Holiday Date

Brooke is a talented tailor in New York City with dreams of becoming a fashion designer. Her boyfriend, an architect named Ethan, breaks up with her just days before they are scheduled to visit her Christmas-obsessed family in Whispering Pines, Pennsylvania. Desperate to avoid the pity of her family—who already know Ethan as 'Mr. Christmas'—Brooke meets Joel, a struggling actor, at a 'Friendsmas' party. Joel's agent suggests that Joel accompany Brooke to Pennsylvania to research a role as a small-town hardware store owner. They agree on a 'fake dating' arrangement where Joel will pose as Ethan the architect. Upon arriving in Whispering Pines, Joel struggles to maintain his cover as an architect, nearly blowing his secret when discussing structural walls and gables. However, he charms Brooke's parents, Walter and Donna, and her niece, Tessa. A major twist occurs when Joel admits to Brooke that he is Jewish and has never actually celebrated Christmas. Rather than ending the charade, Brooke helps Joel navigate the traditions, while Joel introduces the Millers to Hanukkah. The family enthusiastically participates in lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating latkes and sufganiyot. As Brooke and Joel grow closer, Brooke rediscovers her passion for design by creating 1920s-era costumes for the town's Christmas play. The conflict escalates when the real Ethan arrives in town for business and runs into Brooke. A local gossip, Cheryl, takes a photo of Brooke and Joel and tags it with 'Ethan Reinhart' on social media, which the real Ethan sees. Simultaneously, Brooke's mother Donna calls the real Ethan's mother in New Haven and discovers she has no idea about an engagement. The family confronts the pair, and Brooke admits the truth: she was tired of being alone during the holidays. Despite the deception, Walter realizes Joel's feelings for Brooke are genuine. When the lead actor in the town play falls ill, Joel uses his acting skills to save the production, performing alongside Tessa. Brooke realizes her true calling is costume design rather than high fashion. In the end, the family forgives the deception, Joel and Brooke confess their love, and they celebrate a combined 'Chrismukkah' holiday together, with Joel finally finding a 'home' in Brooke's family.