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Episode 4: Christmas At Graceland: Home For The Holidays

Episode 4: Christmas At Graceland: Home For The Holidays

Released Tuesday, 3rd December 2019
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Episode 4: Christmas At Graceland: Home For The Holidays

Episode 4: Christmas At Graceland: Home For The Holidays

Episode 4: Christmas At Graceland: Home For The Holidays

Episode 4: Christmas At Graceland: Home For The Holidays

Tuesday, 3rd December 2019
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This week's episode of Hallmark for the Holidays features “Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays,” where love, warmth and holiday magic take place at the home of the king — Elvis!

"Graceland" begins as world-traveler Harper (Kaitlin Doubleday) returns to Memphis for the holidays and nannies for wealthy widower Owen (Adrian Grenier) while awaiting news about a job overseas.

As they grow close, Harper encourages Owen to break out of his routine and spend more time with his children, while Owen encourages Harper to have confidence.

Harper and Owen prepare for a joint event at Graceland featuring a fundraiser for Owen’s company and an Elvis at Christmas exhibit Harper is producing.

They develop feelings for each other, and Harper realizes how much she enjoys living near family and must decide if her home for the holidays will become a forever home.

“Christmas At Graceland” also features a special guest appearance by Priscilla Presley.

First impressions:

— This must be better than the original “Christmas at Graceland” since Kellie Pickler isn’t in it.

Meet cute?

— Harper agrees to add a family to her tour of Graceland with her nieces. It ends up being Owen and his 3 kids.

— Owen is dropping the kids off for a tour, so he doesn’t join. Owen is having a meeting to plan a Christmas fundraiser gala at Graceland.

— At the suggestion of Harper’s old boss at Graceland, he offers Harper the job as his nanny while she waits for info on the Brooks Museum job.

What's the dilemma? Is it believable?

— Owen’s competitor throws a Christmas party before Owen’s — exactly the same as the one Owen planned, so it will seem as if Owen just copied him. That can’t happen because Owen has to impress a big investor.

— Owen’s company has to reach its fundraising target and the big investor will match if they double it. The party is intended to inspire people to donate to the charitable cause.

— Harper falls in love with Owen ... but he’s based in Nashville and her dream job is in London.

Main Christmas events?

— Christmas wreath making with her nieces and sister

— Christmas at Graceland holiday party — exhibit unveiling

— Owen’s vendors business Christmas party that Harper joins him at

Christmas magic?

No. But, hey, it’s Graceland! Elvis magic!

Cringeworthy moments?

— Priscilla Presley.

— Owen criticizes Harper for going off his schedule and baking Christmas goodies with the kids instead of making them do chores.

— “I want my kids to have a magical Christmas and the only way that happens is if they stick to the schedule.”

— Owen’s rigidity. His inability to see that being a slave to a schedule kills the joy of life/the holidays

— Owen peeking through the window to watch his kids sing Christmas carols, then going back to his work rather than join in the fun and sing with the family

— Sound editing — the 3 kids sing on the rooftop, yet it sounds like a whole class full of kids singing, not just 3 kids.

— Globetrotter Harper asks if Brooks Museum may have a job in Nashville instead of her dream London job.

— Harper gets the Brooks Museum job offer, but if she wants to take it, she has to leave for London on Dec. 28.

— Harper and the kids singing “Home for the Holidays” at the Graceland Christmas party.

— An old (and tired) trope … the woman gives up her dreams for a man.

Swoonworthy moments?

— Elvis Christmas carols.

— Harper decorating the tree, making Yule logs, singing Christmas carols with the kids.

— Elvis’s love of Christmas and family is a big part of this movie, especially compared to the last “Christmas in Graceland” movie.

— Owen delivers hot chocolate from the kids to Harper.

— Harper and Owen decorating cookies

— Harper arranges for Owen and the kids to help Priscilla Presley decorate the Graceland Christmas tree.

— Owen’s speech about how Harper taught him the importance of family time.

Chase Bryant surprise appearance to sing “Blue Christmas” at the party.

— Owen telling Harper that he doesn’t want to lose her; Owen telling Harper that she doesn’t have to give up London for them — they can make it work.

Rating, out of five crowns

— 3/3.5 crowns.

And most importantly: Christmas cookie pairing

— Pecan Pie Bars

Special Guests: Reggie Cardozo and Stephanie Cardozo.

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