Hallmark Channel's annual Countdown to Christmas kicked off a few days ago, but if you weren't excited enough, I have some better news for you: You can also get tons of Hallmark Channel holiday merchandise now, according to Best Products . The newly released collection is a collaboration between Hallmark Gold Crown and Hallmark Channel (yes, different entities) and is currently only available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and online at Hallmark.com. As Steve Farley, president of Hallmark Retail, said in the press release, "Working directly with Hallmark Channel to develop this collection is a great way to bring the holiday magic of Hallmark and the network to life" — and now you can take that magic home with you with you.
The Hallmark Channel holiday merchandise collection celebrates the 10th anniversary of the network's annual Countdown to Christmas show. Countdown to Christmas originally launched during the 2009 winter holiday season with the Hallmark Original Movie Country Tree and has since become a winter tradition for many, with programming becoming more and more impressive each year. In 2019, Countdown to Christmas will feature up to 24 new original Hallmark Channel movies, with an additional 16 premiering on sister network Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
Hallmark Channel Ugly Christmas Sweater Hallmark.com
(It’s worth noting that as wonderful as Hallmark Channel’s holiday movies are, they’re still very white, straight, and cisgender, so maybe they could do better in terms of representation — but many people still find them pretty funny, And there's no shame in it. As Bustle's Emma Lord recently observed, it's clear that we're currently in a "romantic state" in which "Hallmark Channel's Christmas movie lineup is no longer ours." Shame on us for clogging up our DVRs, but actively celebrating an event called "The Christmas Con").
As 2019 is a landmark year in the countdown to Christmas, a large number of merchandise launches are expected. But lest you think the collection is limited to T-shirts...that's not the case. Oh no. There's a lot more to it than that (although admittedly, the T-shirts are all great, too). On the one hand, in addition to the expected variety of T-shirts, the apparel options include comfy socks, comfy sweatshirts, and super comfy pajama pants; however, these T-shirts also come in different fits and a variety of different necklines, so they Not just the same crew-neck, short-sleeved digital T-shirt themed to a highly specific brand.
Plus, there's a Hallmark Channel ugly Christmas sweater (see above). It's ugly, but I like it.
Pairs perfectly with the Hallmark Movie Stainless Steel Tumbler Hallmark.com
However, there's much more on offer here than just clothing. As the "Kitchen & Decorating" category included on the collection's landing page on Hallmark's website suggests, there's plenty of kitchen and barware to choose from; for example, you have no less than eight different wine glasses to choose from. Each product has an iconic slogan on it, all of which are seasonally appropriate and many of which are downright hilarious. Personally, I love the insulated stainless steel tumbler with the lid; not only does it say "Perfect for a Hallmark movie," but it's also basically the adult version of a sippy cup, for those of us still prone to accidents as adults It is the perfect choice for people.
(It’s me. I’m talking about me. Hi everyone, my name is Lucia, I’m in my thirties, and I almost spilled a cup of coffee on my chest this morning. Yes, it’s difficult. Thank you for your support in support during this difficult time).
The homewares section also includes tea towels, aprons, mugs (so many mugs!), throw pillows, blankets, snow globes – in short, here’s where you can spend the coziest nights surrounded by your favorite people and things Everything needed. Heck, you can even make the air Hallmark-scented (whatever that means), thanks to scented candles that have earned a spot in the collection. Literally the Cozy Night In 3-Wick scented jar candle, it's made from soy and burns for 30 to 45 hours; notes include sandalwood, cinnamon stick, and vanilla bean—which is to say, it's not quite holiday cookie-y Fragrance, but definitely gourmet, with a little earthiness from the sandalwood.
Cozy Nights with 3-Wick Scented Jar Candle Hallmark.com
I'd like to take this opportunity to point out that the label of the candle also says "Scented Soy Blend Candle - bougie" - although I'm sure in this case "bougie" is used as the French word for candle, which is part of the candle. If we take the double meaning of the word in a slang sense, I still secretly like it. After all, what's better than an unnecessary but pleasant scented candle that burns for almost two days straight?
(Don't burn it for two days in a row. Don't leave a burning candle unattended, including while you sleep.)
Best of all, all of this is just the tip of the iceberg of the fun that's waiting for you in Hallmark Channel's holiday merchandise collection. Head here to check out the entire collection, which of course also includes DVDs of all your favorite Hallmark Channel movies and even the books based on them.
So, hey. go ahead. Put the kettle on. Open that bottle of wine. Light up your cozy night with candles. Let's do this holiday thing together.
