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Once upon a time.

Well, now, fourth upon a time. Way up north.

In the tiny town of Evergreen, Vermont, there lived... There lived a woman who

loved Christmas very, very much.

Well,

if it isn't Hannah Turner.

Please, continue.

Thanks, Nick. Now then, I've lived in Evergreen all my life.

We've met before.

I've seen people come and go.

Our town vet, Allie, for example.

She met her husband, Ryan, and her stepdaughter, Zoe, here.

A while ago, I watched my friend Lisa rediscover the magic of Evergreen.

And then she bought Daisy's General Store and fell for Kevin Miller.

And yes, I was here when well -meaning journalist Katie Connell met her match

the library and landed the story of her life.

My brother Thomas?

proposed to Michelle right there in front of everyone at the Evergreen

Festival.

And I've had a few stories of my own. I wished on the snow globe for someone,

and I found someone. I fell in love with my best friend, Elliot.

You know what Christmas does to people around here.

Anyway, this story starts with the Evergreen Christmas Museum.

It's the story of, well...

of my Christmas in Evergreen.

And don't forget to sign up if you're interested in our class on the art of

wrapping.

Presentation gives you a good gift. Bye guys!

I don't think my parents could have even imagined what this space turned into.

You've made it something that the community just loves. Bye, guys.

That's exactly what they would have wanted.

I couldn't have done it without you.

Someone had to carry on the Turner name.

It looks like we're going to need more space in here now that we've added

and restoration services.

Imagine what we could do with a bigger space.

Oh. Thanks again for taking on the repair session.

I really have my hands full this year with the artwork.

No trouble at all.

It's exciting to see how you brought this place back to its roots. I didn't

much of a choice.

The sign outside says Turner Tinker Shop. Hey, I told you, you should change

name. People just keep bringing things for me to fix.

Especially now that everyone found out that last year, I fixed the snow globe.

That makes sense to me. The Turners, they could repair anything, but their

love was their art.

They'd be very proud of what you two have built. Well, Elliot built it, I

just... Spends all her time here helping me.

Toodle -oo!

Bye, Henry.

Hey, I told you, you should change the name. My parents wouldn't mind.

I mean, now that it's this hybrid art, repair, restoration shop, a multi

-purpose space needs a multi -purpose name. A multi -purpose name? Exactly.

I've actually been giving that a lot of thought.

Mm -hmm.

Oh. Aren't you going to be late to meet Michelle and Carol before your shift at

the end? Yeah, well, I like hanging out here with you.

Hannah Turner.

Are you flirting with me?

A thousand percent, yes, I am.

Come here.

I got them.

Go to your friends.

Okay.

Don't forget, we have decorating at the inn later today. I'll be there.

Okay.

Well, hello there. Come to mail a letter to Santa. I'll get to it. I'm just late

meeting this. Now, remember where all that rushing about landed us last year?

Oh, don't remind me. I still have nightmares about breaking the snow

was on both of us.

We broke it, and I'll disagree with anyone who says otherwise.

Well, don't worry. I tiptoe by it every time now. Me too.

It's easy to get caught up in all the festivities, each day counting down

evergreen math.

Everyone helping out. Oh, my parents used to joke that Evergreen was the kind

place that people would help out even if you didn't need them to. They made

their mark on this town.

Goodness, is that the time?

Good to see you, Nick.

Bye.

Oh, hi.

Sorry I'm late, guys.

Oh, come on. You're not late at all.

You want some apple cider? Yes, please.

I just happen to use the recipe from the new Kringle Kitchen cookbook. First

printing arrived yesterday.

Yes, I do, and congratulations, Carol. Thank you. I can't wait to buy a copy.

So, ladies, the secret to the cider is adding the syrup from the maple syrup

sugar shack.

There's got to be a shorter way to say that. I know, right?

Thanks.

So, Michelle, your wedding.

What's left to do? How can I help you? Well, there's really not much left.

The key for me is keeping it small.

Are you sure it's not a little too small?

Well, that's what we wanted.

We met around Christmas, fell in love around Christmas, and wanted our wedding

to be around Christmas.

We don't want to get in the way of anybody's celebration, so nice little

ceremony on the 23rd.

Then we can spend our first Christmas together as husband and wife.

That's so nice.

So when does Thomas get back? As soon as he closes the logging camp for

Christmas. He waits for all his employees to leave safely.

Well, he'll be fine.

And we will just focus on making sure that your family gets in.

Yeah, that's the other issue. My dad, Gordon.

I don't know what's going on with him, but there's something he's not telling

me. Every time I ask him about his travel plans, he says he's about to make

them, but then he never gives me his itinerary. Oh, well, I'm sure he's just

busy.

He's not going to miss his daughter's wedding.

Hey, and Anna, can I get you anything?

A peppermint hot chocolate? I'm getting pretty good.

I'm sure you are.

But I already have an apple cider. How about you make me a hot chocolate for

Christmas movie marathon tonight?

Deal. Oh, I love that kid.

He talks to Thomas every night about this job. Well, I hate to leave, guys,

I have to get to an interview. An interview?

Yeah, the Evergreen Christmas Museum.

I know I spearheaded it, but I don't want to be in charge permanently, so I'm

looking to hire a manager to take over.

Got to go.

Good to see you. You too.

Bye.

Oh, is that the time?

I got to get going.

Good to see you, Carol.

So it's room number six.

And there's cookies pretty much always on that tray. And welcome to Evergreen.

Enjoy your stay.

And that makes a full house. We've been full since Thanksgiving.

And now with the opening of the Christmas Museum. Exactly. We're full

way through the new year. It's our best year on record, which means Christmas

bonus came early.

Seriously?

You didn't have to do that. Thank you. No, thank you.

You keep this place running. The systems you've built, it practically runs

itself now.

