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Deep in the valleys of Vermont, there's a town called Evergreen, where... Now,

storybook, let's not rush things. I was just getting to that.

Our story starts in a city that's not so far away, a place bustling with the

bitty rush of Christmas shopper.

Line up.

Yeah, perfectly.

I'm going to start over.

Oh, good. I thought we were actually going to be done in time to get dinner.

You know, symmetry is the thing. Lazy design. Yes, I know.

Yep.

Note to self, when we open our own store, everything is going to have to be

slightly off kilter.

Yet impeccably designed. And locally sourced.

She really does look great.

Ah, yeah.

Yeah. It does.

Hey, do you think we need a second tree back there?

You know what?

Just thinking that. I mean, it would pull the eye of the customer back that

Yeah, and that's where the most expensive items are.

We'll get a second tree. Second tree.

Oh,

there's Polly.

Hi. Hello. Come on in.

It looks amazing in here.

Oh, my.

Yeah, we pulled the counter to the side of the store.

Which opens up the flow from the door to the rest of the store.

And you've redesigned the entire shelving unit.

And it looks great over there.

Oh, my.

And to top it, I'll offer you a decorator for Christmas.

Is that a partridge?

In a pear tree.

Yes, it is.

And we have two turtle doves, three French hens, four calling birds, and

golden rings.

Oh.

It's just a little service that we throw in for jobs this time of year. You two

are the best at redesigning stores like this.

Have you ever thought of opening your own store?

Well, in fact, yes.

Yes.

Eventually. Yes.

Well, you know I'm expanding, right?

I plan to open three new stores in the new year.

Wow, that's great.

What are you thinking?

I'm still searching for locations, but I would love to have your expertise in

designing them.

If you're free for more work.

Oh. Yes. Yeah.

Of course. We would love to help in any way we can.

Wonderful. Oh, my goodness.

Bye,

Polly. See ya.

You know, if we keep getting work at this rate, we'll be able to open up our

store in less than two years. Yeah, the very best in home decoration and design.

Custom kitchenware, fixtures, design accessories.

Everything you need to turn your house into a home.

What?

Nothing, it's just... You know, I love what we do. We get to travel around and

redesign spaces and... I know, I know.

But I mean, hey, we've been together through every business decision, every

terrible date.

Look, all I'm saying...

is that I'm just not sure I'm ready to put down roots and stay in one place.

Speaking of which, someone has their final New Year's resolution from last

to take care of, and time is ticking.

Hey, every year we make these resolution lists, and every year you have the same

goal. I know. Visit my hometown for Christmas.

I know, I know. But what if it's not the things I remember as a kid?

Well, then either way, you'll have crossed off your list.

But I was just thinking that maybe I should wait for my parents to go. But

parents are in Europe and working.

Now you can go back to your hometown.

Let me show you.

Look.

That's what it is.

Yeah, it's gorgeous.

Cute. Yeah.

Okay, come on. Drive off to this almost real -life Santa's village, take a quick

look, and then come back to Boston in time for Christmas Eve dinner.

And by the looks of that town, you'll be dressed up as one of Santa's elves and

handing out candy canes.

You know, I think you underestimate how good I would be as one of Santa's

helpers. I don't think I am.

Now get on the road. Have fun. Enjoy. Hey, what's the name of the town again?

Evergreen.

Are you having trouble with your truck?

It's not my truck.

Was it stolen?

No, it's on loan from a friend.

Oh, you broke your friend's truck? I didn't break it. It was already... Hey,

looks to me like it's... You're just messing with me.

I am, I am.

No, seriously.

Can I do something to help?

How are you with old engines?

Astonishingly good.

Really? Yeah.

Okay. Thank you.

Okay. All right, so we got here.

Have you tried this? What about this? Twice.

I bet you have not. Yeah, I tried that. It didn't seem to work.

Okay. All right.

Let me just... You mind if I try to start it?

No, go for it.

Beautiful truck.

Yeah, isn't it?

Yeah.

Hold on a second.

Yeah.

Okay, try it again.

Hey, teamwork. Yeah.

Although I contend I did most of the work and most of that before you got

That is fair. That is fair. However, had I not come along, you'd still be

standing here with your little feet with me.

Also fair.

You heading into Evergreen?

Am I that obvious?

Chrysosaurus? No globe.

No, lucky guess.

She only wrote in and out of town.

Oh. Yeah. Oh, well, yeah, there's that, huh? There's that. Oh.

Well... Thanks.

You're welcome.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas and all that.

Welcome to Evergreen.

Thanks.

This is for Christmas.

I would like... I seem to give more candy canes away every year.

I remember when your parents would come in for them.

There you go.

Did you write your Christmas letter to Santa?

Yes.

Oh, thanks for coming, Henry. The store room just needs a little pass.

Sure thing, Daisy.

Did you put your truest Christmas wish in your letter?

Maybe.

Are you still looking at it?

Dear Santa, this year for Christmas, I want to have Christmas in Evergreen

year.

Is that your truest wish?

Well, we're moving away, and I'm excited, but I love Evergreen, so...

what about this? What if instead of saying...

You'd like to have Christmas never been every year You'd like to have Christmas

like it is an evergreen that way wherever you go.

You can always feel the warmth of home every year

Excuse me.

Can you tell me what happened to Daisy's store?

Oh, it closed a little over a year ago.

Oh, it's a shame. I love that place.

Truly, it was the anchor of town.

Made of joy, that place.

Yeah.

And Daisy?

Daisy passed away this year.

Oh.

Oh, I'm sorry.

What, did you know her?

Uh, well, um, only...

Sort of. I mean, I was actually born here, but then we moved away when I was

about seven.

You probably went to kindergarten with my daughter, Allie.

I always wore pigtails, always checked the animal.

Oddly enough, I do have a memory of that, yes.

Lisa Palmer.

Palmer, were your parents... Scientists. No, military, right?

Right, on both accounts. Wow, you have a great memory.

I'm Carol, and this is my husband, Joe.

We own the Kringle Kitchen. Hi. Nice to meet you. Oh, you guys own the Kringle

Kitchen. Love this place.

