As the holiday season approaches, your mind may be filled with visions of a picturesque Main Street lined with white twinkling lights, decked-out Christmas trees and gently falling snow. Make this dream a reality by visiting one of the charming small towns or cities that served as a filming location for a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Alison Sweeney and Niall Matter’s new Hallmark movie, “This Time Each Year,” isn’t your typical Hallmark Christmas film. In fact, this new movie breaks the mold in a number of significant ways. And that was a big part of Hallmark’s plan,

In "In This Time Each Year," Alison Sweeney tackles serious themes (at least, by Hallmark standards) while delivering a surprisingly relatable performance.