Miss Christmas (2017)

Post by **bunniefuu** » 12/16/23 20:46

♪ Oh, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Jingle bells
jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ A day or two ago ♪

♪ I thought I'd take a ride ♪

♪ And soon my favorite beau
was sleighing by my side... ♪

[reporter]: It's
officially Christmas time

here at
the Radcliffe Center,

and all of Chicago
is gathered

to watch the lighting

of the Radcliffe
Christmas tree,

and here with us,

we have Chicago's
very own "Miss Christmas."

You can call me Holly.

Oh, Holly,
and you are the one to thank

for that stunning tree.

We are only moments away
now from the lighting,

and Holly is
the creative director

for the Radcliffe Center,

and each year,
she finds, transports,

and facilitates

decorating Chicago's
Christmas tree.

It's a dream job come true.

[crowd]: Nine, eight, seven,

six, five...

Here we go!

[crowd]:
Three, two, one!

[cheering]

[reporter]:
Isn't that beautiful?

Chicago's symbol of Christmas.

[over TV recording]:
 I have no doubt

 that next year's tree will be
 bigger and better than ever.

No pressure.

I can't believe a
year's gone by already.

For once in my life,

I thought I made it
to the office before you.

There's always tomorrow.

Thanks. You're a lifesaver.

Today is definitely
a coffee kind of day.

I did not get
any sleep last night,

and I have a million
things to do.

Is one of those things

watching last year's
tree ceremony

for the hundredth time?

You know how happy
it makes me,

and right now, I need
all the reassurance I can get.

Holly, relax.

I just spoke with transport,
and all is good.

They've secured the trunk.
They're about ready to cut.

The tree will be here
by tonight.

Yeah, fingers crossed.

[phone rings]

Hello?

Okay, yeah, yeah,
I'll be right there.

I still think
I should've gone out there.

I always go...

And run yourself ragged,

and micro-manage
everything,

and end up exhausted

and unable to enjoy
the tree lighting ceremony.

Yeah.

That's my Christmas
tradition.

Why don't we find
a new tradition this year?

Like what?

Like getting
out of our comfort zone,

back on the market?

I got us two tickets

to a speed dating event.

[squeals]

Do you have anything else
to wear, though?

'Cause it looks

like Mrs. Claus
chose your outfit again.

I think you should be
a little nicer

to someone who brings you coffee
every morning

and who is your boss...

and I appreciate you
thinking of me, but no.

Look, I have to be here
for when the tree arrives,

and I've so much to do.

All you do is work.

That's not true.

I do other things.

Yeah?

-Like what?
-Like...

like Christmas!

-Oh.
-Okay?

And after the Radcliffe
tree arrives,

I'm going to go home
and decorate my tree.

There's 24 more days
until Christmas.

I know,
and I'm running out of time.

Listen, Erin,

I appreciate
your ongoing meddling

into my personal life,

but I'm a little
busy right now,

orchestrating
cutting down...

[both]:
A 95-foot-tall spruce

and getting it trucked
across the state.

-Really?
-I'm sorry.

I just...

I want to see you
spend the holidays with someone.

And I want that too.

It's just...

I'm busy right now,

and I'm trying
to focus on my career.

Dating takes time,

and it's really
distracting.

I just want to get my career
to where it needs to be,

and then...

you know...

we'll see.

Wouldn't it be nice
to bring a date

to the tree lighting
ceremony?

I just want there
to be a tree lighting ceremony.

Everything is on schedule.
What could possibly go wrong?

[woman]:
Holly!

Um...

Did you see this?

Oh...

Uh...

[gasps]
What happened?

It looks
like the crane swiped it,

breaking off the branches...

Rendering it unusable.
It's ruined.

No, it's not
ruined. It's...

Okay, it's ruined.
Um...

but it's going
to be fine.

We can fix this.

How?

I...

I'm going to find
another tree.

Find another...?

You just spent all year
finding this tree.

How are you going
to find another tree

and get it here
and get it decorated

in time for the
tree-lighting ceremony

in 10 days?

Thank you, Andrea.

That's very helpful.

[whispering to self]
Okay, focus, Holly.

You are Miss Christmas.

[normal voice]
I am Miss Christmas.

This is what I do,

and I am going
to figure this out.

Apparently, yes. Yeah.

You know, maybe
this is a good thing.

Yeah, that tree was beautiful,
but it never felt right.

It never felt like "the" tree.

Maybe this happened
for a reason.

Are you actually finding
the silver lining?

My dad always said,

"When things go wrong,
don't go with them."

I know the perfect
tree is out there,

and I'm going to find it.

Clear my schedule.

But what about
the speed dating?

Maybe you can find
your perfect man.

The only thing that's harder

than finding
the perfect Christmas tree

is finding the perfect man,

but at least the perfect tree
really does exist.

[Erin]:
We have spent hours

looking for a new tree!

[Holly]:
How about these?

You've looked through those
already.

What haven't I looked through?

You've looked
through everything.

There has to be something.

[gasps]

What about
the tree submissions

we got in the mail?

They've been coming
in all year.

Oh.

Yeah. Guess I'm not going
speed dating tonight.

No, no, no. You go.
I got this.

Are you sure?

Yeah. Definitely, yes.

Definitely, yeah.

Well, it is
the season of miracles.

Hey, come on!

Yay, we're home.

Oh, Rudy, I forgot to tell you.

So your daycare mommy
told me

not only were you
the best-behaved dog today...

you were also
the best-looking dog...

but we kind of already
knew that, didn't we?

Told you
that bow looks good on you.

[barks]

Perfect.

[Rudy whimpers]

My sentiments exactly.

[phone rings
with "Jingle Bells" ringtone]

Hey.

[Erin]: Hey! I figured
 you'd be home by now.

 Just wanted to check

 and see what you got
 so far.

Uh...

apple trees,

potted plants,

cacti,

and a Popsicle-stick tree.

 Oh.

Yeah.

 You ready to give up?

Never.

[sighing]

Okay.

Now I'm ready to give up.

[child]: "Dear Miss Christmas,
I saw you on TV.

You're the lady
who chooses the Christmas tree.

I'm writing to you to tell you
that I've found your next tree.

Please come to Klaus, Wisconsin
to pick it up.

Sincerely, Joey McNary, age 8."

Oh...

[barks]

[knocking]

[continued knocking]

Coming...

[Holly]:
I found it.

I found it!

It's "the" tree.

I have to go to Klaus.

To Santa Claus?

Okay, you are officially
Christmas crazy.

No, no!

Klaus, Wisconsin.

You know, that town that does
the big Christmas festival.

No.

It's a big holiday
destination spot.

They decorate the whole town.

They have Christmas
events and caroling

and... everything, okay?

My dad took me once as a kid,

and now...

the tree is there!

Yes!

Yes, this really is perfect.

It is!
It's "the" tree!

Oh, hey, can you
take Rudy for me

while I'm gone?

Sure...

but Holly,
there's no return address.

How are you going
to find these people?

Erin, this is what I do,
all right? I am Miss--

Okay, it's a little too early
for that.

Fair enough.

Good job, though.