And the snow globe's still here.

Oh, it sure is. Granting wishes by the dozen. We get a lot of people from all

over coming to our Christmas Eve festival.

Ah, Kevin.

Hey. My vegetables.

Yes.

Hey, sorry I'm late, Joe.

Had to deliver a few more trees.

I'll take you then. Oh, sure.

Lisa, this is Kevin. We met on the road. She is an astonishingly good mechanic.

I gave him a little help with the truck.

With my dad.

Now it belongs to my daughter.

She's in Florida visiting her boyfriend's family.

Come back for dinner. Yeah, I will. Okay.

See you, Joe. See you later, Carol.

Gotta stop running into each other like this. Yep.

Townspeople are gonna start to talk.

That's what they do best.

Well, that and harmonize the last three bars of any Christmas carol.

See you. Bye.

I meant to get those dolls.

No, no, no. No, no worries. They're gorgeous.

Are they hand -blown? Yeah. Did you make them? I did.

Thank you.

Megan. Nice to meet you. I actually have a reservation. Lisa Palmer.

Yeah. You'll be a roommate. I'm Hannah, by the way. Hi, Hannah. Nice to meet

you.

Oh, good.

You brought the tree.

Oh, wow.

Oh.

Seriously?

It's getting a little weird. Yeah, I don't know who's following who.

Oh, I'll get this tree set up for you. Thank you.

Ma 'am. Sure.

So, you've met Kevin already.

Yeah, yeah.

Three times today.

All packed up?

Why so sad?

You're on your way to a new home, and that's an awfully big adventure.

I don't want a new home. How will Santa know how to find us? Oh, Lisa, Santa

knows how to find all boys and girls.

No matter where you go, Christmas will find you.

You have a good trip. Remind your parents. And come back to visit us soon,

Off you go.

I didn't want you to have to eat alone.

Oh, you're so sweet.

I hear you went to elementary school here.

Yeah. I'm actually the principal of the elementary school now.

Oh, I'm Michelle. Cool.

And this is Ezra.

I'm the mayor of Evergreen. Nice to meet you. Wow, the mayor.

Well, I have to tell you, your little town is the dictionary definition of

charming. It's really great.

Well, let's hope we can keep it that way.

Ezra, why would you say that?

Sorry, I've been distracted.

Trying to get the general store sold has been...

Weighing on me.

Ezra, no business at the dinner table.

There was no stress in the Kringle kitchen.

Unless we get the general store sold, we could end up with a chain store.

Or fast food.

It would put smaller places like this out of business. Our tourism trade could

dry up. But mainly, evergreen wouldn't be so evergreen.

And who owns Daisy's store now?

I do.

Daisy was my godmother. Oh, sorry.

Anyway, looking to sell it.

Let me just take a look at something.

Well, it could use a good staging.

Staging?

Staging. It's like when you're going to sell a house, you add furniture and

paint a few walls just to make it more attractive to the potential buyer.

Could you do that to a store?

Yes.

During an early snowstorm, the roof practically caved in.

Well, we're going to have to fix that beam.

I need to brighten the place up with some Christmas decorations, if you want

sell it that quickly.

Quick is what we're after.

If I can't sell it by the end of the year, the store's going back to the

They've already said that they'd repossess it.

Well, I won't lie. I mean, it's not going to be easy.

But I have seen places in worse conditions turn around on tighter

Tell you what I'll do.

Point me in the direction of your town's best contractor.

I'll get this place fixed up and ready to sell by Christmas.

Kevin is a contractor.

Of course he is.

But he's only in town for a week, staying with his dad.

Well, I mean, I don't really need more than a week, I don't think.

Well, he's good.

Very precise.

Let's just say that I was getting ready to start a project and I needed someone

handy with tools.

You're going to buy Daisy's store?

No, no, no, no. I'm just going to fix it up for Christmas and get it ready for a

buyer. No, no, no, no. Just throwing up a few decorations won't help.

This place needs a lot of work. I know, which is why I need someone to help me

do that.

And you think I'm your man?

Well, I have no idea if you're my man, but I'm willing to bet that you care

about this place just as much as any of these other people.

I do. Why do you care?

Because I have some pretty special memories here, too.

Look, take a week and help me do this.

I'm sorry.

It's not enough time to get it done right.

What are you talking about? Of course we have enough time. I mean, I have tons

of experience, and I'm sure that you have some experience, too, right?

Yeah, I...

Yes, look, I started off doing freelance construction gigs.

Over time, people realized I was pretty good at leading a team. You know, good

eye for detail, that kind of thing.

After a while, word got around. Now I get calls from all over. People bring me

in as a kind of foreman for hire. Just finished a library in Denver.

See? You're perfect for this.

But look, even if you had a whole...

fleet of magical helpers. Which I don't, but I'm willing to bet that you know

some people. Yeah, who I'd have a hard time getting to work over the holidays.

Not if you told them that it's a Christmas gift for the entire town.

You are really persistent.

Yes, I am. I am.

Okay, so then what's in it for you, if you don't mind me asking?

I don't know. I guess it just feels like something I should do.

And plus, I was told that you are the best contractor in this town. I am the

only contractor in this town. Yes, there is that.

Look, I can promise you we will be fast.

No, no, no. If we're going to do this, it can't be rushed or thrown together.

Oh, no, no, no. Not rushed or thrown together. We will work fast, but smart.

Deal?

What can I get for you? Good morning. I would love a peppermint hot cocoa,

please.

Right in on the Christmas spirit. Good for you. What can I get for you, Kevin?

Oh, coffee. Just black.

Please.

What? It's the season, Kevin.

Yeah, a little.

Okay, fine.

Coffee with whipped cream.

Caramel? No.

Wait, uh... Yes?

Yes, yes. Please.

Okay, so I want to get some decorations, and I would love to stop by a Christmas

tree lot. Do you guys have one of those? We have five.

You have five?

Yeah. It's going to be a tough choice, but I'm probably going to push it when

dad runs.

Yeah, I think that's pretty much a safe bet. Yeah, he'll appreciate that.

