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The Nice List is a heartwarming Christmas movie that follows two childhood friends, Abby and John, who are reunited after 20 years apart. Abby, played by Christina Chickis, is a successful businesswoman who has dedicated her life to climbing the corporate ladder. She returns to her hometown for the first time in two decades for her high school reunion, where she reconnects with John, played by Brian Ceponis, who has stayed in their small town and runs a struggling Christmas tree farm.

Upon arriving back in her hometown, Abby quickly discovers that the community has been hit hard by the recent economic downturn. The town's once-thriving Main Street is now filled with boarded up storefronts and the residents are struggling to make ends meet. John's Christmas tree farm is no exception, as he's struggling to keep the business afloat with the competition from artificial trees and online retailers.

John's son, Jack, played by the talented newcomer, Mason McNulty, is a thoughtful and kind-hearted young boy who believes in the magic of Christmas. He's saddened by the decline of the Christmas spirit in their small town and is worried that Santa won't be able to deliver presents to the local children if they're not on the Nice List. Abby, who has lost touch with her own Christmas spirit, is inspired by Jack's belief in Santa and decides to help John revive his business by putting together a marketing plan for his farm.

As they work together to bring more customers to the farm, Abby and John begin to rekindle their friendship and develop feelings for one another. However, their budding romance is threatened when Abby's boss, played by Crystalann Jones, arrives in town with plans to buy up the remaining businesses on Main Street and turn the town into a tourist trap. Abby must choose between her love for John and her loyalty to her boss and her career aspirations.

The Nice List is a charming and heartwarming holiday movie that reminds viewers of the importance of family, community, and the Christmas spirit. The performances by Chickis, Ceponis, and McNulty are all stellar, and the chemistry between Chickis and Ceponis is palpable. The film has a powerful message about the importance of supporting small businesses and local communities, and the struggle that many Americans are facing in the wake of the economic downturn.

Overall, The Nice List is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good holiday romance movie. It's a great addition to the Hallmark Channel's lineup of Christmas movies and has all the ingredients needed to get viewers into the holiday spirit. It's warm, charming, and will leave you feeling uplifted and hopeful for the future.