In the movie, the skeptical writer is named Katie Connell and she is assigned by her editor to cover the story of the missing time capsule in Evergreen. However, she is a bit of a grinch when it comes to Christmas and doesn't understand why the town is so obsessed with the holiday.
When she arrives in Evergreen, Katie is greeted by the friendly locals who are busy preparing for the upcoming Christmas festival. She meets the handsome local veterinarian, Ben, who tries to show her the magic of Christmas and the true meaning of the time capsule.
As the search for the time capsule continues, Katie starts to warm up to the town's Christmas spirit and begins to see the charm in the small town. She also starts to develop feelings for Ben, but is hesitant to admit them because she is afraid of getting hurt.
Throughout the movie, there are several heartwarming moments as the people of Evergreen come together to celebrate Christmas and honor their town's history through the time capsule. In the end, Katie learns to embrace the holiday and finds the true meaning of Christmas. She also finds love with Ben and decides to stay in Evergreen to start a new chapter in her life.