My wife and I watched this every year from the first time it was broadcast. Always moved us deeply. She died in September, 2010, leaving the upcoming holidays something to dread. I eventually remarried, but that ended in 2018. I moved back into my house with my adult daughter. Her boyfriend lived with us, sleeping on the couch. In September 2019, my daughter died 2 days before her 30th birthday. I haven’t watched this movie since my wife died, so it must have been 2009. I may watch it tomorrow…♥️.

@astornic

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry. Hope u decided 2 watch. Merry 🎄

@jeaninemarielewakowski5974

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Jim, Blessed, Merrry , Christmas, just because it may be the New Year, 2022; it is s till Christmas in my Faith. Being all the way to Feb. 3rd. Something prompted me yesterday, to look up this movie, & watch it on Utube. Your story of your wife, & daughter touch my heart. I am so sorry, for the loss of your wife & your daughter. I hope that you will be up to watching watching it once again. It is bittersweet,to be sure, but has so much love in it.👼❄ Thank you for sharing your feelings. Jeanine FaIth Marie Fitzpatrick-Lewakowski

@seekingwisdom8

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeaninemarielewakowski5974 I did watch it. It was truly bittersweet, especially since I now relate to “Mary”. It is the best Christmas movie, in my opinion. Thank you. I have some friends in Ukraine and they are Orthodox Christian and celebrate Christmas on January 7th. I prefer their traditions because they exchange gifts on New Year’s Day. So New Year’s Eve and day are very festive, secular celebrations, while Christmas is reserved to celebrate the birth of Christ. I attend a Pentecostal church, and though these are my own opinions, my church is why I prefer to keep the focus on Christ and not materialistic gifts to loved ones. I think if there is a tradition of giving gifts on Christmas, we should give to homeless people and people living in poverty. Not buy expensive electronic “toys” for people we could buy for any day of the year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

@chantellucky4565

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, this is December 3, 2022. I hope you are still here in good spirit and getting ready for another Christmas season. I just found this movie again tonight, I watched it last year for the first time. It is so touching! Wishing you a merry Christmas and be well and happy! Chantelle from California

@garycarpenter2980

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss and marriage I guess it's hard for you my parents separated and died 26yrs apart and my grandma died in 2014

I like how there was no clouds in the sky but when Mary dies it starts snowing

Came here for Maureen O'Hara. She was beautiful until the end of her life.

If you love this movie I highly recommend Maureen O'Hara in a tv movie "Cab to Canada" - based on a true story of an elderly woman who goes to a funeral and decides to hire a cab driver to drive her all the way to Canada. The film is about how these two strangers develop a phenomenal friendship. Stars Jason Behgle - made around 2000.

@felicitydaggusesstampinup7479

Ай бұрын

Watched cab to Canada last night

If you want to see the previous story of this one search on KZread and type "Timepiece". That is the story of Mary (the old lady), how she met her husband... and how she left her house to this family. It is a beautiful story that gives you the whole picture that is connected to " The Christmas box".

@BrendaBailey-vg5ng

2 ай бұрын

So which is part 1 and which is part 2 ..I love them both so much

Maureen O'Hara was 75 when she made this movie. What a beautiful woman she was!

Such a beautiful story and lesson. It brought tears.

I love this movie . A beautiful movie.❤❤❤

The Evans family lived across the street from us when Rick was writing this book. Their daughter Jenna is the same age as our daughter and one of our daughter's good friends. It was a wonderful opportunity to be a part of this story and participate in dedicating the Christmas Box Angel in the cemetery not far from here. The actors portrayed the sweetness and tenderness of this story and the family well. Love this!

@aprilgreco5976

Жыл бұрын

That's really sweet.❤

@user-ig7ur8dh9m

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Lovely heartwarming story

@dubaiedge

6 ай бұрын

That's awesome 🤩

Maureen O'Hara was approx. 75 years young when this was filmed and she looked beautiful! This is a wonderful and very poignant story about life, loss and love. So glad I found it ❤ Have some tissues nearby.

@ourelton

Жыл бұрын

She was gorgeous!

@janvdb9258

Жыл бұрын

Very elegant.

