01,451 and of course a Christmas tree lighting 294 00:12:01,486 --> 00:12:02,715 that will warm your heart. 295 00:12:02,750 --> 00:12:03,983 [cheers and applause] 296 00:12:04,018 --> 00:12:05,282 [Benjamin] So stay tuned because 297 00:12:05,318 --> 00:12:08,859 it's all part of our Christmas gift to you. 298 00:12:12,596 --> 00:12:18,195 [heartwarming Christmas music] 299 00:12:18,297 --> 00:12:19,600 It's so beautiful in here. Thank you. 300 00:12:19,735 --> 00:12:20,868 You know, welcome back to 301 00:12:20,904 --> 00:12:22,838 The Hallmark Christmas Experience, 302 00:12:22,907 --> 00:12:24,301 where we're bringing you an exclusive look 303 00:12:24,404 --> 00:12:26,811 at all the ways Hallmark celebrates the holidays 304 00:12:26,913 --> 00:12:30,614 by inviting you into our home right here in Kansas City. 305 00:12:30,649 --> 00:12:32,614 Nothing says a Hallmark Christmas 306 00:12:32,683 --> 00:12:34,581 like a little mistletoe magic. 307 00:12:34,617 --> 00:12:39,857 [music continues] 308 00:12:43,326 --> 00:12:46,457 [Benjamin] Messner Bee Farm is a Kansas City hometown fave 309 00:12:46,526 --> 00:12:49,163 and a wonderful part of our Hallmark festivities. 310 00:12:50,596 --> 00:12:53,635 I love the Hallmark Christmas Experience because it brings 311 00:12:53,704 --> 00:12:55,971 a ton of people to Kansas City. 312 00:12:56,106 --> 00:12:59,071 It showcases some of the best vendors and brands 313 00:12:59,173 --> 00:13:00,744 right out of Kansas City here too. 314 00:13:00,812 --> 00:13:02,573 And we get to kind of all be together. 315 00:13:02,642 --> 00:13:05,916 The lights and the shows and the tree is completely magical. 316 00:13:07,183 --> 00:13:08,218 [Jess] I'm totally having my Hallmark moment. 317 00:13:08,320 --> 00:13:10,250 [BJ] Are you? 318 00:13:10,319 --> 00:13:11,556 [Benjamin] Because Jess traveled so far to get here, 319 00:13:11,591 --> 00:13:14,318 BJ has a special treat prepared. 320 00:13:14,353 --> 00:13:18,124 I get the best leading guy, Hallmark hunk. 321 00:13:18,226 --> 00:13:21,226 -I cannot ask for more. -I got you. Listen, 322 00:13:21,295 --> 00:13:24,528 I have something very, very special for you. 323 00:13:24,597 --> 00:13:26,631 If you wouldn't mind sitting right here for me, please. 324 00:13:26,766 --> 00:13:27,801 Thank you. 325 00:13:27,870 --> 00:13:30,472 You have such an amazing view. 326 00:13:30,607 --> 00:13:31,907 Gonna make sure you have 327 00:13:31,975 --> 00:13:33,505 a beautiful experience this evening, okay? 328 00:13:33,607 --> 00:13:34,945 Thanks. 329 00:13:37,184 --> 00:13:40,516 [upbeat music] 330 00:13:40,584 --> 00:13:42,581 Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul. 331 00:13:42,616 --> 00:13:43,954 My dog. 332 00:13:45,324 --> 00:13:46,655 How you doing? 333 00:13:46,724 --> 00:13:48,593 Listen, I have a special friend 334 00:13:48,628 --> 00:13:49,991 who traveled all the way from Mexico. 335 00:13:50,127 --> 00:13:51,560 I need you to make sure she's well taken care of. 336 00:13:51,662 --> 00:13:52,394 -I got you. -You got me? 337 00:13:52,496 --> 00:13:53,859 -Yeah. -My man. 338 00:13:53,928 --> 00:13:54,927 All right. All right. 339 00:13:55,062 --> 00:13:57,294 Special drink. Special drink. 340 00:13:57,330 --> 00:13:59,101 Little bit of that. That's special. 341 00:14:00,205 --> 00:14:02,134 Limes? 342 00:14:02,170 --> 00:14:05,474 Ooh, we got cherries. That's special. 343 00:14:05,509 --> 00:14:09,205 [playful music] 344 00:14:09,274 --> 00:14:11,480 -Are you Jess? -I am Jess. 345 00:14:11,515 --> 00:14:12,980 I heard, uh... 346 00:14:13,015 --> 00:14:14,618 you were looking for a special drink. 347 00:14:14,720 --> 00:14:17,017 This is for you. I made this myself. 348 00:14:17,086 --> 00:14:18,314 So you're from whereabouts in Mexico? 349 00:14:18,416 --> 00:14:19,987 -Mexico City. -This is a big trip. 350 00:14:20,023 --> 00:14:22,058 -It was. -And did you come on your own? 351 00:14:22,094 --> 00:14:23,725 -Did you come with other people? -No, I came on my own. 352 00:14:23,760 --> 00:14:25,324 That takes so much courage. 353 00:14:25,393 --> 00:14:27,258 I always applaud people that do things like that. 354 00:14:27,326 --> 00:14:28,730 I've never been the type of person 355 00:14:28,765 --> 00:14:29,532 to make big moves like that. 356 00:14:29,567 --> 00:14:31,636 Every now and then, 357 00:14:31,671 --> 00:14:32,802 it's super nice to have these kind 358 00:14:32,870 --> 00:14:34,603 of adventures and time to yourself. 359 00:14:34,705 --> 00:14:36,602 And what inspired the trip? 360 00:14:36,637 --> 00:14:38,607 Me?! 361 00:14:38,742 --> 00:14:40,139 -You and your-- -No, stop. 362 00:14:40,241 --> 00:14:42,139 You had me at me. You had me at me. 363 00:14:42,175 --> 00:14:44,476 It's my early birthday present. 364 00:14:44,511 --> 00:14:46,847 Happy early birthday. BJ and I want to show you 365 00:14:46,950 --> 00:14:48,519 something that we've put together. 366 00:14:48,621 --> 00:14:50,313 Okay. Thank you. [laughs] 367 00:14:50,349 --> 00:14:51,849 -[Paul] Hey, BJ! -[BJ] Yes, sir! 368 00:14:51,918 --> 00:14:53,517 There he is. 369 00:14:53,619 --> 00:14:54,653 -You ready to do the thing? -Yes, sir! Let's do it! 370 00:14:54,688 --> 00:14:56,026 Cheers. 371 00:15:00,365 --> 00:15:01,865 Pretty good. 372 00:15:01,967 --> 00:15:04,163 Jess, I hope you don't mind a little music. 373 00:15:04,198 --> 00:15:07,299 -I don't mind. -[Paul] Three, two... 374 00:15:07,334 --> 00:15:08,473 [singing badly] ♪ Ah, Merry Christmas 375 00:15:08,541 --> 00:15:10,002 ♪ Merry Christmas, Jess 376 00:15:10,038 --> 00:15:11,772 ♪ Merry Christmas to you! 377 00:15:11,807 --> 00:15:13,305 ♪ To you, Jess! 378 00:15:13,340 --> 00:15:14,707 ♪ We're glad you came from Mexico! ♪ 379 00:15:14,743 --> 00:15:16,173 ♪ Mexico 380 00:15:16,209 --> 00:15:17,580 ♪ Merry Christmas to you! 381 00:15:17,615 --> 00:15:19,243 ♪ To Jess! You! 382 00:15:19,312 --> 00:15:20,450 [Paul] All right! Well, that's-- 383 00:15:20,519 --> 00:15:22,017 [BJ] There you go! 384 00:15:22,086 --> 00:15:23,147 I hope the drink is better than the piano. 