Welcome to Christmas

Good morning, Lily. Annie. Aunt Nell.

: Good morning, Gage.

Dad, when are we getting a Christmas tree?

I'm making ornaments,

so I need to know when we're getting a tree.

Next week.

Two weeks before Christmas.

That's kind of our tradition.

But I want to change the tradition.

Then it wouldn't be a tradition.

What are we making?

A reindeer, of course!

: It's very good.

I'm happy to see someone in the Christmas spirit.

I'm not 8 anymore, Dad.

: Oh, come on.

There's no age limit on Christmas spirit, Annie.

: And don't forget you're meeting with the mayor

to talk about sweetening the town's deal

for that ski resort.

Remind me again,

why did I volunteer for this committee?

: Well, considering

there could be a few big changes happening,

you're probably doing everything you can for the town.

Right.

All right, girls, let's get ready for school.

But I'm not done with my reindeer!

: We live in Christmas.

They have reindeer on the street signs.

- Dad! - School.

Ready. Now.

: You see, Hartwell Enterprises

needs to know

that we can compete with all the bigger cities.

The mayor knows that

we're up against Mountain Park,

but we need it way more than they do.

No. Mountain Park doesn't stand a chance

of getting that resort with you around.

Thank you.

Dana...

I need to set up for the ski resort presentation.

What are you doing?

More Christmas decorations.

You remember Christmas, don't you, Madison?

It's that holiday

with the big guy in the red suit?

Yes, I've heard of it.

Well, it's Mr. Hartwell's

last Christmas before he retires.

I wanted to make it special.

That's very thoughtful of you,

but you know Joe.

He's going to be so wrapped up

in where we're putting the ski resort,

he won't even notice.

I thought you already picked Mountain Park.

I did... and he's on board...

he just wants to go over it one more time.

Have you heard anything

about who he might be recommending

to take over the company?

It's either going to be me or Harrison.

I'm hoping if Mountain Park goes smoothly,

it'll give me the edge.

But Harrison is his nephew.

Harrison runs the finance team.

All he sees is the bottom line.

Joe sees the big picture.

Well, maybe this will help.

I don't know

that Christmas decorations are going to do the trick,

but every little bit counts.

Where is your holiday spirit?

I like Christmas just as much as the next guy,

but right now I need to make sure

nothing gets in the way

of putting a resort in Mountain Park.

Hi.

- Good morning, Sheriff. - Good morning, Chelsea.

- Wow. The cafe looks great. - Thank you.

I thought it needed a little more Christmas spirit.

Yes, because we don't have enough of that around here.

- Coffee? - Please.

Just push the picture of the coffee.

I did!

Can't I just tell you that I want a cup of coffee?

Ethan. How's it going?

Gage, please tell her

that this new computer ordering system

is just plain, old silly.

You're the mayor. You can tell her.

It makes ordering easier!

Not if you can't actually order anything.

You know what? Never mind.

Merry Christmas.

Thanks...

I kind of wanted a muffin, too.

Coffee's just fine.

Thank you, Chelsea.

Boy, Nell is very determined

about this whole ski resort business.

Thank goodness, she never ran for Mayor,

because I'd be out of a job.

Remember when this used to be

the place people went to for holidays?

The parade, the Festival of Lights,

the Ornament Hunt...

Now all we have is the Holiday Fair.

I've been trying to figure out a way

to bring the old traditions back,

but it's just not in the budget.

Well, maybe the ski resort

will be just the Christmas miracle we need.

Let's hope so.

So, to recap,

Mountain Park has the infrastructure,

a strong business community,

and a population base

that can help make this ski resort

an instant success.

Nicely done, Madison.

Well...

I think I'm sold.

Does anybody have any objections to Mountain Park?

Harrison?

I was looking at some of the alternative sites,

and the town of Christmas is offering more tax incentives

and the land is significantly cheaper.

Yes, but Christmas is too small.

We do better when we're near bigger cities.

Small towns grow when we build near them.

True, but Mountain Park is already bigger.

It has restaurants, tourist attractions, a mall.

We could hit the ground running.

Madison, did you visit Christmas?

I didn't, but people on my team did.

: Joe, from a financial perspective,

I think we need to take

a closer look at the town of Christmas.

I think that Mountain Park is probably the best choice,

but...

what could it hurt?

Madison, I want you to visit Christmas personally.

Let's make sure we've done our due diligence.

I'll take care of it.

: Great.

And I'd like to see this

all wrapped up by the holidays.

I'll schedule it.

- Hey. - Hello.

Where did you find those?

In your workshop, where you hid them.

I didn't hide them.

I was saving them.

And our electric bill.

I'm just hoping

that a little more Christmas cheer

will inspire Annie

to want to sing in our family choir this year.

You know, at the Holiday Fair.

She doesn't have to sing if she doesn't want to.

Oh, she thinks

she's too grown-up for Christmas,

but she will regret

not taking part in family traditions...

...especially with you running off to Denver.

Well, I haven't decided

if I'm going to take the job yet.

That's why I haven't told anyone but you.

Gage, you've been Sheriff here for... forever.

I think maybe it's time to try something else.

Something with more responsibility.

A bigger department means more opportunity.

But if we get that ski resort,

we'll have all of that right here.

Nell, I just think...

I think maybe we need a fresh start.

Well, fresh starts are all well and good,

as long as you're not

leaving behind any unfinished business.

Hello?

Oh!

Oh... okay.

Great. Thank you. Bye.

What's going on?

That was the mayor.

Hartwell Enterprises

is coming to Christmas this weekend!

As in tomorrow?

Yeah.

So that must be good news then, right?

Yeah.