@sarajaidritzema9285

Жыл бұрын

Maureen O'Hara was such a Elegant, Beautiful Woman and my Beautiful Mother died recently after being diagnosed with terminal cancer and She died 2 weeks later. I am so glad that My Mother didn't suffer. God Bless Everyone. 🤗❤️

@ourelton

Жыл бұрын

@@sarajaidritzema9285 💜

Beautiful story about the true meaning of Christmas! Ms Maureen O'Hara is outstanding as always! She was a special lady, a true professional at her trade with quality sincere performances that will remain in our hearts forever.

@stinggodswrestler1143

2 жыл бұрын

she was also a strong christian

@desertodavid

2 жыл бұрын

I thought Maureen O'Hara was married. Why do you call her Ms.??

I adored Maureen O’Hara as we all did. She looked so beautiful in this movie at 75. Love this movie.

I read this book 10 years ago after a family member made a choice, that caused me to be homeless...that year I came across the book and was overwhelmed with the spirit of healing and in the following April's general conference, I was blessed with the spirit of forgiveness. So grateful for the blessings of this book and Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.

@mamapoppins7422

3 жыл бұрын

🙋Merry Chrisrmas. God Bless you.

@redchojnowski7159

3 жыл бұрын

And Holy Spirit. Sony forget the Holy Spirit.

@alvislancaster5967

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome... I'm so glad you're situation is better and that you are a BELIEVER...

Absolutely one of my favorites of all time with Richard Thomas and Maureen O 'Hara!

What a lovely film & how stunning was Maureen o'hara ?

Mo was 75 here, and remained impossibly beautiful well into her 80’s. She and Loretta Young kept their looks better and longer than any other Old Hollywood actresses of their era.

We met Maureen O'Hara in 1975. She was very nice and told us which actors she liked working with. We had a cup of tea and Irish soda bread.

@astornic

2 жыл бұрын

How nice. Do u remember which actors or actresses she spoke of? Possibly Lucy or John Wayne?

This movie is a masterpiece had me in tears😂. Acting great, story great, all and all great.

Finally a movie about the true meaning of Christmas!! We should all follow the example this movie set and adopt and elderly widow.

The networks won’t play this anymore because it’s too real, because it really hits the heart about the real meaning of Christmas. They rather throw out that assembly line of candy coated movies that are all the same boring and you know the plot within five minutes. This is when a Hallmark movie really meant something!

@janvdb9258

Жыл бұрын

I see it in in Canada here and there

@AstralPixie

7 ай бұрын

I agree with your point. It's important to experience emotional pain to "touch your soul" more deeply. The current zeitgeist is to eschew facing the hard factors of life, and instead to live enveloped by self-congratulatory zeal. "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better." - Ecclesiastes 7:3-5

That was really good! I was about 10 minutes in before I realized, oh wow that’s Maureen O’Hare! I’m used to seeing her in old b&w movies when she was in her 20s. Still beautiful. Still classy and feisty. Love her.

@angelovearth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting btw!

@AstralPixie

7 ай бұрын

Yes, she was feisty-- she went toe to toe with John Wayne!!

I've never seen this film but now that I have, I will probably be watching it every Christmas. I'm still sobbing. Such a sweet story and it embodies the real Christmas story. I am so glad I found it. Maureen O'Hara was and is my favourite actress and Richard Thomas has always been able to tell such lovely stories. I saw him first in The Waltons and I've seen in other stuff. Always loved both these people.

for everyones info im really sorry to say but that little girl her real name is Kelsey Mulrooney she tragically passed away on April 19th 2021 due to some kind of infection in her organs she was 33 years old when she passed away.. I had met her on a trip in 2009 we've been staying in touch I found out today on April 22nd 2021 that she passed from the other people she was with..Rest In Peace I miss you Kelsey!!!

I just love the fact how this lovely lady cared so much for this family and after passing she left them a missive mansion with no return!

The Ski Company named “The Ski Company” was a very smart addition to the movie. This movie is great for all ages and I highly recommend watching this with your family.

This movie is much more than a movie. It's a classic. And it brings tears to my eyes.

