A week later, Hallmark’s “If I Only Had Christmas,” which debuted in the same time slot and follows the romance of a white, straight couple, brought in 3.93 million viewers. The premiere of “The Christmas House” was watched by 2.33 million people, according to the TV Ratings Guide. 12 and Paramount Network aired its own, “Dashing in December,” on Dec. In November, Hallmark aired “The Christmas House” - its first holiday film centered on a gay couple, while Lifetime aired its first LGBTQ holiday movie “The Christmas Setup,” on Dec. Facing criticism for the homogeneity of their leading actors, Hallmark Channel and other networks have made films focused on diverse love stories part of their holiday lineup this year.