Thank you, Hannah.

What? You got that look.

Like, the look that you get when you need to tell me something, but you're

sure it's the right time to tell me.

Okay. Come on, spill it. What's going on?

I just keep thinking about the tinker shop.

And how it's become so many different things.

Yeah, everybody loves it. I know. But now that it's getting busier and with

Henry helping out, it feels a little bit cramped. I just keep thinking, like,

what's next? Next for what?

The tinker shop.

Oh, of course.

I've come up with this pretty big idea about how to rebrand it. How to make it

more about Evergreen.

I've even applied to a foundation that gives funds to promising businesses.

You did?

Yeah. Ezra told me about this opportunity.

Speaking of the Ezra, the Ezra Pierce!

Hi!

Oh, it's so good to have you back in town.

As if I would miss a Christmas in Evergreen or Michelle's wedding. Welcome

Ez. Come on in.

I was just at Daisy's General Store and they said that you both were out here.

Oh, and I saw some of those mugs.

Made in the tinker shop.

The art class made so many this year that we had to sell them. I recognize

handiwork on the little mittens attached to the handle.

Very cute.

Thank you.

How's Boston treating you?

Oh, uh, not easy.

Everything changed right when I got there.

Still looking for the right job that fits. And my relationship with Oliver

didn't work out the way I'd hoped.

But the city, the energy.

And I know the exact right neighborhood for your second location, if you get the

funds you applied for.

What second location?

Oh, I spoke at a turn.

Look, I'm just going to go see what Megan's doing and let you guys...

So, if

you get this money you applied for,

What exactly are you going to do?

I'm going to open a second shop.

Oh.

Bigger. More services. Even retail.

I'm going to give a platform for local artists to sell the things that they

make. All with that classic evergreen feel.

You know, the very thing that people come here for. But in Boston.

Yeah. Huh.

Yeah, it's not just about setting up another shop.

I want to do more.

I kind of feel like sometimes, just sometimes, people see me as just...

That tinker shop guy.

Like I'm only what I am because of where I am. Like I'm living in the shadow of

who the town has always seen me as.

Don't you ever feel that way?

No, not really. I like how the town sees me.

I think.

You know, I've never really thought about it. I just feel like I'm barely

scratching the surface of what I can achieve.

But, listen, we don't even know if I'm going to get the money.

It's all very, you know.

Cart before the horse, play before the reindeer.

Hannah? Alice?

You made it!

Oh, who could miss a Christmas in Evergreen?

We haven't seen you since the wedding.

Where's Ryan?

He's flying in a little bit later. We came in early to surprise my parents,

they seem to be out.

Oh, well, I'm going to see them later at choir practice. I'm sure they're

somewhere around here.

Zoe, tell me, do you love Paris? You do love Paris, right?

No evergreen, but it is Paris. Oh, yes, absolutely.

So, your nephew works here? David, yes, he just started. You know, it's an

evergreen rite of passage.

All of our Christmas break jobs growing up were either at the Kringle or the

Christmas tree farm.

Now you're making me feel like I want a Christmas break job.

Well, you know, I could use a hand with the knitting.

They sell my hats at Daisy's store, and I make little mittens for some of the

ornaments at the art center.

Wait, can I?

Well, we have to go back to Paris in two weeks, but... Oui, absolument!

Allie? Allie?

Allie, I knew you would make it. I got worried there was a storm forecast for

north, and so I thought they might cancel plane reservations. We would have

snowshoed. We would have stolen a snowmobile.

Something about a sweater.

I don't know. You're the one that minored in French.

They're here!

Oh, Zoe, come here. Oh, my beautiful girl. I missed you.

Christmas is here. What the hell am I filming back here in Evergreen?

Oh, I wish I could stay.

But I gotta go. So good to see you.

Bye.

Hey, everybody.

Hi, sorry I'm late.

Oh, we're just running up and down the scale. Keeping everyone on their toes.

A Christmas cookie.

Biggie pudding.

Christmas cookie.

Biggie pudding.

Let's...

Let's start with our opening number for the Christmas festival.

Need a hand?

Keep warming up, guys. Maybe more scales.

Thank you. I have a lot on my mind.

Carol, how does the town see me?

What do you mean?

Earlier today, Elliot said this thing about how the town sees him, which made

really curious.

Well, we see he was wonderful.

But... Okay.

You do so much.

In fact, sometimes I think you do too much.

You say yes to everything.

Well, I feel like that's everyone in Evergreen, no?

Well, we're helpful, sure.

But you, I mean, the job, the choir, any favor anybody ever asked you? Well, I

mean, it seems all manageable.

I'll see things I like doing.

Oh, I say, yeah.

You're still like your mama.

Ambitious and passionate, caring.

That's how the town saw her, and that's how we see you.

You're doing great. Just breathe.

And remember to ask for help if you need it.

Okay. Thank you.

Breathe, Anna, breathe.

Okay. And one, two, three, four.

Michelle, this place is incredible.

You know, when the town ended up with all that money, opening this Christmas

museum in time for Christmas, it seems right.

But now that it's ten days before our grand opening at the Christmas festival,

and everywhere in town is booked, a lot of reporters are coming, doing all

this while I'm planning a wedding.

But on the bright side, we're going to have a Christmas museum.

Look at you, making your mark on Evergreen.

Well, I am proud to be the first female mayor of Evergreen.

I'm actually starting to think a little bigger.

Well, whatever it is, you got my vote.

You know, I started this museum because I know that people come to Evergreen for

how well we do Christmas.

I think they should know the history.

It's going to take a lot of work, though.

I thought you hired someone to manage the place.

Yeah, I met with two candidates today.

One got another job, and the other, well, let's just say, I was not a very

organized person.

Not at all.

So if you have any suggestions... Actually...

