It might still be Halloween, but Hallmark’s already setting the Christmas vibes with its holiday flicks. Days of Our Lives star Alison Sweeney, aka Sami Brady, is starring in the year’s first holiday movie. Tune in to the Hallmark Mystery channel to channel those cozy vibes! Plus, a Hallmark heartthrob is joining her in the mix, and Alison is way too excited to share her thoughts with us. Check it out below.

Get Ready for Love and Snow

The Days of Our Lives actress is sharing the screen with Niall Matter in “This Time Each Year.” The movie will officially launch the network’s “Miracles of Christmas” event. Sweeney gushed in her post, “Wow! My first time getting to work with @officiallyniallmatter.” She clearly loves every second of it!

Moreover, Alison can’t wait to get everyone into the Christmas spirit with this special film directed by Crystal Lowe. She couldn’t be prouder of the project. She described it as “a touching and charming movie about a family we all want to spend Christmas with!” She added, “I’m so thrilled and proud of this movie. I’m glad you’ll get to see it soon! 🎥 🍿🎄”

So, what’s the movie all about? It follows the lives of Lauren and Kevin, who were once happily married but now separated. Additionally, they co-parent their adorable son, Charlie. The twist? Kevin is all in on the idea of them being a family again. However, Lauren doesn’t feel the same way. But things turn funny when Lauren’s mom shows up for the holidays.

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The catch is that Lauren hasn’t spilled the beans to her mom about the split. Additionally, she convinces Kevin to pretend they’re still together. What starts as a simple charade soon brings back old, sweet memoirs. Suddenly, their pretend relationship feels a little too real, and Lauren begins to see Kevin in a whole new way. Will they kiss under the mistletoe?

For that you need to mark your calendars! This Time Each Year premieres on Thursday, October 24, at 8 p.m. EST on Hallmark Mystery. This heartwarming, feel-good movie is sure to have you dreaming of Christmas magic and rooting for Lauren and Kevin’s happily ever after. Meanwhile, don’t miss out on more updates about Days of Our Lives celebs at Soap Opera Daily. Are you excited for some holiday romance? We sure are!