Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa

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 busy rush of Christmas shoppers.

Does this line up?

Yeah, perfectly.

I've got to start over.

Good. I thought we were actually going to be done in time

to get dinner.

You know, symmetry is just...

Lazy design? Yes, I know.

Yup.

When we open our own store,

everything's gonna have to be just slightly off-kilter.

Yet, impeccably designed.

...and locally sourced.

Tree really does look great.

Yeah. Yeah, it does.

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

You know what?

I was just thinking that.

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

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

We need a second tree.

- Second tree. - Yeah.

There's Polly.

Hi!

Hello!

Come on in.

It looks amazing in here!

Oh my gosh!

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 redesigned the entire shelving unit.

It looks great over there.

Oh my.

And to top it all off, you decorated 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...

five golden rings.

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. - Eventually.

Yes.

Eventually.

Yes.

Well, you know I'm expanding, right?

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

That's... that's great.

Where you thinkin'?

I'm still searching for locations,

but I would love to have your expertise in designing them,

if you're free for more work.

Yes!

- Yeah! - Yeah.

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

Oh, wonderful!

Oh, my goodness look at this.

Bye Polly.

See ya.

You know, if we keep getting work at this rate,

we'll be able to open up our own store

in less than two years.

Yeah, the very best in home decoration and design.

Custom kitchen wear, fixtures, design accessories.

Everything you need to turn your house into a home.

What?

Nothing, it's just...

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 Years' resolution from last year 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 same as I remember as a kid?

Well then, either way, you'll cross it off your list!

But I was just thinking that maybe I should wait

for my parents to go...

But your 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.

Isn't it 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.

You having trouble with your truck?

It's not my truck.

Was it stolen?

No, it's on loan from a friend.

Ooh, you broke your friend's truck?

I didn't break it, it was already...

Hey, it 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.

What have we got here?

Have you tried this?

Yep.

Okay. What about this?

Twice.

Bet you have not tried...

Yeah, I tried that. Didn't seem to work.

Okay. All right.

Let me just...

Do you mind if I try to start it?

No, go for it.

It's a beautiful old truck.

Yeah, isn't it?

Yeah.

All right.

Hold on a second.

Yeah.

Okay, try it again?

Hey!

Teamwork, huh?

Yeah!

Although, I contend I did most of the work,

and most of that before you got here.

That is fair, that is fair.

However, had I not come along,

you'd still be standing here

with your little feet in the snow.

Also fair.

You heading into Evergreen?

Am I that obvious?

Christmas tourist, snow globe.

Lucky guess.

It's the only road in and out of town.

Yeah.

Oh. Oh yeah, there's that, huh?

There is that.

Well...

Thanks.

You're welcome!

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas and all that.

Welcome to Evergreen!

Thanks.

Dear Santa.

This year for Christmas, I would like...

I seem to give away more candy-canes away every year.

I remember when your parents would come in for them.

Here you go.

Did you write your Christmas letter to Santa?

Yes.

Thanks for coming, Henry.

The storeroom shelf needs a little patch.

Sure thing, Daisy.

Did you put your truest Christmas wish in your letter?

Maybe.

Are you sure I can read it?

"Dear Santa.

"This year for Christmas,

"I want to have Christmas in Evergreen every year."

Is that your truest wish?

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

I love Evergreen, so...

Lisa, what about this?

What if instead of saying you'd like to have Christmas

in Evergreen every year,