And you know what? I was thinking we could use a tree on the outside and then

smaller one on the inside.

I think two trees is a bit much.

Ambition is the key to success.

And here you go.

Merry Christmas. Well, Merry Christmas to you. Thanks, Jill. Thank you.

All right, and first things first, we need a good window display and supplies.

I got a guy.

Okay, so I'd like to get some pine garland, lots of white paint. Sure.

And some wainscoting.

Did you just love how hardware stores have these boxes full of stuff they just

don't know what to do with? Oh, yeah, I try to read these wherever I go. You do,

too? I love it. You never know what you're going to find. What are all these

keys? Well, we don't know what they actually go to, but, you know, every

you throw out a key, you find a lock that it might fit.

What about this one?

Been here long before my day.

Look, anything you find here in these boxes for a nickel a piece.

Are you sure?

Christmas discount.

Deal.

It was sweet together. Yeah.

Don't go stirring the pot, Carol. I do not stir the pot, Jo.

Carol Shaw, you tried to set me up with no less than three people last year

alone. Yes.

But I stopped as soon as you told me you weren't interested.

Yeah, right.

Hey, guys. Hey, welcome back. You remember my brother Thomas and my nephew

David? Oh, yes, of course. Thomas.

Good to have you back. It's good to be back. We missed the Kringle Kitchen and

your incredible apple dumplings.

Why, thank you.

Um, Thomas.

Oh. Have you met Michelle?

Oh, the famous Michelle.

Talks about you all the time. Somehow we have met.

Yeah, always miss each other when you're in town, I guess.

Yeah.

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Well, come on. Take your coat off and have a seat right next to Michelle.

And let's bring the table over here and get you all cozy, too.

It's good. It's just not perfect here.

It's better, right?

No,

no.

Hang it.

No, Thomas.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you and David spend Christmas here every other

year, right? Yes, my ex -wife and I, we trade off Christmases, yeah.

I see.

Oh. Hey, Lisa.

Hey. Why don't you come join us?

This is my brother Thomas and my nephew David. Hi. Nice to meet you.

Hi. So how's the store update coming?

Oh, well, uh, well, it's a work in progress. We're getting there.

What's that?

This is a key that Kevin and I found at the hardware store.

Still haven't found a place to put it, though.

Where does it go to?

Well, that is a very, very good question.

I don't know. It could go to anything in this town, really.

It's kind of like a little puzzle.

Well, how are you going to figure it out?

Sounds like you'd have to try every keyhole in town.

Right? I mean, that's a lot of work, huh?

I mean, just imagine all the locks that this key could open.

I just wish I had somebody that would maybe...

Wait a minute. Would you want to drive?

Yes. Yeah? Yeah.

Okay. I mean, can I? Yeah. Yeah. Go for it.

All right. There you go.

Good luck.

Whoa.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Well, should we start in Hannah?

Me? Um, maybe we start in Town Hall.

Hot apple dumplings.

No calories. Yes. Yes. Yes. Carol, I need to ask you something.

So, Kevin and I...

thought it might be a good idea to keep this safe. Oh. So we were hoping that

maybe you would let us keep it over here. We'll find room, of course.

Oh, what's this?

Looks like a letter to Santa. Maybe it got stuck under there.

It's old, though.

Are you going to read it?

Well, I mean, that's someone's Christmas.

Yeah. I would definitely open it.

Looks like it's already open.

Well, yeah, it's open, but it's a matter of not whether we read it or we don't.

All in favor.

Hold.

Come on.

Okay.

All right.

Tell me what's cool.

That's... That's 25 years old. That's been in that store that long. Wow.

Okay, it says, Dear Santa, This year, I wanted... Oh, wait a minute. It looks

like some of the letters didn't work very well in the typewriter, the H and

J. Right.

Okay, so let me try this again.

Dear Santa, this year I just want Christmas like it used to be.

I'm sure you know it's been a tough year.

It would be nice to have Christmas like it used to be, with the candles and the

carols and the bells.

This Christmas, just this once, I want it to go back to the way it was.

Best wishes, K .M.

Who's KM?

Kevin Miller.

And the candles and the carols and the bells, what is that

talking about?

Yeah, that's all the stuff we used to do in the town. And before Daisy was the

main Christmas event planner, Ruth Miller was. And Ruth Miller was

Kevin's mom.

And this letter never made it to Santa.

No, it didn't.

I'm usually out managing a job until just before Christmas, so... Oh, hey,

Oh, hey. Oh, hey. Hey.

What is all this stuff?

Every year at the Christmas festival, we have a local arts and crafts fair.

Yeah, and we bring all of our stuff down here before we set up the booth. Like

these.

Or I'm a hack.

Cute. Nice.

You've got a lot of good stuff in here.

This is one of the oldest buildings in Evergreen.

I've tried the key on all the locks.

So far, nothing.

Wow.

Oh, beautiful.

Yeah. Daisy always wanted to get these bells working again.

My dad tried for a while. Nobody knows exactly what's wrong with the mechanism.

Come on in, Hannah.

Let's go see if the people at the bank know. Let's see you guys later. Bye.

You know, you said you were born here.

You remember the bells ringing?

Oh, that was so long ago. It's all hazy.

We moved around to so many towns. I mean, they kind of all blend together.

However, I do remember Evergreen the most.

Yeah, I remember the snow globe and the mailbox.

I remember Daisy.

Oh, yeah, Daisy. She's the one who took over all the Christmas planning and the

festival after my mom.

Let's get these wreaths on, huh?

Then we get back to the store, get it done, see if we can get on with our

Sure. I just need to make one more stop.

Okay.

Thank you, ladies.

What's going on in here?

Oh, wow.

Oh, it smells so good in here.

Whoa, that's a lot of cookies.

Yeah.

Want to help us? I don't think we have time. Well, actually, I have to ask you

question, Megan.

Kevin here, I'm sure, would like to help.

Sure. I like your crown.

Actually, no, no, it is a reindeer.

Oh, a reindeer.

Okay. I am generally terrible at decorating cookies.

Yeah.

