REVIEW: The Hallmark Sequel "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up" Is as Silly as the First One

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Emily and Jared are looking forward to celebrating the holidays together as a couple, and they prepare to work with their neighbors on Evergreen Lane to make this year's Christmas celebrations the best yet.  When a house on the block goes up for sale, the soon-to-be-neighbors are holiday royalty, but they are so competitive that they nearly ruin Christmas for everyone. Starring:   Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ellen Travolta, Melissa Peterman, Seth Morris, and Jennifer Aspen Image:  Hallmark Media Haul Out the Holly:  Lit Up Has a Moral When the residents of Evergreen Lane learn that their new neighbors are the Jolly Johnsons--famous holiday reality stars--they are thrilled to welcome them to the block.  Everyone assumes the Johnsons will fit right in since they share their same affinity for elf culture. Emily, Jared, and the rest of the holiday crew quickly realize that the Johnsons aren't interested in joining in on the fun--they plan to take over. Image:  Tw

Hallmark's "Christmas in My Heart" Is More Focused On Race Than Good Storytelling

Christmas in My Heart Summary

Violinist Beth returns home after the recent death of her mother and tutors the daughter of a reclusive country music star to prepare her for the upcoming holiday concert.

This movie stars Heather Hemmens, Luke MacFarlane, and Maria Nash.

Hallmark's "Christmas in My Heart" is racist.
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The Focus On Diversity Overshadows The Story

Hallmark continues to make diversity a priority over good storytelling, which means their virtue signaling has transformed once wholesome movies into RACIST programming.

Christmas in My Heart is the most racist movie Hallmark has produced to date.

It's apparently taboo for two people of the same race to fall in love in a Hallmark story these days.  Beth (Hemmens) is biracial because her dad is white and her mom, now deceased, was black.  Sean (MacFarlane) is white, but his wife, also conveniently deceased, was black, and he has a black daughter.


When it comes to our own relationships, this hodge-podge of diversity isn't relatable.  Real life doesn't look like this for most of us, no matter what race we are.  Hallmark insists on forcing the issue, almost as if they are penning scripts based on Critical Race Theory curriculum--something most people are against.

What's worse is Hallmark uses a young girl as a tool to promote their left-wing ideology.  Katie (Nash) initially wants her hair slicked back for her concert because that's the professional way players on the Internet wear their hair.  Grandma encourages her to be herself and braid or corn row her hair, and she ends up letting it bush out like a Chia Pet.

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Grandma Ruthie even reminds Sean that before his wife died, Katie was noticing how her mom and dad looked different from each other.  Well, duh.

One reason Katie bonds so quickly with Beth is because Katie doesn't see any violinists who look like her.  Could Hallmark be any more racist?  Beth even supplies Katie with the craft materials to make her own black angel tree topper, as if society has been robbing her of this opportunity.

Hallmark forgets the iconic and wise statement of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. where he acknowledges people should be judged on the content of their character and not the color of their skin.

Katie is looking for a role model, but Hallmark is saying we can only look up to people who look like us.  Funny, I thought a role model could be any color.

Woke Hallmark CEO, Wonya Lucas, continues to destroy the Hallmark brand because she clearly views life through a racist lens.  Lucas prefers to ram a political agenda, which we're all trying to escape, down our throats.  No wonder so many Hallmark fans are migrating to Bill Abbott's #GAC Network where the mantra is #StoriesWellTold.  

Cringe-Worthy Moment

We all love Luke MacFarlane, but as many fans have gently pointed out, he's a talented cellist--not a singer.  It is almost cruel that Hallmark makes him belt out an empassioned country song when it's clearly not his strong suit.  

Let's hope Hallmark will realize they are self-destructing and turn the ship around before it sinks.

Luke MacFarlane in Hallmark's "Christmas in My Heart"

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  1. I didnt care for this movie....for several reasons....all of which are very obvious.

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