The gifts just arrived early for fans of the hokey holiday plot lines of Hallmark’s extensive Christmas movies series.

Those who live for the heartwarming Hallmark rom coms shown throughout — and well before — the holiday season could win $1,000 just for watching the movies. CenturyLinkQuote is searching for the holiday movie watchers to watch a boatload of holiday Hallmark movies and critique them in less than two weeks.

"We're looking for a lover of all things Christmas, G-Rated romcoms, and too-close-to-home family dramas to watch 24 Hallmark Christmas movies in 12 days," reads the application on CenturyLinkQuote's site. "If you think that's you, we'll give you $1,000 to critique a lineup of festive guilty pleasures."

The Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" movie marathon starts Friday. (Photo: jill111/Pixabay)
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Participants can stream the sentimental cinema or watch on television, according to the rules. You must be 18 to enter the contest and a U.S. resident. Other must-haves: avid user of Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and the ability to honestly critique.

“Felt like the plot was a bit half-baked? Be as honest as possible in your review,”reads a note from the application.

Interested applicants have until 5 p.m. MST Dec. 6 to apply. Apply for the "Hallmark Movie Dream Job" here.

Here are a few other things to know about the contest:

Once you apply and are entered to win, you must:

  • Instagram, Tweet or Facebook each time you turn on a movie
  • Include the hashtag #CountdowntoChristmas and #HallmarkDreamJob in each post
  • Complete the "job" by Christmas Day

If you win, CenturyLinkQuote offers a Hallmark binge-watching package, including the following:

  • Streaming service subscription
  • Packet of hot cocoa
  • Box of Christmas cookies
  • String of fairy lights
  • Mini Christmas tree
  • More Hallmark swag than you could ever need

For more on rules, deadlines and terms, visit www.centurylinkquote.com.

Correction: An earlier version of this story referred to online reseller CenturyLinkQuote as CenturyLink. The AJC regrets the error.

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