Hallmark actress Lacey Chabert embraces the season with enthusiasm, beginning her Christmas decorating well before Halloween ends. This eagerness to celebrate the holidays started weeks in advance, showing her deep love for festive traditions. Her keen holiday spirit shines notably ahead of time, which was humorously captured by her daughter Julia on social media.
Julia, who is nine years old, caught her mom putting up Christmas ornaments on November 29 and shared the moment online.
I found my mom outside setting up Christmas ornaments before it’s even Halloween,
she said, documenting Lacey’s decorating efforts.
It’s her happy place. There’s even a Christmas tree inside now.
Lacey’s close friend Kimberly J. Brown has different seasonal preferences, favoring Halloween decorations, but Chabert’s passion for Christmas is clear. According to Julia,
This is all she likes to do, ever since she was born,
underscoring how central Christmas preparations are to Lacey’s routine.
Revealing Her Festive Decorating Habits on Live TV
When questioned about her early decorating habits on the show Live With Kelly and Mark, Lacey confirmed setting up Christmas decorations before Halloween. She shared,
I’m so excited. You want to soak it up, suck all the joy out of it. My family gives me such a hard time.
Despite their teasing, she enjoys making the most of the holiday season.
She elaborated on the family’s reaction with,
They give me such a hard time,
and added,
Like, ‘Mom, how many holidays are you going to skip?’ I’m like, we’re not skipping them, we’re just doing them in a festive, Christmas way.
Her enthusiasm for decorating early reflects her desire to extend the joy of the holidays rather than skip any celebrations.
Julia even filmed Lacey “sneaking around” on October 17, as the actress quietly packed Christmas decorations. When Julia questioned her about the secrecy, Lacey joked,
I thought you said you were going to the grocery store while I was at school?
She insisted these decorative items were available at the grocery store while unloading them from her car.
Lacey Chabert’s Role as an Inspector in Upcoming Holiday Movie
Lacey’s new Hallmark project, She’s Making a List, features her in the role of Isabel, who has a special job as Santa’s Naughty or Nice list inspector. The character’s work involves deciding the fate of children who fall between being good or bad. Lacey explained,
an inspector for Santa’s Naughty or Nice list. So when a kid falls somewhere in between, she’s on the job,
adding depth to her holiday persona.
Chabert elaborated on her character’s journey:
She learns to listen to her heart a bit more,
describing the film as
a beautiful story, it’s fun and whimsical, and we had the best time making it.
The movie follows Isabel’s challenge as she evaluates an 11-year-old named Charlie Duncan, portrayed as mischievous, while managing her own feelings.
The storyline complicates as Isabel develops an unexpected connection with Charlie’s widowed father, Jason, played by Andrew Walker.
Things get complicated when Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie’s widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to question the rigid rules of her job.
Fans can watch She’s Making a List when it premieres on December 6 at 8 pm ET/7 pm CT on the Hallmark Channel.
Eager Anticipation for the Holiday Season’s Arrival
Lacey Chabert’s early holiday decorating reflects her strong connection to the Christmas spirit, showing her intent to fully enjoy the season’s festivities. Her willingness to bypass traditional timing stresses the joy she finds in celebrations and family traditions.
With a new holiday film on the horizon, Lacey’s holiday season promises to be lively both on and off screen. Her fans can look forward to her spirited portrayal of Isabel while enjoying the festive content she embraces with passion well ahead of the holidays themselves.