385 00:15:23,249 --> 00:15:24,986 -[BJ] Yeah! -[Jess] Amazing! 386 00:15:25,055 --> 00:15:27,055 I have totally had my Hallmark moment, 387 00:15:27,124 --> 00:15:30,992 and it's been beyond my wildest dreams. 388 00:15:31,061 --> 00:15:34,933 I definitely think BJ is my Hallmark hunk. 389 00:15:36,436 --> 00:15:38,332 Let's get out of here. 390 00:15:38,434 --> 00:15:39,734 -Merry Christmas, Jess! -[Paul] Merry Christmas, Jess! 391 00:15:39,770 --> 00:15:41,599 -Oh, wow! -[BJ laughs] 392 00:15:45,108 --> 00:15:47,510 I love being here. It feels like magic. 393 00:15:47,612 --> 00:15:49,046 It feels like Christmas. 394 00:15:50,344 --> 00:15:51,579 [fanciful Christmassy music] [twinkling] 395 00:15:51,614 --> 00:15:53,216 What's up? 396 00:15:53,318 --> 00:15:55,118 [gasps] 397 00:15:55,153 --> 00:15:56,149 -[Benjamin] What's up, guys? -How you doing, buddy? 398 00:15:56,251 --> 00:15:59,020 -How you doing? -Where did you come from? 399 00:15:59,088 --> 00:16:01,420 Robert Buckley. How are you doing? 400 00:16:01,522 --> 00:16:03,895 My name is Benjamin Ayres. Nice to meet you, man. 401 00:16:03,964 --> 00:16:06,026 -My future friend. -I have heard so many times 402 00:16:06,061 --> 00:16:06,860 that we're gonna be best friends. 403 00:16:06,996 --> 00:16:08,232 Did we just become best friends? 404 00:16:08,368 --> 00:16:09,726 I think we did. 405 00:16:09,761 --> 00:16:10,999 That's pretty cool. I can't believe we've never met. 406 00:16:11,135 --> 00:16:12,902 You look like someone shook a romance novel 407 00:16:12,938 --> 00:16:14,838 -and you fell off the cover. -[laughs] 408 00:16:14,907 --> 00:16:17,105 -Sit down. -You're too good-looking. 409 00:16:17,174 --> 00:16:19,237 How you doing, buddy? So good to see you. 410 00:16:19,272 --> 00:16:21,009 -I've missed! -...seeing you. 411 00:16:21,078 --> 00:16:22,811 -Sit in between them. -Yeah, come on. 412 00:16:22,846 --> 00:16:25,146 You're gonna interview us? 413 00:16:25,182 --> 00:16:27,350 -I was gonna sit beside you. -Let's get cozy. 414 00:16:27,419 --> 00:16:29,181 [grunts] 415 00:16:29,283 --> 00:16:30,214 Look at you, Ben. You look sharp. 416 00:16:30,249 --> 00:16:31,282 I've been walking around, 417 00:16:31,384 --> 00:16:32,853 kind of doing all the hosty stuff. 418 00:16:32,888 --> 00:16:35,625 Robert, you're American. 419 00:16:35,727 --> 00:16:37,389 -Mm-hmm. -You ice skate? 420 00:16:37,458 --> 00:16:39,395 No, I throw my back out if I sneeze wrong. 421 00:16:39,464 --> 00:16:40,897 [laughter] 422 00:16:40,966 --> 00:16:43,868 So, uh, I think I'm gonna pass on that. 423 00:16:43,937 --> 00:16:45,132 [Andrew] To be fair, you're gonna meet more 424 00:16:45,167 --> 00:16:47,002 Canadians than Americans that skate. 425 00:16:47,104 --> 00:16:48,765 -Yeah, yeah. -Canadians are the skaters. 426 00:16:48,800 --> 00:16:51,138 I don't think I've ever seen you ice skate, Andrew. 427 00:16:51,273 --> 00:16:53,544 -You got moves? -Yeah, I got some moves. 428 00:16:53,612 --> 00:16:54,710 I wanna go ice skating. 429 00:16:54,745 --> 00:17:00,150 [upbeat Christmas music] 430 00:17:03,955 --> 00:17:06,090 ♪ You're on my wishlist, baby ♪ 431 00:17:09,024 --> 00:17:10,222 There we go. There we go. 432 00:17:10,257 --> 00:17:11,528 Look at this. Look at us go. 433 00:17:11,563 --> 00:17:13,163 Look at us go. 434 00:17:13,862 --> 00:17:15,561 Yes, yes, yes. 435 00:17:17,062 --> 00:17:18,630 All right. 436 00:17:19,272 --> 00:17:20,464 Boys! 437 00:17:20,499 --> 00:17:22,037 Hey, what are you guys doing here? 438 00:17:22,072 --> 00:17:23,772 You guys are taking a little break, 439 00:17:23,874 --> 00:17:24,874 -are you? -We're bowling. 440 00:17:24,943 --> 00:17:27,139 -We're bowling, Ben. -[laughter] 441 00:17:27,175 --> 00:17:29,079 You guys look good out there. 442 00:17:29,181 --> 00:17:30,880 You know what you guys should do out there right now? 443 00:17:30,949 --> 00:17:32,480 What should we do? A triple axel? 444 00:17:32,516 --> 00:17:35,549 Well, I saw, like, a couple out there doing, like, not well. 445 00:17:35,618 --> 00:17:38,683 -That could maybe use some help. -Okay, okay, where are they? 446 00:17:38,718 --> 00:17:40,222 -You guys see this couple? -Yeah, where are they? 447 00:17:40,257 --> 00:17:42,157 [Benjamin] These guys right here, right here. 448 00:17:42,226 --> 00:17:43,855 All right, okay. Canadian, uh, skating love? 449 00:17:43,991 --> 00:17:45,696 Yeah, do that. 450 00:17:45,798 --> 00:17:47,291 Hey, you two. I'm Andrew. 451 00:17:47,326 --> 00:17:48,825 James. Nice to meet you. 452 00:17:48,860 --> 00:17:50,265 -Nice to meet you, man. -[Danielle] I'm Danielle. 453 00:17:50,334 --> 00:17:52,934 Are you two married, dating? What are, what's... 454 00:17:52,969 --> 00:17:55,299 -Newlyweds. -Newlyweds. 455 00:17:55,334 --> 00:17:56,771 Wanna get a hot chocolate? 456 00:17:56,873 --> 00:17:59,209 Hot cocoa, hot cocoa! 457 00:18:00,309 --> 00:18:03,047 [Andrew] So, you two don't really skate? 458 00:18:03,116 --> 00:18:05,180 [Danielle] I've been twice. This is my third time. 459 00:18:05,249 --> 00:18:07,214 [Andrew] Well, here, let's do a lap together. 460 00:18:07,250 --> 00:18:09,082 Whoa, whoa, whoa. There we go, James. 461 00:18:09,151 --> 00:18:11,717 Oh, there he is, the recovery. 462 00:18:11,752 --> 00:18:14,585 -Bend those knees, Danielle. -Yes, I need to bend them. 463 00:18:14,687 --> 00:18:16,860 There's a little exercise they do with kids 464 00:18:16,962 --> 00:18:17,959 when they teach them how to skate, 465 00:18:17,995 --> 00:18:20,096 which is just jump up and down. 466 00:18:20,198 --> 00:18:21,658 [James] He's a much better teacher than I am. 467 00:18:21,694 --> 00:18:24,567 I'm learning it all again through my kids. 468 00:18:24,636 --> 00:18:26,201 Oh, that's nice. 469 00:18:26,236 --> 00:18:28,634 He's a Hallmark movie star. He's fine. 470 00:18:31,308 --> 00:18:35,110 -Oh, you can go backwards. -I can go backwards. 471 00:18:35,212 --> 00:18:37,247 -Impressive. -[Kimberly] I'm Canadian. 472 00:18:38,949 --> 00:18:40,651 [James] Gotta bend the knees. 