While the debate reigns fierce over whether Die Hard is actually a holiday movie, the opportunity to check out of real life and check into a holiday story playing out on the screen can be one of the best parts of the holiday season. While some of these movies are classics, some of the newer ones are getting enjoyably predictable. And exaqueo is recognizing the holiday season by celebrating these predictable movies we all love to binge.
Seven of our team members created new holiday movie plots. Spoiler alert (or maybe a subconscious nod to Taylor Swift?), there's a recurring theme of the Christmas Tree Farm.
Holiday foliage aside, we need your help choosing a winner! Which movie would you most like to see?
Choose the movie plot you like best and find the voting link at the end. Thanks for playing along!
Family Trees
Twelve-year-old Lucy prides herself on being the practical one, giving farm tours with business-like precision and dismissing her Grandma Mae's stories about their family's Christmas tree farm's "special magic." But when Richard Ellis, a failing real estate heir desperate to avoid another bankruptcy, threatens to turn their land into luxury homes, Lucy learns that growing up doesn't mean giving up on wonder. With their newest crop failing and Ellis's deadline looming, Lucy's careful business plans crumble. Everything changes when she accidentally discovers a portal within an ancient blue spruce while hiding from Ellis's latest unwanted visit. Her grandmother Mae reveals the truth: their trees aren't just for Christmas—they're essential portals in Santa's gift-giving network. Struggling to balance practicality with magic, Lucy's independent streak leads to disaster when she damages a portal tree, causing Christmas magic to fade throughout town. Only by accepting help from Mae and Santa does Lucy find the solution: proving the farm's vital role in Christmas magic while exposing Ellis's scheme to his investors. Now Lucy gives two kinds of tours: one about growth rates, and another about the magic that reveals itself when you fight for what you love.
The Fox and the Christmas Star
In a quiet snowy village, a curious little boy discovers a wounded fox in the woods on Christmas Eve. Remembering his late grandfather’s tales of woodland magic, the boy gently carries the fox home, nursing it back to health by the glow of the fireplace. As midnight approaches, the fox, now stronger, begins to glow with a golden light. To boy's astonishment, the fox speaks, revealing itself as a magical creature. The fox invites the little boy to join on a journey to spread kindness. Guided by the fox’s light, the boy delivers blankets to the cold, food to the hungry, and heart-warming letters to the lonely, all while the village sleeps. With each act of kindness, the fox’s glow grows brighter, illuminating the town and melting hearts.By dawn, the villagers wake to find gifts left by an anonymous helper. They gather in the square, united in joy and generosity. As the boy watches, the fox smiles and whispers, “The true magic of Christmas lives in giving.” With a swish of its tail, the fox vanishes into the Christmas Star, leaving the boy with a heart full of warmth and a memory to last forever.
Home for the Holiday
She stands in a pew at the back of the church. How long has it been since I’ve been here, she wonders. The stained glass tells the stories she learned as a child. Its colors glow in the light from outside. The only other light is candlelight.As the Christmas Eve congregation sings Silent Night, she cries … tears so full of hurt they leave her empty. It’s been six months since she’s heard from her daughter. Nineteen years together. And now, a lifetime since she’s heard her voice. Seen her face. Kissed her forehead. The only sign she may still be alive was a hospital bill she got in the mail. Tears stream down her face. She prays hard. She prays to a God she hasn’t thought of in ages. It’s Christmas, miracles are supposed to happen—a voice inside offers comfort, if only for a moment. It’s a short drive home, made longer by a sadness that consumes her. She unlocks and enters the front door, stopping for a moment to admire old photos on the wall. She puts her purse down and hangs up her keys. The glow of the phone screen tells her she’s getting a call. She doesn’t recognize the number, but somehow, she knows she needs to answer. “Mom, I want to come home.”
