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All right.

Beautiful. Did you say something?

Yeah, no, I just asked if you could
bring the creamer. Oh, I just did.

No, I know it.

Never mind.

Honey, could you change the care that
you have on? It's still a little loud.

Oh, I can just turn it down.

I was thinking something a little more
traditional for our tea.

There you go.

Yeah, that's good.

I have no idea how you do that.

I've only shown you 64 times.

You know me and that stuff.

Okay, I think we're ready.

Mom! Could you play with... I have the
tea.

Oh. Oh, it looks like we're ready. Why
didn't you tell me?

Oh, I just... Never mind.

Oh, Savannah, this is so pretty.

I think our Christmas teas are the
perfect way to kick off the holidays,

you? They sure do, Gran. And honestly, I
think Grandpa and Dad enjoy going to

the sports bar just as much.

They said they were going Christmas
shopping.

Yeah, they say that every year.

It looks like we're ready.

Mom, can you bring us? Here's the food.

Oh, I was just icing the cookies.

Why didn't you tell me you were waiting,
Joan? Oh, I did, Mom. I was... And

never mind. Let me take this from you,
Grandma. Thank you, Savannah.

Oh, I always look forward to this family
tea.

It tells me that Christmas is finally
here. No one loves Christmas as much as

you, Grandma.

Hey, I... I think I'm a close second.

I think you are indeed, yes.

What happened to the music?

I like that other Christmas song that
was playing, the upbeat one.

Let's put that on again.

Sure thing, Grandma Gray.

Okay.

Okay, ladies.

Let's bless our time together.

I will.

Lord, we thank you for the blessings of
the Christmas season and for family.

You are good and your love endures
forever.

We know your faithfulness spans the
generations, and we ask that you bless

four generations as we gather today and
lift our hearts in gratitude to you.

Amen. Amen.

Okay, who wants a sandwich?

Yes, please try.

Oh, Grandma Great, how do you still have
room? I'm stuffed. Oh, I just think

these little Christmas tree sandwiches
are so cute. And they're light as a, oh,

light as a tether. I found the recipe
online. I'm glad you like them.

Every year you add something original to
our teas, honey.

You've always had that night, Chrissy.

You take after your mother.

You know, even as a little girl, she
insisted on being in charge of the

Christmas decorations and whatnot.

It was the 60s, Mama.

Oh, I'd love to see photos of that. So
would I. And I bet you used to sing as

you would decorate, too. Right, Mom?

She sang all right.

She and her dad would sit at the piano
and play carols together all day long.

And then you would come and play for us.

Oh, I love that.

I sure do miss him.

Yeah, we all do.

But at least we get to hear you sing
this year, Mom.

I haven't said yes to that yet. Oh, no,
Grant, you have to. The four of us are

all going to be singing at the Christmas
Eve concert. And you have such a

beautiful voice. And it's for charity.

Come on, Grant, you have to.

We'll see.

That's your way of changing the subject.

Speaking of changing the subject, I
heard that someone has a new beau this

Christmas and I couldn't be more excited
about it.

How do you know that?

Yeah, how did you know that? How do you
know that, Savannah?

How wouldn't I know?

Joan, did you tell everyone?

I didn't tell anybody. Oh, now I'm
confused. How does Mom know?

Okay, enough with being coy. Just say
it.

I have a new boyfriend.

You do?

You do?

You do?

I do.

It's going pretty good.

I thought you had something to eat with
Dad while you were out shopping. Oh,

yeah, we had a burger down at the sports
bar. Yeah, we know Dad.

You do?

I didn't, but I do now. And as long as
you two had fun, I'm happy. You mean as

long as we stayed away from Christmas
tea?

How'd that go this year? It was really
awesome. And Grandma Great has a new

boyfriend. She does.

Yes, and I think it's wonderful. She met
him bowling.

Ah, of course she did.

He was a sub on her team league.

and he asked her for some advice on the
spin of his ball.

As a thank you, he asked her out on a
date. That's a me -cute if I ever heard

one. It was.

Although, Grant didn't seem too keen on
the idea. I mean, she didn't say

anything but the look on her face.

Oh, I think she just misses Grandpa.

I think Marie misses him, too.

But companionship is important.

Not everyone wants someone to spend time
with. I agree. I think it's wonderful

when you start spending time with
someone new and exciting, isn't it,

You still haven't told me how you found
out.

Oh, I have my sources.

Mindy. Yeah, she told me you came by the
theater the other day when I was busy.

Oh, I would never reveal my sources in
case I need him or her again in the

future.

Well?

His name is Rudy.

Rudy? Does he have a red nose?

Funny, Dad.

How long have you known him?

Um, we've been dating for six months.

Mindy didn't tell me that.

Well, you'll meet him soon, Mom.

And Dad, you will be nice to him. I hate
playing all the reindeer games. And

he'll stop being so hysterically funny,
too.

Can I help that? No, he really can't.