It'll only be for a few days. I just want the store to have some Christmas

decorations, you know? So what I would do is I'd put these in the garlands

around the door. I mean, I have a lot of them, so you're welcome to pick some.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hey,

okay. Ready to go. Okay, should we head back?

Yeah. Why would you do that?

We still have a lot of painting and decorating to do.

Isn't frosting cookies, painting, and decorating rolled into one?

Okay, yeah, sure. I think he's got you there.

All right, fine. We'll do three cookies each, then we get out of here. All

right, deal.

Awesome.

So, how are you enjoying Evergreen?

It's very homey.

Well, you know Evergreen has a way of keeping people in town, mostly.

Hey, I go to work here. Don't I know. I've been trying to get him for years to

work on my operation on my logging site in Maine.

Pain, huh?

Yeah, I'm thinking about it.

Well, I've got some expanding to do. Trying to get a traveling man to settle

into our permanent post.

It's proven tricky.

I promise I'll let you know soon.

Wow.

Job's worth doing.

Oh, I got some on your hand.

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in one horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in one horse open sleigh.

We can jingle, baby, all the way. How this.

That is supposed to be an elf, right? Yes.

Oh, yes, it is. Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Oh, hey, the guy's got the beam up and secured.

Looks like we're all set. Okay.

All right.

Oh. Hey, they did a nice job. Yeah, they did. It looks great. Yeah, it's

terrific. Oh,

no.

Oh, it's not that bad. You cover it up with some plywood, a couple cups of

paint. Could be damaged on the inside, maybe the pipes.

Supposing you want to open up that wall. Oh, yeah, wouldn't you?

Well, I mean, yeah, we can't risk there being water damage, but... It could be

extra labor. We might have to bring in a plumber. Do we have time for that?

If a pipe burst, it's going to take twice as long and cost twice as much.

I know, I'm agreeing with you. I'm not saying we cut corners.

Are you?

Well... No, I'm... It seems like you are. Wow, this place looks a lot better.

Uh, well, I mean, we're not, we're not done yet. That's what I wanted to see

about. I know you had a few more days before you were ready, but the buyer

called today and she said that she can only look at the place tomorrow.

Tomorrow? No, Ezra, there are repairs we've got to take care of before we can

even think about it. I think we can.

Look, I appreciate the enthusiasm.

I do, I just don't see how we can.

I don't see how we can't try.

All right.

All right, let's see what we can do.

I appreciate it.

All right, if you just want to start on the wall, get started on the shelf.

But I still say that we need a tree indoor and outdoor. I still say that's

many trees.

Look, we get overly ambitious, we run out of time, one of them just ends up

looking sloppy. Sloppy.

To your point.

Hey, Dad.

Lisa. It's Lisa.

Yeah, a town this small, you can't keep anything very quiet. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, Mr. Miller.

You can call me Henry.

Okay, all right, Henry.

Well, Henry, you have a gorgeous barn.

Why, thank you.

My wife Ruth and I, we used to run the whole farm single -handedly. Yeah?

Yeah. Oh, look at this little typewriter.

Kevin used to pound away on this thing, despite it not working properly.

Typewriters make such great noises.

Yeah.

Okay, so, Henry, we need a Frasier fur.

You're in luck.

I ordered too many of those right this way.

So, uh, you're busy putting Daisy's shop together?

Well, your son here is doing all the work. I just stand around looking bossy.

You should stop by sometime.

Uh, yeah.

I'm pretty busy here, and, uh...

No, the tree's just right over here.

Are you coming? Yeah.

Oh, I love it. It's perfect.

No, not perfect. It's got a bare spot on one side.

Some of them do. That's just the way trees are.

You just put the bald spot in the corner.

Yeah, there is no corner. Put it in front of it. Yeah, but we could just put

in front of a wall.

Son, you know, you've got the best eye of anyone I know. It makes you a great

contractor, but sometimes you've just got to slow down. All right, it'll do.

Fine. We are in luck.

Found these in the back with the ornaments. Right.

All right.

Here we go.

I've got some more work to do inside unless you need me to... No, no, no. I

it. We're going to be pressed for time as it is. I just hope these work.

Ah, watch this.

Did you test me?

Ta -da!

Magic! Nicely done.

Let me help you up there. Get a little tricky.

There you go.

So, your dad.

Yeah.

We, uh... I spent a lot of time not coming home for Christmas.

You know, just... Nothing was the same without my mom.

I mean, for either one of us, so...

We avoided it for a long time.

The past couple years, I've been trying to come, trying to be here.

My dad's getting older.

How's that been coming along?

Well, I can get kind of father and son about things, you know? Yeah.

I guess I was just gone for so long, we just had this idea of who the other one

is.

You know?

Yeah. Yeah, I do know.

Everyone's always telling me they wish I'd put down some roots.

All I ever hear.

But, you know, we moved around a lot when I was a kid, and I guess that's

really what I'm used to. Plus, it's great to travel for work. Right? Right?

cities, new people. Yeah, you get to try out all the best burgers in any given

town. Right? I do that all the time. You do?

Yeah.

There you go. Hold on, I've got a snack.

You just want to... Here.

You got this? Yeah.

I got it on this side.

Come on. We need a really old door.

Oh, how about Daisy's door? That's a great idea.

Yeah. Okay.

Okay.

Hey, guys.

Hey. We were just trying the key on Daisy's door and it's not working.

But it looks like you could use some help.

Yes. Yes, you can definitely help Kevin with this tree. Come on.

I have to go inside to finish up the decorations.

Dad, can you help me?

Well, you were getting way too big for this.

Here we go. On three.

Oh, three.

Oh. Seriously, too big.

Hey, Kevin, listen. I've been thinking through a few things. I wanted to run

something by you.

Okay.

Okay.

What a time.

I would have saved the whole store.

You know, put real products on the shelf. Made it look like an actual

functioning store.

Oh, do you have that pine spray stuff that I gave you?

Hi. Hi. Don't mind us. Just stuffing in. Hi, everyone.

This is... Nancy Redinger.

It's so good to meet you.

Oh, hi.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

You're... Just a bit early.