[♪♪♪]

[phone rings
with "Jingle Bells" ringtone]

[Erin]: Hey, how's life
 outside the city?

[Holly]:
It's a winter wonderland.

You have to try it sometime.

 How come
 these scouting trips

never take us
to Paris or London?

 Maybe because trees
 tend to grow in forests.

 Okay, I'm almost there!

Great!

Now all you have to do
is find Joey.

Yeah, it's a small town.

How hard can it be?

[♪♪♪]

♪ I like
the sparkly Christmas things ♪

♪ I love to hear
the children sing ♪

♪ I like to hear
the sleigh bells ring ♪

♪ And all the joy
that Christmas brings ♪

♪ Could be an angel
in disguise ♪

♪ With all the people
passing by ♪

♪ With all the glitter ♪

♪ What really matters ♪

♪ Is what
the spirit of Christmas means ♪

Whoo.

♪ Try to give more
than you receive ♪

[people bustling]

[giggles]

All right,
wait, wait, wait.

Is that center?

A little to the left.

All right,
let's try that.

Ah...
How's that?

Perfect!

Thank you.

[people bustling]

[woman]:
I have the lights.

[man]: Don't know where
he's going to put it...

Some more candy canes
over here...

[woman]: I'm wanted
at the elf station...

-Oh, gosh, so sorry!
-Sorry.

Sorry about that.
Whoa... oh...

Ha, ha!
Sorry.

I'm going to--

Okay, you go
to your right.

Whoa!

Hi.

You okay?

Yeah. Ah...

Hi.

[giggles]

Lucas!

It's really beautiful.

Yeah, we're getting there.

Nothing like
a small-town Christmas.

Huh.

You're a little early.

The festival's
not for four days.

We get a lot of
you city folk.

Whoa.

Stop.

Turn around.

You calling me
a city girl?

Well, are you not?

Okay, I might live
in a city right now,

but I will have you know

that I grew up
on a Christmas tree farm.

A Christmas tree farm?

Yeah.

So you're one of those
"holiday people?"

"Holiday people?"

Are you not
one of those people?

No, no.

Okay, 'cause
it looks to me

like you're setting up
for a Christmas festival.

Well, we take turns here

in our little small town
of Klaus, okay?

I just happens to be
my year.

Oh.

But if it were up to me,
I'd skip December altogether.

What?

What?

You would skip
December?

The most beautiful
time of year?

Filled with hope
and magic,

twinkling Christmas trees...

It's just a fancy landing pad
for presents.

Uh, you mean
a symbol of seasonal rebirth.

Decked in mistletoe.
Vile weed.

[gasps]

An emblem of romance!

[chuckles]
Okay.

I guess I'm just immune
to the holiday spirit.

Hmm.

Well, I guess
I'd better be on my way.

You know, it's just like
you big city folk...

always rushing off
somewhere.

I told you, I grew up
on a Christmas tree...

farm...

but you're not listening.

Right.

[laughs]

♪ Deck the halls
with boughs of holly ♪

♪ 'Tis the season
to be jolly ♪

Hi.

Hi.

Hi. I have a reservation.

Holly, right?

Yes.

Happy to have you.

Thank you.

Do you need any information
on Klaus?

Activities, restaurants?

Oh, our Christmas Festival
opens in four days.

It is not to be missed.

I know.

I was actually here
once as a child,

but today, I'm here
because I'm hoping

you could help me
look for somebody.

Sure.

I'm the Creative Director

at the Radcliffe Center,

and it's my job
to find the tree

that goes in the plaza.

So cool!

We watch that on TV.

I am so looking forward
to this year's tree.

Well, that's actually
why I'm here.

We were looking
for a new tree,

and then I got
this letter.

I know
this is a long sh*t,

but do you happen
to know Joey McNary?

Not such a long sh*t.

I'm his aunt.

Come on!

I'm Aimee McNary.

Are you serious?

Wow.

It's a small world.

Oh...

I could introduce you
to his dad, my brother Sam.

Yeah!

How about
I take you to our family farm?

Okay!

Oh, I love
your farm!

It reminds me
of where I grew up.

So many gorgeous trees.

You have such a fun job.

Well, it's harder
than it looks

to find
the perfect Christmas tree.

Why?

Well, in addition
to being the perfect height

and shape and color,

the tree has to have
that X factor,

that star quality.

What's so special
about our tree?

It just feels
meant to be.

I mean,
I get Joey's letter,

and then I bump into you.

That's not the hard part.

Convincing Sam to
give you the tree is.

Well, maybe when I explain
how important the tree is,

the holiday spirit...

Mmm...

Sam isn't exactly
the holiday spirit type.

If he had it
his way,

he'd go straight
from Thanksgiving

to Groundhog Day.

Oh.

Mm-hm.

[Holly]:
What's he doing here?

You know him?

I...

I bumped into him in town.

That's my brother Sam.
That's Joey's dad.

Great.

[Aimee]: Come on.

The Christmas tree farmer
who lives in Chicago.

What's, uh,
what's going on?

You bringing holiday cheer
door to door now?

Something like that.

[chuckling]
Okay.

[Aimee]:
Holly, Sam.

-Sam, Holly.
-Hi.

Hello again.

Um...

I'm here because I work
for the Radcliffe Center.

It's my job
to find the tree

that goes in the Center,

and this year,
we want your tree

to be the tree.

You lost me.

I didn't know
that he did this, uh...

[laughs awkwardly]

Um...

I'm sorry.
You can't have this tree.

Uh... this has never happened to
me before.

Um...
okay, well,

maybe you could just
think about it.

I mean, I know you personally
aren't a fan of Christmas,

but so many people are,
and to them,

this tree is a beautiful symbol
of the season.

It's just not
for sale.

Oh, I'm not asking to buy it.

It's donation based,

and most people
are happy to do it.

Listen, Holly...

Look, I feel really bad

that you came all this way
from Chicago,

but...

I wish there was something
I could do to help.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

I understand.

[phone rings
with "Jingle Bells" ringtone]

Hang on.
Excuse me.

Hello?

So, did you find Joey?

[Holly]:
 Yeah, I found him.

So you have the tree?

No.

The owner
doesn't want to donate it.

 What?

Did you tell him

that all of Chicago

is expecting

a Christmas tree lighting
ceremony?

 Get this...

he doesn't care

about
the tree lighting ceremony.

Excuse me?

 Right?

 He doesn't even care
 about Christmas.

Who is this Grinch?

His name's Sam,
and he's...

[sighs]

a total Grinch.

Well, listen,

the Holly I know
does not take no for an answer.

You can do this.

You really think so?

 Well, you have to.
 Andrea is not happy,

and the ceremony
is in nine days,

and we do not have
a backup.

Why does everybody
keep telling me that?

Okay...

[whispering]
What am I going to do? Focus.

Okay, Christmas is about
opening our hearts, right?

So I just have to...
open his heart to the idea.

There you go!
That's the Holly I know!

 Yeah.

Okay.

I'll call you
when I have the tree.

Sam.

Yeah?

I apologize.
I got ahead of myself,

and I'm not even sure
that this is the tree,

but I came
all this way,

and I'd just like to see it.

