
The Vermont Inn Had a Familiar Past
The cozy Columbia Inn in Pine Tree, Vermont, might look like a brand-new set built for the movie — but it’s actually recycled from Irving Berlin’s earlier hit Holiday Inn. Paramount refurbished the old soundstage, added Christmas décor, and redressed it with a new sign. The famous staircase and fireplace are the exact same ones Bing Crosby used 12 years before.
This smart reuse of sets saved time, money, and gave eagle-eyed fans a fun Easter egg to spot. Ironically, both films became Christmas legends — proving that old Hollywood really knew how to make movie magic last forever.
More than half a century later, White Christmas still feels like home — warm, charming, and timeless as ever.