It’s that time of year again – the official start of the holiday season in Hallmark land, where the network will air its collection of new holiday movies starting in October and continuing through the end of the year.

Dedicated seasonal viewers experience Hallmark’s annual Christmas movie lineup, including plenty of fresh, feel-good holiday films starring familiar faces like Lacey Chabert, Jonathan Bennett and Sarah Drew. But while fans look forward to the cozy productions, not every film is a hit in the ratings department.

If you’re wondering which Hallmark Christmas movies are worth watching without diving deep into the site, look no further because these 10 films narrow it down perfectly.

A Royal Christmas (2014)

If you are a Hallmark Christmas movie fan, you are most likely drawn to Chabert’s films, as she is referred to as Hallmark’s “Christmas Queen” due to her dozens of starring roles in the network’s holiday films. The Mean Girls Star nailed her performance in the 2014 romance A royal Christmasmaking it a top film on our list.

Chabert plays a Philadelphia seamstress who falls in love with Prince Leopold (Stephen Hagan), whose mother, Queen Isadora (Jane Seymour), is unhappy about him marrying a non-queen. The film is a classic love story that adds some holiday cheer, making it one of the better films Hallmark has delivered over the years.

The Nine Lives of Christmas (2014)

The year 2014 also brought another sweet watch with the film The Nine Lives of Christmas. Starring Brandon Routh, Kimberley Sustad and Stephanie Bennett, the film tells the story of a bachelor who realizes that the single life isn’t as fulfilling as he thought after a stray cat tempts him into meeting the woman of his dreams .

This film is sure to make the rounds on the Hallmark Channel this season as it has been a staple on the network since its premiere. It is also available to stream on multiple platforms.

Christmas in Evergreen (2017)

Another film that stands out from the rest is Christmas in the evergreenIt’s about a small-town veterinarian (Ashley Williams) whose life takes a decisive turn when she wishes for the most romantic Christmas ever on a snow globe. Teddy Sears and Holly Robinson Peete also join the cast of the 2017 flick that’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

The Christmas Card (2006)

Here’s a recap that remains an entertaining Hallmark Channel Original Movie. The Christmas card is about a US soldier who travels to a small town to track down the senders of a Christmas card sent to him in Afghanistan.

John Newton, Alice Evans and Edward Asner star in this heartfelt film, for which the latter received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture for his performance.

Christmas under wraps (2014)

Candace Cameron Bure is another actress who has starred in countless Hallmark holiday movies, and this one might be one of her best. The full house alum led the cast in this 2014 film Christmas under wraps alongside David O’Donnell, Kendra Mylnechuk and Brian Doyle Murray.

She plays an aspiring surgeon who, despite her reservations, accepts a temporary position as a general practitioner at a tiny clinic in Alaska. But the experience exceeded her expectations because she found true love and discovered some of the secrets of the small town.

A Very Happy Mixup (2013)

A hilarious mishap turns into a blessing when a woman accidentally ends up in the wrong house instead of her fiancé’s family A very funny mix-up. In typical Hallmark fashion, the woman in the mysterious house falls in love with a new man, causing her to question her future.

The 2013 film starring Alicia Witt and Mark Wiebe might be just the comfort you need heading into the holidays.

Changed for Christmas (2017)

For Bure, just playing a role in this film wasn’t enough, as the TV star portrayed twins in the 2017 film Changed for Christmas. Identical twin sisters deceive their colleagues and families when they swap lives while on vacation, literally putting each other in each other’s shoes.

Mark Deklin and Eion Bailey also star in the film, portraying the love interests of the two Bure characters.

A Christmas Getaway (2015)

Bure made the list again with her 2015 film. A Christmas tripabout two travelers who become connected while en route to their destinations after a snowstorm prevents their flight.

Paul Greene plays Bure’s traveling partner, but sparks eventually fly when they realize they have more in common than they think.

Christmas on the Plaza (2019)

If you are fascinated by beautiful Christmas decorations and architecture, Christmas on the Plaza would be just right for you. The 2019 film tells the story of a historian (Elizabeth Henstridge) who is tasked with designing a Christmas display at New York City’s famous Plaza Hotel and teams up with a handsome Christmas decorator (Ryan Paevey) to make it happen.

The huge Christmas trees, lights and decorations are enough to keep you hooked into the film from start to finish, and the love story between Henstridge and Paevey’s characters is a bonus.

The Sweetest Christmas (2017)

Rounding out the list is another Chabert film from 2017 The sweetest Christmas. Chabert plays Kylie Watson, whose anticipation of a marriage proposal from her boyfriend/boss instead turns into the chance of a lifetime and the chance to work with her old flame (Lea Coco).

But be warned, there are a lot of gingerbread cookies included, so prepare to have your mouth watering the entire time.