@E-Kat

Жыл бұрын

The government has commissioned this film to brainwash the bad people as they don't get the correct order of their priorities and they generally don't care about being kind. But will they watch this film? The government needs to order another film, about the drug dealers having dreams about angels and ditching their immoral business! Now we need a film for the government, ordered by the ordinary people, to teach the government how not to lie to their people once they get elected and how make the word "bribes"obsolete. Obviously, you need more than a pinch of salt ...🤔

I love Maureen O'Hara. Great movie.

How I could have missed this precious jewel in all these years, I will never know. Perhaps it's just my religious training, but I knew full well that the first gift of Christmas was a Child. This film should be seen repeatedly! Thanks so much for the post.

I watched this movie because I love Maureen O’Hara movies. I wouldn’t watch it without her in it. I really really get upset when a man works so hard to provide for his family just to hear them complaint why he’s not home. But bringing work home is unacceptable. I draw the line at that.Just my view on ungrateful families.

I am surprised no more people have washed this movie ...this is one of them movie Richard Thomas have done great movie ....love it ...thank u .

I remember reading this book and seeing the movie not too long after I lost my grandfather. My closest grandfather who use to tape Batman the series for me..R.I.P grandpap.

A wonderful movie, the true spirit of Christmas.

The bond Jenna and Mrs. Parkin developed really touches my heartstrings. And my tear ducts. Reminds me so much of my Dearest Mother and me.

I like how positive Mary is at the beginning such a nice old lady. I would work for her and a free house sounds like a deal.

One of my all time favourite Christmas movies. I have not seen it for quite a few years. So nice to find it on KZread. A wonderful story and a fantastic cast. Maureen O'Hara was beautiful right to the very end of her life and such a talent!

@GypsyGirl317

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen the prequel, Timepiece? It's beautiful. 💖

I read this book for the 1st time 20 years ago. I lost a daughter who was 6 when she died, so I related to this story immediately. Richard Paul Evans way of writing drew me in from the start and I've read nearly every book he has written. Richard Thomas did a good job portraying RPE well.

I loved how the company Richard ran was named "The Ski Company", really an inspirational and well thought-out name.

This movie & John Denver's movie, "The Christmas Gift" & then "Christmas Vacation" are my 3 favorite Christmas movies. I have to watch these 3 before any others.

It was years before I finally watched this movie but it was well worth it. A beautiful story and wonderful message. Maureen O'Hara and Richard Thomas are such good actors.

This never fails to make me cry but it would not be Christmas without it. Thanks so much for posting

What is my favorite part of this film? The entire thing! How closely it follows the book is impeccable. They portrayed Richard perfectly, from his poorly time jokes to his kindness to all. Don’t get me started on the perfection that is MaryAnne, she’s so kind to everyone from the start and gives the same lectures on entirely useless things, truly wonderful. The booming business of the Ski Company, beautiful company name, during the warm summer in Salt Lake. The not needed nor wanted conflict was such a perfect addition for the movie. This movie is going to become a yearly watch for me, truly heartwarming and perfect.

This is one of my favorite movies, and i will watch it again, and again. I have it onVHS but watched it tonight in You Tube on my computer. Beautiful.🙏🙏🙏❤❤

I'm watching this movie because of kelsey mulroney.....saw her recently in second chances.......loved her...she so cute and sweet....and adorable....

I love this movie. I am glad that I was able to view it on u-tube. I had to get this movie on dvd.

I loved this movie I was able to relate to a lot in this movie because my grandma died too

@HyPnicBtrfly

Жыл бұрын

Omg I can relate to because I am the dead grandma XD

@bradleeskinner134

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that...not that your grandma died, but that you were able to relate to it.

I saw this movies maybe 10-years ago and couldn't remember it. Wonderful and beautiful.

Been watching this movie around Christmas time since I was little (was born in the 90s). Such a beautiful and touching movie ❤️ Truly heartwarming but also thought provoking.