Here, Steve, have another scone. Oh,
what if I do?

The sweetheart, if you've been dating
him for six months, how come you haven't

told us about him or introduced him to
us? I mean, aside from the obvious.

I don't know. I guess I just wanted to
be sure that he was someone God wanted

to spend more time with.

You know, someone who's potential.

We've always loved meeting all the
people in your life. Oh, I know, but

the first time I'm on my own, my first
job, my first place.

You don't want us interfering.

No, no, it's not that.

Actually, yeah, it is that, but we are
looking forward to meeting him and

getting to know him. And we promise not
to bite him.

At least your mom does.

These are for the little tree in the
corner.

I love seeing where you work.

It's my dream job.

It's even better this time of year.

Oh, hey, since we're having the
Christmas set sale out front, I thought

get a little gift for Grandma Great.

Right. I am meeting your whole family
all at once.

Well, technically, you're meeting my
great -grandmother first this morning.

Well, hopefully I can win her over.

She'll love you.

She actually has a new boyfriend, too.

Two.

Well, I'm...

Am I your boyfriend?

I thought.

You sure?

Well, I'm not sure.

What was that?

The wedding march.

You'd be terrible and name that tune.

Wait, so I've gone from boyfriend to
husband in less than a minute.

No, the point is you haven't.

Yet. Well, we don't know, do we? It's
just the beginning. Although, my mom,

grandma... And great -grandma were all
married and had a daughter by my age.

Oh, uh... Okay, you're still in
boyfriend land.

I'm in no rush, don't worry.

Good, because that gives me enough time
to help you with your singing.

Oh, my singing needs help. Well, I mean,
if that was the wedding march just now,

I just... No offense, you need a little
help.

Okay, okay. You know, you work in music.

I've heard you sing in the car, maybe
you could teach me.

I actually have to sing at the Christmas
Eve concert right here on stage.

Solo?

Just with my family. I mean, at least
the ladies in my family.

Well, most importantly, I was the lead
singer of The Loudest Elves, my high

school Christmas band.

So I am definitely qualified to help
you.

Oh, my loud elf hero.

The set sail is right this way in the
lobby.

Mindy's been working on getting it
ready.

Wow.

They did it. Great job. So cute.

I like these guys.

Hey, you two.

Hey, Mindy.

I'm just showing Rudy around. We're
looking to get Grandma Great a little

treat. Well, there's some nice Christmas
ornaments over here, and you have first

dibs before the set sale starts
tomorrow.

That's it.

Oh, it's perfect. Cardinals are her
favorite bird.

Then I am sure she will love it. You can
just pay for that the next time I see

you. We're not releasing it yet, but I
do have the... Thanks, man. No problem.

I've got to run. A million things to do.
It was good to see you, Rudy.

You too.

Bye.

She's in a hurry.

Oh, it's that time of year.

Let's head to Grandma Great's to help
her get ready.

Get ready for... For her part of the
family Christmas call.

Christmas call.

Some people call a supper, safari, or
progressive dinner.

So it starts in one house, and then
progresses each night to the next, and

the next.

Uh -huh.

And each house has a different part of
the meal.

It spans over a week. So the first
night, Grandma's doing appetizers, and

the next night, Mom's doing entrees, and
then the last night, Grandma asked if

she could do desserts.

So that means a whole week of meeting
your parents?

My parents, my grandparents, and my
great -grandmother.

And I am not nervous about that at all.

Oh, I can tell.

I can't help you with anything, Grandma
Gray. Oh, no. I've got this.

I'm just testing recipes.

You know I am first up with appetizers
for this year's crawl, which is why

here to help you get ready. Well, fine.
You can help with this.

Okay.

Mm.

Mm -hmm. Yes.

It's a cranberry brie bite.

Mm -hmm. I think he likes it.

Yeah. Grandma Gray, why don't you come
take a little break?

Okay,

okay, but just for a minute.

I've got so much to do.

I don't mean to be rude.

It's really lovely to meet you. Oh, it's
really lovely to meet you, too, Grandma

Gray. I mean,

Grandma,

Mrs. Marie's fine.

Thank you.

Oh, and this ornament.

It's so gorgeous.

You really didn't have to bring me
anything.

Rudy insisted.

Well, that's an awfully nice gesture.

I think you're going into too much
trouble. I mean, it's just the family.

no. It's never just family.

This is one of my favorite parts of
Christmas.

God wants everyone to gather.

Old family, new family, friends,
neighbors.

It's all family.

It's never just family.

Nicely put, Marie.

Oh, thank you, Rudy.

I lament sometimes I think we're all
moving too fast these days.

Oh, listen to the old. It's all here.

I'm serious.

I've always been curious what Christmas
was like when you were my age.

When Gran was my age, when Mom was my
age, it was still Christmas.

I can tell you that.

Oh, sure.

But, I mean, it would be interesting to
know what it was really like back then.

And I'm with Savannah.