There's no harm in
showing it to her.

Uh-- Uh--

You're going
to muck up your boots.

I mean, it's way back there.

Oh.

First rule
of growing up on a farm...

always have sensible shoes.

Wow!

Oh, wow!
It's beautiful!

Oh, it's gorgeous!

It's the perfect height.

The perfect height
for what?

It's tall enough to stand
against the skyscrapers,

but short enough to be trucked
through the city.

Wow.

It's absolutely perfect.

I know.

You know,

I've been around trees
my whole life,

and I haven't seen many
like this.

It's... truly special.

It's right.

Yup.
Right here.

Sam, if you were to say yes,

your whole family
would get to go to Chicago

on an all-expenses paid trip,

and you guys
would be front and center

as V.I.P.s
at the tree lighting ceremony.

[laughs]

I don't care
about being a V.I.P...

but here's something
I do care about.

39 years ago,

my mom Leslie
and my dad George

bought this land
and carved that there.

All they had was a
mortgage and a dream,

but this tree represented

everything
that they would watch grow.

That's beautiful.

Don't you want to share
that story with the world?

Put their love on display
for everyone to admire?

No.

I want to keep it
with my family,

where it belongs.

And what about Joey?

It would mean so much to him.

Well, it would now,
because he's eight,

but trust me, 20 years from now,
when this tree's still standing,

it'll mean a lot more to him

than him seeing it
with some skyscrapers.

Hm.

Listen, Holly,
I admire your tenacity,

but...

I mean,
the answer is just no.

Oh, there's...
there's Aimee there.

Okay.

I have to...

Sorry again.

I really didn't want you
to be disappointed.

No, I understand.

It's your parents' tree.

I just think that donating it

could be special
for your family.

I mean,
there's something so moving

about bringing joy
to so many people.

What's wrong?

I thought Sam had told you.

Told me what?

Our mom passed away
last year.

Oh...

I'm really sorry to hear that.

That's why Sam doesn't want
to give away this tree.

Okay.
I got it.

I, uh, I'm going
to be on my way.

Hey, Dad,
dinner's almost ready!

All right, Joey,
I'll be right in.

Miss Christmas!

I saw you on TV,

and I wrote to you,
and you came!

You came for our tree!

I have to tell Grandpa!

He didn't think she'd come!

Wait,
Grandpa knew about the letter?

Come meet Grandpa!

Okay.

[Aimee]: Hey, Dad.

[Joey]: Hi, Grandpa!

[Aimee]: Whoa,
cooking up a storm in here.

[Joey]: Smells good.

Come on.

[Aimee]: Let's eat!

Grandpa, look who it is!
Miss Christmas came!

[Holly]: Hi.
Nice to meet you.

[George]:
Welcome!

It's an enigma!

[all chuckling]

Grandpa just taught me
the word enigma.

[George]:
Well, I'm not sure

it's an enigma exactly,

but it sure is exciting!

And you're right on time
for dinner.

Can you stay?

[Aimee]:
What do you think?

I should get going.

No, it's dinner time,
and you've come all this way.

Let us feed you.

I made
grilled cheese sandwiches.

Kind of.

Thanks, pal.

[Joey]: We made
pumpkin pie as well.

Please stay.

Yeah, stay.

Okay.

-All right!
-[Joey]: Yes!

[George laughs]
Okay!

Looks so good...

Try the milk!

It's from our cows!

It's udderly delicious.

[they laugh, groan]

Oh, come on,
stop being so moo-dy.

Seriously?

Well, I find it a-moo-sing.

[they laugh]

So, Miss Christmas...

Oh, it's actually Holly.

[Joey]: Wait, Miss Christmas
isn't your real name?

Why do they
call you that?

Well, it's a nickname
my dad gave me.

I grew up
on a Christmas tree farm,

and I was always
Christmas crazy,

and I said "Miss Christmas" once
on air,

and it just stuck,

but my real name's Holly.

So, Holly,

you've come
for Leslie's tree.

Oh, no, yeah...

I already told her no.

What?
Dad!

You can't say no!

Grandma loved
the tree lighting!

Yeah, it's true.
She did.

Before the kids,

Leslie and I used to go
to Chicago every year

to see the tree.

Yeah, and Grandma and me
watched it every year on TV.

[Sam]: No, listen, Joey...

I never heard Grandma say

that she wanted to give away
her tree,

and if she wanted
to donate it,

well, then,
why didn't she?

I know you really
want to see the tree on TV,

but...
what about after Christmas?

What then?

Um...

it'll actually be milled
into two-by-fours

to provide lumber
to build houses

for veterans
returning from overseas.

So even after
the holidays,

Leslie's tree will continue
to bring joy to people.

[Sam]:
I meant...

"then what" for us?

Oh.

[Sam]: Because then
we no longer have a tree.

Right.

Sam...

I know you don't want
to give the tree away...

Of course not.

But it's not just yours
to give.

Uh...

I don't want
to cause any problems, so...

It's no problems.

The tree belongs to the family.

It's a family decision.

So, I tell you
what, Holly...

why don't you
make your case,

and then we'll discuss?

Okay.

Right now?

No, we never discuss business
at the table.

Great.

We'll meet tomorrow,
after milking.

Yes!

Okay.

I've got to head out
to the barn for a minute.

Excuse me.

[Holly]: I don't know, George.
Maybe Sam's right.

Maybe the tree should stay.

Maybe...

but I also have some
mighty fond memories

of Leslie at
the Radcliffe tree.

The sound of her
off-key caroling,

and the way her face
would brighten,

seeing it light up...

I think she would have
wanted to donate it.

But Sam doesn't agree,

and I just don't want
to upset anybody.

Don't you worry
about my Sam.

He's an enigma.

He is definitely an enigma.

[chuckles]

[phone rings
with "Jingle Bells" ringtone]

Hello?

Holly,
that tree is perfect!

[Holly]: Yeah...

except that I don't have it,

and the McNarys
might not give it to me.

This tree is flawless,

 and if anyone
 can convince them

 to donate it, it's you.

Mm, maybe,

but just in case,
we need to find a backup.

Oh, Andrea,
I've got to go.

Oh, okay, Holly, I...

[sighs]

It's perfect.
It's great.

♪ I'm feeling the holidays
starting to set in ♪

♪ Something in the air
is so crisp ♪

♪ Walking down the street
I see families laughing ♪

♪ The children in the snow
they're knee-deep ♪

♪ Momma's in the kitchen
baking up a storm ♪

♪ Daddy's carving turkey... ♪

Hey.

Listen, I... think
I've had enough holiday cheer

for a little while.

Yeah, I know,

and I just wanted
to apologize

for overstepping
any boundaries.

Listen, Sam, I'm going
to respect your wishes,

and if you want me to
leave right now, I will.

Promise?

[laughs]

But I want you
to know

that I understand
that your mom's tree

isn't just a tree, okay,

and the Radcliffe tree
isn't just a tree.

My mom also passed away.

It happened
when I was just a baby,

and my dad raised me

until he got sick
when I was in college.

He was my very best friend,

and if you can believe it,

he actually loved Christmas
as much as I do.

