St. Nick’s Trivia, the holiday movie from Hallmark’s holiday slate, is a perfect blend of quiz fun, romance, and holiday spirit all within a beautiful small town. The film is about the Christmas and other holiday celebrations, new acquaintances, and rivalry that is good-natured and serves to unite people during a time of the most joyous season of the year.
Synopsis
It stars Annie, played by a popular holiday romance actress, an over-achieving event planner who comes back to the hometown and assists the family in managing the St. Nick’s Bar during the Christmas holidays. St. Nick’s Bar and Grill is famous for having some of the best annual holiday trivia games and contests attended by a lot of fans, family members, and tourists as well. But this year, the attendance is very low and unless something goes pop, St. Nick’s would be shut down.
Meet Tom, a trivia buff and newcomer who recently moved to the town, played by a Hallmark tough guy. Tom decides that after learning of the event, he can make it more interesting and turns it into a tournament that will be held once a year. Even with their differences, Annie and Tom work together, with Annie being the one who brings the rosy festive spirit and Tom being the typical ‘grinch’ who is obsessed with facts.
As they work towards winning the battle and saving St. Nick’s, their working relationship turns romantic, and they have some humorous moments as they also aim for victory in the upcoming trivia tournament and develop their relationship.
Key Characters
Annie: Annie is a determined event planner who is community-oriented and wishes to put an end to St. Nick’s continuous struggles. Everything about her ranging from her previously created personality to her intense passion for the holidays and Christmas itself is in stark contrast to Tom, who is usually cool-headed and competitive.
Tom: Tom, who has just relocated to the area and who is also a serious trivia nerd, is quick to seek out new community opportunities and engage himself. He is however also practical and level-headed that he either gets annoyed or wears out Annie’s Christmas spirit around him.
Themes In the life of St. Nick’s, trivia night encapsulates more than a game of forte, rather a lifelong ritual that unites and upholds the essence of life – community. The Love of Annie and Tom: While the trivia tournament gets heated up, it serves as a catalyst for the integration of Annie and Tom, creating a nice balance between their romance and the aspirational atmosphere of the holidays. Christmas Renewal: In their efforts to overcome the conflict and rally the town, both Annie and Tom rediscover the happiness and warmth that Christmas brings about. Style and Aesthetic St Nick’s Bar and the overall setting in the movie represents that warm, loving Christmas spirit with St. Nick’s bar being decorated in Christmas lights and other decorations and having a fireplace to keep one warm. The surrounding shows the holiday trivia nights and community gatherings which combines together entirely to depict memories and cherishing love during the holiday seasons. Reception According to fans of the holiday rom-com and trivia lovers, Trivia at St. Nick’s has established a good following. From the reviews, viewers are enthralled with the movie’s emphasis on trivia, giving this picture a unique spin on the well-known Hallmark holiday romance recipe. The on-screen couple’s chemistry combined with the holiday rivalry makes this light-hearted movie a good watch at any time during the holidays.
Similar Recommendations
If the Trivia at St. Nick’s rekindles your appetite for lovey-dovey festive affairs with a twist then you might relish:
The Mistletoe Secret (2019) – A Hallmark movie featuring pleasant holiday love in a community environment.
A Nashville Christmas Carol (2020) – When you are looking for a Christmas story with different happenings and a sense of togetherness.
Christmas at the Plaza (2019) – Another Hallmark film featuring historical facts about Christmas and how love and customs go hand in hand.
The Trivia at St. Nick’s is an amusing holiday film that depicts the concepts of competition, love and relevance of maintaining the holiday’s customs. It is a good way to cuddle for the love of big screen lovers and Christmas customs.
