Dear Christmas (2020)

Dear Christmas Poster

Natalie Morgan is an author and host of a popular podcast, Holiday Love, which shares true stories of holiday romance with its listeners. While to the outside world and her listeners everywhere see Natalie is an expert on romance, she's never truly experienced a romance of her own. As Natalie prepares to embark on a promotional tour for her new book, she stops back home to spend Christmas with her family and to celebrate her parent's 50th anniversary where she unexpectedly begins to experience her own holiday romance as sparks ignite with local firefighter, Jack.

Film Context
"Dear Christmas" is a romantic funny film launched by Lifetime in 2020 as part of their yearly vacation film lineup. The movie forms part of the channel's 'It's A Wonderful Lifetime' programs. It stars Melissa Joan Hart, famous for her iconic functions in "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", and Jason Priestley, popular for his function in "Beverly Hills, 90210". The movie is directed by Emily Moss Wilson, with the screenplay by Juliet and Keith Giglio.

Plot Overview
"Dear Christmas" follows the life of Natalie, played by Melissa Joan Hart, a popular host of a holiday-themed podcast, "Holiday Love," which shares true stories of holiday romance. Surprisingly, Natalie, who is commemorated for her deep understanding of love and love, is incredibly single. Natalie likes the holiday and treasures the connections between individuals during Christmas. However, she does not have a Christmas romantic tale of her own which typically ends up being the subject of her show.

In the movie, she is heading back to her home town of Park City for Christmas. On her method house, she stops at a beverage stand run by Chris (Jason Priestley), a good-looking local firefighter, who intrigues her with his beauty and humility. Chris doesn't recognize Natalie, who used to be his school mate, and they strike up a conversation.

Central Conflict and Resolution
Back home in Park City, Natalie is surrounded by her family, dispersing presents while thinking back about the Christmases of her past. Her household provides her an ear for her vacation love issues. Throughout her time at home, with her interactions with Chris piquing her interest, her romantic experiences begin forming the next episodes of her podcast. She begins to experience the Christmas romance she constantly imagined however never ever lived.

When Chris finds Natalie's real identity and her podcast, he feels hurt, thinking that their budding love was simply fodder for her program. Nevertheless, after challenging Natalie and dealing with the misconception, both of them recognize their genuine feelings for each other.

Conclusion
"Dear Christmas" is a sweet, heartwarming holiday film that unites the magic of love and the spirit of Christmas. It tells a charming story about welcoming modification, discovering love, and realizing the importance of being open to unexpected pleasures. The film puts a major focus on the significance of household, home, and the holidays, making it an ideal film for the Christmas season. It concludes on a high note with Natalie finding her Christmas love in her hometown with Chris. In a jubilant ending, Natalie changes from a love master with no individual love story into a female experiencing a wonderful Christmas romance, including a lovely romantic chapter to her own life, which she shares with her podcast audience later.

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