Holiday - Movies

Christmas on the Danube

Holiday

With their Christmas markets filled with local crafts and food, and holiday lights and activities, a visit to the cities and towns along the Danube at Christmas is a magical experience. In Vienna, Christmas markets spring to life among the city’s grand buildings; in Budapest locals celebrate folk traditions; and music fills the air at the Christmas Markets in Mozart’s hometown of Salzburg. A visit to the town of Oberndorf details the history of the most famous of all Christmas songs “Silent Night. ” Other highlights include the baroque master Melk Abbey, the Old Town of Passau, and the charming Christmas Market of Bratislava. The film includes music from the region’s great composers like Mozart, Beethoven and others, which makes this a special show for classical music lovers. And the film includes information as to the history of each city and town visited, and visuals of their important landmarks.

Christmas Break-In

Holiday

Christmas Break-In is the story of Izzy, a spunky nine year-old who gets left at school on the last day before Christmas break. While her parents brave a blizzard to reach her, three bumbling crooks break into the school to hide out until the heat dies down. But when they take the school janitor hostage, Izzy will have to find a way to save him and teach the crooks a lesson.

The Spirit of Christmas

Holiday

Experience the magic and excitement of the Holiday season in the comfort of your home! With breathtaking scenery and images accompanied by some of your favourite Christmas songs, the joy of the season is brought to life on your television screen. Featuring holiday classics including Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Oh Holy Night, your family and friends will be swept up in the Spirit of Christmas!

Fireplace for Your Home: Crackling Fireplace with Music

Holiday

Suitable for anytime of the year, this installment of Fireplace for your home includes our Famous old fashioned wood burning fireplace along with a tasteful accompaniment of Music mixed with the crackling of the Fire.

A Wonderful Christmas

Holiday

The true meaning of Christmas comes home to the Rivera household...in a very unexpected way. With Mom expecting a new baby and Dad facing work challenges, young Josie takes it upon herself to make sure the family is able to have a wonderful Christmas.

The History of Christmas&Santa Claus: Santa's Sleigh Ride

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When Christmas comes each year and children’s thoughts turn toward Santa Claus and his reindeer flying through the night sky bringing presents, the magic of the season will prove to be as infectious as ever, thrilling each glad heart it touches. This program explores the history surrounding Christmas and the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus. Take wonderful journey to explore the delights of Christmas. Find out all about Santa Claus and follow the Reindeer’s tracks all the way to Lapland, where the snow glistens and Santa waits by a welcoming, crackling fire to greet his visitors. As well as meeting Santa Claus, there are lots of Christmas stories and places to see, full of seasonal magic. Perfect as Christmas approaches or throughout the holiday season, this program will introduce the traditional tales of Christmas to younger viewers while treating more experiences lovers of the season to a truly beautiful, nostalgic ride on Santa’s Sleigh.

The Nutcracker Ballet

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This classic tale takes place on the night before Christmas, when Clara and Franz receive a Nutcracker as a gift from their uncle. This present sparks a magical dream, and a night filled with amazing stories and characters. The Mouse King, Sugar Fairies, Chime Puppets and other timeless characters, makes this ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s music, an unforgettable experience. Ballet of the Slovak National Theatre, Sofia National Opera Orchestra, Boris Spassov, Conductor. Filmed at the Slovak National Theatre Bratislava- June 30, 1995 & July 1, 1995.

The Christmas Dance

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Traumatized by her past, Christmas is not at the top of Sarah’s list this time of year. However, waltzing through life’s unexpected emergencies, she is taught the Christmas dance.

The Christmas Break

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When couple Jack (Justin Long) and Caroline (India Mullen) travel to Caroline’s native Ireland for Christmas, they find themselves at a crossroads in their marriage: Jack is ready for kids, and Caroline isn’t. Will spending Christmas with Caroline’s big Irish family make them realize they’re ready for a family of their own? Or will it scare them away from the idea of having kids altogether?

Christmas Treasures: Discover the History&Origins of the Season's Greatest Traditions

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Who can say what makes Christmas special? Twinkling lights on a tree, brightly wrapped gifts, choirs singing, Santa Claus, reindeer, friends and family, the list is endless and every family celebrates Christmas in its own unique way. For as long as mankind has walked the Earth a mid-winter festival has always been celebrated and Christmas traditions have grown and evolved as each new generation adds their own special touch to the holiday festivities. “A Christmas to Treasure” brings together the very best the season has to offer from all over the world. Discover how Santa Claus got his red coat, why we hang up stockings, where the traditional Christmas tree came from and why we eat, drink and make merry throughout the holiday. The magic of Christmas has been captured in this program for the whole family, to thrill everyone from the very young to the young-at-heart. This is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the nostalgia of Christmas past and look forward to a very happy Christmas present with all the hope of Christmas future. Learn the who, what and where of Christmas’ greatest seasonal treats and traditions like: Yule Log / Christmas Tree / Mistletoe / Santa Claus / Holly Wreaths / Candy Canes / Eggnog / Christmas Turkey Dinner / Festive Crackers / Christmas Cards / Christmas Pudding and more!

Who Is Christmas Eve?

Holiday

Eve, an adoptee who was left on the steps of a church on Christmas Eve as a newborn, feels like she can't move forward in her relationship with her boyfriend, Chris, because she's uncertain as to who she really is and where she really comes from. As a Christmas present, Chris hires investigative genealogist Pam Slaton to solve the mystery of Eve's origin. As Pam works to reunite Eve with her birth family, Eve and Chris embark on an emotional and romantic journey that may lead them to marriage and a committed future together.

The Christmas House

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A Hallmark Channel original movie. Working through some difficult decisions, a mother and father summon their two grown sons home for the holidays.

The Australian Ballet presents the Nutcracker

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Sugar plums and snowflakes, dreams and spells –The Nutcracker is one of the world’s best-loved ballets, and this production by Peter Wright is one of the most enchanting stagings ever created. The Australian Ballet shines in this charming classic. Sumptuously staged and set to Tchaikovsky’s celebrated score, this ballet is a truly magical experience for the whole family.

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