Sometimes I feel like we kind of lost
that. Connection that people used to

I mean, especially now, during the
holidays.

I don't know that it's been lost.

I'm sure that it is still there
somewhere.

I'd like to find it.

It's my first Christmas with Rudy.

And we are getting married.

She sang the wedding march to me today.

We're not getting married.

Well, who knows when we'll get married?

Okay, we don't know if we're getting
married, but we might.

You two still have lots of time to
figure that out.

Well, you had it figured out at my age.

I'd really like to know what Christmas
was like when you were a kid.

It was like it is now.

Magical.

Oh, you know what? My appetizers won't
be magical if I don't get back to recipe

testing. You two,

stay where you are.

You can help me out now.

Okay, I volunteer to be the official
taste tester.

Oh, well, you are so appointed.

What are you thinking about there?
Future Navy ride?

I'm thinking.

I have an idea that'll make this the
best Christmas ever.

I think we should have waited for your
dad to get back from the hardware store

before we started this. Mom, we can do
this, okay?

Oh, we can't do this.

I mean, maybe we could, but, um,

look,

there's Dad now, and he puts these
things up every year, so why don't we

let him finish it?

That is a wise decision.

Which one of you killed Prancer?

Prancer's fine. Prancer just needs to
have his head attached, and

You have to be a civil engineer to do
it.

Well, fortunately, I just happen to be a
retired one. Shall I take over?

Yes.

Please.

Okay.

What's in the bag, Pa?

Some new tools.

What tool could have possibly been
invented that you don't already own?

Power chisel kit.

Hey, how do you know one of us didn't
buy you that for Christmas?

Do you know what it is?

Sure. It helps you powerfully chisel.

Your mom tells me that Grandma M has a
new fella in her life.

Have you met him?

No, not yet. None of us have.

But we will soon. I think it's great.

So do I.

I didn't say it wasn't great.

You didn't say it was.

Why shouldn't Grandma have someone to
spend some time with?

Grandpa's been gone a while now, Mom.

She must be getting lonely.

Oh, I know.

How's Prancer's surgery coming?

Success. The patient will live. Yay!

Good!

Now you can set up to seven siblings.

That is an ornery woman.

She is anything but ornery.

Oh, I love her.

She is ornery.

I did lots of research last night.

I've been working on getting costumes
and decorations.

I already have almost everything we
need.

We'll have a whole day to plan, and I'm
sure Mom and Gran will totally be on

board. Oh, that does sound fun.

And Rudy's going to come help, too.

I like him. I like him, too. A lot.

The last time I saw that look, I was
facing the mirror, and I was just about

your age.

Grandpa Gray was, well, he was amazing.

Oh, yes, he was.

And I miss him.

And sometimes I wonder if I'm doing the
right thing, but, oh, I don't know.

By being happy,

I can't imagine him wanting anything
else for you.

And he'll be waiting in heaven with open
arms.

That's always been a comfort to me,

Anne. Having Jim for companionship now
is awfully nice.

Sometimes he can feel a bit empty in
this big old house.

I can't wait to meet him.

Oh, maybe we can go on a double date.

Oh, that sounds like fun, too.

And he is looking forward to meeting all
of you two tomorrow.

Yes, tomorrow, which means we need to
get started. Okay.

This is going to be so much fun.

Oh,

look at you.

Welcome to Christmas in the 1940s.

You've outdone yourself.

This is wonderful.

Well, it was all Savannah's idea, and it
would never have come together without

her and young Rudy's help.

So he's the new beau, huh?

Yes, he is.

And I hope Steve doesn't scare him away.

He does try to intimidate Savannah's
dates, or at least he used to.

There he goes.

And speaking of new bows, where's this
young man of yours, Marie?

Oh, he'll be wrong.

He just had to stop to pick something
up.

Well, we certainly are excited to meet
him.

Aren't we, Jill?

Yes, we are.

I think I'm going to get something to
eat.

Hi.

It's really nice to meet you, Mr. and
Mrs. Mitchell.

You guys look great.

I mean, and he's all the time close.

Oh, thank you. You look very handsome
yourself, Rudy.

And it is... So nice to meet you. Yes,
finally.

I mean, I'd say we've heard so much
about you, but we haven't.

Dad, don't tease him. Or me.

His bark is worse than his bite, Rudy,
but it is true.

We really don't know an awful lot about
you.

How did you two meet?

Well, I was...

I was on my way home from work.

Rudy is a future music publishing titan.

Well, hopefully.

But anyway, I made my daily stop to the
grocery store. He loves the grocery

store. Always have.

There is something cheerful about them.

I like them too, Rudy.

I was in the protest section looking for
rutabagas. And I introduced myself and

helped to find them.

Oh, they're very gallant of you.

We got to talking. About rutabagas?

No, at first... And then we realized
we'd been chatting for 30 minutes.

Yeah, and time just flew by.

