by Willa, age 9, asks how many Evergreen movies exist, about the Cumberland River, and Music City
Dear Santa,
Howdy from Nashville. My name is Willa and I am 9 years old. My mom is obsessed with a certain string of cheerful holiday films set in a fictional snowy town, and once she starts the first one in the series, she cannot stop until she has watched every single one, popcorn bowl and all.
My first question is: how many Christmas in Evergreen movies are there?
My second question is geography: what river runs through Nashville?
My third question is from school: why is Nashville called Music City?
I left you a slice of pecan pie and a glass of sweet tea, extra sweet, the way we like it here.
Love, Willa, age 9, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
From the Desk of Father Christmas
Dear Willa, extra sweet tea and pecan pie is about as Nashville as a snack gets, and I enjoyed every bite. Now, to your mom’s favourite marathon, and your other questions.
How many Christmas in Evergreen movies are there?
There are four films in the Christmas in Evergreen series, all set in the same cosy fictional town. The original Christmas in Evergreen came out in 2017, followed by Letters to Santa in 2018, Tidings of Joy in 2019, and Bells Are Ringing in 2020, rounding out the set. Each one follows a different sweet holiday storyline in Evergreen, which is exactly the sort of thing built for a full popcorn-bowl marathon like your mom’s.
What river runs through Nashville?
The Cumberland River winds right through the heart of Nashville, curving past downtown and the many music venues that line its banks. Riverboats and barges have travelled it for well over a century, carrying goods long before the city became famous for something else entirely.
Why is Nashville called Music City?
Nashville earned that nickname largely because of its deep roots in country music, growing from early radio broadcasts in the 1920s into the true heart of the country music industry, home to the Grand Ole Opry and countless recording studios. Musicians from all genres have flocked there for decades to write, record, and perform, which is exactly why the whole city seems to hum with music on every corner.
Enjoy the marathon with your mom, popcorn and all, and I shall see you very soon.
Ho ho ho, Santa
