About this episode
Girls Gone Hallmark is celebrating Christmas in July with a special lineup of fan-favorite movies recommended by the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Up next is "The Spirit of Christmas." Although it's not technically a Hallmark movie, it has earned a special place in the hearts of Hallmark fans. Will this much-discussed film starring the "hot ghost" bring holiday cheer or leave you cold? Tune in all July to hear your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review some beloved Christmas movies! Have you see "The Spirit of Christmas?" Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "The Spirit of Christmas" The Spirit of Christmas originally premiered on Lifetime in 2015. David Jackson directed "The Spirit of Christmas." David has 73 directing credits including soapy dramas like "Summerland" and "One Tree Hill." He appears to have one Hallmark movie credit on his resume called "Last Vermont Christmas" from 2018. Tracy Andreen wrote "The Spirit of Christmas." Tracy has 32 writing credits, large percentage of which were for Hallmark. Hallmark titles include "Friends and Family Christmas," "Sweeter than Chocolate" and "The Holiday Sitter." Jen Lilley stars as Kate. Once a Hallmark darling, Jen has moved on to Great American Family. She has 64 writing credits and recently reprised her role as Theresa Donovan on "Days of Our Lives" where she has appeared in 430 episodes. Thomas Beaudoin plays hot ghost Daniel. Thomas has 25 acting credits and after this movie he appeared a supporting role in the Hallmark movie "Love on the Slopes." He is fluent in both English and French and has had several French speaking roles. Kati Salowsky plays Lily. Kati has 37 acting credits but has never appeared in a Hallmark project. Her most recent appearance was on the TV series "Good Trouble" in 2022. "The Spirit of Christmas" was filmed at the Harding Allen Estate in Barre and the Proctor Mansion in Wrentham, MA. No faux snow here. Production had to contend with below freezing temperatures and fuel lines freezing in their work trucks during filming Watch the Trailer for "The Spirit of Christmas" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.com Follow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com Join our Facebook Group! Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.com Email us: girlsgonehallmark@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy