While some might say it’s too early for holiday movies, The Hallmark Channel certainly doesn’t agree. Their Countdown to Christmas has been going since October 20th, churning out multiple new movies every weekend. Like any Christmas-obsessed person who also loves a good romance story, I recently spent the weekend catching up on all the new releases I’ve missed. While most follow the perfect standard Hallmark formula (which I love), The Santa Summit surprised me with its unique spin on the cliches we’ve come to expect and love.
Inspired by real-life SantaCons, the movie follows three best friends who put on their best Santa suits to participate in the town’s annual Santa Summit. Jordin (Hunter King) is the ringleader of the group, who ropes her friends into joining her because she needs help getting over her ex. At the first location, she hits it off with a fellow Santa, but, unfortunately, they get separated in the sea of people. Meanwhile, Ava (Amy Groening) is determined to tell her crush she loves him and cynic Stella (Stephanie Sy) finds herself slowly getting into the holiday spirit.
