Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy

Name: Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy
Genre: Christmas, Small Town, Magic/Wishes, Santa is Real, Supernatural
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Maggie Lawson, Paul Greene, Rukiya Bernard, Holly Robinson Peete, Barbara Niven

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The premise

A skeptical writer shows up in Evergreen to get the scoop on the town's famed passion for Christmas during a search for a long-lost time capsule.

How unusual is it?

Very. Magic, santa is real, Santa himself and an actual miracle all turn up in one movie — the strangest 3% of everything we've logged.

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Maggie Lawson

as Katie

Our Guy

Paul Greene

as Ben

You’ve seen this pairing before: Maggie Lawson and Paul Greene have made 2 Hallmark movies together.

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

Sean McNamara

Written by

Zac Hug

Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 37 to find more movies that do the same thing.

Why we’d put this one on

Weirdness 9 and a beloved corner of the Evergreen universe. Maggie Lawson plays a skeptical writer who turns up in the relentlessly Christmas-obsessed town of Evergreen to dig into its famous holiday devotion during a hunt for a long-lost time capsule, with Paul Greene as the local librarian who charms her. Holly Robinson Peete and Barbara Niven are along too. This is the entry where Evergreen's gentle magic and the possibility of a real Santa sit firmly in play, so the whole thing glows a little brighter than realism allows. Cozy, festive, and warmly familiar. A safe, snug pick if you have already fallen for this town.

Did you know?

A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.

At a weirdness score of 9, it lands among the strangest 3% of Hallmark movies we've scored.

Top 3% weirdest

Out of every Hallmark movie we've scored, this one lands among the strangest 3%.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 66% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Christmas in EvergreenPart of the 4-film Christmas in Evergreen series.

BINGOA first impression that turns out completely wrongSet in winterThe two leads are forced to work togetherA crafting or DIY sceneSomeone apologises and means itSet in a charming small townA character loses their memoryA shared errand turns into bondingA best friend who has all the answersSomething magical or supernatural happensA long-distance relationshipSparks fly the moment they meet★The leads kissA getting-things-done montageA snowball fight, sledding or skatingSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA cosy interior full of warm lightingA charming local cafe or dinerSomeone changes career for love or familyA walk-and-talk through townSomeone cooks or bakes on screenThe story travels to another countryA happy endingA wise elder dispenses advice

Hallmark Bingo

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Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Katie
Lead
Writer
skepticalcuriouswarming
Ben
Love interest
Evergreen local
Love interest
charmingwarmgrounded
Hannah
Supporting
Townsperson
Local friend
warm
Carol
Supporting
Townsperson
Local figure
festive
Michelle
Supporting
Townsperson
Local figure
Thomas
Supporting
Townsperson
Local figure

Questions people ask about Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy

Where can I watch Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy?

Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy is available via fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy?

Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy runs about 1 hour and 25 minutes, and was released in 2019.

Is Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy a Christmas movie?

Yes. Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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