Yes, and I'm sorry about that, but I wanted to make this decision before

quarter. I mean, new year, new decision. You know how it is. Yes.

Solid.

I like it.

Steady frame.

Central town location.

Fresh pine smell.

We should get out of your way. I'll just be a few minutes. I usually get a sense

of these things right away. Okay.

Looks like she's still deciding.

Anyone read lips?

No.

I mean, she has to see the potential, right? This place is all potential.

I'm kidding.

This is so exciting.

I mean, nobody can replace Daisy.

Yeah, but it sure would be fun to run into each other at the store again.

Anything would be better than it being turned into a parking lot or something

big and bulky that changes the town forever. I mean, it's like what the

said, what Christmas used to be.

What letter?

Well, Lisa found, was moving the mailbox, and she found... Yeah, yeah,

going to mention this to you, but I found your letter.

What about my letter?

Well, I just assumed that it was from when you were a kid.

Oh, here comes Ezra.

Unfortunately, she's not going to put in an offer. Did she say why?

She said she loved the store. It just wasn't right for her.

You have another buyer, right?

I'm afraid the other one dropped out.

It's just too close to Christmas.

Oh, Joe.

I was waiting for the right time to ask you about this. I understand.

Thank you for that.

You're welcome.

Um, I, uh, excuse me.

You know, maybe it was too big of a job for the time that we had here, but, you

know, Kevin and I just really wanted it to work.

And now... Well, now you'll think it's something because you always do.

So, cut to the chase and tell me about this guy you clearly have a crush on.

Oliver, I don't think I have a... I do not have a crush, okay? I mean, maybe

it's... No, I do. I do.

And I shouldn't.

I mean, I don't live here, and he doesn't live here, and I don't even know

likes me.

Well, have you asked him to...

Maybe it's just the season.

I'm all caught up in the Christmas of everything.

Lisa, just ask him to do something with you.

Something not work -related.

If he says yes, then he'll like you.

If he says no, he'll probably still like you.

Thank you for that very confusing advice, Oliver.

I just wish I knew what to do with the store.

Lisa, I should get this. It's Polly.

Tell her I said hey.

Wait a minute.

Oliver.

Oliver, you're brilliant.

I appreciate how hard everyone tried to help, but it's just... It looks like we

just don't have the resources. I think I got us one more chance at a buyer.

What? How? Who? Okay, well, first of all, slow down.

Okay, so...

My partner and I have this client named Polly, and Polly is looking to expand,

so we have convinced her to come to Evergreen during the Christmas festival

look at the store.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, I mean, there is still a lot of work to do

impress this woman.

Oh, I just wish we had this.

What did you wish for? Hold on, I thought we weren't supposed to tell our

wishes. That's what people always say.

Usually just before they tell us what they wish for. So, spill it.

I wish for a new idea.

And by the way, why don't people ever tell their wishes?

I think that's kind of silly.

It's an important Christmas wish to you. I think you should just share it with

people. That is why we read to Santa.

Yeah.

Wait a minute, what?

Say that again?

We tell Santa what we want.

That's why we write in letters.

That's why we write.

Letters, Kevin.

Letter. That's it.

The letter is the key. We use this letter to sell the store.

Wow, that snow globe works fast.

So like the candlelight processional. Yes, yes, yes. The candlelight

processional, the carols, the bells, all of it. Everything that is in this

letter, we use it.

Christmas like it used to be.

That's not going to be very easy to pull off. I mean, Daisy kept some of the

things, but nobody did this like Ruth. I know. I know that.

But I still think we have to try. And we can show Polly what Evergreen is really

made of.

Please tell me you're with me.

Hey. Hey.

Peppermint hot cocoa?

Wow, you remembered.

Thank you.

Very sweet of you. A very sweet guy.

Okay,

listen, I just want to go ahead. Listen, about yesterday, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry I left really abruptly. No, it's not your fault. I heard about your

plan.

These are the old traditions that sell the store.

Yeah? I want to help.

You do?

Yeah. That's how Christmas is supposed to be in Evergreen.

Thank you.

Cheers. Cheers.

There they are.

Hannah, she's got a great idea about the letters to Santa mailbox.

Go. So we'll continue the tradition, and we'll set it up right here on Main

Street. That's brilliant. And then, once the store's up and running, we'll put

it back in the store.

Love it. I love it. That's a great idea.

Oh, and what about the choir and the caroling? Oh, yeah. Oh, don't worry

that. That's my baby.

We're going to go set this up. Bye, girls.

All right. All right, I guess we should head on inside.

You know, but first there's, um, there's one more thing.

Oh. One thing. What's the area?

You're going to like this. Come on.

Yeah, I'll take a look, Kev.

I've worked on these bells for years, and I don't think we have all the parts.

Yeah, but the letter said it.

What was that?

Oh, um, nothing. I just do the best I can, Henry.

And if it doesn't work?

Doesn't work.

Thank you so much for helping out with this. Well, there's nowhere else we'd

rather be.

Would you look at this?

Daisy's old mailbox.

Hey, Nick.

You know Thomas and... Of course I know David. He and Hannah came by the

hardware store the other day.

How's the search for the key going?

Not great.

We've tried just about everywhere.

Well, keep trying.

Sometimes the best way to solve a puzzle is to step back and wait.

And then a bell goes off in your head that everything makes sense.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Thomas, are you new to Evergreen?

You know, trying to be.

In fact, we're thinking about branching out the logging business and setting up

a place here in Evergreen.

Really? He's been talking about it for the whole day.

Wonderful. Keep up the good work.

Putting the mailbox here is a wonderful idea.

I'm sure that Santa will appreciate it.

Bye, Nick.

Okay, here we go.

Thank you cards.

Well, everyone deserves a thank you card, especially Santa.

Just a little crooked.

Okay, pipe's all done, and now this is finished. Just got to let it dry.

No, that's okay.

No, I appreciate it. Thank you, Sean.

Bye. Everything okay?

Will be as soon as I find somebody to give us supplies.

I mean, here's the thing. You know, I need things that would go in the store,

like pillows and pretty little Santa Claus people and stockings.