Hey, who's ready for movie night? We are.

David made us some hot cocoa.

Oh, yeah.

And you? How was your day?

Ah, exhausting.

Really? Because you seem... Exhausted in a good way? The way that's kind of

exhilarating?

So, what's it going to be, huh?

Christmas funny?

Christmas sad?

Huh? Christmas somewhere in between?

I'll find us a good one. All right.

Let's go.

Hey, hey, before you go in, I have some big news.

Oh.

I got another job.

Yes! I was just standing in the museum with Michelle, and I don't know, I felt

so inspired by her, by the place, by all of it. Wow.

That doesn't put way more on your plate.

Well, yes, it does, but the thing is, today when you asked about how the town

sees me, I came to some good thought, and I was thinking, Carol and Joe have

Kringle shop.

Michelle has the inn. You have the Tinker shop.

I've always felt like I've had these big shoes to fill and nothing to call my

own, and then all of a sudden, there it was! The museum! I can leave my mark at

the museum.

I'm proud of you.

Really?

Yeah.

But? But? No, no but. Just, uh, good job.

Okay. So listen, we can talk about the plans for the Tinker Shop if you want.

Yeah. I don't think we both have a lot to look forward to.

We do. We absolutely do.

So, um...

A nice Christmas movie with David's unbelievable snack.

The Hat Factory was Evergreen's first industry. It opened in 1837 and closed

years ago. Okay. And the Cooper sisters just let the town have it. Well, yeah,

when it was just sitting empty. And so when the town council approached them,

they were happy to help. Now, the Hall of Historical Photographs still needs

hanging.

Figured I'd stop by with a warm -up. The other things are coming along.

Can I help?

Well, would you like a tour?

I'd love one.

So we bought these screens to play old news footage that we had at the library.

I also want to focus on the stories.

History of the town.

I like it.

Maybe some of the townspeople would want to be interviewed. And then we can use

those videos on the screen.

Yes. See?

This is why we needed you to come on board.

And then there's the gift shop. People love a good souvenir.

Okay. Well, the Tinker Shop can help with this. For a place tragically famed

its magical snow globe, I'm sure we can make a few for sale. That is a great

idea. Any trinkets or ornaments you could spare.

So many trinkets.

And there's one more thing.

Follow me.

The first thing guests will see when they walk in, Hiram Cooper, the founder

the factory.

I wonder if he ever smiled.

Right. We'll need something else over there. Yeah.

Just paint a Santa hat on the old Grinch and call it a day.

Sonia!

I've been looking all over for you, which isn't difficult given the size of

town. Ellie and Hannah, this is my sister Sonia. Oh, it's so nice to

meet you.

You too. Michelle's told me so much about you.

Well, welcome to Evergreen.

How are you liking it so far? It's cold.

Sonia's from New Mexico, where the temperatures are warmer and the tempers

shorter. It doesn't have all this holly and... Is that cinema?

But it's nice.

Are you all set with the list? Absolutely. Don't you even think about

another second.

Just worry about your wedding. Thank you, Hannah. Seriously.

Thank you.

So, you hungry? You want to go to Kringle?

Sure. Do they have anything other than gingerbread men?

Bye, guys.

Bye.

I loved some of your wedding suggestions. It's just that they... Oh!

The perfect hot cocoa. Just the right balance of chocolate to milk.

Breakfast mix perfect. That's right.

You know, your dad is marrying my sister in a few days.

I went all this time not being someone's auntie, but Michelle tells me that you

taught her how to ice skate up a storm.

Show me later?

Yeah, that'd be great.

It's a good kid.

What are you doing?

It melts while you drink it. It's a festive little peppermint kick.

All right.

More for me.

So, I really appreciated your wedding suggestions.

It's just that your wedding day, you only get one.

Well, some people get more than one, but you know what I mean.

A wedding is a union of love.

Sure, the people and the party are fun, but we don't want it to be over the top.

A Christmas -themed wedding, and you're telling me that's not over the top?

The whole town's over the top. It's like being trapped in a Christmas snow

globe. Hey, hey, hey, hey. I love this town. And if you and Daddy would ever

come for Christmas, you would actually love it, too.

My humble apologies, Madam Mayor.

I just wish Dad would commit to his travel plan.

Yeah, well...

Good luck with that.

Oh, that's good.

Now hurry up and get your coat on. Your Aunt Hannah's stopping by to pick up

some music.

She's not the best at keeping surprises.

Especially from my dad.

And Hannah.

David.

He was just helping us decorate.

With this sled.

Yeah.

For Christmas. And here's the sheet music for the choir.

We picked out a few old favorites, and we even threw in some recordings of the

old concerts.

You recorded the choir back then? Oh, all the time.

These recordings are just collecting dust.

Wow. Maybe we should play these at the Christmas Museum.

Oh, happy... Absolutely.

Jenny, Josie, thank you so much for this. You're most welcome.

David, do you need a lift?

Uh, yeah.

Okay, come on. Bye.

Hey,

sorry I'm late.

I had to drop off David at the skating pond to meet up with Sonia and Michelle.

Oh, you started without me.

No.

No, I had some time, so I got things ready. How were the Cooper sisters

You know, finishing each other's sentences and being lovely as always.

Elliot, did you make dinner?

I did, but it's cool. It's cool. No, it's not cool. It's not cool at all. I'm

sorry.

I just lost track of time.

Hannah, you're looking after your nephew. Your schedule's packed with the

town's Christmas needs.

And you're still finding time to celebrate.

Tell me how to help.

This.

Help out.

Now, I see a gingerbread house that still needs roofing.

All right. Chocolate chip. One layer.

Chocolate chips like buttons. Mm -hmm.

Thanks for saving us the best trees.

And for all your help. It's been amazing, Henry. I'm excited for the

opening. It's the talk of the town.

And with Kevin and Lisa up north this year, I'm spending Christmas alone.

No one in the history of Evergreen has ever spent Christmas alone.

She's right. You have us.

Henry, this is my sister, Sonia.

Merry Christmas.

Nice to meet you.

Oh, Michelle, the barn is all ready for the rehearsal dinner.

Oh, this is that barn.

Bigger than I thought it'd be.

Oh, thank you so much for letting us have our rehearsal dinner here.

Thomas loves this place. He loves coming out here. He's going to be thrilled.

When does he get back?

Well, there's a snowstorm in Maine, and he called last night to say that they're

having a little bit of trouble closing down the logging camp, but everything's

going to be fine.

Yep, so now that we have the tree, we should go get it decorated and hang up

rest of those pictures.

Do you need my help? Nah, you just enjoy getting ready for your wedding.

Let's

work.

Ah, we've made the entryway look better already.

Now, to get old Uncle Scrooge down and hung in another room.

Well, out with the old.

What do you think goes over there?

Maybe.

One thing like... The mirror

my parents painted in Kringle Alley.

It's a shame it was taken down.

Well, what if we recreate it? It'd be a nice way to honor them.

I'll get started figuring it out.

Bye. I'll see you later.

What are you doing with that?

scared me.

Hi, um, can I, can I help you with anything?

What are you doing exactly?

In life?

What are you doing with the old hat factory?

Well, um, hi, I'm Hannah. I'm the new manager of the Evergreen Christmas

and who might you be?

I'm looking for Jenny and Josie Cooper.

Well, I haven't seen them. Have you tried the farm?

Yes.

Merry Christmas!

Oh, yeah, it's really coming down out there.

So you think you'll be back... Wait, do you think you're going to get held up?

I mean, it's hard to say right now.

So there is a chance you won't make it back in time.

Thomas, if you're stuck in Maine for our wedding... Michelle Lansing, if I have

to move mountains of snow with my bare hands, I will do everything I can to be

there.

Well, you may want that, but we can't predict the weather, and safety first.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Oh, don't forget what I said.

Don't be afraid to ask your sister about your dad.

She's got your back. Okay, all right. I gotta go. Mwah.

Oh, boy. Here we go.

Well, every single time I ask Dad what day he's arriving, he gives me some new

excuse. Now he's closing up his house for some potential storm.

I know the man hates to travel in winter, but come on. You know how he is.

Sometimes when he doesn't know what to do, he avoids checking in.

Well, that means something's wrong.

This again?

You know when we were young and we used to make cards for Mom and Dad?

And somehow glitter would just end up all in my hair. Nobody could figure out

why. I've already apologized for that.

No, no, no, no, no, not glitter. Glitter never goes away.

Dad and I may or may not have had a small falling out. About what?

He asked me not to talk about it until he could explain in person.

You seem to be everywhere.

Yep, that's me, Hannah Turner.

I never caught your name earlier.

Jeb Cooper, brother of Josie and Jenny Cooper.

My sisters had no right to hand you the keys to that factory.

I should have been consulted, especially before you moved the portrait of the

factory founder, Hiram Cooper.

Well, I wasn't aware that...

I mean, I'm sure we can come to some sort of agreement.

I think you'll find you wrong.

My sisters never consulted me about whether or not the town could use the

building. Now, Jeb, you have never taken an interest in that building, nor in

Evergreen in the last 30 years that building's been empty.

Elliot, uh, hand me the little post office, will you? Uh, sure.

We naturally assumed you wouldn't mind.

Oh, and, uh, that little ice skating piece.

Well, you assumed wrong.

I was the last person to run the hat business, so shouldn't I have some say

what happens to the building?

And we're happy to work with you. This is why I've set up a call with the town

council. The legacy of the hat factory should not be reduced to some quaint

little tourist attraction.

Mr. Cooper!

Oh, hey! You too?

Hey. Nice bumping into you.

Yeah. We were just talking to the Cooper twins about the museum. What are you

doing here? Well, I just wanted to make sure that the twins got one of the first

winnings. Ta -da!

Early Christmas gift.

Hopefully we'll be selling them at the shop soon, too. I'd love that.

Thanks. You guys have a great day, huh? Thank you. Bye.

Hey. Huh?

This is where we met.

Oh, yeah.

Actually...

You were right here making snow angels.

I still like making snow angels.

And then you threw a snowball at me.

Yeah, and then you taught me how to make a better snowball. Oh, yeah?

You said, you can't let it stick to your mitten.

The most important part.

It is. It really is.

Well, we should probably head back.

Hey!

Oh, it's on now.

Earlier, I was just thinking about the piano lessons I used to take with you,

too. Well, and don't forget those many years you were in our bell choir. Oh, I

totally forgot about the handbell choir.

You're kidding me.

Oh, we used to play all kinds of Christmas concerts. Let me try this one.

You do this every year? Yeah.

It's an evergreen tradition.

We ran out of sleep for the Christmas festival one year, and that party

a lot of cookies. So now, baking parties are happening all over town, actually.

And on today's agenda, the perfect chocolate chip cookie. It's a lot of fun

you just loosen up a little.

Hannah, did you know that Megan does a holiday cocktail hour here every night

the inn with Carol?

It was her idea.

People come to Evergreen for the Christmas spirit. I figure, might as

way over the top.

Shouldn't be the town slogan.

I heard that, and I'll consider it.

So, Zoe, où sont Ali et ses parents?

Well, it looks like my dad's not going to make it for Christmas.

Ali's a little crushed, and so am I.

But I'll see him when we get back.

Sounds like someone's going to celebrate Christmas twice.

Okay, my turn.

I can't help that. Can't wait any longer.

Excuse me, ma 'am.

Hello? Mrs. Elliot?