And so we decided to have dinner
together that evening.

And here we are now.

And I am so lucky that you didn't know
where those rutabagas were, Sonny. I

actually don't know what they are.
They're turnips, and that is an

sweet story.

Huh.

Live and learn.

Mom, there is a profederal tower in the
dining room.

We will bring you back some.

Well, I can do that.

It's, uh... Is it hot? Is it hot in
here? It's, um...

Feeling hot?

I'm perfectly comfortable.

Right.

Well, um...

You know, you have got to try these
barbecue, Frank.

They are delicious.

And what I meant to say is that you

might wish to sample one of these
barbecue frankfurter hors d

'oeuvres. They are rather delicious.
And, you know, I believe they were quite

unfashionable in the affordance.

You need conviction.

With more conviction, you won't lose.

See?

No, sir.

Well, you will.

Might want to get that phone on Frank.

Yeah.

Why don't I get you some cider there,
Rudy? You seem a bit thirsty.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Mitchell, thank you.

Okay, guys, he's here.

You must be Savannah.

You have your great -grandmother's eyes.

I'm Jim Bainham.

Oh, please come in, Jim. It's so nice to
meet you.

Oh, you made it.

Yes. Sweets for the sweet.

You know where the serving utensils are,
right?

I sure do.

Hi,

I'm Christy, the granddaughter.

May I take your hat? Oh, thank you.

I'm Jim.

It's lovely to meet you. Oh, it is
lovely to meet you.

I feel like a teenager introducing my
boyfriend to my parents.

I imagine you were a lovely teenager
because you're certainly beautiful now.

I'm so corny.

Hey, I'm not corny.

That's one of my best lines.

Keep it coming.

Well, I must say, you folks certainly go
all out for Christmas.

We do, although we don't usually do all
of this.

I'm so glad we did, though.

I love the 40s theme.

And Savannah, these outfits are
fabulous.

That's the advantage of working in
promotions and theater and having a best

friend who's in wardrobe.

It brings back a lot of memories.

Oh, it does for me, too.

You know, we didn't have a lot back
then.

Well, yes, but we seemed to get by.

So tell us more about what Christmas was
like for you back then.

Well, we didn't have a television.

Not a lot of folks did.

And, of course, we didn't have a
smartphone either.

I'm glad that we all agreed to leave
them home tonight.

It seemed that it would help set the
mood.

Wait, so what would you guys... do
without all that stuff.

Well, that's just actually the point.
It's a lot of stuff.

Not that it didn't serve a purpose.

It certainly brought up a lot of new
positive things, but back then we...

back then...

We told stories, and we cherished the
time we had with each other, cooking and

eating and laughing and reminiscing.

Oh, I can remember my cousins and I used
to gather around the piano and try

our best to sing the Christmas carols
and sound like the Andrews sisters.

I have always loved your piano playing,
Mom.

You know, it wasn't easy to gather
everyone.

Because travel was harder, and so I was
so pleased to see them.

That was just after the war, and we
relished having the chance to get

So what's the expression of simpler
times?

It was, my mother would read a chapter a
day of Luke.

Oh, and we'd start December 1st.

And then we would go straight to
Christmas Eve.

My family did that too.

Mama loves that time we all spent
together in the days before Christmas.

We all did.

Wow, what a cool tradition. I want to do
that with my family someday when I'm

married with kids of my own.

Emphasis on someday, Dad.

We didn't take anything for granted,
including one another.

It all felt precious.

And we're celebrating.

That's so beautiful.

It was a special time.

Ah, a lot to miss.

Where is your family located, Mr.
Bainham?

Jim, please.

They've all scattered to the winds, but
this year, two of my sons and their

families are going to come here for
Christmas and spend the week with me.

I'm sure you'll enjoy that.

Yeah. Family traditions are so
important.

Yes, they are.

Old ones and new ones.

Well, I sure like the new old ones.

I mean, they're old, but they're new to
me.

I think I agree with that.

You know, Mom, I'd still love to know
what Christmas was like for you, too.

you, Grandma.

Oh. Oh.

Well, Christmas in the 60s was fun.

Okay.

Well, I loved Christmas in the early 90s
before all of this tech stuff came

along. 90s, wow.

Say that like it's a different century.

Well, technically it was.

And Savannah wasn't born until 2001.

2000 for me here.

Well, you're all baby straws.

Mom, why don't you make your part of the
Christmas crawl early 90s?

And I could do a 60s -themed dessert
party at our house. That would be so

fun. Oh, that would be amazing.

Far out.

We're in? We're in. We're in, too.

Okay, we're in, yeah.

And Jim and I will attend appropriately
attired.

Oh, I'm so excited.

Oh, I've always loved that carol.

We always used to sit at the piano and
sing it, cajoling my mother to come join

us.

Hey, Sam,

this would make a great song to sing at
the Christmas concert.

You'd crush it if you sang it, Gran.

I do love it.