What are you talking about?

You really love this.

Yeah. Yes, I do really love this. You know what I love about it? I love that

can take something that no one sees the potential in and you can turn it into

something beautiful, like we're doing in this store.

That's amazing.

And I always see my job through this lens of, you know, what's not done yet.

I always feel like I'm behind and just getting it done.

You enjoy the process.

You know, watching someone get so excited, I guess I've been ignoring the

that that's the most interesting part.

The potential.

Yeah.

Hey, I'm going to run over to the inn and pick up a few things. Why don't you

take a break and ride with me and get some dinner? I have a thing I have to

Oh. Look, I'm late as it is, but rain check? Yeah, you should go. Rain check.

Yeah, fine.

Bye.

Thank you, bud.

It's yours.

Cheers.

Hey.

Hey, you're just in time. Dinner's ready. Oh, great. Oh, come with me for a

Let's put up some decorations.

Okay.

Oh.

You're doing this all alone?

Oh, everybody loves decorating a tree. I'm sure any one of those guests in

would love to help you. Which reminds me, I should check on the new guest. He

just arrived from Boston. Oh.

And he figured he could use a little R &R while helping out a friend.

Oliver, what are you doing here?

I mean, hey, what's Christmas without my bestie? Uh, Megan, this is Oliver. Yes,

we've met, but he didn't tell me he knew you. I live for surprises. I know you

do.

Oh, excuse me a second.

Uh, here, help me decorate. Yeah, sure. There you go.

Well, you got here fast.

Ah, well, there's a shockingly adorable little train that leads right into

Evergreen. Yeah, I know the one.

Blassie said you needed help, so... Oh, all right, you.

The shelves are completely bare. I mean, the decorations look amazing. You know

me. I can stage a store with no merchandise at all, but this is Polly

talking about here. You know, she's going to expect... Wow.

This is gorgeous.

Yeah, they are, aren't they? Yeah. She's going to expect stuff like that.

Like handmade.

And... You know what you are? What? You're brilliant.

I have an idea.

Okay. Here, come with me. All right. I've got my coat.

So your idea was choir practice?

Not exactly that.

Wow.

Great

job,

guys. Great job. Let's take five, okay?

So good.

So good.

Choir practice.

Yeah, I sang in high school.

So choir practice is the thing that you have to do?

I wanted to have dinner with you. I promised.

You are full of surprises, Mr. Miller.

I know. It's ridiculous. No, it's handsome.

It's cute.

No. Hey. Hi.

Hi. I'm Oliver. I work with Lisa in Boston. Right. And all over.

Yes, you do. And this is... Kevin. I work with Lisa here.

Hey,

guys, come here.

So, I had an idea. Do you remember the other day when you brought me downstairs

to the basement and there were those boxes with the arts and crafts for the

Christmas festival?

Oh, yeah. Now that we moved everything to Town Square, we're barely finding

space for all the booths.

Okay.

What if we put it all in Daisy's store?

Give the appearance of an actual store with customers.

Yeah, feature local artisans.

That's great. Love it.

We have quilters. We have ornament makers. We even have a maple syrup sugar

shack in town.

Well, someone show me these boxes.

You got it. Come on. Awesome. Great idea.

Bye. Bye.

So I... So I should... No, I should head back to the store.

Oh.

Oh, yeah. Then I'll... Yeah.

I'll see you later.

How's that key search going?

We've tried everywhere.

He's right. I'm starting to think that key doesn't go to anything in Evergreen.

Don't lose heart.

I'm sure you're closer than you think.

So, what changed?

Well, I mean, it's not just this town.

It's the people.

It sounds crazy, but it feels like magic to me.

It feels like home.

And then there's Kevin.

Am I that obvious?

Just a little.

I mean, he's smart and he's driven and he's super talented.

And he makes me laugh on more than one occasion.

Oh, you do love that. Yeah, I do love that.

You know, I mean, it'd be different if I was going to be in one place for more

than a while, but... You're still holding on to that grab, bag, and go

huh?

I'm just not sure I'm ready to stop traveling.

Well, no, I mean, we have some time.

And we have a good amount of savings, but Boston is definitely more expensive

than other places.

Hey. Hey, I finished working on the floor. I need to drive overnight, so

then, there's nothing more to do.

Oh, well, I thought we were going to do that later. And Oliver and I could have

helped you.

What do you think? How's Oliver settling in?

Oh, I mean, he's taking him a minute to get used to a small town, but yeah, he's

okay. No, he's good. He's good. Extra pair of hands never hurts.

Hey.

Do they call it the Kris Kringle Kitchen all year round, or did they change that

during the summer? Oh, well, they put little shorts on the Santa Claus on the

sign in the summer. It's a bit of a wedding destination.

Ah, tourist towns know what they're doing. Yeah.

Oh, Kevin said that since we don't have access to the store, that we should go

to the ice skating pond. I don't remember saying anything like that.

ice skating pond? I knew you would love that. Where is it? It's just over the

bridge. What are we doing just standing here? Do they rent skates? Yeah.

Let's go. Meet you there.

Oh, okay. See you there.

See you guys.

Why don't you come along?

Walk with me.

Sure.

Working good, David.

I'm really glad you and my brother seem to be getting closer.

Yeah. You sure?

I mean, it's not like weird or anything for you? Why would it be weird?

I've never seen you this happy.

Either of you, in fact.

Hey, guys.

Hey, Michelle, come skate with us.

Yeah. Oh, go ahead.

We got the cocoa cup.

But don't expect any fancy moves out of me.

I'm going to do my best.

Come on, we got you. I'm not really good at this.

This is where I learned to skate when I was a kid. Really? Yeah.

It's a pretty special place. Yeah.

Okay, here's a good view.

Oh, it's gorgeous.

Well... What?

It's just... The way you look at this town.

You see the best of it. Nice.

Well, Hannah told me that people have been skating on this pond for over a

hundred years, so... What's not to love about that, right? Come on down!

The ice is warm!

Yeah,

bronze medal.

Seems like you two got it all figured out, huh?

