Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas 2024

PREMIERES

Premiere times are 8/7c unless otherwise noted below

Friday, October 18: ’Twas the Date Before Christmas

Stars: Robert Buckley (Chesapeake Shores), Amy Groening (The Santa Summit)

To prevent her family from canceling the “Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics,” Jessie (Groening) lies and says she’s inviting a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. She meets Bryan (Buckley) on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the holiday with her and her family

As Jessie and Bryan engages in eccentric activities like the search for the Christmas tree star, gift wrapping contest, and snowball fight, and they start to develop real feelings for each other

Soon, her family begins to catch on to their secret, and Bryan suspects she may be hiding the real reason for her unusual Christmas date request. As the celebrations continue, Jessie must work to keep all her stories straight and save her date with Bryan.

Saturday, October 19: Holiday Crashers

Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita), Daniella Monet (Baby Daddy), Chris McNally (When Calls the Heart), Jag Bal (The Flash)

Best friends Toni (Fonseca) and Bri (Monet) have worked at the same card shop for more years than they should as both struggle to find their true life’s path.

This holiday season, Toni and Bri decide to shake up their humdrum world by creating new identities to crash the amazing Christmas parties from the shop’s confidential invitations.

All harmless fun! Until Toni gets mistaken for a lawyer, which isn’t too far off the mark since she did finish law school…just never completed the bar exam.

Toni and Bri are then whisked away to a fancy corporate Christmas retreat in snowy Vermont mountains by handsome business mogul Justin (McNally), whose crush on Toni is real even if her legal career isn’t.

And Bri is along for the ride as she has eyes for Vinny (Bal), a valet who may have asecret of his own.

Can a distraction help Bri find what path in life she’s supposed to follow? Will Toni end up with the guy of her dreams or in a blizzard of trouble? This fun Christmas crashing romp will either end in disaster or two happily-ever-afters!

Sunday, October 20: Scouting for Christmas

Stars: Tamera Mowry-Housley (Inventing the Christmas Prince), Carlo Marks (ChesapeakeShores), Marci T. House (Tribal)

Angela (Mowry-Housley) has been a busy realtor since her amicable divorce a couple of years ago to Dakota (James Paladino, Lucky Hank), a paleontologist whose adventures kept him anywhere but home.

Now, she is a devoted, if often harried, single mom to a smart and loving 10-year-old girl, Brooklyn (Audrey Wise Alvarez, The Good Doctor). Angela’s busy schedule makes it hard for her to find time for much of anything…or anyone…else.

As it is, she can barely get Brooklyn to her scout meetings on time, much to the disapproval of the other mothers.

When Brooklyn gets the idea to have William (Marks), the owner of her favorite bakery, cater her scout troop’s posh annual holiday event, she asks Angela to work with him on pitching the idea to the moms in charge.

Keep reading for more, but watch our exclusive interview with Tamera Mowry-Housley below, too!

Despite sensing that her daughter might be trying to play cupid, she agrees to help and finds herself enjoying time with him.

However, she is reluctant to open her heart and life to someone new. When Dakota returns, missing her, Angela must decide what is best for her daughter and best for her heart.

Friday, October 25: Operation Nutcracker – NETWORK PREMIERE

Stars: Ashley Newbrough (Mistresses), Christopher Russell (Star Trek: Discovery)

When an antique nutcracker set to be auctioned at the Warby family Christmas charity goes missing, a demanding event planner (Newbrough) and the heir to the Warby dynasty (Russell) try to track it down.

Saturday, October 26: The Christmas Charade

Stars: Rachel Skarsten (Batwoman), Corey Sevier (Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove)

Whitney (Skarsten), a cautious librarian raised by home security experts, finds herself in a real-life adventure when a blind date mix-up leads her into an undercover FBI operation.

Forced to pose as Special Agent Josh’s (Sevier) girlfriend, she helps him track down an art thief who was targeting Saint Nicholas Ruby at a Christmas Eve charity ball.

As the stakes rise, Whitney must embrace her inner action hero to save the day — and her family — just in time for Christmas.

Sunday, October 27: The 5-Year Christmas Party

Stars: Katie Findlay (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Jordan Fisher (The Flash)

Over five years, Alice (Findlay) and her old theater school rival, Max (Fisher), reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties.