Rudy, come dance with me.

Yeah. Care to dance?

Yeah.

Sorry.

Mr. Bainham? I would if I could.

We'd love to watch you two.

You are really something special, Seth.

You're special and you're wonderful.

And I just want to keep spending time
with you.

So who's helping you?

It was a huge success.

Everyone loved it. Oh, I'm so glad.

And the outfits were amazing. I mean, it
was so nice of you to help, especially

because the offices are closed for the
holidays.

You should be relaxing.

This is me relaxing.

And it helped that we did Finian's
rainbow a few years back.

I love those clothes from the 1940s. Oh,
me too.

You know,

it must have been hard for them.

After the war, they found such... Joy
and simplicity.

I feel like we're so spoiled now.

I don't know.

I suppose it's hard to compare because
all we know is what we've grown up with.

Well, that's exactly why I like doing
the Christmas crawl like this. I mean, I

get to see what it was like for three
different generations of my family.

I'm really looking forward to the 60s
dessert party at your grandmother's

Me too.

You're bringing Colin, right?

Are you kidding? He's a theater guy
through and through and the chance to

some 60s clothes?

He's good.

Rudy will be excited to see you too.
Same.

Oh, and hey, you told my mom about Rudy
and me. I didn't... No, it was a secret.

Well, it's not.

Just, I hadn't told them yet.

Oh.

My parents are amazing, but you know,
after moving home and starting my new

I just wanted to feel my independence
and not like I had to share every minute

aspect of my life with them.

Rudy isn't exactly minute.

No, I know.

And you know, now that it feels more
real, I'm actually really happy they

I don't know, I guess I was just being
silly.

Actually, I get it.

We love our parents, but sometimes
boundaries are important.

Yeah. And it's like I'll always want
their advice and their guidance and

support. But I'll always respect them.

You just want them to respect you, too.
Exactly.

And to be fair, I mean, at least so far,
they haven't given me any reason to

think that they don't.

I just don't want to be treated like a
kid.

Change is hard. For us and for them, I'd
imagine.

Sure.

Well, are you ready to go look at some
60s and 90s outfits for the rest of the

crawl?

Oh, this, my friend, is going to be a
Christmas for the ages.

Cider is delicious.

You're going to have to give me the
recipe. I'll send it to you.

It's easy.

Oh, cooking has always been easy for
you.

Well, I don't know if you could call
making cider cooking, but I am looking

forward to preparing a nice dinner for
the crawl, and I am glad that Grandma is

bringing Jim.

Aren't you?

Mm -hmm.

Nice to see her with that spark back.

She's always been pretty sparky. Oh,
still. Nice to see her so happy.

She's always been pretty happy.

Oh, I really liked Savannah's boyfriend.
How long has she been seeing you?

Six months now.

And just say it, Mom.

I did.

I like Rudy. You know you didn't have to
drive all the way over here with this

wrapping paper.

So, what is it?

I'm just not sure Mom should be seeing
this, Jim.

Grandma is a grown woman. Yes, but we
don't know him, and sharing Christmas

somebody... Oh, I think it's a really
wonderful thing to share. And we will

to know him.

Grandma knows him, and from what I've
seen so far, he's a pretty darn good

Yeah, it's just... He's not Grandpa.

Oh, you're right about that.

But he is Jim.

And Grandma seems to like him, so
shouldn't that be enough?

I miss my dad.

I know you do, Mom.

We all do.

And I am sure that Grandma thinks about
him every day.

Does she?

Maybe this is the conversation you
should be having with her, Mom.

Oh.

You know, as you get older, your
relationship with your parents changes.

start being really protective of them.

When they have spent their whole lives
protecting you?

Yeah.

Where did the time go, Mom?

It feels like it was just yesterday. We
were bringing Savannah home from the

hospital with a little baby.

And then the proverbial empty nest.
Well, Savannah may have left the nest,

have definitely not stopped worrying
about her. And you won't have.

Excellent.

Does it at least get easier?

Well, I'd say your relationship just
changes in how you approach it. How so?

Well, when they're young, you want them
to be happy and loved and safe.

Well, you want the same thing for them
when they're older.

But when they're younger, you have more
control over protecting them.

Yeah.

Once they've left that nest, you just
have to have faith that you've given

the tools they're going to need. And I
suppose you just have to let them live

their own lives and, oh, frankly, make
their own mistakes.

Like I did with you.

Oh, well, luckily for you, I was perfect
and never made any mistakes.

Right.

You know, Mom, if you think about it,
what you want for Grandma, they're the

same things I want for Savannah.

Love and happiness and safety.

So maybe you should trust her, too.

I hear you.

Doesn't mean I'm not going to worry
about her.

But I hear you. Okay, Mom.

Come here.

Oh, I love you. I love you, sweet girl.

Thank you so much.

How long since you've been on a double
date, Jim?

Well, I got married when I was 18.

We didn't date back then much, so... I
can't remember if I've ever been on one.

