These days,the Hallmark Channel has become must-watch televisionfor Christmas enthusiasts.

Firefighters and threatening big businesses also make frequent appearances, sending the heroine on a dependable 90-minute character arc.

But how does the channel film dozens of snow globe-esque scenes each year just in time for Christmas?

Paul Campbell and Tamera Mowry-Housley in The Santa Stakeout

The truth is far less chilly than you might think.

Given this, actors experience the side effects of wearing winter clothes in July and August.

Producers ensure that “everything looks snowy and beautiful,” even during the dog days of summer.

Travis Van Winkle and Bridget Regan in Christmas Getaway

“It’s intense,” she said, but “They know what they are doing.”

In past years, Hallmark has faced criticism for its lack of diversity (viaForbes).

In the years since, the studio has reportedly been working on improving representation.

Lacy Chabert in A Wish For Christmas

In 2020, Hallmark released"The Christmas House" its first movie featuring a queer couple.