473 00:18:40,719 --> 00:18:41,484 [Kimberley] And then... 474 00:18:41,553 --> 00:18:43,253 [laughs] 475 00:18:44,955 --> 00:18:46,256 [James] I can't go backwards. 476 00:18:47,754 --> 00:18:49,454 [Andrew] Who watched Hallmark first, you or James? 477 00:18:49,556 --> 00:18:51,258 -[Danielle] I, I did. -[Andrew] You did? 478 00:18:51,294 --> 00:18:53,263 [Danielle] Yes. I just love it so much. 479 00:18:54,795 --> 00:18:57,129 So, James, she's got you at the Hallmark movies out here? 480 00:18:57,164 --> 00:18:58,867 -[James] Yes. -Yeah? 481 00:18:59,002 --> 00:19:00,001 -[James] Yeah. -Good man. 482 00:19:00,037 --> 00:19:01,099 Good man. Happy wife, right? 483 00:19:01,135 --> 00:19:02,202 [James] Yes, sir. 484 00:19:02,271 --> 00:19:03,400 Well, enjoy the rest of your time 485 00:19:03,436 --> 00:19:05,502 and have a great life together! 486 00:19:05,571 --> 00:19:06,575 -Thank you. -Thank you so much. 487 00:19:06,677 --> 00:19:07,640 Bye-bye. 488 00:19:10,777 --> 00:19:13,213 [Danielle] I think we finally got the hang of it. 489 00:19:13,282 --> 00:19:14,850 You want me to let go of your hand? 490 00:19:14,885 --> 00:19:16,286 -Uh, no. -[James] No? 491 00:19:22,392 --> 00:19:24,024 I've always watched Hallmark movies growing up 492 00:19:24,059 --> 00:19:25,658 and with my family, 493 00:19:25,693 --> 00:19:28,562 and it just brings so much joy to us on Christmas. 494 00:19:30,896 --> 00:19:32,299 [Benjamin] You know, there's lots of different ways 495 00:19:32,334 --> 00:19:34,334 to spread joy during the holidays, 496 00:19:34,469 --> 00:19:37,736 but maybe none more powerful than music. 497 00:19:37,771 --> 00:19:40,472 We are so excited to have four-time Grammy-nominated 498 00:19:40,508 --> 00:19:42,912 artist and country music trailblazer, 499 00:19:42,947 --> 00:19:44,642 Mickey Guyton, here tonight 500 00:19:44,677 --> 00:19:47,817 to bring some holiday joy to your world. 501 00:19:47,852 --> 00:19:49,412 Mickey, take it away. 502 00:19:49,447 --> 00:19:51,122 [cheers and applause] 503 00:19:51,191 --> 00:19:53,153 So, this song is called Joy to Your World , 504 00:19:53,255 --> 00:19:54,985 and it is such a beautiful song. 505 00:19:55,021 --> 00:19:57,592 And at a time where there's so much going on in the world, 506 00:19:57,694 --> 00:20:00,430 it's so important that we love on each other and just really 507 00:20:00,565 --> 00:20:02,926 bring joy into our lives. So, this is Joy to Your World . 508 00:20:04,869 --> 00:20:07,165 ♪ Joy to your world 509 00:20:07,234 --> 00:20:08,668 How are y'all doing? 510 00:20:10,270 --> 00:20:12,071 ♪ Joy to your world 511 00:20:12,206 --> 00:20:15,807 [cheers and applause] 512 00:20:15,842 --> 00:20:18,282 ♪ A little smile when you're driving by ♪ 513 00:20:20,748 --> 00:20:24,288 ♪ 'Cause today we're putting up the lights ♪ 514 00:20:26,125 --> 00:20:29,326 ♪ All this magic in the air tonight ♪ 515 00:20:30,890 --> 00:20:34,498 ♪ Every tree is lit What a peaceful night ♪ 516 00:20:34,634 --> 00:20:35,792 I see you, sir! 517 00:20:35,895 --> 00:20:40,799 ♪ I wanna bring joy, joy to your world ♪ 518 00:20:40,834 --> 00:20:45,375 ♪ Wherever you come from, joy to your world ♪ 519 00:20:46,538 --> 00:20:49,605 ♪ So let's all sing together 520 00:20:49,674 --> 00:20:51,677 ♪ Just watch the snow swirl 521 00:20:51,746 --> 00:20:56,184 ♪ I wanna bring joy, joy to your world ♪ 522 00:20:56,286 --> 00:20:59,222 I see you. [cheers and applause] 523 00:20:59,291 --> 00:21:01,889 ♪ There's so much to be grateful for ♪ 524 00:21:02,625 --> 00:21:06,093 ♪ I hear the angels sing, sweet carolin' ♪ 525 00:21:06,128 --> 00:21:08,859 ♪ Outside my door 526 00:21:08,894 --> 00:21:12,631 ♪ You and me, we're not so different ♪ 527 00:21:12,699 --> 00:21:16,005 ♪ We got all this love to share ♪ 528 00:21:16,107 --> 00:21:19,342 ♪ It's Christmas everywhere 529 00:21:19,411 --> 00:21:24,614 ♪ I wanna bring joy at this time of year ♪ 530 00:21:24,649 --> 00:21:29,913 ♪ I wanna hear sleigh bells 'cause Christmas is here ♪ 531 00:21:30,049 --> 00:21:34,990 ♪ I wanna bring love to the ones I hold dear ♪ 532 00:21:35,059 --> 00:21:38,089 ♪ I wanna bring joy 533 00:21:38,125 --> 00:21:42,465 ♪ Joy 534 00:21:42,500 --> 00:21:47,833 ♪ Wherever you come from, joy to your world ♪ 535 00:21:49,339 --> 00:21:52,172 Merry Christmas! I love you so much. 536 00:21:52,207 --> 00:21:54,009 [cheers and applause] 537 00:21:54,044 --> 00:21:55,174 Wow, that was beautiful. 538 00:21:55,309 --> 00:21:56,773 And if joy has a sound, 539 00:21:56,809 --> 00:21:59,548 Mickey Guyton just gave it a voice. 540 00:21:59,683 --> 00:22:02,347 Okay, so I have a big surprise from a very special member 541 00:22:02,382 --> 00:22:04,486 of our Hallmark family. 542 00:22:04,521 --> 00:22:07,388 Joining us all the way from Orlando, Florida, 543 00:22:07,456 --> 00:22:09,591 my very good friend, Lacey Chabert. 544 00:22:10,591 --> 00:22:12,994 Thank you, Benjamin. Hello, everyone. 545 00:22:13,030 --> 00:22:14,662 I'm Lacey Chabert, 546 00:22:14,698 --> 00:22:17,298 and I am so excited to be celebrating with you all. 547 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:19,035 I am here with some special friends, 548 00:22:19,137 --> 00:22:20,834 Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. 549 00:22:20,902 --> 00:22:23,503 And I have got some big news that I cannot wait to share 550 00:22:23,572 --> 00:22:26,407 from the most magical place on Earth. 551 00:22:26,476 --> 00:22:30,677 Well, I bet you can guess where I am. 552 00:22:30,712 --> 00:22:32,645 And for the first time ever, we are announcing 553 00:22:32,681 --> 00:22:35,986 a brand new 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie 554 00:22:36,022 --> 00:22:37,920 a whole year ahead of schedule. 555 00:22:38,022 --> 00:22:40,521 All right, here it goes! 556 00:22:40,590 --> 00:22:43,490 I am incredibly excited and so honored to share 557 00:22:43,558 --> 00:22:45,258 that I will be starring in the all-new 558 00:22:45,394 --> 00:22:48,532 2026 Hallmark Christmas movie 559 00:22:48,568 --> 00:22:52,228 Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True , 560 00:22:52,330 --> 00:22:55,502 filming right here on location at Walt Disney World Resort. 