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An astronomy professor looks forward to her university's annual Christmas trivia quiz. But this year, she finds her team forced to take on an unwanted new recruit in the shape of the college American football team's coach, who does not take the event as seriously as his teammates. Festive comedy, starring Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty

Two childhood best friends are reunited at Christmas in a magical town, that takes visitors back to their happiest time so they can deal with the troubles of the present. Romantic fantasy, starring Brooke D'Orsay and Ryan Paevey

Lauren is visited by the ghosts of four ex-boyfriends in the run-up to Christmas and must learn to open her heart or risk losing her best friend Nate. Festive romance, starring Catherine Haena Kim and Raymond Ablack

A former couple compete in a Christmas-themed contest in which the money that is won will be donated to a charity of their choice. Romantic comedy, starring Candace Cameron Bure and John Brotherton

A princess secretly longs to give up her claim to her country's throne to pursue a career as a fashion designer. When she collaborates with an acclaimed designer on a collection, she not only gets her wish but finds love into the bargain. Romantic drama, starring Celeste Desjardins and Brett Donahue

A woman reluctantly returns to her family home following the death of her mother, and works with an artist who is an old friend of her brother to organise the town's winter carnival. Festive romance, starring Heather Hemmens and Marco Grazzini