Whoa.

Yeah, right?

He was...

Mr. Christmas?

Yeah.

Actually,
that's exactly what he was.

You know, and every year,
with the Radcliffe tree,

I get to celebrate my dad

and his love for Christmas
and beauty and magic.

I get to feel like
he's here with me again.

Look, if I'm being
honest with you,

I just don't think
there's anything you can say

that's going to make me
change my mind.

Yeah, doesn't mean
I'll stop talking.

[laughs]

I'll listen to your pitch.

Unless that was it?

Oh, no.
Unfortunately for you...

[both]: There's more.

Yeah.

Thank you.

[phone rings
with "Jingle Bells" ringtone]

Hey!

[Erin]:
 I just saw the picture!

Beyond perfect, right?

Are you talking about the tree
or the man,

because yes, ha, ha,
he is perfect!

Erin, that's Sam.

The Grinch?

 Ah, you know,
 he's not really a Grinch.

 He just hates Christmas.

Maybe more of a Scrooge.

No, he's not really a Scrooge,
either.

He's just...

he's just protecting his family.

"Protecting his family?"

Wait a minute.
Do you have feelings for Sam?

What?

No!
That's crazy.

 Look, we're just...
 We're really different,

 and anyways, I don't know
 how I could love a man

 who doesn't like Christmas.

That's true.

 Yeah.
 Anyway, listen.

The tree-lighting ceremony
is in eight days.

Can we just stay focused?

 Relax.
 Don't worry about it.

You're going to get the tree.

 I'm too stressed
 to relax right now.

Wish me luck.

 I'm rooting for you.

Just... tree joke.
Never mind.

Good one.

Okay, thank you all
for coming to my presentation.

And thank you
for the cookies!

[chuckles]

So I know
you watch the Radcliffe ceremony

on TV every year,

but many people
don't know its history,

so I wanted
to share it with you.

And you did all this
for us?

Mm...

I might have had some of it
prepared already.

Okay...

[Holly, recorded audio]:
 In 1930,

 during the Great Depression,

 the first
 Radcliffe Christmas tree

 was placed in the plaza

 for everyone
 who couldn't afford a tree.

 Decorated
 with gum wrapper garlands

 and tin cans,

 it became a centerpiece
 of the community.

 Neighbors gathered around it,
 caroled, and shared food.

 Since then, every year,

 the Radcliffe Center
 has had a tree,

 and although the trees

 get more elaborate
 and spectacular

 every year,

 we never forget
 what it started as...

 a symbol of community...

 a place for people
 to come together...

 a gathering spot for families,
 friends, and neighbors

 to be cheered, supported,

 and marvel

 not just
 in the beauty of the season,

 but in each other...

 which is what Leslie's tree
 could be to so many people.

I vote yes!

Holly,
this is wonderful...

but I think we need
some more time

to mull it over.

Could we have
more time?

I wish I could give you
all the time in the world.

I know this is a huge decision
for all of you,

but the tree lighting
is literally around the corner,

and it takes time

to transport and decorate,

and in the end, if you say no...

Could you
at least give us

till tomorrow?

And that way,
that'll give us some time

to ask any questions
we might have.

What do you think?

Could you stay
a little longer?

I'd love to.

-[Joey]: Yes!
-Great.

[Holly]:
Hey, Joey?

How about you show me
around the Christmas festival?

Come on.

[they laugh]

The festival starts
in a few days

and goes straight through
until Christmas.

It's really famous.

People come
from all over the world

to see it.

All over the midwest,
anyway.

That's where Santa will be...

and that's where
the food is.

Everyone brings something.

Grandma and me
used to make

the best Christmas cookies.

Grandpa tried last year,
but they were like...

what'd you call them?

Charcoal.

[Joey]:
Yeah.

There's Owen.
I'll be right back.

Okay.

I like Klaus.

Well, I think
you'd like any town

that took Christmas
this seriously.

It's good for us.

It's good for
the businesses,

good for town morale.

Good for everyone
but you.

Why do you dislike Christmas
so much?

[phone rings
with "Jingle Bells" ringtone]

Oh, hang on...

Right. I'm going
to be down here.

Okay.

Hello?

How did the pitch go?

Did they say yes?
Do you have the tree?

Uh, no, not yet.

They responded really well,

but they just need another day
to decide.

 Another day?

Holly,
the ceremony is in eight days,

We need at least four days
to decorate,

and that leaves us
exactly three days

to have a tree located,
cut, and transported here.

 What am I supposed
 to tell corporate?

Corporate?

 Yes.

Corporate has gotten involved,
and they are not happy...

 and I'm sorry, Holly, but...

they said if you don't have
a "Radcliffe-worthy tree"

here in Chicago
in three days,

then...

don't bother
coming back at all.

Hey.

Good morning.

What are you doing up
this early?

Oh, I'm always
up early.

Just the farmer
in me.

What are you
doing here?

We do
McNary family breakfast

on Sundays, so...

I'm always early,
I'm always waiting,

so I grab coffee
and head outside.

Care to join?

You had me
at coffee.

[chuckles]

Usually from
the minute I wake up,

it's just go, go, go.

It's so nice

to have some time
to just breathe.

It's so beautiful
here, so peaceful.

It reminds me of home.

Of Chicago?

Oh, no, no, no,
Chicago's where I live,

but my family's farm...
that was home.

I guess I always figured
I'd end up back there.

So why didn't you?

Well, the plan

was that I'd get a
degree in horticulture

and then return home.

My parents had this dream
of expanding the farm,

and as I got older,

it became a dream
of my own,

something I wanted
to do for myself,

and for my mom,

for her legacy,

especially at
Christmas time...

but when my dad
passed away,

I had to decide between
school and the farm.

I was 19
at the time,

and the thought of
running a business alone

just was
terrifying, right?

So I sold the land,

and I got a job
at Radcliffe,

and I moved
to Chicago...

And became a city girl.

[giggles]

Yeah, I guess

I am just a little
bit of a city girl.

I do get nervous if I'm
more than a block away

from a cup of coffee.

I guess I've grown
accustomed to city life.

Sounds to me

like you just want to find
a place called home.

You got anything tying you
to Chicago? Boyfriend?

Uh... no.

No, unfortunately,
when you work as much as I do,

it's kind of hard to date.

What about you?

[snickers]
No, no, no, no.

After my divorce,
I just...

and you know what?

This time for Joey and I
just to be by ourselves,

it's been great.

Yeah.

But I think
we're both ready.

She would just...

She would have to be
really special.

[loud splash]

[gasps] Oh!

Oh, I'm so sorry!

Don't worry about it,
don't worry about it.

You don't like my coffee?
It's fine.

I got it.
Here, hold this.

[whines]
Thank you.

♪ All I want this year
is you... ♪

[♪♪♪]

He trades.

Ah!
What's this?

Close.
On the line.

Border...
borderline.

It's completely
undone.

[Holly]: Oh!

That's pretty good.

-Holly!
-Hi!

[Sam]: "Holly"?
Really?

Hey...

Come here.

What is all this?

[Holly]: Egg nog
French toast.