561 00:22:55,538 --> 00:22:57,273 I love visiting here with my family, 562 00:22:57,308 --> 00:22:58,470 and I always thought it would make 563 00:22:58,505 --> 00:23:00,076 the absolute perfect setting 564 00:23:00,178 --> 00:23:01,873 for a Hallmark Christmas movie. 565 00:23:01,975 --> 00:23:04,377 We can't wait for you to see Holiday Ever After: 566 00:23:04,446 --> 00:23:06,346 A Disney World Wish Come True. 567 00:23:06,381 --> 00:23:08,386 Merry Christmas, everyone! 568 00:23:10,552 --> 00:23:12,181 And this is what I love about Lacey. 569 00:23:12,250 --> 00:23:15,258 She always finds a way to be a part of the celebration. 570 00:23:15,326 --> 00:23:16,927 And there's lots more of that ahead. 571 00:23:16,996 --> 00:23:18,261 We're about to discover 572 00:23:18,330 --> 00:23:20,091 another side of the Christmas spirit-- 573 00:23:20,160 --> 00:23:23,530 how families stay connected even when they're far apart. 574 00:23:23,665 --> 00:23:26,932 Plus, we're counting down the minutes 575 00:23:27,034 --> 00:23:30,238 to another incredible musical moment with Brad Paisley 576 00:23:30,273 --> 00:23:31,967 that you won't wanna miss. 577 00:23:32,003 --> 00:23:34,509 And we have a special holiday message 578 00:23:34,577 --> 00:23:37,074 from the stars of When Calls the Heart. 579 00:23:37,210 --> 00:23:40,280 And a Christmas tree lighting like you'll never forget. 580 00:23:40,315 --> 00:23:42,519 Lots more magic ahead. 581 00:23:48,291 --> 00:23:54,865 [majestic Christmassy music] 582 00:23:54,967 --> 00:23:56,832 [All] We love Hallmark! 583 00:23:56,901 --> 00:23:58,832 [cheering] 584 00:23:58,934 --> 00:24:00,466 Now you're gonna learn what it's like to be an actor. 585 00:24:00,535 --> 00:24:02,406 You ready? When I come over, 586 00:24:02,475 --> 00:24:03,769 I'm gonna give you a hug and say "Merry Christmas," 587 00:24:03,871 --> 00:24:06,142 and then you can just walk away that way, okay? 588 00:24:06,244 --> 00:24:07,977 -Okay. All right, good. -Okay? 589 00:24:08,046 --> 00:24:10,313 Connie, how are you? 590 00:24:10,382 --> 00:24:11,874 -Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas. 591 00:24:11,909 --> 00:24:14,282 It's so good to see you. Right. 592 00:24:14,317 --> 00:24:15,748 You know, the holidays are 593 00:24:15,783 --> 00:24:17,686 officially underway here in Kansas City, 594 00:24:17,821 --> 00:24:20,090 and the Christmas spirit is lighting up every corner 595 00:24:20,126 --> 00:24:21,556 of the Hallmark Experience. 596 00:24:21,625 --> 00:24:23,924 -Merry Christmas. -[Woman] Merry Christmas! 597 00:24:23,959 --> 00:24:26,825 The warmth, the wonder, the joy, it's all here at our home. 598 00:24:26,893 --> 00:24:28,863 And now we're in the Christmas market, 599 00:24:28,899 --> 00:24:31,897 where USAA is giving attendees the opportunity to give back 600 00:24:31,966 --> 00:24:34,432 to the military community this holiday season. 601 00:24:34,467 --> 00:24:35,906 Come with us. 602 00:24:36,008 --> 00:24:41,873 [upbeat Christmas music] 603 00:24:41,908 --> 00:24:43,105 -[Rhiannon] Excuse me, sir. -Yes, ma'am. 604 00:24:43,174 --> 00:24:44,777 Do you happen to know what this is a line for? 605 00:24:44,813 --> 00:24:47,348 Yes, ma'am. We're in line to sign postcards 606 00:24:47,417 --> 00:24:49,619 for our troops who are deployed. 607 00:24:49,687 --> 00:24:52,588 -Oh, that's lovely. -Yes, it's a beautiful thing. 608 00:24:52,657 --> 00:24:55,125 -My father's actually military. -Oh, okay, really? 609 00:24:55,227 --> 00:24:58,194 He was a captain in the Army. 610 00:24:58,229 --> 00:24:59,791 -Captain Cole. -Awesome. 611 00:24:59,826 --> 00:25:01,432 -Awesome. Awesome. -[Taylor] Yeah. 612 00:25:01,501 --> 00:25:04,095 I think they said that phone calls were like $100. 613 00:25:04,131 --> 00:25:06,501 -Even overseas, they were more. -I've experienced it. 614 00:25:06,603 --> 00:25:08,801 You know what I'm talking about, right? 615 00:25:08,837 --> 00:25:11,804 -Yes, ma'am. -These letters are so precious. 616 00:25:11,840 --> 00:25:14,209 -They're priceless. -Yes, it is. Yes, it is. 617 00:25:14,244 --> 00:25:15,709 I'm a retired military. 618 00:25:15,844 --> 00:25:17,412 -I have 22 years. -Thank you for your service. 619 00:25:17,448 --> 00:25:19,144 -Oh, my goodness! -Yes, ma'am. 620 00:25:19,179 --> 00:25:20,249 [Rhiannon] Do you receive any letters that you remember? 621 00:25:20,285 --> 00:25:21,516 Yes, ma'am. All the time. 622 00:25:21,618 --> 00:25:22,981 My wife and my son would send them to me. 623 00:25:23,050 --> 00:25:24,516 It would just hit the right spot at the right time. 624 00:25:24,551 --> 00:25:26,624 Oh, that's so nice! 625 00:25:26,692 --> 00:25:28,890 It just excites me to know that there's people all around 626 00:25:28,992 --> 00:25:33,728 the world that you are able to meet that love our military. 627 00:25:33,830 --> 00:25:36,663 What a great and wonderful experience we're having. 628 00:25:36,698 --> 00:25:38,734 -Thank you so much. -You're welcome. 629 00:25:38,802 --> 00:25:40,736 -Thank you very much. -[Tony] You're very welcome. 630 00:25:41,704 --> 00:25:43,438 Oh, and here's where you write the letters. 631 00:25:43,473 --> 00:25:45,976 Look! Oh, this is so sweet! 632 00:25:46,012 --> 00:25:46,676 Thank you so much. 633 00:25:48,244 --> 00:25:50,548 With all the love. 634 00:25:53,183 --> 00:25:54,614 Oh, I love this. 635 00:25:54,649 --> 00:25:56,279 Sealed with a kiss. Always. 636 00:25:58,122 --> 00:25:59,120 Merry Christmas. 637 00:25:59,222 --> 00:26:00,217 [Taylor] Bye. 638 00:26:03,927 --> 00:26:06,128 [Benjamin] Now this is what the Hallmark Experience 639 00:26:06,164 --> 00:26:07,893 is truly about. 640 00:26:07,995 --> 00:26:10,665 Families bonding, traditions beginning, 641 00:26:10,734 --> 00:26:13,936 joy that fills the air, and very soon, 642 00:26:13,971 --> 00:26:16,536 a Christmas tree lighting that will bring us all together 643 00:26:16,638 --> 00:26:18,301 to spread the holiday cheer. 644 00:26:19,673 --> 00:26:21,711 Welcome to the Hallmarket! 