Hey. Who was that?

Oh, that was the people who... I got the money from the foundation.

Really?

Wait, wait, wait.

You got it?

Yeah.

Elliot, that's wonderful.

They said that my application had the most charm. That since Evergreen was

already such a Christmas destination, that it just, it made sense that people

would flock to a shop that embodies everything that we do best.

Ray, come here.

Oh, congratulations.

I'm so happy. I know it's everything that you wanted.

But I better head back to the museum if I'm going to get it open on time.

Do you want some help? No, no, no. You stay here. Celebrate.

All right, guys.

Bye.

Bye.

Hey, Michelle, listen, I, uh... Hey, sweetie, how's it going?

Any news?

I am so sorry, but, um, this storm has us trapped.

I hate to say this, but I don't think I'm gonna be able to make it back at the

rehearsal.

Doesn't look good.

Well, is there any way they could plow? No, honey, believe me, we have tried

everything that we can.

I've never seen snow like this.

Now, we've managed to get a lot of people up the hill, but... Oh, no, no,

safe, whatever it takes.

Michelle, listen, I gotta go, okay?

I'll call you back, I promise. Okay, okay, no problem. Be safe.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Hannah! I thought you were staying back to celebrate.

I was just so excited.

I wanted to be here with you.

tell you about the... Yeah, I suppose we should have that conversation, huh?

It's going to be amazing.

We take everything that the Tinker Shop has ended up becoming, and then some.

The art classes, the ornaments that people make, the Kringle cookbook,

everything unique.

About the evergreen lifestyle.

Exactly. People come to Evergreen for all this magic.

The Tinker Shop will stay open, but we'll have a flagship store in Boston.

Rebranded. I'm finally taking over your suggestion.

I'm changing the name. To?

The Turner Goods Company.

Wow, that's a really smart plan.

I mean... Come with me.

Elliot, I love everything I'm doing at the Christmas Museum.

I thought this would excite you. It does. It does. I'm really excited for

But where does that leave us if you want different things?

Oh,

Mr. Cooper.

What brings you by?

Ah.

I own one -third of this building.

I spoke with the members of the town council.

They provided me with the contract my sister signed, turning this building

to the town.

Is there a problem with it? I told you, I did not give my permission.

Early start?

Oh, yeah.

Oh, excuse me. I couldn't sleep.

Just with all of Mr. Cooper's demands, the choir, all of it. And as much as I

appreciate Zoe's help, you know, knitting calms me down.

And I know we have a lot to talk about, and I know getting the funding is a big

deal, I just... I know you have so much on your plate.

And I know this is not the best timing, but...

I want to do that.

And we should talk about it.

So,

Ebenezer

Scrooge wants to change your plans for the museum. Which is frustrating because

both sisters are fine with it.

And your boyfriend wants to move to Boston.

Yep. Your husband -to -be is stuck in Maine days before your wedding.

Anyone else have any holiday -themed problems?

Well, my son -in -law is trapped in Paris.

This town has some very unique sadnesses. Well, Thomas and I have our

lives together.

I probably should call Henry Miller and cancel the rehearsal dinner.

But on the plus side, I have a little bit more time to work with you, Hannah.

Well, actually, do you mind if I kept doing this myself?

What do you mean?

Well, I like the Christmas Museum project.

With all that I do, I've never had one thing that I could sacrifice the others

for.

Like you said, figuring out what's important, what to keep, what to let go.

I want to see this through.

Well, I suppose...

I gave you the job.

It's yours.

Thank you.

Now, I have a ton of work to do.

But first, to let go of a thing or two.

Bye.

Bye.

Covered in glitter. We do.

Both of us.

Look what Santa brought you.

Daddy! Daddy!

Oh, it's classic you just showing up like that.

I asked where I could find the mayor. And he told me to check here about a

old man who looks surprisingly like.

Broad face, round little belly, shakes when he laughs like a bull.

Hangs around chimneys, lives up north. You know the type.

Yeah, Nick.

Michelle, I'd like you to meet B.

Well, hi, Bea. Nice to meet you. It's wonderful to meet you, Michelle.

And you must be Sonia.

I've heard such great things.

Beautiful little town you have here.

Oh, town's all hers.

Well, should we get some lunch?

Yeah, come on in. Come on in. Have a seat.

So, that's Bea, Dad's new girlfriend.

Well, she seems lovely.

Wait a minute.

Is that what your little tip with Dad is all about?

It absolutely is.

Carol! Carol, wait up! Oh, hey, Anna. Hi. Just heading over to choir practice.

That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about. Yeah? How would you feel

about taking over the choir?

What? You were right when you reminded me to be open to help.

Oh, honey, come on. I didn't mean that you need to give something up. Well, if

it's too much, I understand.

But you've been a part of the choir your whole life.

You know the music. You have the experience.

Well, I can't deny this would be a great way to try something new.

Well, then the choir's yours if you'd like it.

Yes. Yes, I would.

Deal.

Hey, how's it going over there? Oh, it's worse and worse.

Not only is the snow still coming down, but the forecast for next week, it

doesn't look good.

Well, do you think you'll get out at all in time for the wedding?

Michelle, at this rate, I don't even know if I can get us all out for

Honey, I am so sorry. I tried so hard.

Look, Thomas, I mean... It's our wedding.

This time is different.

I know, I know.

But still, I mean, sometimes you gotta stay put to stay safe.

And it's not forever.

Me and you, we're forever.

Not being able to travel?

That'll be back one day.

Is that my future son -in -law? Dad, it's not a good... Looking forward to

seeing you, son.

You too, sir.

It's just, uh, I'm afraid that the forecast doesn't look very promising.

Thomas?

Change of plans.

Hey, Mr. Cooper is in a back room I thought was just storage, and it's full

of... What's wrong?