Well, we're glad you're here.

Dating can be a little tricky these
days, but you'll catch on pretty

I'd imagine.

So, Mr.

Dating Pro, do you have any advice for
Jim and Grandma Gray?

I'm not much of a dating pro.

I mean, I think your dad already hates
me.

I told you, he does not hate you. Why do
you think he hates you, Rudy?

Well, he made me really nervous, and I
kind of flopped.

When I met him.

Well, dads are always hard on their
daughters' dates.

I'm as guilty as anyone when it comes to
that.

Steve is probably just testing you. He's
protective of his little girl. He's

going to love you like I do.

Love me? I mean, like a lot.

I already like you a lot. Me too.

So, how about that advice?

Yes, right.

Well... It certainly helps if you are
with someone you really want to be with.

Otherwise, it could be a real drag. I've
been on some endless dates, if you know

what I mean.

Oh, care to elaborate?

No, he wouldn't.

Because he's a very smart young man
who's still going to win over your

On advice of counsel, I choose not to
answer that question.

Besides, it's irrelevant.

There is nowhere I would rather be right
now.

Oh. I am going to write that down.

No need.

I've already heard it.

Well, my little lotus flower, you might
forget it. Or

I might forget it.

True. That's one of the advantages of
our age.

Everything's new, even if it isn't.

It was so fun seeing you guys in your
1940s outfits. I mean, how did it feel

go back in time?

Oh, nice.

And warm.

The clothes were very heavy back then.

How did you feel, Savannah?

I think the best way that I can put it
is that it felt real.

I mean, maybe because it really looked
like Christmas.

I mean, does that even make sense?

Yeah, it does to me.

I mean, you guys really knew how to
celebrate Christmas back then. Yeah, we

And that's one of the beauties of
Christmas.

It's timeless.

Now you are timeless.

What are you doing?

I am writing that down.

That was a good one.

Okay. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Okay, I followed Christy's recipe to the
note. I hope it's good.

Probably should have taste tested it on
Paul first.

I can hear some tools buzzing in his
workshop when I was looking over.

Oh, yes, he's got some new chisely
thingy and he's doing, I don't know,

something chisely with it, I guess.

It's absolutely delicious.

Is it?

Oh, good. Maybe I'll have it at my
dessert party.

I love how you guys always end your
Christmas calls with a dessert party.

Well, my sweet mama always says that
family is more than just relatives,

especially at Christmas.

How is she?

Oh, she's doing really good, actually.

How is your grandmother doing?

Well, it sounds as if she's been given a
new ETH on life since she married Jack.

And how are you dealing with that? We're
just glad to see her so happy.

We miss our grandpa, of course, but...
He told Nana he would haunt her for the

rest of her days if she didn't move on
with her life after he passed.

And I believe he would have, too.

Hey, I hope Savannah's going to be at
the 60s party. I haven't seen her in a

while. Oh, she'll be there. She's the
one that came up with this whole idea

about the different ages.

Well, it's going to be a groovy blast.

I brought over some 60s decorating ideas
you can dig into. Well, I am so

fortunate to have such a talented
interior designer as my neighbor. You're

kind.

And I'm happy to help.

Those photos you gave me of your past
Christmases really helped.

Okay,

are you ready to dig into the 60s?

Out of sight.

Do it.

I'm pretty sure you can find something
really nice for Grandma Gray at the fed

sale.

I really appreciate your asking me to
come here or bring me here.

And I don't think there's anybody who
knows me better than you do.

Well, we're really close, and I just
treasure her.

Yes, well... So do I. I think that
feeling is mutual. I can tell.

What did you call her the other night at
the restaurant?

My little lotus flower.

She loved that. Yeah.

And, you know, I think she's going to
love anything that you decide to get

I want to get something extraordinary.

Oh, well, she's not hard to please.

Oh, I don't want to just please her.

I want to see her face light up, you
know?

I mean...

It makes me so happy.

And I didn't think I'd ever feel that
way again.

When did your wife pass?

Oh,

five years ago now.

And I consider myself very lucky to have
a partner like her for as long as we

were together.

So, if you guys were married when you
were 18, you must have been high school

sweethearts? Oh, yes.

And junior high and grade school.

No way.

I'll love Emma forever.

She'll always be here in my heart.

And I know she'd want me to be happy.

You know, I told Grandma Great the same
thing about Grandpa Great.

Oh, you did?

You know, I worry.

That she feels a little bit guilty about
us?

I think the more time you spend with
her, the more comfortable she's going to

feel.

I certainly hope so.

Mr. Venom?

Oh.

That's it.

That's extraordinary.

Nothing like a good cup of tea on a cold
winter day.

With lemon and honey, just the way you
always liked it for as long as I can

remember. The perfect combination.

You want some cookies with that? Mm -mm.

No, I'm saving room for Christy's dinner
tonight. Oh, I can't blame you for

that. She is definitely the chef in the
family. True.