645 00:26:22,314 --> 00:26:25,912 [upbeat Christmassy rock music] 646 00:26:25,947 --> 00:26:28,152 Let us know if you need anything else at all. 647 00:26:28,187 --> 00:26:30,082 -Yeah. -Merry Christmas. 648 00:26:31,089 --> 00:26:32,986 So lay it on me. 649 00:26:33,088 --> 00:26:34,454 What is a holiday tradition that you look forward to? 650 00:26:34,489 --> 00:26:37,792 Every Christmas Eve, 651 00:26:37,827 --> 00:26:39,823 my dad reads us The Night Before Christmas. 652 00:26:39,858 --> 00:26:41,328 Aww! Even now as adults? 653 00:26:41,430 --> 00:26:42,594 Even now as adults. 654 00:26:42,629 --> 00:26:43,730 [Karlyn] That's perfect. 655 00:26:43,765 --> 00:26:45,468 [Jennifer] Yeah, I think so too. 656 00:26:45,536 --> 00:26:47,898 -That is my favorite. -[Robert] Hey! 657 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:50,573 -Ladies, how are you? -[Both] Hi! 658 00:26:50,641 --> 00:26:52,869 -[Rhiannon] Merry Christmas! -What's up? 659 00:26:52,971 --> 00:26:54,043 -Why not? -[Jennifer] I know. 660 00:26:54,145 --> 00:26:55,608 [lively chatter] 661 00:26:55,643 --> 00:26:56,839 [Robert] That's what we do. 662 00:26:56,874 --> 00:26:58,514 It's all about holidays. 663 00:26:58,583 --> 00:27:00,517 What are we in the market for today? 664 00:27:00,553 --> 00:27:01,748 [Karlyn] Ornaments. It's a family tradition. 665 00:27:01,784 --> 00:27:03,753 My grandpa started me on ornaments. 666 00:27:03,821 --> 00:27:06,188 I carry down the family tradition with my children 667 00:27:06,290 --> 00:27:07,488 and my granddaughters. 668 00:27:07,523 --> 00:27:09,954 So he had a stationary store 669 00:27:10,056 --> 00:27:12,459 and he had the Hallmark ornaments in there. 670 00:27:12,494 --> 00:27:14,124 And as a little tyke, 671 00:27:14,226 --> 00:27:16,165 I used to go in and play with each one of them. 672 00:27:16,234 --> 00:27:18,235 And so every year, 673 00:27:18,337 --> 00:27:20,835 we got a new one for Christmas. 674 00:27:20,871 --> 00:27:22,402 That sounds like the start of a Hallmark movie. 675 00:27:22,437 --> 00:27:24,208 Yeah. I'm game! 676 00:27:24,243 --> 00:27:25,937 -[laughs] -[Rhiannon] Aww! 677 00:27:26,039 --> 00:27:27,704 What are you guys' favorite ornaments? 678 00:27:27,839 --> 00:27:29,880 -Well. -[Karlyn] Well. 679 00:27:29,915 --> 00:27:34,850 Rob was actually just telling us that he has a Christmas pickle. 680 00:27:34,886 --> 00:27:36,317 [Robert] Are you familiar with the Christmas pickle? 681 00:27:36,352 --> 00:27:37,620 -Yes. -Yes! 682 00:27:37,722 --> 00:27:39,022 -I've never heard of it! -He had an octopus. 683 00:27:39,057 --> 00:27:40,216 [laughter] 684 00:27:40,252 --> 00:27:41,787 So you guys played, like, hide the octopus? 685 00:27:41,922 --> 00:27:43,394 -Yes. -[Rhiannon] That's amazing! 686 00:27:43,496 --> 00:27:45,155 I wonder how many variants there are. 687 00:27:45,257 --> 00:27:47,196 If it goes all the way from pickle to octopus, 688 00:27:47,265 --> 00:27:48,829 it's quite a range. 689 00:27:48,865 --> 00:27:50,433 Should we get a picture of the four of us? 690 00:27:50,535 --> 00:27:51,898 And maybe that goes in an ornament? 691 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,665 -Oh, that would be cool. -That's a great idea. 692 00:27:53,700 --> 00:27:54,732 -I think so. -Okay. 693 00:27:54,868 --> 00:27:56,536 -Yeah. -Say "Christmas squid". 694 00:27:56,671 --> 00:27:59,309 [Others] Christmas squid! 695 00:27:59,345 --> 00:28:01,272 -Awesome, guys. -[laughter] 696 00:28:01,374 --> 00:28:03,544 -We loved meeting you guys. -We loved meeting you both. 697 00:28:03,613 --> 00:28:05,514 And if you need anything else, 698 00:28:05,550 --> 00:28:07,817 you know, we work on commission. 699 00:28:07,886 --> 00:28:10,080 So just please give us a holler. We'll be happy to help. 700 00:28:10,115 --> 00:28:11,420 Maybe take us back off the shelf. 701 00:28:11,556 --> 00:28:12,884 Make sure you hang on to that one. 702 00:28:12,986 --> 00:28:13,916 -Yeah, exactly. -[laughing] Yeah. 703 00:28:13,951 --> 00:28:16,660 [upbeat Christmas music] 704 00:28:16,729 --> 00:28:19,155 [Jessy] I'm looking for a perfect Christmas gift. 705 00:28:19,191 --> 00:28:20,630 Would you like to see some ornaments? 706 00:28:20,665 --> 00:28:21,998 -I would love that. -We have some here. 707 00:28:22,066 --> 00:28:23,965 Okay. 708 00:28:24,067 --> 00:28:25,463 So you sound very excited about the keepsake ornaments. 709 00:28:25,498 --> 00:28:26,866 I am. 710 00:28:27,001 --> 00:28:28,464 [Jessy] Do you have a personal connection? 711 00:28:28,499 --> 00:28:31,101 I do. So I've been at Hallmark for almost 30 years. 712 00:28:31,170 --> 00:28:33,303 -I'm a designer in keepsake. -Oh, wow. 713 00:28:33,339 --> 00:28:34,839 And so I get to make these things for everyone. 714 00:28:34,975 --> 00:28:36,444 And it's the best job in the world. 715 00:28:36,579 --> 00:28:38,508 [Jessy] My mom is an artist. 716 00:28:38,543 --> 00:28:41,346 And the first job she was ever offered out of college was 717 00:28:41,382 --> 00:28:44,748 to come work here at Hallmark as an artist for the cards. 718 00:28:44,783 --> 00:28:45,984 That's amazing. 719 00:28:46,019 --> 00:28:47,924 My mom is actually here this year. 720 00:28:47,959 --> 00:28:49,821 So getting to bring her to the Crown Center and getting 721 00:28:49,856 --> 00:28:52,058 to meet someone like you, 722 00:28:52,094 --> 00:28:53,594 who's an artist and a designer and has literally 723 00:28:53,630 --> 00:28:56,459 created all of these memories, 724 00:28:56,528 --> 00:28:58,701 -that's what's filling us. -That's really neat to hear. 725 00:28:58,803 --> 00:29:01,338 I like to think every ornament has a story. 726 00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:03,004 -Yes. -I remember years ago 727 00:29:03,106 --> 00:29:05,204 I got an ornament for my first wedding anniversary. 728 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:07,676 And then, like, 10 years later, I ended up working with 729 00:29:07,744 --> 00:29:09,008 the artist that created that ornament. 