From Maryanne being portrayed perfectly from the book to the movie, and Richard having the same mood in both is amazing. Overall 10/10

Watched Again around Christmas time 2022. A beautiful, Classic, Christmas Movie. The Actors were Brilliant. Thank You for Sharing ❤️🤗

I love this special film!! I have loved it ever since it first came out!!!! Everytime I watch it,,it's as if I were watching it for the first time!!! It always brings tears to my eyes at the end of the film. Richard Thomas,,Maureen O'Hara and Annette O'Toole have done a work of art in this great all time beloved film. I thank you KZread for putting it back on for all of us to enjoy!!!!!!! Blessings to you all!!!!

@mamapoppins7422

3 жыл бұрын

🙋I agree. So Good! Have you seen the prequel "Timepiece"? It tells a lot of the back story. Merry Christmas🎄☺

Breath taking and soul touching movie. I love this movie and the purity of it how a mother loved her child and before she passed she showed a strength a kindness a love and the ability to share one's knowledge and help turn a young man into a believer of hope and love and kindness he learned what the greatest gift was it was a gift of a child of love. Thank you for such a heartfelt and soul touching story. Pegee Hutchison Benbow

A wonderful movie and so true.God gave his only son for us.

This movie is so wonderfully done! The addition of all the unneeded and unnecessary comments tie it all together. The whole story is accurate to the book. My favorite part was how Richard decided to go through an old women's stuff and confront her about her dead daughter, literally broke me. This movie is such a classic!

My favorite Christmas movie since I saw it when it first came out . Love the music in it , and the story , beautifully done.

Never got to see this before- was too busy with life, now it will be a great movie to watch over again! Thank you

Blessed, blessed movie, 11/13/22.

omg every year i look to see if this is on and it never is,,and never free on youtube..took a chance and here it is!...hope it stays up long enough for me to watch it :) thanks for uploading

@eepanusstar5940

3 жыл бұрын

same here-been looking for it

@eepanusstar5940

3 жыл бұрын

Just lucked out-got it at classicmovie.reel for $15 plus $6 S&H-Amazon wants $70 for 2 reel set-this and Time Piece-I don't think so!

@bobsmiley6255

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way Judith.

@tana5098

3 жыл бұрын

I've watched this several times. Each time I see this movie it creates a magical feeling inside me. How important for all of us to cherish the time we have with our loved ones and to not take it for granted.

@patmelton43

3 жыл бұрын

I look for it every year as well and was so delighted to see it this year. I have loved this story for years.

Those were the most beautiful trees I have ever seen.

I absolutely love that this Christmas movie didn’t feel nor look christmasy at all 😫

❤❤❤ this Christmas Flick ! ! ! ❤ the whole series ! I wish someone would load ... The Time Piece & The Letter ! It's a Great flick when u never get tired of watchin it ! In my top all time top 10 favs ! They just don't make them like this anymore 😔 ! All the stuff on hallmark & LT is so predictable, boring & already been done a zillion x'zzz ! Maureen O'Hara was such a Great actress ... RIP ! I keep watchin it over & over bcuz u never know ... Well ... let's see how long this stays loaded for !

@eepanusstar5940

3 жыл бұрын

I think the Time Piece is up-or else on DVD-this isn't-I am reading the trilogy book now

@grannyof0980

3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to guy it all was really expensive. All 3 were good and those prequels explain The Christmas Box. Maureen Ohara is one of my all time favorite actresses. She in John Candy in Only the Lonely and Mc Clintock with John Wayne. Heaven Sent which is a Michael Landon Jr. Made it....Oh my you will just melt over this story. I bought my digital copy on Vudu.

Such a cathartic movie. Very well written, produced, and performed. Thanks very much for sharing!

@desertodavid

2 жыл бұрын

Cathartic-- that's what everybody on the street says.😒

How can anyone watch this movie and not tear up at the End? What an incredible movie.

@geraldbarreno535

9 ай бұрын

U right about that I am 55 really give me some tears ..I am man no easy to tears .

That was such a beautiful story. How thrilling to be reminded of God's most important gift to us . . . His Son, Jesus.. All our love to You, dear Heavenly Father. ❤️

I have always loved all of Maureen O'Hara's movies & I grew up watching Waltons Mountain. This was a beautiful movie, I know I will watch it again. It reminds me that we are only here for so long & we must not take for granted our loved one's.