It's Christmas
morning breakfast?

This is our mom's

go-to Christmas morning
breakfast.

I know.
Sam told me...

and it turns out

that I have a pretty
good recipe too.

You sure you don't need
some of my help here?

Um, yeah.

Could you
burn it for us?

Give me a sh*t.
I'll see what I can do.

-Why don't you set the table?
-Sure.

And there's juice
that needs a pitcher,

and maple syrup?

Got it.

[Sam]: Put that
on the table?

♪ It's the best time
of the year ♪

♪ To have someone by his side ♪

[Holly]: So I just secured
the Norway spruce

outside of Elkhart Lake

as a backup.

[Erin]: I thought

 that that tree
 was 10 feet too short.

Well, that's the best backup
that I found.

Do you have a better option?

No.

I'm stumped.

Pun intended.

 Don't worry.
 We won't even use it.

The McNarys will say yes.

 Well, let's hope so,

because if this backup
isn't "Radcliffe worthy..."

I'm fired.

I've got to go.

I'm just pretending
to be working

but really, I'm wrapping
Aimee's presents.

How did Aimee
convince you to do that?

Oh, I offered to help.

To be honest,
I love gift wrapping.

Of course you do.

I actually love
all Christmas preparations.

I kind of go all out.

Holly...

I want the tree
to go to Chicago.

Really?

That's...

that's great news.

Um... wow!

Um, can I ask what
made up your mind?

Well, I was...

just thinking about how happy
the Radcliffe tree made Leslie,

and how she made
everyone around her happy,

especially at Christmas,

and I think
this is one more opportunity

for Leslie
to bring joy to others,

and I know
she'd want you to take it.

I've got to go.

The cows are calling.

One, two, three, four,
I declare one more.

Aaah!

[Sam]: Hey.

Hi.

Hey, we have to take off,

but maybe we'll see you
tomorrow?

Yeah.

[Joey]: But we still haven't
found the angel ornament.

I know, buddy.
Come on.

I'm decorating
our family wreath,

and I wanted to put

all of Grandma's favorite
ornaments on it.

The angel
was her most favorite.

[George]: Mm.
You guys stay.

I'll head back.

You sure?

Enjoy yourselves.

Oh, wow...

What if we can't find it?

Well...

oh...

Okay.

I know you have your heart
set on the angel ornament,

but sometimes,

when you're looking
for one thing,

you end up finding
something else

just as beautiful.

That was the first ornament
I ever made.

I gave it to Grandma.

[Holly]:
You know what?

And I bet
this was her real favorite,

and I think
it's going to look perfect

on your family wreath.

Aunt Aimee, can we
decorate the inn?

[Aimee]:
Sure!

Sam can help.

Great.

[♪♪♪]

I can't just sit inside

while you guys
are out here decorating.

[muttering]
About time.

Ha, ha.

It's beautiful.

It's just like how
Grandma used to do it.

Let's put the bow...

Untangling
all these lights

brought back traumatic
Christmas memories for me,

just so you know.

Can you really say you've never
enjoyed the holidays?

Not even a little?

I, uh, I haven't always
been a Grinch.

Aw, you're
not a Grinch.

You're much more of a Scrooge.

[laughs]
Um... thanks?

I'll get it.

Okay.

This Scrooge

actually tolerated Christmas
at one point.

"Tolerate?"

How spirited of you.

Hey...

you get divorced
and your mom passes away?

Just makes everything...

you know?

Got it?

Yeah.

All right,
I think we're done.

Let's take a look.

[Joey]:
It's perfect!

Ah.
Nice.

All right, hey,
we've got to head home,

so why don't you go
hop in the truck, okay?

Okay.

I'm going to start...

[laughs]

Sam, being here with you
has been...

amazing...

but I do need
to figure this out,

and I'm running out of time.

Look, I'm sorry.

I've just been
dragging my feet. I...

I'm sure you just want
to get back on your way, so...

I'm just still on the fence.

Thanks for helping.

[Aimee and Holly giggle]

Thank you, Holly.

Joey is so happy,

and it's so nice to see
the inn decorated again.

[grunting]

Between you and me,

I think
even Sam enjoyed himself.

Me too.

[laughs]
Here, I'll take that.

Oh...

[gasps]
Ooh, wait!

Aimee!

Is this the ornament
Joey was looking for?

We should tell him

so he can put it
on the wreath.

Actually, you know
where I want to put that?

On my mom's tree...

at the Radcliffe Plaza.

Really?

Mm-hm.

I keep thinking

of the great memories
from the tree.

In the winter, we
would collect boughs

and make wreaths,

then in the summer,

we would have picnics
under the tree's shade.

I'll miss the tree,

but it'll be so special
to see it in Chicago.

Now you just have
to convince Sam,

which, after today,

I don't think will take
as much convincing

as I thought.

It's beginning to look
a little like Christmas.

[Erin]: So you've got
 three out of the four.

 That's a majority vote.

Well...
I want it to be unanimous.

I don't want Sam to feel like
I stole something from him.

Well...

fingers crossed
that he says yes tomorrow.

I mean, he could ask
for one more day.

It sounds like he just wants
to spend more time with you.

 That is not
 what he's doing.

Although...

staying
doesn't sound so bad.

Klaus is lovely...

and, um...

I'm actually starting
to think

that maybe the tree should stay.

Maybe it belongs here.

 Holly...

What?

[barks]

Turn on the news.

 And with a week
 until the tree lighting,

 the Radcliffe Center tree
 is still not here.

The "City in a Garden"
might be tree-less.

Looks like the heart of America

might have lost
its Christmas Spirit.

[text chimes]

[♪♪♪]

Listen, have
a great time.

Hey.

Hey.

Thanks for coming.

What's going on?

So I know you need more time
to think about the tree,

but I also know

that I was just going
to spend the whole day

working and stressing,

so I decided, in the spirit
of Christmas and slowing down,

to take the day off

and partake
in some holiday activities.

Uh-oh.

Yeah. I thought maybe
you'd like to join me.

Is this, like,
a personal mission of yours

to get me to change
how I feel about Christmas?

This is just
a couple of friends

enjoying the holiday season.

Okay.
I can do that.

Okay.

[whistles]

[♪♪♪]

[tune of "O Christmas Tree"
playing]

No.

Oh yeah.

Oh, no. No, no, no.
That's for tourists.

[Holly]:
Oh no, that's for you.

[she giggles,
he mutters]

Let's go.

[tune of "Good King Wenceslas"
playing]

Ryan, seriously?

You in on this?

After you,
fine sir.

Oh, no, no, no.

After you,
Miss Christmas.

[laughs]

This is a first.

[woman]:
Merry Christmas!

Yeah, yeah. Ha, ha.

[♪♪♪]

Grandma and me used to do this!

[Holly]:
Really?

My dad and I
used to do this too.

We'd hand-deliver
as many Christmas cards

as possible.

Now, this
is a very special card.

Why?

Because it's from you
to me,

and when I get it in the mail,

I'm going to remember
this moment.

[Joey]:
Cool!

So I know you said
you and your grandma

used to bake cookies
for the festival...

We're going to bake
Christmas cookies?