No. Tell me why you're visiting me in
the middle of a busy day when I'm sure

have things to be doing to get ready for
your own party.

Can I just visit my mom?

Absolutely.

So why are you here?

Mom, you know I love you. Of course I
do.

And... And?

You know I have a hard time expressing
myself.

Oh, nonsense.

No, it's true.

I guess that's why I like to sing. It's
the best way I know to speak from my

heart.

Well, it's just the two of us here.

Give it a go.

Okay.

I'm sorry, Mom.

Oh, my goodness, for what?

I just couldn't.

And it was also harder because it's
Christmas.

And I just felt... But now I can.

Definitely can.

Well, I'm glad.

I still don't know what we're talking
about, but I'm glad.

I've been awful about you and Jim.

And if he makes you happy, then he makes
me happy, too.

No, honey.

He does make me happy.

And I know you miss your father so much.
So do I.

And sometimes I wonder if I'm doing the
right thing in my heart. Mom.

You are doing the right thing.

As long as he's always kind to you.

And me to him.

Jim's a good man.

And having someone to spend time with
and keep each other company, it's just

nice. I think you'll really like him as
you get to know him. I know I will. And

you've never been awful.

I've known you your whole life. You've
never been awful.

Really?

The Sears candy counter when I was
seven?

That was pretty awful.

Well, you just tell Mr. Jim Peenum that
if he is ever not kind to you, I'm going

to go Sears candy counter on him, okay?

Yeah, that should keep him in line.

Oh,

I love you, honey.

I love you, Mom.

Well, I think we're ready.

Oh, my gosh. This smells so good.

Okay, everyone.

Time to come to the table.

Thank you.

Oh. Oh.

Wow. Oh, this looks wonderful, Christy.

Well, we eat with our eyes.

And I can tell you already, this tastes
delicious.

You are so right, Jim. And we're so
happy you're with us.

Yes, we are.

And Rudy, too.

Thank you.

Mom and Grandma M taught me every single
one of these dishes back in the 90s

when I was first starting to cook. Oh,
I'm not sure that taught is the right

word. You knew what you were doing right
from the start. Oh, I think I taught

you about this much. I think you both
taught me a lot, actually.

And I hope you all enjoy your meal.

You know we will.

Hey, I remember this.

Yeah, that was yours originally.

I always loved it.

Steve found it up in the attic.

That and about a hundred other things I
wasn't looking for.

I was out there for hours. I couldn't
relate.

Our attic is a treasure hunt.

I'm sorry. I just want to thank you all
really quick for including me.

You're one of us now, kid.

Until she says you're not.

Dad? Kidding.

Kidding. Everyone,

enjoy your meal.

Yes.

And we have something really special
planned for afterwards.

Tell us. Tell us. What is it? Eat,
please.

Okay.

That was...

Spectacular. Oh, it was. And I am so
full.

I don't think I could eat again until
next Christmas.

Really? I was hoping there was some
more.

What?

I'm kidding.

I don't know where you put those four
portions that you ate.

Dad, don't make him feel subconscious.

I like a young man with a healthy
appetite.

It actually wasn't four, sir. It was
five.

Wow.

Okay, everyone.

It is time to really go back to the
early 90s.

Oh,

does that thing still work?

Some very helpful tinkering from Dad,
yes.

Thank you, Paul. You're very welcome.

Now, as some of you may know, Christy
has a soft spot for children. It's our

very, very spoiled daughter.

Dad, Mom did not spoil me.

You did.

That's probably true. That's definitely
true.

Isn't that one of the real joys of
Christmas?

Sharing the magic and spoiling the
children just a wee bit. I can vividly

remember the sparkle in Joan's eyes on
Christmas morning. And I remember that

same sparkle in your eyes, Christy.

Well, apparently it's genetic because I
can see that sparkle in Savannah's eyes

right now.

Did I see that all that?

You did, kid.

And I love this.

Mom, okay, please explain what those
are. Oh, right, okay.

So, there is one for every couple.

We are going to open them and read a
poem which will reveal a toy that a kid

the 90s would have loved to receive for
Christmas.

And in that spirit, we bought a bunch of
toys to donate to the toy drive at the

Christmas concert tomorrow. Oh, that's a
wonderful idea.

I can't wait to see what our toy is.
Well, then you and Grandma Gray can open

yours first.

Okay.

There we go.

All right.

They saved the world from all kinds of
dangers.

And kids played at Christmas with
their... Power Rangers.

Very good.

My grandkids love Power Rangers.

Well, that's because they were so cool.

I mean, they still are to me.

Okay.

Okay, our turn? Yes.

All right.

At Christmas, you'd ask your children to
show... What their favorite toy was.

Tickle me, Elmo.

We looked everywhere to get one for
Christy.

Everywhere.

Thank you.

Okay, Rudy, it's our turn.

Yes. All right.

Here we go.