I don't like the way we keep leaving things.

Yeah, me too.

Look.

I just wish that you had told me sooner that you were planning this big thing.

I mean, I've been searching for real purpose here in Evergreen, and now that

I've found it... I just wanted to wait until I knew more.

Honestly, would you have come with me if I'd asked you sooner?

Probably not.

No.

I think your idea is really smart.

And I think it could work well.

And I don't want you to regret not doing it.

Hannah, this isn't just about the business. I want to meet the Hannah and

that live in the city. I just wonder if maybe we need to shake things up a bit.

There's that we.

Do we need to shake things up or do you?

Because... I know who I am and I know what I want.

This community is my family and honestly, I thought you wanted the same

too.

We went into the thing that

we would be friends no matter what.

Maybe we should spend some time apart and figure out what we want as

And

are you sure

Good night, Anna.

I know you were looking forward to your dad coming home for the holidays.

It's okay.

We called and we talked.

Some things are out of our control.

Are you okay, though?

Yeah, I'm fine.

If it's any consolation, I think everything's gonna be okay.

Good night, Auntie.

Good night, David.

fields where they lay keeping their

sheep on a cold winter

I'll see you later tonight, okay?

Hey. Hey.

Um, there she is. Hannah, over here.

Hey.

Hi. Oh, you must be Bea and Gordon.

I'm Hannah.

I'm Thomas's sister.

Oh, nice to meet you. You too.

And I heard about the wedding postponement.

On the bright side, we have the Christmas festival coming up. We have

opening, which I can personally vouch for that it's going to be... Oh, I'm not

sure we're sticking around that long.

Christmas has never exactly been our thing.

I wouldn't say that too loudly here.

Okay, okay.

Oh, hey, there you guys are.

i just had the best idea so you know how we were supposed to have our rehearsal

dinner at henry's barn tonight okay and everybody knows that we had to postpone

everything well what if we just have the party anyway we have all this food it

doesn't need to go to waste and there's all that very Expensive Christmas wine

we ordered. And we could help out Hannah. You need Christmas decorations

Christmas festival and also for the museum opening.

Yep, couldn't hurt. And Dad, I have wanted you to see this town in all its

Christmas glory for the longest time.

Right? I've been trying to get you guys to come here. Sweetie, now hold on. You

just tell us what to wear and what time.

Now I need some coffee.

That is untrue. Let's get you some cider.

So lovely to meet you, too.

So, there's going to be a party for Michelle at Henry's farm if you'd like

come. Miss Turner, being overly nice is not going to get you anywhere.

Well, the council is going through your request and agreeing to a lot of it.

As for me, I'm grateful that you're allowing us to continue to work at the

museum, so thank you for that.

And for the record...

I read a lot of the articles on the old Hat Factory, and I think you did the

best that you could.

If that were true, the Hat Factory would still be in business, and Evergreen

would still have an industry.

Hi,

how are you? Good to see you. How's the family?

Okay, you're up here at like 12 ladies piping, and I need you to be down here

around four hens of birding. Twelve drummers and four calling birds. Point

you certainly seem a little... Well, okay, is this the result of being in an

ideal situation?

Maybe. But Thomas is the man of my dreams. I don't mind moving the wedding

Christmas. Shoot, I'd marry that man in July. All right, I get it. But is the

lady perhaps protesting too much?

I thought about it. There are upsides.

I don't have to plan anymore.

Just have to move the date.

Pressure's off.

As long as you're sure you're okay.

I'm fine.

Shall we? We shall.

Oh,

just

so good.

Excellent work, everybody. What a great rehearsal.

I just want to say thank you so much for welcoming me in. And now, before we go,

I just wanted to pitch everyone an idea.

Well, I just figured that since we all know how to read music, how hard would

be to learn how to play a little, too?

Are we not going to sing all the carols? Oh, we absolutely are. But I just

thought that maybe we could... Let's jump right in and try something new and

fun. A Christmas treat for all of us.

So, who's in?

Decoration station.

Comfort food, David made eggnog.

It's perfect.

Yeah, and this is a good chance for us to do some decorations for the Christmas

festival.

What's going on?

Don't tell me nothing, because I know you too well.

You know, can't you mind if we talk about this later?

Sure.

So, Sonia, any good at wreath making?

No, I'm not.

But it has never stopped me before.

Perfect.

Hey, Michelle, how are you helping up?

No, no, no, no, no. Honey.

I mean,

I'm thinking in now. I drove you guys wet and crazy for an entire year, and

will anyone even want to come next year?

Michelle, of course we're all going to show up.

All this was out of anybody's control.

We're going to show up because that's what we do.

Oh, no, no. Not on Madam Mayor's watch.

They have a pin.

Okay,

I'm going to get them for that.

Pack with mittens.

Or with bare hands.

Yes. Ready? Yeah.

I should probably head back to the museum and get the story out. Yeah, I

two weeks to go back.

So, just...

Our Evergreen story.

Yeah. Whatever you love about it. Well, we were both born in Evergreen, and we

were high school sweethearts, so... So? It worked out.

The more I've been at the inn, the more I've seen people... People find each

other. And no matter how it works out, or even if it doesn't, love leads us

to... To places like Evergreen, where love is liable to turn up where you

expect it. Or...

Or right where you left it.

Love isn't just about a person.

It can be about a place.

By the time we found out that the factory was out of money and was ready

close... It was too late.

The news hit the stands.

Poor Jeb.

He really took the weight onto himself.

He never was one to ask for help.

His pride gets in the way.

I don't think he ever wanted to run a factory.

I think he wanted to uphold our family legacy, and he tried.

One last question.

What does the hat factory mean to you both?

Hmm.

So, Mr. Cooper feels like he failed the town, which I guess I understand.

This building turning into something else is really hard for him.