While their undeniable chemistry grows, the timing is never right for romance — until the company’s final season pushes them to confront their true feelings. As they say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they might finally find love in the most unexpected way.

Friday, November 1: A Carol for Two

Stars: Ginna Claire Mason (A Holiday Spectacular), Jordan Litz (Wicked on Broadway), Charlotte D’amboise (Galyntine)

After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner (Mason) gets a job at Fiore’s, a legendary theater district diner famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there while waiting for that big break.

Luck seems to be on her side when she gets a coveted slot, singing during Fiore’s annual Christmas Eve concert, which is attended by a who’s who of the theatre world.

But her big opportunity turns out to be a duet with Alex (Litz), who has been less than welcoming and believes she was only given the job because the owner of Fiore’s is a family friend. They’re stuck with each other, though, since people have been plucked out of that show and put right on Broadway.

As they rehearse together, Alex’s cousin, Brad, takes an interest in Violette, and they begin dating. Unbeknownst to her, Alex has been feeding Brad information about her, Cyrano-style, to win her over.

However, when Alex begins developing feelings for her as well, a love triangle ensues. It comes to a head when their deception is uncovered, which threatens Violette and Alex’s big opportunity.

Saturday, November 2: Our Holiday Story

Stars: Nikki DeLoach (Curious Caterer Mysteries), Warren Christie (The Watchful Eye)

As Dave (Christie) and Nell (DeLoach) recount their love story to their daughter’s boyfriend, Chris, we follow them through one special Christmas during which fate routinely brought them together and kept them apart.

But as Dave and Nell tried to find one another, they were oblivious to the fact that they were work nemeses paired together to throw a Christmas festival for their town.

Meanwhile, in the present, Chris struggles with relationship issues of his own as he attempts to say “I love you” for the first time to his girlfriend Jo.

As our two couples and storylines intersect, lessons are taught and learned about communication, honesty, and the capacity for change — in ourselves and in others.

Sunday, November 3: Holiday Mismatch

Stars: Caroline Rhea (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Beth Broderick (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)

When free-spirited Kath (Rhea) and uptight Barbara (Broderick) clash at a Christmas committee meeting, they’re shocked to discover they’ve accidentally set up their adult children via a dating app.

Determined to stop the romance, the two mothers team up, only to realize they have more in common than they thought. As their kids’ love blossoms, so does an unexpected friendship between their meddling moms, bringing both families together for a festive Christmas.

Friday, November 8: Trivia at St. Nick’s

Stars: Tammin Sursok (Pretty Little Liars), Brant Daugherty (Pretty Little Liars)

When students all flee an elite university in Vermont for winter break, the locals and faculty hunker down for their favorite time of year — the annual Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament!

For Celeste (Sursok), a Type-A astronomy professor, this event combines the magic of Christmas with her greatest comfort in life: knowing the right answer.

But when her colleague drops out of the tournament to do a month-long lecture tour in Asia, Celeste’s team must adopt Max (Daugherty), the football team’s new offensive coordinator.

To Celeste, Max seems like nothing more than a grown-up class clown — though he brings an undeniable knowledge of sports trivia (a category their team has always fallen short in).

Initial clashes between the two eventually turn into mutual appreciation as the team enjoys scavenger hunts on campus, decorating the international house with Christmas lights, baking Christmas cookies, and advancing toward the championship trivia game.

Celeste can’t help but delight in Max’s infectious enthusiasm, love for all things Christmas, and perhaps most importantly, his comfort with the unknown.

After a romantic wintery night at the campus observatory with Max, Celeste starts to wonder if being open to life’s surprises is more important than knowing the answer to everything.

Saturday, November 9: Santa Tell Me

Stars: Erin Krakow (When Calls the Heart), Daniel Lissing (When Calls the Heart), Benjamin Ayres (Family Law), Christopher Russell (Star Trek: Discovery), Kurt Szarka (Maid)

When Olivia (Krakow), a successful interior designer, finds an old letter from Santa promising she’ll meet the love of her life by Christmas Eve — and that his name will be Nick — she’s stunned to meet not one but three guys named Nick (Ayres, Russell, Szarka).

