TF1, a major French television channel, is preparing for the holiday season by starting to air Christmas-themed television movies on October 12. From Monday to Friday, the channel will show two films each afternoon. The first film will begin at 2:25 p.m., right after the popular daytime soap opera "Plus belle la vie," and is usually a new production. A second movie will follow around 4 p.m. This early start aims to build anticipation for the Christmas season and provide viewers with a comforting and familiar form of entertainment. The first two films to air are "Sur la liste du Père Noël" and "Le Trésor de Noël," both of which are designed to capture the spirit of the holidays. "Sur la liste du Père Noël" features Lacey Chabert, an American actress known for her frequent roles in Christmas TV movies. In this film, she plays Isabel, a character who evaluates children’s behavior to help Santa Claus decide who gets gifts. The story becomes more complex when Isabel is assigned to understand Charlie, an 11-year-old girl who is hard to read, and her interactions with the girl’s father add emotional layers to the plot. According to Agathe Guillemet, head of acquisitions for TV movies at TF1, these programs typically attract around one million viewers per day. The audience is mainly female, and there is potential for a 30% increase in viewership during the holiday season. The schedule of two movies per day, which includes both new productions and reruns, will continue until the end of the year. Additionally, all these films will be available for free on TF1+, the channel’s online platform, allowing viewers to watch them at their convenience. The content of these Christmas movies usually follows a predictable and heartwarming storyline. It often features a recently single city dweller returning to her hometown for the holidays, where she reconnects with a childhood crush who has become a widowed, exemplary father. These films aim to evoke feelings of nostalgia and rediscovery, focusing on what truly matters in life. While the plots are soft and fluffy, they are considered comforting and appealing to viewers looking for a gentle escape during the busy holiday season. For those who prefer to avoid Christmas content early on, other platforms like Shadowz offer horror programming, and the Scream movie series is available before the more traditional holiday tunes and festive sweaters become widespread.