So?

Surprise him.

See, I want Michelle and my dad to know that I think about them.

Mm -hmm.

So, I decided to surprise them with a song at their wedding.

Which I guess now, I'll have to save it for another time.

But... But you feel we need to show Mr. Cooper that we appreciate him.

Pat.

What? Nothing, nothing. I think I found a solution to my Mr. Cooper problem.

Have a good time.

I was just hopping by to check up and see how the mural is going.

Oh, Elliot.

I won't lie, it was strange painting it here without you.

But I get it.

You're busy.

Thomas always said I got that from our parents.

I guess keeping busy was my way of touching all the same things that they

But this?

This is like having them back for Christmas.

Thank you.

You continue their legacy.

Let me see them all do that.

You can have them.

You don't have to run yourself ragged doing it.

Sorry, I've got to grab my camera equipment.

Right, yeah.

Would you like to go with me to Michelle and Thomas' wedding?

Oh. When it does happen, whatever we are then,

I'd like to go with you.

It's a special day for your family, so it's a special day for me.

Then yeah.

I'd love to.

No.

Do you think we can pull it off?

And what kind of auntie would I be if I said no?

Let's ask Aunt Hannah.

Ask Aunt Hannah what?

So.

Hi. I saw that the town council agreed to my demand for half the admission fees

and gift shop profits.

Yes, they did. So, I guess this is it for us. I still want to make sure the

museum is up to my standards.

Come by tomorrow.

I've made something I think might convince you.

Hmm.

We'll see.

I've always had a lot of questions about It's a Wonderful Life.

Why does the old man have so many animals that live at the bank? There's a

squirrel, a crow.

It's a Christmas movie. They're going to be eccentric characters.

I think I might know what will cheer you up.

Go try on your wedding dress.

That is the exact opposite of what would cheer me up.

I want to see it. Come on.

Do it for me.

Made of honor.

I don't want anyone to see my wedding dress until there's an actual wedding.

That makes sense.

But then I insist that we all get dressed up for dinner.

Come on. It'll make us feel better.

Okay. Thank you.

Wow. Well, would you look at that?

Surprise.

Where did you learn how to do this?

You're so good.

The Cooper sisters taught me.

David, I know it's hard being here without him.

That's okay.

I'm with family.

I have Aunt Hannah, and I have you.

Now, come on.

I have one more surprise.

Thanks for setting up the camera so I could see your sis.

Turn a sibling in the world.

We always have each other's back, right?

Forever and always.

Wow.

You finally said that.

You were feeling sad.

Late last night I got a call from David and your sister.

And I thought you could use a little love today.

So if you don't mind, a sneak peek.

My wedding ballad.

Your grace and your strength drew me right to you.

Instantly. I watch you with David and I love how our lives just fit.

You were the missing piece of this puzzle.

And I am so happy to call us family.

Michelle, I am humbled to be the man who gets to take your hand one day soon.

Thomas, love was an afterthought before you.

It wasn't even on my radar.

I was just fine with how things were. But loving you has been

the easiest, most joyful thing I've ever done in my life.

Now we get to be a family.

And that's all I ever need to know in this world.

And I love you.

Enjoy yourself.

And I promise I'll be home as soon as I can.

Happy not wedding day. Or whatever today is. Happy that.

Thank you both so much. Hey.

What are sitchers for?

What are you doing here so late?

Came here to think.

Well, we've always been good at a duet.

Unstoppable pair.

I shouldn't have done that. No, no.

I'm glad.

And confused.

I just keep thinking there's got to be a way to make this work.

We already know what love looks like.

I want us to be like we were.

We wouldn't be okay with long deaths and failure.

And you're right.

We wouldn't be.

What if it turns out that we do want different things?

And what if we're in too deep and there's no friendship to go back to?

Well, if your heart is pulling you elsewhere,

a friend won't stand in your way.

Certainly not me.

Hey, look alive.

So, let's say you don't get this signature from Mr. Cooper.

Does he shut down the museum?

Well, he wouldn't.

Oh, I hope not.

You've all worked too hard for that.

I just need him to see this one last thing that I made.

For Michelle, for the reporters that came into town, for myself.

No secret.

I have faith in you.

The whole town does.

I mean, that's what Evergreen is, right? It's a town that was built on Christmas

wishes.

Anne, if my mom's cherry strudel recipe doesn't help convince Mr. Cooper to

sign, I don't know what will.

I made it myself.

Well, I'm proud of Anne. Thanks, guys.

Okay. Wish me luck. Good luck. We love you.

Let me guess. You were in a rush.

Then let me guess. I need a little nudge to slow me down. This time it wasn't

the snow globe shattering.

And, Hannah, I say this with all my heart.

All your wishes are granted if you just stop and look around.

Tonya. I have some last -minute Christmas shopping to do if you'd like

No, thanks. I did mine early.

Which means she hasn't done any yet. Not true.

Oh, well, maybe we could all go into town and look at decorations.

Or thanks be. I think the festival was enough Christmas for me.

Mr. Cooper, nice to see you.

So,

all this is for the Christmas festival, is it?

Yes, sir.

You sure you won't stay for it?

Miss Turner, you have my undivided attention.

The next one hour exactly, then I must catch my train. Well, I will personally

drive you to the train station if you decide that you don't like what you see

here. But either way, Merry Christmas.

Here you go, sis.

No peppermint?

You like it, huh?

Are you watching It's a Wonderful Life again?

It's always on.

I don't understand the choices any of these people make, but somehow it's so

soothing.

Hey, you think we're being too rough on P?

And by we, I mean you.

I know I can be... You know me.

It's just strange that Dad isn't dating.

I know that's childish, but I can't help it.

What did Mom say she always wanted?

For all of us to be happy.

Sweet girl. That includes Daddy.