Yes, we are,

but first,

we're going to make
the hot chocolate to drink

while we bake the cookies.

Yes!

Your grandma might have had
the best cookie recipe,

but I have
the best hot chocolate recipe.

Mm, okay.

[Holly]: Oh...

That's right,
we'll be the judge of that.

Oh, it's on.

Let's go.

Boom.

[laughs]

[Holly]: Okay,
are we ready for this?

[Joey]: Oh, yeah.

Whoa...

Oooh...

[Joey]: Nice.

Yeah!

They're perfect!

Definitely not charcoal.

Did you think they would be?

Maybe.

Oh-ho-ho.

Okay, why don't you put
the cookies over here,

and we can get started
on the icing.

[Joey]: Sure.

[they laugh]

Before cutting down trees
was the tradition,

people used to put
evergreen boughs

in their homes,

and the boughs
were a reminder

that no matter
how harsh the winter,

spring would
always return,

and that's what
a Christmas tree is,

a reminder of hope.

Sorry.

It's just so beautiful.

[Sam]:
Don't apologize.

I'd like to look at something
the way you look at that tree.

Grandma's tree is going
to look awesome in Chicago!

You know what?

I bet there's a good one
right through there.

Want to go check it out?

[Joey]: Yeah.

Thanks for being
so patient.

Klaus and your family

makes being patient
pretty easy...

and honestly, Sam,

whatever you decide
about the tree,

I'm just so happy
that I came.

[clears throat]

Me too.
[chuckles]

[Joey]:
I found it!

I found our Christmas tree.

[Sam]: Yeah?
Did you get a good one?

[Joey]:
It's perfect.

This might work, huh?

Maybe we should ask
the tree expert.

Well?

Joey, how do you make
finding the perfect tree

look so easy?

Are you after my job?

[Sam chuckles]

[Sam]: I think
you're old enough

for this now, huh?

Really?

Yeah. Okay.
Come on, get in here.

We do long, just smooth,
slow strokes, okay?

You let the saw
do the work.

I'll help you
get started.

Got it?

[sawing]

Good job.

[Sam]: All right, here.
Think this will do it.

Yeah? That's
good, right?

Yeah.

["Angels We Have Heard on High"
playing]

Joey, you're a pro.

Thanks.

Okay, I have something
for you.

Really?

Yes.

[Sam]:
What?

[Joey]:
What is it?

It's an angel!

[Holly]: My mother's
family has a tradition

of using an angel
instead of a star

on the top
of the tree.

It's a reminder
of everyone we love

looking out for us.

It's actually
a tradition I brought

to the Radcliffe Center.

I have one just like it
on my tree.

It's perfect.

[Holly]: I just think
it's so beautiful

how our mothers have
influenced our Christmases.

[Sam]: What do
you say, buddy?

Thank you.

[Holly]:
You're welcome.

Thank you.

[Holly]: On the farm,
we always had

a fresh Christmas tree,
with roots.

My dad would always say,

"Love is like
a Christmas tree.

It needs to have roots
and wings."

Hm.

Uh, well, um...

Let's get ready for
the festival tomorrow.

Okay.

I'll meet you
back at the inn.

Okay.

Thanks for that.

No problem.

So, uh..

was an entire day
of Christmas activities

just pure t*rture for you?

Oh, uh... no.

Um...

You know, what would you say
if I told you

it was actually really nice?

Oh.

I would say "Operation
Lift Sam's Christmas Spirits"

is working...

and I had
a great day too.

Your family's lovely...

Yeah.

And being in Klaus
makes me feel like...

You're home again?

Yeah.

Okay. Well...

I'm going to...
I'm going to go.

Well, you are...

overlooking one
Christmas tradition.

Well, underlooking.

Oh, the vile weed?

And I thought that
was just for holiday people.

Well...

maybe I'm re-thinking
my Grinchhood.

Yeah?

How can I not?

[Joey]: Dad!

We can't find the sweaters.

All right,
I'll be right up.

It's okay.

Good night.

Good night.

[Aimee]:
Okay, it looks good!

She'll be down
any sec, right?

[Aimee]:
Mine's uglier than yours.

[Joey]: No, mine's uglier.

[chuckling]

[George whispering]
Oh, here...

[Holly laughs]
What is going on?

Leslie made them.

Every year, she'd try to make
her ugliest sweater yet.

She was...
repeatedly successful.

[laughing]

It's a family tradition.

So, what do you think?

I think
it's truly...

truly ugly.

The ugliest.

Well, don't laugh
too soon,

because...
♪ da da-da da! ♪

[they laugh]

No!

We have one
for you!

Oh, that one's
really ugly!

Oh yes...

[laughs]

Yeah?

Okay.
Where's yours?

[they laugh]

Join us!

That's the ugliest.

[♪♪♪]

[Aimee]: This has always been
my family's favorite day.

[Holly]:
I can see why.

I'm so happy
you're here.

Aw, me too.

This is the best Christmas
in a long time,

but I'm actually eight,

so I only remember, like,
the last three Christmases.

[they laugh]

[carolers]: ♪ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year ♪

♪ Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin ♪

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year ♪

Whoo!

[Holly]: Ooh.

Smell this.

Oh, no,
that's bad.

No, no,
this is...

Thanks.

Thank you.

Oh, look
at the beautiful scarves!

Hey, ma'am.

Erin would love this.

What are you going
to get your family

for Christmas?

Gift certificates.

You know what
goes really well

with a gift certificate?

A personalized present!

There's only 20 days
until Christmas.

You'd better
start shopping.

Well, then, what would I do
Christmas Eve?

Oh, there's your
Christmas spirit!

There you are!
We've been looking for you.

We've been around.

Joey's waiting for us
to take a picture with Santa.

Oh! Okay.

Okay, big smiles!

[camera clicks]

There we go.

[Sam]:
We're up. Let's do it.

[Aimee]: Our turn.

Hi, Santa.

What are you doing
over there?

No, no, no, no, no.

No, Holly,
come on!

-No, no, it's fine.
-Come on, Holly!

[Aimee]:
Join us.

Get in there.

All right, guys,

everyone smile
for the camera

and say Christmas!

Say "Miss Christmas"!

Miss Christmas!

[camera clicks]

Okay,
who's hungry?

Are you?
Let's do it.

[Sam]: Thank you, guys.

Your picture.

[Holly]:
Thank you.

-Merry Christmas.
-Merry Christmas.

[♪♪♪]

♪ All the stockings
you will find ♪

♪ Hanging in a row... ♪

Oh, it's so
delicious.

That looks so good.

Okay!
Thank you.

[text chimes]

Oh...

Hey. How's the food?

Actually, really good.

What'd you get?

Fruitcake.

Ah, you hit the healthy table.

Um...
Sam, I...

I really don't mean
to rush you,

but I do need
an answer.

I know.
I'm sorry.

When you grow up
in Klaus,

it's almost like Christmas
is a year-round thing.

You know,

we're either setting up
for the festival

or we're recovering
from it, you know,

and my mom,

she was in the center
of all of it.