This is so beautiful to watch, I wonder what will happen. It helps me to forget about my sad life. Maybe I should watch it on a slower playback speed so I don't have to face the reality so soon. ☹️

richard thomas aka john boy, enjoy watching him in all the movies he is in, maureen ohara was one of my favorite actresses

I just seen SECOND CHANCES, that starred Kelsey Mulroney...now I'm trying to find her movies...I loved her in that movie....it's 2020 and just become a fan of hers...lol..

Oh my goodness this movie made me so happy I can’t wait for the return of Mary in the second movie!

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies!! An excellent story about a family who discovers unexpected blessing and friendship while caring for a lonely widow who needs compassion along with their companionship. The touches of humor along the way lighten up the more serious aspects of the story while the film clearly portrays the amazing love available to everyone through Christ's birth. The actors are great in their roles and I especially like Maureen O'Hara's beautiful, touching performance. What a classy lady! Thank you so much for making this special movie available for all to see. Merry Christmas!

@danmesser6129

Жыл бұрын

Amen

🙋I have watched this movie several times over the years. I always tear up / cry 😢 at then end. As a Mom of 2 and a sister who lost a younger brother way too soon it helps to be reminded of the importance of what each person means to us. We can get so busy that we often forget. Cherish each other and God's love for each one of us. There is an additional movie to this one that explains the back story in more detail. It is called "Timepiece" and is a great addition to the story. Merry Christmas to anyone reading this in 2020. God Bless you.🎄☺

@lizmckay5163

Жыл бұрын

Yes, watch this movie first and then the Time Piece. Time Piece is the story of Mary as a young adult and this movie is Mary in her advanced years. Both are outstanding, but I like Time Piece a little better.

@mamapoppins7422

Жыл бұрын

@@lizmckay5163 🙋I'm glad you enjoyed it too. I read the book triolgy this year. His writing was very good. Happy Holidays🎄.

This was the best and last movie Ms.O'Hara ever did she was a favorite of mine Loved her movies and her talent

It is Christmas 2022 and I just found this GEM …. It is a wonderful movie..a wonderful story…and I will share it. Thank you everyone involved with this… ❤️❤️❤️. 👼🏼

I really like how it seems like the cast didn’t get the script until right before filming, it really gave a realistic feel to this. Really inspiring!

@granttutty6210

Жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice that most of this cast is from IT directed from steven king?

The eyes of Richard Thomas n Maureen O'Hara are trully their greatest assets in their industry.

Beautiful movie…I was very pleasantly surprised ❣️

Had never seen this movie before. Such a strong message and excellent acting throughout. Hallmark movies like they used to be (a strong script with excellent lead actors and supporting actors). Back then it was quality and not quantity of films turned out like today. Thank you for posting such a great Christmas movie.

this movie came out when i was a little girl about 5yrs old id watch it with my mom bc were a sap for movies like these, i always loved maureen ohara bc i remember her in john wayne movies and the parent trap. this movie never used to make me cry lol but today it did bc it showed me how precious life is and how we should treasure family, especially now with the last 2yrs how crazy it has been, it has showed me how getting closer to the lord and cherishing my children and husband and family has truly meant to me, idk if its bc im 37 weeks pregnant or the fact that tv isnt what it once was but this movie being a wonderful example of the true meaning of christmas is just wonderful and i am happy youtube has it up. but the tears are sure falling and im excited about christmas, put up my tree and played christmas music now having lunch and enjoying this wonderful movie. please cherish every moment you have with your loved ones. and remember its never to early for chritsmas time bc it does go by so very fast and the sooner you start the longer you can enjoy it.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.

I love the way the movie showed how nice Mary was to everyone, like it was portrayed in the book. And I also love so very very much how it was wintertime in Salt Lake throughout the whole movie.

We read this book in class then watched the film. I loved the sound of crickets...indoors...in the middle of winter. It was a nice touch that I never would have thought of while reading the book. Changing Richard's store from a men's formal wear shop to a ski company called The Ski Company was a stroke of genius. I could really see why business was booming in the middle of summer. Very enjoyable film. Fun for all ages. I highly recommend it.