730 00:29:09,043 --> 00:29:11,207 -Oh, wow! -So it means even more to me. 731 00:29:11,309 --> 00:29:14,013 It's genuinely as personal as it can be. 732 00:29:14,048 --> 00:29:16,384 What's the secret to creating an ornament 733 00:29:16,419 --> 00:29:17,917 or a keepsake 734 00:29:18,052 --> 00:29:21,088 that makes people feel so special inside? 735 00:29:21,123 --> 00:29:23,087 I personally love the ornaments where you can put 736 00:29:23,189 --> 00:29:24,357 the photo in cause it makes it so personal. 737 00:29:24,425 --> 00:29:26,025 Yeah. 738 00:29:26,060 --> 00:29:27,556 You know, like you pick that one picture, 739 00:29:27,625 --> 00:29:29,463 that one picture that captured the whole season for you. 740 00:29:29,565 --> 00:29:31,395 And you put it in there 741 00:29:31,430 --> 00:29:32,666 and then you, either just to remember the holiday. 742 00:29:32,702 --> 00:29:34,000 I still have a Hallmark ornament 743 00:29:34,103 --> 00:29:36,971 from one of my sons' first day of kindergarten. 744 00:29:37,106 --> 00:29:39,038 It has a little school bus, his picture in there. 745 00:29:39,073 --> 00:29:40,976 It's my first one I hang up every year. 746 00:29:41,112 --> 00:29:43,338 I feel like we need one with golden macaroni or something. 747 00:29:43,374 --> 00:29:46,113 Yes, yes! Well, we even made, like, 748 00:29:46,148 --> 00:29:48,446 some fun ornaments that look like carryout food. 749 00:29:48,548 --> 00:29:50,414 Oh! 750 00:29:50,449 --> 00:29:51,820 And because you might remember, like, getting together 751 00:29:51,856 --> 00:29:53,621 with your sister and getting some carryout 752 00:29:53,690 --> 00:29:54,854 and watching movies together. 753 00:29:54,923 --> 00:29:56,425 And it's like something you share. 754 00:29:56,527 --> 00:29:57,795 So it's that shared memory. 755 00:29:58,893 --> 00:30:04,560 [cheering] [upbeat, punchy music] 756 00:30:05,969 --> 00:30:07,770 We'll start from, "We're literally watching 757 00:30:07,839 --> 00:30:10,071 a new holiday tradition take place", and go. 758 00:30:10,173 --> 00:30:13,140 We're literally watching a holiday tradition take place. 759 00:30:13,242 --> 00:30:15,307 You just got yourself a new job. I guess I'll be over here. 760 00:30:15,342 --> 00:30:17,775 Enjoy the rest of your evening. Thanks so much, man. 761 00:30:17,811 --> 00:30:22,817 [music continues] 762 00:30:23,352 --> 00:30:26,687 We've discovered so many pieces of the Christmas spirit tonight, 763 00:30:26,756 --> 00:30:28,086 but the best is still to come, 764 00:30:28,121 --> 00:30:29,688 including a visit with the stars of 765 00:30:29,823 --> 00:30:31,588 When Calls the Heart 766 00:30:31,623 --> 00:30:34,662 and a holiday musical performance by Brad Paisley. 767 00:30:34,697 --> 00:30:36,095 We are getting so close to 768 00:30:36,130 --> 00:30:39,033 the moment that brings everything together. 769 00:30:39,069 --> 00:30:41,271 The lighting of the Hallmark Christmas tree. 770 00:30:41,307 --> 00:30:42,837 So stay with us. 771 00:30:42,939 --> 00:30:45,238 The heart of Christmas is about to shine. 772 00:30:50,348 --> 00:30:53,478 [upbeat music] 773 00:30:53,514 --> 00:30:55,645 [Woman] I'm excited to see the Christmas lighting tonight 774 00:30:55,681 --> 00:30:58,988 and I want to be right there in the ring experiencing it all. 775 00:30:59,653 --> 00:31:01,188 [twinkling] 776 00:31:03,126 --> 00:31:05,224 You know, one of the things that makes coming home 777 00:31:05,326 --> 00:31:08,195 for the holidays so special is being with family. 778 00:31:08,231 --> 00:31:10,125 The people who are there for you through all the ups 779 00:31:10,227 --> 00:31:12,131 and downs during the year. 780 00:31:12,166 --> 00:31:14,130 And speaking of families with a tight bond, 781 00:31:14,232 --> 00:31:16,001 When Calls the Heart returns 782 00:31:16,136 --> 00:31:17,902 with an all-new season January 4th 783 00:31:17,937 --> 00:31:19,202 on the Hallmark Channel 784 00:31:19,271 --> 00:31:21,340 and next day on Hallmark Plus. 785 00:31:22,208 --> 00:31:24,473 Speaking of When Calls the Heart , 786 00:31:24,575 --> 00:31:26,711 do we have any Hearties in the house right now? 787 00:31:26,746 --> 00:31:28,914 [cheering] 788 00:31:28,982 --> 00:31:30,818 Oh, we do! Look at you guys. 789 00:31:30,920 --> 00:31:32,787 I love it. Okay, look at these two. 790 00:31:32,822 --> 00:31:34,524 -You guys are big fans? -Yes. 791 00:31:34,560 --> 00:31:35,823 How you doing? My name is Ben. 792 00:31:35,925 --> 00:31:37,189 Hi, Kimberly. Nice to meet you. 793 00:31:37,292 --> 00:31:38,861 Kimberly, nice to meet you. What's your name? 794 00:31:38,929 --> 00:31:40,493 -Courtney. -Courtney, so nice to meet you. 795 00:31:40,528 --> 00:31:42,692 -[Courtney] So nice to meet you. -Just sitting here all comfy. 796 00:31:42,761 --> 00:31:44,832 So how long have you been a fan of When Calls the Heart ? 797 00:31:44,901 --> 00:31:46,296 -About seven, eight years. -Yeah. 798 00:31:46,364 --> 00:31:47,301 And have you watched all the seasons? 799 00:31:47,403 --> 00:31:49,069 Yes. 800 00:31:49,105 --> 00:31:50,036 They're about to start the 13th season, right? 801 00:31:50,104 --> 00:31:51,401 -That's what's about to air? -Yes. 802 00:31:51,503 --> 00:31:53,239 -That's pretty exciting. -Oh, it's so exciting. 803 00:31:53,274 --> 00:31:55,443 And you do watch parties and all the fun stuff? 804 00:31:55,479 --> 00:31:57,542 It's great. 805 00:31:57,577 --> 00:31:59,079 Now, there's a lot of episodes we're talking about here. 806 00:31:59,147 --> 00:32:01,314 -Oh, yeah. -Do you have a favorite episode? 807 00:32:01,416 --> 00:32:03,852 I think mine would be the one where Elizabeth tells 808 00:32:03,921 --> 00:32:06,820 Nathan she loves him for the first time. 809 00:32:06,856 --> 00:32:08,353 And mine was the wedding episode 810 00:32:08,422 --> 00:32:11,495 when Elizabeth marries Jack for the first time. 811 00:32:11,530 --> 00:32:12,860 For the first time. Wait, 812 00:32:12,929 --> 00:32:14,226 how many times do they get married? 813 00:32:14,261 --> 00:32:16,063 Right now, she only gets married once. 814 00:32:16,098 --> 00:32:17,833 -But we're waiting. -We're Team Nathan, 815 00:32:17,902 --> 00:32:19,397 so we're waiting for that second wedding. 