As she navigates these holiday romances, Olivia also finds herself drawn to her charming co-worker, Chris (Lissing), throwing her magical Christmas quest into question. With the clock ticking toward Christmas Eve, Olivia embarks on a heartwarming and humorous journey to uncover her true soulmate.

Sunday, November 10: ‘Tis the Season to Be Irish

Stars: Fiona Gubelmann (The Good Doctor), Eoin Macken (La Brea)

Rose (Gubelmann), a nomadic house flipper, heads to Ireland to renovate and sell a cottage, but her plans are upended when she meets Sean (Macken), a local realtor determined to preserve his town’s heritage.

As she works on the cottage and embraces Irish Christmas traditions, Rose finds herself falling for Sean and questioning her fear of settling down. Together, they must confront their pasts and discover if love is worth taking root.

Friday, November 15: Christmas with the Singhs

Stars: Anuja Joshi (The Resident), Ben Hollingsworth (Virgin River)

For Asha Singh (Joshi), Christmas is the most important time of the year. But when she’s stuck working at the hospital during the holidays, she wishes for some much-needed Christmas magic.

Enter Jake (Hollingsworth), her former high school classmate, who unexpectedly reappears in her life. After a magical year together, Jake proposes. But their first Christmas as an engaged couple is not exactly the fairytale they imagined.

When they head home for the holidays, they quickly discover their picture-perfect romance is about to get a serious reality check: their families couldn’t be more different!

Juggling various holiday traditions, big personalities, cultural differences, and complicated family dynamics proves to be a challenge as Asha and Jake learn if they can reconcile their two families and survive a Christmas with the Singhs.

Saturday, November 16: Jingle Bell Run

Stars: Ashley Williams (Falling Together), Andrew Walker (Curious Caterer Mysteries)

Avery (Williams) is an unadventurous schoolteacher whose sister secretly signs her up for The GreatHoliday Dash, a Christmas-themed reality competition show where she’s paired with former hockey player Wes (Walker).

Despite clashing at first, Avery’s puzzle-solving skills and Wes’ physical prowess help them excel as they travel from city to city and compete in festive feats that have a local flavor. It’s not long before a real connection between these opposites begins to blossom.

But when Avery overhears a conversation between Wes and a show producer, it threatens to derail their budding romance. Keeping their eyes on the prize, the duo continues to dash to the finish line but there may be a more personal adventure for them still in store.

Sunday, November 17: Confessions of a Christmas Letter

Stars: Angela Kinsey (The Office), Alec Santos (Sight Unseen)

Settie Rose (Kinsey), a quirky family matriarch, enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan (Santos) to craft the perfect letter.

When a mix-up leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily (Lillian Doucet-Roche, The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening), the whole family scrambles to keep up the charade.

As Juan bonds with the Roses and overcomes his writer’s block, Settie learns that embracing her imperfect family is what truly makes her story special. *Features a cameo appearance by Brian Baumgartner (The Office).

Friday, November 22: Christmas on Call

Stars: Sara Canning (Holiday Road), Ser’Darius Blain (Will Trent)

In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels (Canning) juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan (Blain) in Philadelphia.

They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds, and tastes of Philadelphia; it’s clear that they’re starting to fall for each other.

As the local First Responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other, and find moments of joy.* Features a cameo appearance by Donna Kelce

Saturday, November 23: Three Wiser Men and a Boy

Stars: Paul Campbell (The Cases of Mystery Lane), Tyler Hynes (Letterkenny), Andrew Walker (Christmas Island), Margaret Colin (Three Men and a Baby)

The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas.

In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidentally by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s (Walker) son Thomas’ (Miles Marthaller, Round and Round) school holiday musical steps down.

Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers, Taylor (Hynes) and Stephan (Campbell). Meanwhile, the trio navigates to meet their mom, Barbara’s (Colin) new boyfriend, and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship.

In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget.

Sunday, November 24: To Have and To Holiday

Stars: Madeleine Arthur (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before), Robert Bazzocchi (Gen V), Eric Close (Nashville)

When Celeste (Arthur) gets engaged to Jason (Bazzocchi) after just a few months of dating, her father and the couple’s would-be officiant, Pastor Mark (Close), insists on putting them through a pre-wedding “boot camp” filled with Christmas-themed challenges.