I mean, growing up,
we did everything,

and she made it all
so fun...

and then you come along,

with your ultra-positive,

bordering-on-annoying
Christmas attitude,

and then you tell me that...

Christmas is a time

to celebrate
the people that you lost...

that it makes you feel
closer to them.

That's the spirit of Christmas.

No.

That's you...

and I feel it.

My family feels it.
Have you seen them?

They're...
I haven't seen them this happy.

Sorry.

It's okay.

Did you mean
what you said

about my mom's tree
being a place

where people will gather
and get together?

Absolutely.

It's the center,
the heart.

It's a reminder that...
that we're not alone,

that we're home.

At least,
it's...

what your family
has been to me

in this short time.

Okay, you can have the tree.

Are you sure?

Well, now you look
like you don't want it.

No, I do!

I do, um...

[George]: So,
what's going on here?

Um...

I, uh...

I just told Holly
she could take the tree.

You're saying yes?

Yes!
Thank you!

Our tree is going
to Chicago!

You're going to Chicago.

Even better.

See?

This will be
so special.

I'm going to
go tell work.

Hi, Andrea?

 Holly...

please tell me...

 Yes, we have it.
 We have the tree.

 You can schedule transport
 for tomorrow,

'cause we're going
to make it in time.

I knew it!

I knew if anyone could do it,
it would be you, Holly.

 Thanks...

although I wasn't always
so sure myself.

Well, unlike Corporate,

I never doubted you
for a second.

 Okay, well, uh,

 just call me
 if there are any problems.

I'm with the McNarys,
so I've got to go.

Okay! Great.

That's a relief...

but I'm going out there
to supervise delivery.

[applause]

[cheering]

So cute!

[cheering]

Whoo-hoo!

Yeah!

[tune of "12 Days of Christmas"
playing]

♪ Baby
let's stay inside tonight ♪

♪ 'Cause there's a chill
in the air outside ♪

♪ A cold wind's
beginning to blow ♪

♪ It's startin' to feel
like snow ♪

You know...

every year,
I'm "Miss Christmas",

but...

this feels like my
first real Christmas

in a long time.

♪ Gonna hunker down
for two days or so ♪

♪ It's startin'
to feel like snow ♪

Hello?

[Erin]:
 Hi! Did you talk to Andrea?

 She's going to be there
 any minute with transport.

I can't believe
you pulled this off.

 Me neither.

 How's Sam?

I guess I took you up

on that new holiday tradition
after all.

 Oh, yeah?
 What's that?

Spending the holidays
with a special someone.

You and Sam?

That's so great!

Wait,
but how is that going to work?

Are you guys going
to do long distance?

 Actually...

I was thinking
about staying here.

I mean,
I would get the tree

and carry us through
the tree lighting ceremony,

but after that...

I'm thinking
about leaving Radcliffe

and giving it a sh*t out here.

Really?

 I mean, I know it sounds
 like I'm rushing into things,

 but I would not be doing this
 for Sam.

 I'd be doing this for me...

because...

Erin, I finally feel
like I'm home,

and this just feels right.

It is a big
difference...

Hey.

Hi.

But Holly, you've worked
so hard for your job.

You are your job.

No.
No, I'm more than this job,

but I am so grateful
to Radcliffe

and everything
that it's taught me,

but it is time for me
to get out of the city

and just get back to my roots.

Look, I'm going to do
what I said I'm going to do.

I'm going
to get this tree,

and then I'm leaving.

I have to follow my heart,
and my heart is elsewhere.

I can't pretend.

Erin...
no, Erin, this is right.

I can feel it.

Will you still come visit me
in Chicago?

Or am I going
to have to go over there?

[laughs]

Oh, um, can I call you back?
I've got to go.

 Okay, bye!

[truck engine starts]

Sam,
where are you going?

Transport will be here
any minute.

[turns off engine]

Tell them it's off.

I've changed my mind.
You can't have our tree.

What?

Yeah, sorry for wasting
so much of your time.

Um...
what is going on?

I have to...
I have to "follow my heart."

Right?
That's what you do, right?

You follow your heart.

I'm so confused.

I'm not.

Sam, I...

You know, I can't believe
that this was all just a game.

What, you get close to us,

you pretend
you're part of our family,

and then...

You know, I can take it.
I'm a big boy,

but how can you do this
to Joey?

He's eight!
He's a kid!

Sam, being here
these past few days

has been amazing...

You can drop the whole
"Miss Christmas" act now.

I heard you on the phone,

talking about

how you will do
everything it takes

to get that tree,

and then leave.

Sam, I was talking about...

Yeah,
it's not happening.

Go home.

[Andrea]:
Holly!

I have transport
waiting.

Where's our tree?

[Holly]: Uh,
it's not our tree.

It never was.

But it's okay.
We've got a backup.

We're good.

And just so you know,

when I said I was going
to get the tree and leave?

I meant leave Chicago...

not here.

Holly...

Holly!

[♪♪♪]

♪ It's that time again ♪

♪ For love and wishing ♪

♪ For everything that shines ♪

♪ The time for giving ♪

♪ Dreams wrapped in ribbons ♪

♪ Something to make you smile ♪

♪ Be the spark in your smile ♪

Hey.

The backup tree
arrived.

It's much taller
in person.

Very "Radcliffe worthy."

Do you want to
come take a look?

No, thanks.

Well, hey,
what are you doing tonight?

I could come over.

We could decorate
your tree.

I think I'm just going

to skip decorating
this year.

Come on, you can't
skip decorating.

You're Miss Christmas.

I don't think I want to be
Miss Christmas anymore.

[♪♪♪]

♪ Oh, you burn bright ♪

There you are.

Hey.

What's going on?

I don't know.

No, I do know.

I miss her.

It's definitely quieter here
since she left.

She makes her presence known,
doesn't she?

So, what happened?

I messed up.

I fell for her
so fast, Dad,

and it's...

I don't know,
I got scared.

That's human.

When I met your mother,
I was terrified.

I thought, now that I know
this person exists,

how can I live
without them?

And how do you?

Day to day.

I count my blessings...

but you don't have to live
without Holly.

Go get her.

No, she doesn't want that.

But you don't know
until you try.

You know, Sam,

about 40 years ago,

your mother and I planted
that tree,

and she said something to me
that I'll never forget.

She said, "Georgie,

"we're going to have
our good times,

"and we're going to have
our bad times,

"but promise me
one thing...

that we keep growing,
just like that tree."

Yeah.

Love is scary,

but losing love
is scarier,

and I'll tell you
one thing for sure...

it's worth losing it
to have had it.

Holly's a great woman...

[chuckles]

and your mother
would have loved her.

It's up to you, pal.

I love you, son.

Thanks, Dad.

[knocking on door]

[knocking]

[barks]

Hi!

Hey!
What are you doing here?

I thought you were on a date.

Well, I was,

but I'd rather spend time
with you.

Brought some edible
Christmas cheer.

How much longer do I have
to be the cheery one?

It is exhausting.

Let's decorate this tree.

Come on!
Where do we begin?

Let's see,
what do we have here?

Uh...

This one's nice.

No, no, that...
that goes on the top.

It has to catch
the light.

Um...

how about this?