Well, I mean, we do share a brain.

Kind of like when you spend that much time with someone, I guess.

You just start to form a pretty solid team.

Yeah, it must be nice.

Every job I take, I get this whole new crew of guys. It takes work to catch up.

Yeah, and you have to find a new place to get supplies.

Plus living out of a suitcase.

Laundromat. Yeah.

Staying single the whole time. You know, Oliver and I are always complaining

about being single.

Wait, what?

What?

You and Oliver aren't... What?

A thing?

No.

No!

Oh, I mean, I guess I just thought... No, we're not a thing.

No.

Look, we are best friends, but that's where it ends.

Okay, well, I guess instead of jumping to conclusions, I... Should have gotten

the whole story.

Yeah, it's embarrassing.

That is.

It is embarrassing.

Mm -hmm.

But one of us...

And that is why I'm going to save you right now and ask you to escape.

I would love to.

No problems, no worries.

In the forecast there'll be flurries.

We'll be surrounded by mountains of white.

Snow issue, snow reason, snow question, tis the season

when everything gets so festive and bright.

Let's get snowed in together, let the cold winds blow.

Let's blame it on the weather, bring on the snow.

Snow laughter, snow fighting.

Ever after, it's exciting.

All around us, there'll be forest of ice.

Snow content, snow talking. In the winter, we'll go

walking to snowflakes lost in paradise.

This is for David.

Hey, Henry.

How's the church bells coming? Please tell me that you can time it so they'll

just go off perfectly when Polly comes in the store. Look, I'm sorry. I

get it working. I did all I could, but the system is... You want me to take a

look? Maybe another set of eyes?

You can.

I didn't... It's okay. I'll take a look at it later. All right.

You've done a beautiful job.

Both of you.

Thank you. It looks great.

There you go.

You can have that one.

Yeah, so, um, Thomas told me he might be opening a new outpost for his blogging

company. Yeah? Yeah.

So I can choose between staying in Evergreen or moving to Maine.

Oh.

Um, which way are you leaning?

Honestly, I'm... I'm not sure.

I lived here, and I didn't have a business that took me all over the

I don't know where I'm going to end up. And we might always end up in different

places.

So, uh, see you tomorrow?

See you then.

Hey.

Allie. Town gossip is my truck played matchmaker again.

Thank you. Thank you. Thanks for taking such good care of him.

And, by the looks of it, the rest of the town. That was mostly everybody else.

As long as I've known you, Kevin Miller, you've always underestimated yourself

and covered it up with stubbornness. You're trying to make everything

All right, all right, all right. I'm aware.

Aren't you supposed to be in Florida?

We spent a few days there, but it turns out we are evergreen people.

I'm happy for you, Allie.

Ryan seems really great.

And now the town of the doctor my dad will actually listen to.

I met someone.

And she's great.

And she's probably just passing through.

Oh, curse of a tourist town.

Been there.

Yeah, why put yourself up with a heartbreak, right?

I'll tell you why.

You could end up spending Christmas with someone.

You know, I may have met Ryan at Christmas, but he only just moved here

August. We're only now figuring it out a year later.

That's what you're saying.

What I'm saying, Kevin, is when the person is right, everything is worth it.

You make it work.

Wow.

You look amazing.

Thanks. You do too.

What are you doing painting in a tie?

I'm being very careful. Okay.

Good.

What's this tree about?

Yeah, yeah. I know I said two trees was overly ambitious, but maybe

you were right.

What? I said maybe you were right. I'm agreeing with you. Is this a sufficient

amount of nodding for you, or do you need more?

No, I am enjoying this. Yes.

I'm glad.

It does look good, doesn't it?

Lucky for us, Nick contributed to the cause. Yeah, right. Polly's going to be

here soon, so we should get started. All right, let's do it. Yeah.

These are pretty.

Hey, you know, we've been so busy, I realized I never thanked you.

Thank me for what?

You know, this place is pretty good, putting these things together.

This here feels more magical.

It just feels... It feels like home.

And you did that.

You're welcome.

So, does this mean that you've given more thought to Thomas' offer of staying

here instead of going to Maine?

I don't know.

I mean, I love this town. I just... I'm not sure exactly what's here for me.

Well, I mean, what if there was something here for you?

What if... somebody that you wanted to spend Christmas with?

Well, then...

Are you thinking about it? Maybe.

I don't know. Maybe a little.

Merry Christmas.

Hey. Merry Christmas. I came looking for some candles for the processional.

Yeah. Yeah, I actually saw some in there yesterday.

Of course you did, because Daisy would never let me down.

Maybe she'd consider taking that bell down.

Wow.

It looks so good in here, guys.

Thank you.

Did Michelle come through here?

Back room.

Okay.

Whoa.

Another treat.

Can I help decorate?

Back room.

Yeah. Yes, of course you can, sweetheart.

You did such a good job on the one out front. It was great.

Yes, you may.

Hey, you okay? You need some help?

No, I need to look for the... Where are they?

Yes! I found them. They're here.

Way to go, Daisy.

Still coming through in a pinch. Wow.

You really do think of everything.

More like overthink.

You know, I'm a little scared that maybe once you get to know me more... Hey,

listen.

None of what you feel worries me, Michelle.

You think I don't spend a lot of time worrying and thinking about the

complications?

And I'd like to still keep getting to know you, Michelle.

Either way.

Because I like you.

I like this.

David, I have to go to work.

Nick wanted me to give this to you.

Oh, thank you. You're welcome.

Does it have a remote?

Oh, no, I don't think it has a remote. It's pretty old. I think they worked a

little bit differently back then.

Polly! Oh, Lisa!

This story's absolutely gorgeous! I love it!

Look at these gorgeous pillows!

It must have been hand -done.

What a cute touch. And look, that's beautiful.

Those nutcrackers are all lined up, ready to go. Oh, my goodness. And

got the maple syrup, which I love.

Oh, everything is just... It's incredible.

It's excellent. It really is. I love it. The way you mix the antique items with

the new items is very smart. Bye.

See you later.

See you.

Wait, you're going too? Yeah, yeah, listen.

