Sometimes watching a Hallmark Christmas movie to prove your love is unavoidable. Based on MSM staff experience, here are tips on how make the nightmare as enjoyable as possible for all involved.

Do say: “Let me get some tissues before we start.”

Never say: “These plots are all the same.”

Do say: “I never guessed that the old man with the white beard named Nick, who magically knows everything, was going to turn out to be Santa Claus!”

Never say: “Even though they don’t like each other right now, I bet she ends up with the owner of that Bed & Breakfast/Inn/Toy store/Bakery/etc.”

Do say: “Oh no, that blizzard means she can’t get back to the big city. Where’s she gonna stay?”

Never say: “That guy’s actually the prince. Why can’t she figure it out?”

Do say: “Corporations are soulless and killing small businesses like hers/his.” (Say this even if you work for a soulless corporation)

Never say: “Why are all these business owners widowers and why do they just have one kid?”

Do say: “Oh, I hope she wins the cookie baking contest” (or, whatever competition the lead character is entering).

Never say: “I can’t believe they’re kissing! She/he has a fiance back in the city.”

Do say: “I’m so happy they found true love, just like we did.”

Never say: “I’m gonna step out and check the score on the Chiefs/Bills/Lions game.” (Hey rookie: keep the ESPN gamecast going on your phone)

EXTRA BONUS DO SAY: “Let’s cuddle while we watch.”*

With these tips you can get through the Hallmark Christmas season and maybe even get lucky.

*This slogan available on sweatshirts and T-shirts in our merchandise store (if we ever create one)