Well...

the ornaments go on last,
okay?

It goes,
it goes...

it goes lights,

and then garlands,
and then ornaments.

There's an order.

Lead the way.

I know what you're doing.

So, what's going on
with you?

Is this about Sam?

Well, yeah,
mainly...

but it's also being
with the McNarys

made me realize
what's missing...

made me realize what I want
more than anything...

and that's family.

Listen,
I love my life.

I'm not complaining,

but...

I just don't have family
to share it with.

Well, you have me.

I promise
to always be

your annoying surrogate sister.

[laughs]

And you do a great job.

[laughs]

But I know.

You want Sam.

I just want a home...

and I want a family.

Well, the Holly I know
never takes no for an answer.

Well, the Holly I know

is always protecting herself.

Well, you got hurt.

That's life.
That's love.

You know?

It hurts sometimes,

but you have
to pick yourself up

and start again.

We can't give up,
especially you,

because
you're Miss Christmas.

What do you
always say?

At Christmas time,

we have
to open up our hearts,

even when it's hard...

especially
when it's hard.

Thanks.

Aw...

Why don't I pour us
a little Christmas cheer...

Okay...

And you can decorate
the tree.

Fabulous.

Okay.

Talked to Andrea.
Angel's all yours.

Yes!
Thank you!

Oh, almost forgot.
Some fan mail came for you.

It's addressed
to "Miss Christmas."

Who's it from?

I don't know.
There's no return address.

[Joey]: "Dear Holly,
we miss you.

"My dad misses you
most of all,

"even though he tries
to pretend he doesn't.

"He's an enigma, remember?

"Come back soon, please.

Sincerely, Joey."

[♪♪♪]

All right,
we've got a big day today.

You guys ready for this?

Okay...

load 'em up.

You got my letter!

Again!

[George]:
Welcome.

Is he here?

No, he's running errands
till sundown.

We spread the word
around town.

Sounds like there's going
to be a big crowd.

Perfect!

All right,
let's get started.

What's in there?

Well, if the tree can't come
to Radcliffe,

then Radcliffe is going
to come to the tree.

[♪♪♪]

[Holly]:
Higher on that ball.

[Erin]:
Higher on the ball!

A little more.

To the left.

Perfect.

Tighter
on those strands.

Tighter
on the strands!

[Holly]: They need
to be straight.

Excellent.

Okay,
bring out "The Lady."

Bring out
The Lady!

Would you...!

I'm so sorry.

It looks great.

Oh-ho-ho!

[everyone applauds]

Watch this.

[hydraulics whir]

♪ It's 20 degrees ♪

♪ The snow on the trees ♪

♪ Makes the world
look like crystal ♪

♪ Icicles hang
like silver meringue ♪

♪ And outside
it's just blissful ♪

♪ I can't guess... ♪

This is my
favorite part.

♪ ... and ready to go? ♪

♪ How often
do we get a day ♪

♪ To play in the snow? ♪

♪ I want so spend this snow day
with you ♪

Holly...

Leslie would have loved this.

[Aimee]:
Absolutely.

[laughs]

Aw, Joey...

This is the most
beautiful tree ever.

Ah, just wait
until sundown.

How are you going to
top this for next year?

I won't.

It's your job now.

What?

I spoke to Andrea,

and we both agreed

that you are the only one
for the job.

Congratulations!

Thank you.

Sam just called.

Oh!

He'll be home
in an hour.

Almost show time.

What...

[crowd chatter]

[Aimee]:
Sam!

What's going on?

You'll see.

[applause, cheering]

[crowd]: Aw...

You're all
I've been thinking about.

I am so sorry.

It's okay.
It's okay.

I was rude,
hurtful,

terrified...

of losing you.

Isn't it amazing?

I've never seen
anything like it.

I mean,

come on,
how'd you pull this off?

With a lot of help.

Your family thought Klaus
could use a place to gather,

and thought

that this could be
part of the festival

every year.

Oh.

Every year...

[chuckles]

It is unreal.

and I personally think

it's just as perfect
as the Radcliffe tree.

I don't know.

[crowd applauds]

[Holly]: No, no.

It's even
more perfect

because of
who's around it.

Gotcha.

Listen, everyone,
thank you.

My mom was...

the most nurturing person
ever,

and I always thought
she was one of a kind...

and then I met someone

who has
the same spirit...

Holly...

"Miss Christmas"
to all of you.

You are everything
Christmas stands for,

which is simply...

giving to others,

and this is just
one more example,

because the only reason

that we're all here together
now...

is because of you.

Aw...

So, welcome,
everyone,

to the first Klaus
Christmas Tree lighting!

[tune of "Good King Wenceslas"
playing]

No one's ever said
anything like that to me before.

Oh, I'm not done.

Yeah,
unfortunately for you...

-There's more.
-There's more. Yeah.

You know,
you said to me

that Christmas was about
opening your heart...

which is easier said
than done...

but you opened mine,

and I want
to say thanks.

You still thinking about
leaving the Radcliffe Center?

I already left.

What?

Yeah.

I'm kind of homeless.

No, you're not.

Yeah, when I got back
to Chicago,

I realized...

I don't want to find
the Radcliffe tree.

I want to grow it.

Well, you know,

Klaus doesn't have
a Christmas tree farm,

and we actually have
the room for it,

and as for growing
the Radcliffe tree,

maybe this is
a good start.

In 50 years,
we can donate it.

It actually takes 80 years
to get big enough, but--

yeah, but we can watch it grow
together.

How did you know
I was coming?

Well, one, if you weren't,
I was coming to get you.

Um, but two...

Holly? Could we
borrow you a moment?

Sure.

-Okay.
-Go ahead.

[reporter]:
Last night,

we had the tree lighting

at Chicago's
Radcliffe Center.

Tonight, Radcliffe
has come

to Klaus, Wisconsin,

and here we have
Miss Christmas

to tell us
how that happened.

Well, it all started
with a letter

from a really special boy
named Joey,

and, um...
he's here.

Can he join us?

Of course.

Okay. Joey!

Hi, Joey.

So you wrote a letter

to donate this tree
to the Radcliffe Center?

Yup.

I wanted the whole world
to see my grandma's tree...

And guess who mailed
the letter?

[people chuckle]

[Holly]:
Okay, well...

I guess we're ready
for the main attraction.

-Whoo!
-Yeah!

Here we go!

And I wrote
the second letter.

I just carved the tree
and crossed my fingers.

[Holly]: Okay, buddy.

Go ahead!

-Really?
-Go for it.

Oh yeah!

[Sam]: All right,
shall we count it down?

Three... two... one...

[wild cheering]

[tune of "Deck the Halls"
playing]

Whoo!

Whoo!

♪ I don't wanna deck the halls
or jingle all the way... ♪

Why aren't you looking
at the tree?

Because I finally found
something to look at

the way you look
at that tree.

♪ On my Christmas list ♪

♪ Is my first Christmas kiss
with you... ♪

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

♪ Baby, yeah ♪

♪ Under the mistletoe
with you ♪♪

[♪♪♪]

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Miss Christmas (2017)

Miss Christmas (2017)