As the harsh winter weather sends New Englanders to celebrate the holidays indoors, there is no better way to get in the festive mood than with a blanket, a mug of hot cocoa and a holiday movie – and for Hallmark, there is no better setting for a holiday movie than a small New England town.
In fact, many of the channel’s holiday films are set in Massachusetts. Whether set in a real location like Cape Cod or a fictional town like Grandon Falls, the historical buildings and beautiful winter scenery Massachusetts is known for make the state the perfect backdrop for a feel-good holiday flick.
Here are five Hallmark Christmas movies set in Massachusetts that are available to watch this season, in order of worst to best rankings from IMDb.
Letters to Santa
Filmed in Worcester and set in the Boston area, “Letters to Santa” tells the story of two young siblings who receive a magic wish-granting pen from Santa and use it to request that their separated parents get back together.
IMDb rating: 5.9