The temperature’s getting colder, the goose is getting fat, and the new holiday movies keep on coming from Hallmark. And with Countdown to Christmas 2026 on the horizon, you can expect a wealth of new titles on the way, including Forgotten Holiday and What If Christmas.
Amongst the new offerings you’ll also find Adopting St. Nick. The new movie – starring Amy Groening and Michael Rady – focuses on a single mother who meets a man who bears a striking resemblance to Santa!
Describing Adopting St. Nick, Hallmark, said: “Maren (Groening) is a busy single mother to her adopted daughter, Leah (Taylor Blake). As the owner of her late father’s beloved hardware store, she is often found helping repair just about anything for her fellow locals, leaving very little time for herself.
“When the chance to participate in the Christmas Companions program at Jolly Acres, a new-yet-thriving retirement community in town, Leah excitedly jumps at the chance as she misses having a grandfather in her life. Much to Leah’s delight, she is paired with Kris (Randy Apostle), a jolly resident who bears an uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus.
“While there, Maren crosses paths with the nomadic Reid (Rady), the centre’s Director of Community Launch and Operations whose job has him traveling from facility to facility to launch new branches.
“But the Christmas Companions program is soon jeopardised as the contractor for the centre’s community room suddenly pulls out. Seeing how much joy the program brings Leah and Kris, the always helpful Maren offers to help finish the project.
“As she spends more time at the centre with Reid, Maren slowly realises it’s okay to let others in, accept help and stop shouldering the entrie load. Reid starts questioning whether to accept his next assignment which will take him far away from the people and centre that have begun to feel like home.
“With the help of some Christmas magic – and a little assist from Kris – everyone finds where they belong.”
Should you wish to take a look at Adopting St. Nick, the new movie makes its debut on Saturday October 31st. Adopting St. Nick will air at 8/7c.
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