An Angelic Christmas

Coming to Pure Flix on November 18, An Unlikely Christmas is a reminder of embracing forgiveness and letting go of past hurts. When 2 young sisters (Elizabeth Howlett, Tori Gideon) and their mom (Alisha Fusting) move to McCattyville soon after the death of their father, they are disappointed at the lack of Christmas spirit in the town residents. No one even says "Hello."

Things change quickly when Delainey and Loren discover an angel tree-topper at a thrift store. To their surprise, that night the angel comes to life! Celest (Karen Abercrombie) appeals to the sisters to help her earn her angel wings. Together they work toward the miracle of bringing faith and forgiveness to the town and to Mrs. McCatty (Tammy Tsai), a bitter woman who rejects all.

Other cast members include Cameron Arnett, Candace Kirkpatrick, and Sharonne Lanier. Check out the trailer:

MY REVIEW: This is obviously a fantasy film but it's fun to watch and there are very important messages that everyone should know. The themes include:

• Angels are real and come in every shape and size.

• Small acts of kindness can have a big impact.

• To spread joy, we have to first find our own joy.

• Be kind to everyone, even if they are cruel to you or unappreciative of the gesture.

• Life can have loss and pain but also love and hope – God uses all circumstances to work on our hearts and carry out His plan for our lives.

• Forgiveness, compassion and empathy.

• We all matter and we all have a purpose and plan in God’s eyes.

• We need to take responsibility for our actions and reactions. 

Overall, I really enjoyed the film. (A couple of sentences I disagreed with theologically, but this is a fantasy story along the lines of It's a Wonderful Life.) Some of the ideas Celest and the girls try may spark ideas for your own family to try! It's a great film for a Family Movie Night! 

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3 of the films featured for Week 1 (11/13-11/19) are

1. An Angelic Christmas - (PF Link) and (My Review)
2. An Unlikely Angel - (PF Link) and (My Review)
3. Saved By Grace - (PF Link) and (My Review)
   

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