Hallmark’s holiday season seems to be getting an earlier and earlier start every year — and no, fans aren’t complaining.

The official start to the network’s 16th annual “Countdown to Christmas” is Friday, October 17, when Hallmark Channel will start playing 24-7 holiday programming. The first new rom-com of the season will premiere on Saturday, October 18, with fresh festive features coming out every weekend leading up to Christmas.

During the annual “Merry Thanksgiving Weekend,” Hallmark will be doubling up on the new features with We Met in December coming out on Thanksgiving Day. There will be two holiday films airing that Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the ultimate cozy long weekend experience.

Additionally, the network is rolling out scripted and unscripted seasonal TV shows, incl

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