Marianne Wallace loves the holidays. From dressing the tree to her traditional Christmas dinner, it's all about creating memories for her family. But when her children begin to leave home - and their traditions - behind, she has one last chance to create a holiday they'll never forget. Unfortunately, she's soon in over her head, and one impulsive decision leads to a string of events that will change the way her family - even her small Minnesota town - sees the Christmas season.