'Dear Christmas': Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about Lifetime's holiday movie

While to the outside world and her listeners everywhere see Natalie is an expert on romance, she’s never truly experienced a romance of her own
(Lifetime)
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While Natalie Morgan, the celebrity host of the podcast 'Holiday Love' is known for sharing some of the most impactful love stories with her listeners, she herself hasn't been in a romantic relationship. When she heads home during Christmas to pay her family visit, she crosses paths with the local firefighter Chris, who ends up becoming more than a known stranger to Natalie. If you find this interesting here's everything you need to know about the Lifetime holiday movie 'Dear Christmas'. 

Release date

'Dear Christmas' will premiere on November 27 at 8 pm ET on Lifetime. 

Plot 

The official synopsis for the movie reads, "Natalie Morgan (Melissa Joan Hart) is the host of a popular podcast, Holiday Love, which shares true stories of a holiday romance with its listeners. While the outside world and her listeners see Natalie as an expert on romance, she’s never truly experienced a romance of her own. As Natalie prepares to embark on a promotional tour for her new book, she stops back home to spend Christmas with her family where she unexpectedly begins to experience her own holiday romance as sparks ignite with local firefighter, Chris (Jason Priestley)."

Cast 

Melissa Joan Hart 

Melissa Joan Hart (Getty Images)

American actress Melissa Joan Hart is best known for starring in titular roles in sitcoms such as 'Clarissa Explains It All', 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Melissa & Joey'. In 'Dear Christmas', she appears as Natalie Morgan, the host of the romantic podcast. Hart's film credits include 'Drive Me Crazy', 'Nine Dead', and 'Gid's Not Dead 2'. 

Jason Priestley 

Jason Priestley (Getty Images)

Jason Priestley is seen as the local firefighter Chris in 'Dear Christmas'. He's a Canadian-American actor and director best own for his role as Brandon Walsh on the television series 'Beverly Hills' and as Richard "Fitz" Fitzpatrick in 'Call Me Fitz'. He is also recognized for essaying Matt Sade on 'Private Eyes'. 

Creators 

'Dear Christmas' is directed by Emily Moss Wilson and produced by Paula Hart. The film is written by Juliet and Keith Giglio. 

Trailer

The official trailer for 'Dear Christmas' is yet to release. You can watch the preview here.

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