Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden to star in The Greatest Christmas Gift an all new Great American Christmas Original
Great American Media today announced The Greatest Christmas Gift, an all-new Great American Christmas Original, starring Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden. The film will have its World Premiere streaming November 29 on Great American Pure Flix, and air same day at 8p on Great American Family and GFAM+. The film is part of the company’s sixth annual Great American Christmas presentation, the signature holiday celebration of faith, family, and Christmas as it is meant to be. The Greatest Christmas Gift is a heartfelt story of enduring faith and life-changing gifts that cannot be wrapped beneath the tree.

In The Greatest Christmas Gift, gifted music teacher Emma Harper (McKellar) and her fiancé Caleb Bennett (Marsden) are preparing for a cherished Christmas wedding when an unexpected setback threatens the future they’ve carefully planned. As their small-town rallies around them and Christmas draws near, the couple discovers that the greatest gifts are not found in perfect circumstances, but in steadfast faith, selfless love, and a community that reminds them hope is always worth believing in.
“Danica McKellar has become one of the most cherished, trusted stars of Great American Christmas because audiences know the stories she tells will leave them encouraged, uplifted, and inspired,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Together with Matthew Marsden, The Greatest Christmas Gift beautifully reflects our commitment to creating stories where faith, family, and hope are at the center. At Great American Media, we are proud to be the only major entertainment company unapologetically dedicated to faith, telling stories that reflect the hope we share in one another,” Abbott concluded.
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