(originally titled Magical Christmas Ornaments ) is a 2017 holiday romance film that explores the healing power of family traditions and the magic of the holiday spirit. Plot Overview
The central arc involves Marie moving from holiday cynicism back to belief in "miracles".
The ornaments serve as a physical bridge between Marie and her mother, representing the support of family.
The conflict with Clark highlights the necessity of forgiveness and moving on to find new love.
As each ornament arrives, Marie experiences "coincidental" blessings in her life, including a potential new romance with her handsome neighbor, (Brendan Penny). However, her progress is threatened when her boss tasks her with editing a new book by Clark (Stephen Huszar)—the very man who broke her heart. Marie must decide whether to let the pain of the past dictate her future or trust in the magic of the season to find true happiness. Cast and Production Director: Don McBrearty. Writer: Rickie Castaneda. Main Cast: Jessica Lowndes as Marie Kendrick. Brendan Penny as Nate. Stephen Huszar as Clark. Tim Matheson as J.P. Presley. Farah Merani as Andi Fitzgerald. Key Themes
The story follows (Jessica Lowndes), a publishing executive who was once the "Christmas Queen" until a devastating breakup during the holidays left her cynical about the season. To help her rediscover her joy, Marie’s mother begins sending her a series of childhood Christmas ornaments from home.