@emmaleeskinner1201

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite part was at 59:37. The man in the bookstore is a perfect, legendary actor. This movie would not be what it is with that oscar winning performance.

@bradleeskinner134

3 жыл бұрын

@@emmaleeskinner1201 Bookstore Clerk is my favorite. He wasn't even in the book. So glad they added him to the film.

@keltonseiller279

3 жыл бұрын

I really love the angel statue such a beautiful piece of work but I got to know did anyone find its phone?

@elliephillips193

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite part was when the music was the same volume everywhere in the house he heard it!

@karleebode3678

3 жыл бұрын

I love how close the movie is to the book!. It’s outstanding.

One of my favorites! So authentic and a positive message! LOVE Richard Thomas ever since the Waltons!!

@christinewomack8999

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Me too😊

Loved this movie. Maureen as gracious and talented as ever. Thanks for providing access to this movie.

EXCELLENT 👍 MOVIE!! 🎥🎟️. This presentation is absolutely , truly the reason of CHRISTMAS!!! Im thrilled that this movie film 🎥 was actually produced, for all the general audiences!! CONGRATULATIONS! This movie film should be commended into the ORIGINAL CLASSIC for the ages!! Warmest Regards, Linda M Cinnamond 💜🤗🙋

2nd time watching this movie. Enjoyed! Marian O'Hara one of my favorite actresses.

Now THIS is a Christmas movie. Not some predictable, corny Hallmark Channel romance.

I try to find this movie every year. It really moves me.

Mrs. Parkin becoming so sick touches my tear ducts. Boy!!!!! My Dearest Mother and I used to watch this movie all the time, even when it wasn't Christmas. And Mrs. Parkin reminded me so much of my Dearest Mother.

This movie is always my favorite. It’s absolutely amazing how clueless everyone is about every little thing. If it’s the snow in the end everyone is amazed at, or going through the Christmas box looking in the distance everyone always seems to be clueless. This movie is absolutely amazing. Being in SLC and seeing how it is during Christmas, this is no where near close. The lack of decorations always amazed me. If I talked on the phone as fast as Richard I’d be getting stuff DONE! Absolute beautiful movie, definitely all about what Christmas should be about!

It’s beautiful to see a film represent the book so greatly, everything was perfect to the book, no complaints here ❤🎉

Thank you very much for posting this! This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. I watched it today on Thanksgiving. It made my day. 😊

@mamapoppins7422

3 жыл бұрын

🙋I know!! I have watched it several times too👍 If you have never seen the prequel "Timepiece" is adds so much to the story. Merry Christmas.

Just caught this movie On Demand and I absolutely love it. I think it’s right up there with It’s A Wonderful Life. It’ll be a tradition with me now 🎄 🌟 👼

Dreams were very outstanding! Great way to bring music with stone Angel's what a joy!

I read the book many years ago. This is a tender story. Thanks.

I haven't seen this movie for a long time! My favorite Christmas movie! Thanks for posting! 🤗🎁😇

@LoriLeaPouttu

Жыл бұрын

I forgot how funny it is at times too. 😄 🤣 🏂

Reminds me of my beautiful mother. She and I would watch. Miss her so much.

I Love This Film. I Love Richard Thomas and Maureen O Hara. I know this film ofg by heart as ive watched it so often. Its such a lovely story. Thsnks so much for posting it. 🤗⚘🤗⚘🤗⚘🤗⚘

I recently just read this great story the Christmas box in my english class. This was a great story! The book was almost an exact replica of the film, these stories were both very similar. I love how the book took place in SLC and the film was clearly taken place in California. The book had snow and winter weather. The film was almost the same taken place in the summer with clear sky’s, I love that part. I love that Mary was the same exact loving character in both the great film and the book. Reading and watching the film really bright tears to my eyes and brought out the true meaning of Christmas.

Lovely movie and it was a joy to see Maureen O'Hara and Richard Thomas together. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing this this wonderful movie!!! I haven’t seen it in a long time!!! This made my day so happy!!! I Also thank Jesus Christ 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️💕🥰💋💕♥️💕

What is the first gift of CHRISTMAS ? CHRIST