816 00:32:19,432 --> 00:32:21,335 [Benjamin] Okay, all right. That's exciting. 817 00:32:21,370 --> 00:32:22,935 And then that episode will elevate to our favorite, right? 818 00:32:22,970 --> 00:32:24,874 -Yeah. -Watch party time. 819 00:32:24,909 --> 00:32:28,078 I must say, I find that sometimes I can be 820 00:32:28,147 --> 00:32:30,639 a little cold when I'm, like, sitting and watching a show. 821 00:32:30,708 --> 00:32:33,109 And sometimes, I would love to just be cozier. 822 00:32:33,144 --> 00:32:35,146 And because you guys are 823 00:32:35,248 --> 00:32:37,083 the biggest fans I've found today, 824 00:32:37,119 --> 00:32:38,988 I have a gift for you two right now. 825 00:32:39,090 --> 00:32:41,255 -Okay, thank you. -All right, I got it back here. 826 00:32:41,290 --> 00:32:43,386 I got Santa to drop them off for me before I arrived. 827 00:32:43,488 --> 00:32:45,329 -Oh, yay. -Straight from the North Pole. 828 00:32:45,364 --> 00:32:46,563 There you go. 829 00:32:46,665 --> 00:32:48,094 We get an early Christmas gift. 830 00:32:48,130 --> 00:32:49,665 -Thank you so much. -Merry Christmas. 831 00:32:49,767 --> 00:32:51,031 -Happy holidays. -Thank you. 832 00:32:51,099 --> 00:32:52,832 All right, guys. All right, Hearties. 833 00:32:52,867 --> 00:32:54,403 [cheers and applause] 834 00:32:54,505 --> 00:32:55,869 These are great. 835 00:32:55,905 --> 00:32:57,871 Very nice and warm. [laughs] 836 00:32:58,006 --> 00:33:00,306 Oh, man. Hearties are the best. 837 00:33:00,341 --> 00:33:02,238 And as a thank you to our Hearties out there, 838 00:33:02,274 --> 00:33:03,914 we have a holiday message from 839 00:33:03,983 --> 00:33:05,345 the■■■■When Calls the Heart stars, 840 00:33:05,447 --> 00:33:08,012 sending warm wishes to you straight from Hope Valley. 841 00:33:08,047 --> 00:33:11,448 [tender Christmas music] 842 00:33:11,483 --> 00:33:12,752 There's not one in there for me, is there? 843 00:33:12,787 --> 00:33:14,284 [both laughing] 844 00:33:14,386 --> 00:33:17,825 I think this is... Pascal Hutton. 845 00:33:17,893 --> 00:33:19,730 -Oh, hey, Ben. -Whoa--oh! 846 00:33:19,832 --> 00:33:21,362 -Didn't see you. -Didn't see you there! 847 00:33:21,464 --> 00:33:23,931 Wow, it's so festive at the Hallmark Christmas Experience. 848 00:33:24,033 --> 00:33:25,968 -Wow, look at everyone. -[laughs] 849 00:33:26,037 --> 00:33:28,102 -Hi, I'm Erin Krakow. -And I'm Kevin McGarry. 850 00:33:28,137 --> 00:33:29,869 And we're coming to you from the set of 851 00:33:29,904 --> 00:33:31,705 When Calls the Heart. 852 00:33:31,807 --> 00:33:32,940 We are so excited about 853 00:33:33,042 --> 00:33:34,005 the Hallmark Christmas Experience 854 00:33:34,073 --> 00:33:35,273 and wish we were there, 855 00:33:35,375 --> 00:33:37,980 but duty calls here in Hope Valley. 856 00:33:38,048 --> 00:33:40,114 And we want to say a heartfelt thank you 857 00:33:40,183 --> 00:33:41,950 because we couldn't do any of this without you. 858 00:33:42,018 --> 00:33:44,013 Our Hearties are the most incredible, 859 00:33:44,082 --> 00:33:45,416 supportive fans. 860 00:33:45,485 --> 00:33:47,318 And the cast and crew are just so grateful 861 00:33:47,353 --> 00:33:49,392 and thrilled to be filming season 13. 862 00:33:49,427 --> 00:33:51,028 Thirteen! 863 00:33:51,130 --> 00:33:52,929 We can't wait for you to see what we've got in store. 864 00:33:52,998 --> 00:33:55,196 It's our best season yet. So many surprises. 865 00:33:55,232 --> 00:33:57,362 And a little secret I'm only sharing with you, 866 00:33:57,464 --> 00:33:59,569 we have some very familiar faces returning. 867 00:33:59,638 --> 00:34:01,500 Mm. You're gonna love it. 868 00:34:01,536 --> 00:34:03,501 Thank you so much for watching When Calls the Heart 869 00:34:03,536 --> 00:34:06,173 and for being part of our Hope Valley family. 870 00:34:06,208 --> 00:34:08,610 We're wishing you a very Merry Christmas. 871 00:34:08,645 --> 00:34:10,443 Merry Christmas. 872 00:34:10,545 --> 00:34:12,178 We're gonna go deliver these presents to our castmates. 873 00:34:12,313 --> 00:34:13,481 Yeah, I got to get this diamond to Jack. 874 00:34:13,583 --> 00:34:14,715 [Both] Oh! 875 00:34:14,850 --> 00:34:16,016 And you're gonna enjoy 876 00:34:16,118 --> 00:34:17,884 the Hallmark Christmas Experience. 877 00:34:17,919 --> 00:34:19,188 -Have fun! -Bye! 878 00:34:20,520 --> 00:34:23,523 From Hope Valley to right here in Kansas City, 879 00:34:23,558 --> 00:34:25,429 we bring people together no matter where they are. 880 00:34:25,464 --> 00:34:27,295 [All] Hallmark! 881 00:34:27,430 --> 00:34:28,026 [Benjamin] And speaking of bringing people together, 882 00:34:28,161 --> 00:34:29,327 we've got a performance 883 00:34:29,429 --> 00:34:31,662 that's going to do exactly that. 884 00:34:31,698 --> 00:34:35,303 This incredibly talented Grammy-winning artist wrote 885 00:34:35,438 --> 00:34:37,770 and performed music for the Hallmark holiday movie, 886 00:34:37,906 --> 00:34:39,569 A Grand Ole Opry. 887 00:34:39,672 --> 00:34:42,408 And it's an honor to have him performing tonight 888 00:34:42,444 --> 00:34:45,876 from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, 889 00:34:45,911 --> 00:34:49,619 singing his original holiday hit, Counting Down the Days . 890 00:34:49,687 --> 00:34:51,220 Brad Paisley, everyone. 891 00:34:53,723 --> 00:34:55,222 Hey, everybody. 892 00:34:55,257 --> 00:34:56,357 -[Man] Hello, sir. -How are you guys doing? 893 00:34:57,589 --> 00:35:00,590 Country and Christmas go hand in hand. 894 00:35:00,693 --> 00:35:02,532 I think the reason I'm a Hallmark superfan, 895 00:35:02,634 --> 00:35:03,999 it started gradually. 896 00:35:04,068 --> 00:35:06,100 Like, I started watching these movies. 897 00:35:06,202 --> 00:35:06,967 You know, I'd be flipping through 898 00:35:07,036 --> 00:35:09,037 and I just realized there were 899 00:35:09,106 --> 00:35:10,368 very few things I wanted to see otherwise. 900 00:35:10,403 --> 00:35:12,239 And I just kept coming back to it. 901 00:35:12,274 --> 00:35:13,807 So now I've learned to just leave it on. 902 00:35:13,909 --> 00:35:15,171 [cheers and applause] 903 00:35:15,306 --> 00:35:16,371 [Brad] Hey, everybody. 