Magical Holiday Wish
Annette is known for her contagious love of the holidays. Every year, she can be counted on to decorate her house in the most festive way, share thoughtful gifts with neighbors, and host joy-filled holiday parties for girlfriends. This year, Annette isn't feeling the spirit. Her friends and family asked about the holiday plans, and she responded with a lack luster - "meh". Sitting by herself in her kitchen one morning in early December, she says to herself, "I just wish that someone else would ignite the holiday spirit for ME!" That night when Annette went to sleep, a holiday genie - Christian - came and whisked her away to a holiday wonderland. This magical place was filled with all of Annette's favorite things and she was the star! There were warm igloos with spiced holiday drinks, toasted marshmallows, gingerbread treats and festive music. Annette woke up and realized that dreams can come true, but you have to wish them aloud. Share your wishes - not your frustrations - and let the world, and it's genies - help grant your wishes!
The Poinsettia Promise
Belle, a spirited florist in the charming town of Snowridge, New York, is known for her stunning bouquets and her knack for tripping over her own displays. One snowy December, Beau, a fast-talking consultant, gets stranded in town during a blizzard. On a whim, he stops by Belle’s shop to grab flowers for his mother and is immediately captivated by her sparkling wit and a poinsettia-covered apron. When Beau jokingly invites Belle to the town’s holiday festival, she surprises him by saying yes. The evening is a delightful disaster: a gingerbread-decorating contest gone awry, a snowball ambush from the mayor’s golden retriever, and more laughter than Beau’s had in years. Over dinner, they realize they attended the same high school but never met—though Beau remembers Belle’s infamous prank involving glitter and the principal’s toupee. By night’s end, Beau is smitten, and Belle teases that his mom’s next bouquet comes with a lifetime subscription to her company if he keeps hanging around. Beau grins and says, “Deal.” As the snowstorm lingers, it seems Beau might just stick around Snowridge—and Belle—a little longer than planned.
A Season for Second Chances
Bella, a city marketing exec, returns to her hometown of Evergreen Ridge for Christmas, looking for a break from her high-pressure career. She unexpectedly runs into Luke, her high school best friend, now the owner of a local Christmas tree farm, at the only bar in town. Luke, always the reliable, down-to-earth guy, has loved Bella for years, but she never noticed. As they catch up, sparks fly. She’s swept away by their connection and starts to feel something she hadn’t realized was missing in her fast-paced life. But just as things seem to be taking a romantic turn, Derek—Bella's ex-fiancé—shows up. Derek claims he’s realized his mistakes and is ready to build a life with her again. Torn between the passionate connection she feels with Luke and the comfort of her history with Derek, Bella ultimately chooses Derek. But when Derek reveals his true intentions—he's bought the land for a luxury development that will demolish the town's old landmarks, including Luke’s cherished Christmas tree farm—Bella realizes that her future isn’t with Derek after all. Torn between the two men and her hometown’s future, she decides to stay in Evergreen Ridge, fighting to preserve the town’s charm and Luke’s farm.
Snow Place Like Home
Holly Winters loved her small-town Christmas tree farm, “Fir Real,” but business had been slower than sleigh bells on a summer day. To make matters worse, the town’s biggest developer, Jack Pine, wanted to turn her beloved farm into a parking lot for his luxury condos, The Evergreen Estates.Determined to save her farm, Holly decided to outshine Jack by hosting a Christmas festival. She decorated every inch of her land, from “tree-mendously” twinkling pines to a “yule-log-log-flume” ride. Even Jack couldn’t resist stopping by to mock her efforts. But as Jack strolled through, disaster struck: he slipped on a rogue snowball and landed in a pile of tinsel. Holly rushed over. “Jack Frost nipping at your nose?” she teased. Before he could respond, her mischievous goat, Spruce Willis, stole Jack’s scarf and dashed off into the trees. Everyone laughed, and Jack, covered in glitter and humility, finally cracked a smile. By the end of the night, Jack admitted, “This place isn’t half bad. You’ve really tree-livered.” In the spirit of the season, Jack scrapped his condo plans and became Holly’s silent partner. Together, they turned “Fir Real” into the town’s most tree-mendous attraction.
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