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The film was shot on location at historic Independence Square in Independence, Missouri, which truly looks like that year-round

Alana Higman, a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan, and her family are competing to win the team’s Fan of the Year competition, in a process judged by Director of Fan Engagement Derrick. Get your fill of happy endings with this year’s lineup of romantic holiday-themed movies to watch from the comfort of your own home. The location that served as the Higman family’s store and Norma and Nick’s BBQ restaurant are also family-owned stores in real life.

The family even runs a Chiefs store in their hometown

The square also has Christmas lights like the ones in the movie. Alana Higman (Hunter King) is a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan. Her parents met as kids, their families sitting next to each other at games.

There’s a magic hat

They’re up for Fan of the Year. Director of Fan Engagement Derrick (Tyler Hynes) is doing the judging. The most compelling relationship in this movie is the one between Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs.

The business world calls it synergy

I expected to see more real Kansas City Chiefs. I expected a few high-profile players to meet our couple. The players should want that, too.

I guess everyone needs a paycheck

As for the couple, I’ve always loved Hunter King’s comedic timing, and Tyler Hynes seems perfectly fine, though they could try to recruit Niall Cunningham. There are surprisingly many familiar faces in the other roles. That’s Hallmark, and maybe more synergy to come.