As the couple grows stronger through the festive activities, Celeste considers following her dreams in the fashion industry. Meanwhile, Pastor Mark learns to trust his daughter’s choices, leading to a heartwarming holiday season for the whole family.

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Thursday, November 28: Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle – premieres at 8 pm ET/PT

Stars: Rachel Boston (Field Day), Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes (Never Been Chris’d), Tanner Novlan (The Bold and the Beautiful), Matthew James Dowden (Creepshow), Max Lloyd-Jones (The Mandalorian)

Three adult siblings (Lamothe-Kipnes, Dowden, Lloyd-Jones) return to their childhood home at Christmas to honor their late grandmother’s wishes and try to agree on new leadership for the family’s company.

Enter Annie Merkel (Boston) — also known as Mrs. Miracle — who poses as an estate planner and uses her special brand of Christmas magic to help the family find common ground and rekindle their bonds.

As the siblings try to sort things out, Charlotte (Lamothe-Kipnes) also finds herself reconnecting with Austin (Novlan), the manor’s caretaker and her first love.

Friday, November 29: A ’90s Christmas – premieres at 6 pm ET/PT

Stars: Eva Bourne (Once Upon a Time), Chandler Massey (Days of our Lives), Katherine Barrell(Good Witch)

Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller (Bourne) is celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when amysterious rideshare experience transports her back to 1999.

Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister, and best friend — not to mention her high school crush — Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong. Will this magical journey help her rewrite her future or leave her destined to be alone?

Friday, November 29: Deck the Walls – premieres at 8 pm ET/PT

Stars: Ashley Greene (Twilight), Wes Brown (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up), Danny Pellegrino (The Stalking Fields)

Rose (Greene) is a Chicago-based interior designer whose brother, Sal (Pellegrino), is responsible for a Christmas Charity House Flip back in their suburban Ohio hometown.

When a budget crisis puts this important project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day.

Not ready to face the ghosts of her past, Rose’s plan is to get in, get it done, and get out ASAP. But before she knows it, she is face-to-face with Brysen (Brown), her brother’s best friend, contractor and who just so happens to be the bane of Rose’s youth.

With the help of friends and family and buoyed by the season of giving, the trio figures out a way to work together for this worthy cause. As Rose works, she discovers unexpected love and a deeper purpose along the way.

Saturday, November 30: Believe in Christmas – premieres at 6 pm ET/PT

Stars: Meghan Ory (Chesapeake Shores), John Reardon (Hudson & Rex)

When Beatrice (Ory) reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the enchanting Christmasland, she’s skeptical of the holiday magic surrounding them.

But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a charming stranger named Ethan (Reardon), she begins to question what’s real and what’s part of the experience. In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings.

Saturday, November 30: Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story – premieres at 8 pm ET/PT

Stars: Hunter King (The Santa Summit), Tyler Hynes (Three Wise Men and a Baby), Ed Begley Jr. (Young Sheldon), Richard Riehle (Office Space), Diedrich Bader (American Housewife), Christine Ebersole (Bob Hearts Abishola), Megyn Price (The Ranch)

Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes her a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest.

Derrick (Hynes), the Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family compare to the other two finalists.

As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them, but when her grandfather’s (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate and destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.

*Features cameos by Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid; Chiefs Players Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and George Karlaftis; Donna Kelce; Jenna Bush Hager

Sunday, December 1: The Finnish Line – premieres at 6 pm ET/PT

Stars: Kim Matula (Saturday Night), Beau Mirchoff (Ride), Nichole Sakura (Superstore)

Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya (Matula) decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father’s final race, where he fell short of victory.

Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole (Mirchoff), who aims to pen a story about her journey.

Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father’s rival, Monty (Páll Sigþór Pálsson, Mr. Murphy) Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race.

Sunday, December 1: The Christmas Quest – premieres at 8 pm ET/PT

Stars: Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls), Kristoffer Polaha (Wonder Woman 1984)

An archeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads.

When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.

Friday, December 6: Private Princess Christmas

Stars: Ali Skovbye (Firefly Lane), Derek Klena (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin), Erica Durance (A Scottish Love Scheme)

Vi (Skovbye), better known as Princess Violet of Wingravia, adores the privileges of being a royal if none of the responsibilities.