Do your thing. Work your magic. But, um, we'll talk later. Ah.

I crafted paper with you. Look at that.

You two have really done it again.

It's quaint. It's charming.

It's fascinating merchandise.

I just love everything.

It's just beautiful.

Absolutely stunning.

Beautiful the way you've laid it out. I can't tell you how much this means to

us, Polly, and I'm not going to buy it.

What?

I came here with offers for the both of you, and I wanted to do it in person.

I'm so sorry to have wasted your time.

You have a beautiful store, and I know you'll have no problem in selling it.

I'll give you a minute.

Thank you.

I came to offer you jobs.

What? Come work for me. Help me expand.

And over time, you'll become co -owners and eventually have your own store.

Yeah?

Merry Christmas! Who wants a cookie?

Ezra, go have a nice day. It's great stuff. Appreciate that. Thanks.

That is lovely. Think about that offer you two.

Merry Christmas!

We wouldn't need our own door, Lisa. I'm afraid that we still need one of those.

I know, I know. It's like a dream being handed to us. And right there in Boston.

And we'd be idiots not to take it. We would.

Kevin. Hey.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, guys.

Hey, Thomas.

I made my decision.

Good tidings for Christmas and a happy new year.

We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas.

Oliver will be managing one of Polly's stores in Boston.

Oh. Expanding quickly.

Yes, we are. Which is why we would like to buy Daisy. And run it just like Daisy

did. What?

Yes.

I accept.

Yes, that's amazing.

Are you staying in town?

Yes, I will be.

Deal.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Right on.

Okay, go find Kevin. Tell him. Yes. He didn't tell you. What?

He left.

Told Thomas he wanted the job in Maine.

When did he do that?

A few minutes ago.

Merry Christmas Eve, Lisa.

Merry Christmas Eve.

Wait, you're Lisa.

I'm Allie.

Apparently we went to kindergarten together.

Yes, you wore overalls and you always talked about puppies.

Yes, and you, very good with glue.

Always had a clean workspace.

Yeah, that was me.

Definitely me.

Oh, by the way, I love your truck.

Oh, everyone loves my truck. How are you finding Evergreen?

Evergreen is...

I thought I was going to come here and feel this Russian nostalgia and get it

all out of my system and then just go back to my own little world.

But instead... It's just like home all over again.

You're not the first person that's happened to.

Believe me.

So, mailing a letter to Santa?

Uh, no, actually, this is not my letter.

Kevin's letter has given us a whole lot to work with this Christmas. Yeah.

Yeah, it has.

It's kind of been like the guide to selling this place. Let's just hope it

and convinces a buyer to take this place.

No, Michelle, I... Wait, do you not know?

Oliver and I bought daisies.

Wait, what?

You bought this place? Yes! No way!

You did?

Oh, my goodness!

I was so hoping you would...

happy about this and that means you're gonna stay in town yeah well kevin said

you bought a store in boston no no kevin's got it all wrong where is he

see his truck out there and i just yeah no no it's not his truck that came with

us to a truck can i just butt in and say i don't think this is kevin's letter

what when why would you say it's dated and the initials are km yeah but all the

h's are missing i think you guys might be looking at the wrong miller

Oliver has my car. Could you give me a ride?

I'll do you one better.

Take my truck.

Thank you.

Hey.

Hey. You guys ready for the festival?

Yeah.

But I still wish to figure out where the key went.

There you are.

oh hey nick merry christmas merry christmas everyone thanks for the car

really that's why i was looking for on my way here i reached into my pocket and

found this what is it i forgot to put it in the box this

toy has a wind -up key that makes the mechanism inside it turn

Wait a minute.

Antenna! Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Yes, we've been looking at the

wrong place the whole time.

Dad, can I? Yeah, yeah, go.

We'll see you at the festival. Yeah, we'll see you at the festival. We'll

up. There it is.

You were just going to leave and not say goodbye?

I was going to drop off a note.

Typed?

Actually, yeah.

I, um, I had a fix for my dad for Christmas.

Oh.

So the H and the J keys are working.

Yeah. Yeah.

K. Henry Miller.

K .H .M.

Kevin, why did you let me think that was your letter and not your dad's?

But I saw that letter.

I knew exactly the year that he wrote it.

I didn't know what to ask for in a letter to Santa back then.

Everything without my mom felt different.

But I didn't want to disappoint him, so I went with an empty envelope.

And then, in the corner of my eye, I saw my dad put a letter in the

mailbox.

And I never knew what it said until now.

I remember you.

We were both there at the same time.

Wait a minute.

I'm confused. So you did all this with the store and the festival because of

letter?

It was you.

You swept in here and... For the first time in a while, I got back a

piece of what Christmas used to be.

Now when I read the letter and I realized it was from my dad, it was just

of a reason.

This was all you're doing, son?

I wrote that letter 25 years ago.

When the townspeople, they brought your mother back,

preparing the candlelight procession and the choir.

I just wanted you to have what you asked for in the letter.

You did, son.

You did.

You both did.

Thank you.

You're so welcome.

Merry Christmas.

Are those church bells?

Is that a bell?

I curse you, Miss Murphy.

You too, Davey.

Merry Christmas, David.

This place,

it's magical.

You should see it the other season.

Well, it looks like I'm going to.

We'll be opening up a new location down here over the summer.

I didn't take the job in Boston.

We bought daisies.

I'm staying here.

Guess I should have gotten the whole story.

So it looks like you'll be joining me at the new location.

Yeah. Can we shake on it later?

We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Lisa, the key.

What's with the bell?

How did you figure that out? I realized that if I added up everything it said,

it pointed to the church.

Merry Christmas, Kevin.

Merry Christmas, Lisa.

And so the town once again celebrated Christmas like they used to, all the

remembering that keeping family and friends close for Christmas is the

evergreen tradition of them all.

Put these on.

It worked!

Now they go back to Christmas best!

You ambushed me with footwear.

Tis the season to believe.

Did you have something to do with putting us together?

That shoes are a girl's best friend.

Live a little.

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I'll get shoes.

A great pair of shoes can change your life.

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