Mom loved Christmas.

It was her thing.

It just feels weird to be celebrating without her.

Not to mention with someone new.

I think what you're saying is that you miss her.

I miss her, too.

Christmas was her thing.

But maybe now it can be our thing. A way for us to stay close to Mom, but bring

our new family together.

I never understood

why... Jimmy Stewart doesn't just leave town.

I have exactly the same question. And can we talk about the fact that there's

crow indoors?

And a squirrel. And a monkey.

In a bank.

No, I don't understand. Mom would be so proud of you both.

Well, I think I found a way to honor Evergreen's history.

What have you done?

It's a tribute to the Evergreen Hat Factory, our first industry.

The building is where it all started.

You've created a display about me and my family?

and humiliated me in the process. Is that what you decided to do, to shame

No, no, it's to honor you and the work that your family has done.

Hiram Cooper built this company with his hard work. He passed it down to good

people who put their hearts and souls into it, and it ended with me.

This just calls that out.

No, it's not your fault. Businesses come and go. I could have saved it. I let

everyone down, my family, my sisters.

All right, we're done here.

I'm shutting this all down. No, Mr. Cooper, you can't.

It's Christmas Eve. People are counting on us. I mean, the Christmas festival

starts in a few hours. Yes, and I still own this building.

And if I want to take it back from the town, I certainly can. I've read the

contract. Well, I may be... Stubborn?

Look, if the story of this factory tells me anything, it's that sometimes people

remember things differently than how they actually happened.

And that can make it difficult to see the truth and move forward.

Mr. Cooper...

You've been holding on to a past that, frankly, you don't need to anymore.

No one in this town holds anything against you.

The only thing I'm holding on to is my decision not to open the museum.

You wanted to leave your mark on Evergreen?

That's all I ever wanted, too.

We both can win if we just take a deep breath. Miss Turner.

We both failed.

So it goes.

Now what?

We'll barely meet it around the corner.

Let's go. Come on.

The truck can be temperamental, finicky at times. I'm going to be late for my

train, and now the snow is really coming down.

It always does for Christmas.

Gotta be kidding me.

Ho, ho, ho.

Do you need help? No.

Well, I don't know.

Yes, we do. Thank you. That truck's old and cranky.

So, it sometimes puts up a fight.

So, if you have a toolbox around... Never mind. I'll handle this myself.

I saw a toolbox back at the museum. It'll take me five minutes to walk back

there and get it.

One last question.

What does the Hat Factory mean to you both?

Without the Hat Factory, there'd be no Evergreen.

It couldn't last forever.

Our brother Jeff was doing a job none of us wanted.

Dad would have been so proud that he stepped up.

After it closed, the town really had to come together, become more resourceful.

And now we're a town that people travel to, that people tell stories about.

It goes to show.

Change is necessary in times of great adversity.

We were a town built on a wish.

A Christmas wish.

Everything okay?

No, nothing's okay.

Mr. Cooper's leaving without signing.

I was trying to help.

I thought all the hard work I put into the museum would pay off and... Hannah,

you did great.

Sometimes a little patience.

Need a ride?

No, but your brother might in a moment.

Turns out we can't seem to... I still can't believe that truck runs at all.

But we're not going to need it.

Oh, I see you got the engine started.

Yep, the truck does what it wants.

Now, Deb, we want you to stop this.

We were driving in to ask you one last time.

Just give the nice people what they want. I saw the video.

that Hannah made of you both.

Look, I am so sorry. You did your best. What more could anyone ask?

Oh! Oh!

Oh!

Oh!

Miss Turner, where is the contract?

Uh, oh, um... Thank you.

Yes. You keep all the admissions and the gift shop money.

That is as it should be.

Thank you so much, Mr. Cooper.

... ... ... ...

... ...

And this is where the old assembly line was.

It'd go right to the fitting room, which was that way.

You know, we could always use someone to give tours at the museum if you're

interested.

And then we ended up moving to Paris, and Ryan wanted to wait until he got

to deliver the news, but... Do you want to show them?

You know me?

The news is that Zoe is going to be a big sister.

I am going to be a mother for the second time, and that means that you, Mom, and

Dad are going to be grandparents.

Are you kidding me?

Elliot spent hours trying to get it hung just right today.

Perfect.

Merry Christmas, Hannah

Presentation is the key to any great gift.

Merry Christmas, Hannah.

Thank you.

Lovely.

I was wondering if you had room for one more story.

Sure.

We could head over to the museum and go to the video.

No, this is a quick story.

Just for you.

I fell in love with Hannah Turner the moment I saw her.

This Christmas angel fell out of the sky just for me.

It took me a while, but no matter what kinds of things, I wanted for myself.

Hannah, it's you.

But you want to go to Boston.

And I'm not going to stand in the way of your dream.

That was just about asking myself the right question.

I don't need to meet Hannah and Elliot in the city.

I know exactly where we are.

That's why I'm keeping the flagship store here.

In Evergreen.

Sure, it means I'll have to travel to start things up in Boston, but... Turns

out, I know someone who's willing to help.

But Elliot, I don't want you changing plans just for me. I already did.

Sometimes, things seem like they need fixing.

So I don't need fixing at all.

I am with the woman that I love.

We're a part of the town.

Why would I want to live anywhere else but meant being without you?

Anna, can we try this again?

I was hoping you would ask.

Even in Evergreen, things are going to change.

And sometimes, with just a little patience, you realize you're going to

let change happen.

And that may mean letting go of a few things.

Or adding a few things.

The point is, change is more fun if you get creative.

And work together.

Keep traditions, of course. Oh, yes, like snowball fight.

Christmas baking.

Gingerbread houses.

Christmas movies.

Tinkering. I'm so glad you changed the name.

Out with the old.

present for my baby.