After being disappointed by Vi one time too many, the Queen (Durance) decides to test her daughter’s mettle once and for all and issues an ultimatum: Vi must pass a vigorous leadership boot camp in Colorado or lose the throne to her uncle.

At boot camp, Vi and her fellow cadets are put through a rigorous grind under the uncompromising supervision of Captain Ryan Douglas (Klena).

Saturday, December 7: Sugarplummed

Stars: Maggie Lawson (Psych), Janel Parrish (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before)

Emily (Lawson) has always dreamed of creating the perfect Christmas, meticulously planning every detail year after year, only to feel like she’s failing.

Hoping to bring her family closer together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie. To her shock, Sugarplum (Parrish), the film’s relentlessly optimistic main character, magically steps off the screen to make Emily’s wish come true — whether she’s ready for it or not.

As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real life, and Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving the flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum’s magical fixes start to backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday really is.

With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on a heartwarming adventure — one that might just amount to an entirely different kind of Christmastime perfection.

Sunday, December 8: Leah’s Perfect Gift

Stars: Emily Arlook (Grown-ish), Evan Roderick (Arrow), Barbara Niven (Chesapeake Shores)

Leah Meyer (Arlook) is a bonafide lover of Christmas — the trees, the ornaments, the eggnog! But she has always admired the holiday from afar because she’s Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to experience a traditional Christmas.

When her boyfriend, Graham (Roderick), invites her to spend the holidays with his typical Connecticut family, she eagerly accepts.

Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she’s always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham’s uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom (Niven) is easier said than done.

As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not quite the cozy Christmas that she expected.

Friday, December 13: Hanukkah on the Rocks

Stars: Stacey Farber (Virgin River), Daren Kagasoff (The Secret Life of the American Teenager), Marc Summers (Double Dare)

One week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory (Farber) finds herself unexpectedly unemployed and questioning the career she’s dedicated years to. As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she embarks on a quest across Chicago to find the last box of coveted Hanukkah candles.

Her search leads her to Rocky’s, an Old Town bar, where she encounters Jay (Kagasoff), a charming doctor from Florida, his grandfather Sam (Summers), and a cast of quirky regulars who make her rethink everything.

Torn between keeping her job loss a secret and embracing a newfound sense of belonging, Tory ends up bartending at Rocky’s, transforming it into the vibrant “Hanukkah on the Rocks” celebration.

Through festive food, drinks, and games, she revitalizes the bar, bonds with Jay, and finds the courage to pursue her true calling.

As Tory navigates the holiday, she learns that sometimes, a detour can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be, lighting the way to a future filled with joy, romance, and self-discovery.

Saturday, December 14: The Santa Class

Stars: Kimberley Sustad (The Nine Lives of Christmas), Benjamin Ayres (Saving Hope)

Kate North (Sustad) finds herself reluctantly taking over her father’s once-acclaimed and now struggling Santa School.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas and the school’s next session, Kate and her new co-worker Dan (Ayres) discover who they believe to be the real Santa Claus, lost and without his memories after his sled steered off course and crashed near the school.

They decide to help him remember who he is by inviting him to participate in the intense Santa training program.

There’s a lot at stake this year with Kate’s school needs to best the rival St. Nicholas School or beforced to close its doors, and Nick (Santa Claus) needs to remember who he is or the fate ofChristmas might be at stake.

Sunday, December 15: Following Yonder Star

Stars: Brooke D’Orsay (Two and a Half Men), John Brotherton (Fuller House)

Abby Marshall (D’Orsay), once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas, only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap.

All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event — a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B owned by Tom Maguire (Brotherton), who is also a high school astronomy teacher.

Since his wife’s passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church’s Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom’s company.

Through newfound community, family, and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways. *A DaySpring Movie

Saturday, December 21: Happy Howlidays

Stars: Jessica Lowndes (Major Crimes) opposite the to-be-announced winner of Finding Mr.Christmas

Mia (Lowndes), a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. As the only one working, she’s drawn into an unusual encounter when she encounters a stray dog.

Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses paths with Max (Winner of Finding Mr. Christmas), a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let Max’s ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion in exchange for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle.

Through their journey together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new perspectives and forming a meaningful connection.