904 00:35:16,473 --> 00:35:18,608 Christmas is Hallmark to me. 905 00:35:18,710 --> 00:35:21,579 And I'm so excited this countdown has begun. 906 00:35:21,681 --> 00:35:24,285 And I'm thrilled to have a song they're playing 907 00:35:24,321 --> 00:35:26,317 that really is supposed to make people feel like 908 00:35:26,419 --> 00:35:28,088 they're ready for this time of year. 909 00:35:28,190 --> 00:35:35,264 [upbeat, festive country music intro] 910 00:35:55,650 --> 00:35:59,318 ♪ Walkin' down the street Lookin' at the faces ♪ 911 00:35:59,387 --> 00:36:01,686 ♪ Seein' just a few more smiles ♪ 912 00:36:03,128 --> 00:36:05,861 ♪ Storefront windows gettin' decorated ♪ 913 00:36:05,963 --> 00:36:08,561 ♪ No, it won't be long now 914 00:36:09,662 --> 00:36:13,033 ♪ All the cafés makin' peppermint lattes ♪ 915 00:36:13,069 --> 00:36:16,103 ♪ You can make mine a double 916 00:36:16,705 --> 00:36:20,205 ♪ 'Cause it's been a grind, but I see Christmas lights ♪ 917 00:36:20,241 --> 00:36:22,474 ♪ At the end of the tunnel 918 00:36:22,510 --> 00:36:27,316 ♪ And we're countin' down the days ♪ 919 00:36:29,615 --> 00:36:34,323 ♪ 'Til the world's a better place ♪ 920 00:36:36,591 --> 00:36:40,194 ♪ I can already feel the joy and the peace ♪ 921 00:36:40,296 --> 00:36:43,330 ♪ Just knowin' it's on its way ♪ 922 00:36:43,399 --> 00:36:48,535 ♪ And we're countin' down the days ♪ 923 00:36:50,071 --> 00:36:52,542 ♪ 'Til it's Christmas 924 00:36:52,578 --> 00:36:58,347 [interlude] 925 00:37:07,820 --> 00:37:11,160 ♪ It's holly wreaths It's Christmas trees ♪ 926 00:37:11,195 --> 00:37:14,394 ♪ And it's kids singin' Jingle Bells ♪ 927 00:37:14,430 --> 00:37:17,595 ♪ I wait all year for this right here ♪ 928 00:37:17,663 --> 00:37:22,633 ♪ Count down the months until... ♪ 929 00:37:22,702 --> 00:37:27,541 ♪ And we're countin' down the days ♪ 930 00:37:28,077 --> 00:37:29,673 ♪ It's almost here ♪ 931 00:37:29,709 --> 00:37:34,916 ♪ Yeah, the world's a better place ♪ 932 00:37:34,952 --> 00:37:36,847 ♪ This time of year 933 00:37:36,882 --> 00:37:40,122 ♪ I can already feel the joy and the peace ♪ 934 00:37:40,191 --> 00:37:43,357 ♪ Just knowin' it's on its way ♪ 935 00:37:43,426 --> 00:37:48,397 ♪ And we're countin' down the days ♪ 936 00:37:49,933 --> 00:37:52,798 ♪ 'Til it's Christmas 937 00:37:52,900 --> 00:37:58,973 [outro] 938 00:37:59,008 --> 00:38:02,774 [audience cheering] 939 00:38:11,722 --> 00:38:13,855 [song ends] 940 00:38:13,957 --> 00:38:16,092 [cheers and applause] 941 00:38:16,194 --> 00:38:17,992 Merry Countdown to Christmas, everyone. 942 00:38:18,060 --> 00:38:22,431 [cheers and applause] 943 00:38:25,433 --> 00:38:27,733 And that is why we do what we do. 944 00:38:27,768 --> 00:38:29,801 Now, that song is called Counting Down the Days , 945 00:38:29,836 --> 00:38:31,566 and all night we've been counting down the minutes 946 00:38:31,668 --> 00:38:33,769 to the moment that spreads 947 00:38:33,805 --> 00:38:36,907 Christmas joy more than any other. 948 00:38:36,943 --> 00:38:39,580 Well, the tree lighting is up next, so stay with us. 949 00:38:43,152 --> 00:38:46,922 [majestic Christmas music] 950 00:38:46,957 --> 00:38:49,319 [cheers and applause] 951 00:38:49,388 --> 00:38:51,427 [music continues] 952 00:38:52,896 --> 00:38:58,434 [crowd cheering] 953 00:39:03,002 --> 00:39:04,906 [Benjamin] Everyone who's made this night so special 954 00:39:05,008 --> 00:39:06,337 is here with me now. 955 00:39:06,405 --> 00:39:07,472 I mean, look at this. 956 00:39:07,607 --> 00:39:10,808 All of us together as a family, 957 00:39:10,910 --> 00:39:13,075 a community, feeling the spirit of Christmas. 958 00:39:15,216 --> 00:39:17,915 Tonight, we came home. 959 00:39:17,950 --> 00:39:20,751 We discovered how traditions are born through joy. 960 00:39:20,820 --> 00:39:23,888 We affirmed love that transcends distance. 961 00:39:23,990 --> 00:39:26,957 And we remembered the power of family and community 962 00:39:26,993 --> 00:39:30,197 and connection during this magical time of year. 963 00:39:30,232 --> 00:39:31,795 And now, it's the moment 964 00:39:31,831 --> 00:39:34,371 that we've been waiting for all night. 965 00:39:35,005 --> 00:39:36,333 [cheers and applause] 966 00:39:36,368 --> 00:39:37,506 [Benjamin] Yes! 967 00:39:38,072 --> 00:39:39,442 All right. 968 00:39:41,172 --> 00:39:44,210 All right, are you guys ready to light this tree or what? 969 00:39:44,245 --> 00:39:45,611 [cheers and applause] 970 00:39:45,713 --> 00:39:47,949 All right, you ready? Count it down with me. 971 00:39:47,985 --> 00:39:52,051 [All] 10, 9, 8, 7, 972 00:39:52,087 --> 00:39:56,185 6, 5, 4, 3, 973 00:39:56,320 --> 00:39:59,091 2, 1. 974 00:39:59,193 --> 00:40:02,192 All right! Yes! 975 00:40:02,328 --> 00:40:04,898 [dramatic music] 976 00:40:04,967 --> 00:40:07,969 [applause] 977 00:40:08,005 --> 00:40:13,542 [music continues] 978 00:40:19,983 --> 00:40:25,554 [music continues] 979 00:40:28,824 --> 00:40:31,720 This festive spirit isn't something that happens to us. 980 00:40:31,823 --> 00:40:35,365 It's something we create together. 981 00:40:35,434 --> 00:40:38,634 Thank you for coming home with us tonight. 982 00:40:38,669 --> 00:40:41,337 All of us at Hallmark hope that you and your family 983 00:40:41,373 --> 00:40:44,573 have a happy holiday with joy and love. 984 00:40:45,305 --> 00:40:51,580 [dramatic music] 985 00:40:58,853 --> 00:41:00,716 [Benjamin] All right, all of us here at Hallmark 986 00:41:00,818 --> 00:41:02,952 are wishing you and your family 987 00:41:03,054 --> 00:41:06,625 a happy holiday season full of love and joy. 988 00:41:06,694 --> 00:41:09,064 Thank you so much, and good night, 989 00:41:09,099 --> 00:41:11,131 and Merry Christmas! 990 00:41:11,266 --> 00:41:15,604 [cheers and applause] 991 00:41:17,106 --> 00:41:18,475 [Benjamin] Yeah! 992 00:41:20,608 --> 00:41:25,812 [cheers and applause] [music ends] 993 00:41:32,453 --> 00:41:39,496 [festive orchestral music] 994 00:41:51,468 --> 00:41:53,609 [music] 995 00:41:54,207 --> 00:41:56,674 [music]