Journey to Christmasland

Ep.32 To Philly With Love: 231 Maple

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 performance Drop 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@JTChristmasland [https://x.com/JTChristmasland] IG@JTChristmasland [https://www.instagram.com/jtchristmasland/] #cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #tophillywithlove #americanhistory #americanrevolution  Tony Williams is the author of Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America [https://www.amazon.com/Divided-Over-Declaration-Enduring-Sustains/dp/B0G6M5GRD3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28VVC43HF1U3S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iSBYqPMYmAjcOwFv0KhCBxPUkRQi3B48fgpu_taO46bXXP6ziby6HWGNBFcSFALinxSMUuOO4iPdTr_vj5utKeuRVo_arCht5_ivDxss_TE.zTnUfQeDhSWOcqS1WQd9EA-Ucggt_86fcgjvQDcF_uc&dib_tag=se&keywords=divided+over+the+declaration+tony+williams&qid=1781233079&sprefix=tony+williams+declaration%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1] Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America: Bobb, David J., Williams, Tony: 9798895151709: [https://www.amazon.com/Divided-Over-Declaration-Enduring-Sustains/dp/B0G6M5GRD3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28VVC43HF1U3S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iSBYqPMYmAjcOwFv0KhCBxPUkRQi3B48fgpu_taO46bXXP6ziby6HWGNBFcSFALinxSMUuOO4iPdTr_vj5utKeuRVo_arCht5_ivDxss_TE.zTnUfQeDhSWOcqS1WQd9EA-Ucggt_86fcgjvQDcF_uc&dib_tag=se&keywords=divided+over+the+declaration+tony+williams&qid=1781233079&sprefix=tony+williams+declaration%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1]Amazon.com [http://Amazon.com]: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Divided-Over-Declaration-Enduring-Sustains/dp/B0G6M5GRD3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28VVC43HF1U3S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iSBYqPMYmAjcOwFv0KhCBxPUkRQi3B48fgpu_taO46bXXP6ziby6HWGNBFcSFALinxSMUuOO4iPdTr_vj5utKeuRVo_arCht5_ivDxss_TE.zTnUfQeDhSWOcqS1WQd9EA-Ucggt_86fcgjvQDcF_uc&dib_tag=se&keywords=divided+over+the+declaration+tony+williams&qid=1781233079&sprefix=tony+williams+declaration%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1]

Ep.31 Amelia and the little red-headed girl...and Susie Moore

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 (Radio Host/Editor) on to talk all things Christmasland. 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.

Ep.30 Love At the Christmas Table: Amelia was unsettled

This week the girls take a trip to the edge of Christmasland with Lifetime’s 2012 offering Love At the Christmas Table [https://youtu.be/4jkprYTRaRU?si=CiB0k4iRn166-LDy], 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 performance Drop 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@JTChristmasland [https://x.com/JTChristmasland] IG@JTChristmasland [https://www.instagram.com/jtchristmasland/] #cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #lifetime #loveatthechristmastable #danicamckellar #dustinmilligan

Ep.29 Window Wonderland: ZEITGEIST!

> It’s back to Christmas in Christmasland as the ladies review Hallmark’s Window Wonderland (2013) [https://youtu.be/jcirB6jSbkU?si=-gYuhxtUwmEKJXgW], 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 performance Drop 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@JTChristmasland [https://x.com/JTChristmasland] IG@JTChristmasland [https://www.instagram.com/jtchristmasland/] #cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #greatamericanfamily #windowwonderland

Ep.28 English Estate: Cider, pianos and horses...but why?

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 performance Drop 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@JTChristmasland [https://x.com/JTChristmasland] IG@JTChristmasland [https://www.instagram.com/jtchristmasland/] #cheesychristmasmovies #christmas #hallmark #greatamericanfamily #englishestatemovie