Kids made their wishes, and then it was
whoosh. Christmas was here, and you got

a coosh.

What's a coosh?

Coosh balls.

Squishy balls made of rubber strands.

I think they're making them again,
actually. Really?

What do you do with them?

Well, you have fun with them. Remember
Rosie O'Donnell always had one on her

show? Well, that was before his time.

They're fun to squish.

Don't worry.

I'm going to get you one.

Well, then I am sure I will love pushing
it.

Okay, babe.

Doctor. Okay.

For lots of children who had holiday
goals... They'd hope, and they'd hope

dolls who were... Trolls!

Oh, I love trolls. I used to play with
moms all the time when I was younger.

Yes, you did.

I was trying to think back to how the
90s felt at Christmas time, you know,

before technology really took over
everything.

And yes, I know there's been some great
things that have come from that. But

when I think back to those toys and the
feelings of pure wonder and imagination

that came from playing with them. You
kept yourself entertained for hours and

hours at a time. You played by yourself.
You played with your friends.

You played with us?

Oh, well, when I played with them with
my friends, we would connect and build

our whole worlds around them. I mean, I
loved sharing that.

Connection and sharing sounds pretty
Christmassy to me.

And I think it is just as apt now as it
was then.

Oh, Christy and Steve, this has been
wonderful.

Thank you for doing all this.

Yes, and for the wonderful dinner.

Well, it was all inspired by our
Savannah.

Oh, well, it's been amazing, but we
still have one more fun trip to take

time. Yes, we do.

Here's to Christmas in the 60s.

I'm really glad you're going to sing at
the holiday concert, Gran.

Yeah, Mom.

What swayed you?

Well, I was daydreaming about the first
show I ever saw at the St. Louis

Theater. Hello, Dolly. With Carol
Channing. I have that poster near my

Goodness, you love that show. You came
home absolutely glowing.

Well, it just reminded me of how much
joy I feel when I'm singing. Spending

with you three troublemakers at
Christmas just reminds me how lucky we

have each other. You're so right, Gran.

And mom, dinner last night was a blast.

Oh, thank you. Oh, that was so much fun.

It was.

And Steve is dropping all the toys off
at the theater right now. Well, I hope

that this year's concert brings in more
for the children than ever before. You

know, people really look forward to this
every year.

I'm glad I finally get to be a part of
it.

Oh, well, you were in it when you were
nine.

Don't you remember? Mom, I was a donkey.

You're a very cute donkey.

I didn't even say anything. I just stood
there.

But still, very cute.

Oh, I'm so glad we're all going to be
singing in the concert this year. I

why we haven't done it before.

I think we always say that we're too
busy during the holidays, but thanks to

persistent one over here for giving us
the nudge we needed.

Well, now that I'm finally on my own, it
feels good to contribute to family

Christmas as an adult. Well, you have
always contributed.

But I will say that you have made this
year extra special already with your

themed parties.

It really has been lovely, Fabi.

And I have a scathingly brilliant idea
for the concert.

Scathingly brilliant. I love that movie.

Oh, how do you even know that movie?

What movie?

The Trouble with Angels. It's from the
60s. It stars Hayley Mills.

She's so good and so funny in it. She
uses that expression a lot in the movie.

And Rosalind Russell was amazing in it.
Rudy and I watched it the other night.

Oh, my gosh, the Christmas scene was so
beautiful. I cried.

I think I saw a little glistening in
Rudy's eyes, but he claimed it was just

allergies. Ah, the rare December
allergy.

I remember that movie.

Nuns and a boarding school.

That's right, Mama.

You took me to the theater to see it.
And we used to go every Saturday to the

matinee. What made you want to watch
that movie, Sav?

I don't know. We just came across it. I
wasn't so sure because it's so old. Oh,

so old.

No. You know what I mean.

Yes, unfortunately, I think I do.

Anyways, we really loved it.

It was, I don't know,

like Graham McGregor would say,
timeless.

The best things are.

Exactly. And Christmas songs are, too.

So, ladies, I'm going to tell you my
scathingly brilliant idea for the

and then we can rehearse.

Well, that's the last of them.

Thanks for the help, Rudy.

These toys are going to make an awful
lot of kids really happy on Christmas

morning, Mr. Mitchell.

Trying to butter up your girlfriend's
old man, huh?

No, sir. I was just saying... I'm
teasing you, Rudy.

Don't tell anyone.

It's a sign of affection for me.

I thought that I love my daughter.

I just want her to be happy.

That's what I want, too, sir.

I care about her very much. I want to do
what's right by her.

You better see how much conviction I
have.

Yes, sir.

Affection, teasing, remember?

Your secret is safe with me, sir.

I think you could probably call me Steve
now.

I might prefer Mr. Mitchell a little
while longer, if you don't mind.

I'm kind of a scary guy.

You think?

Teasing, Steve.

This food is even better the second
time.

Mom gave me lots of leftovers, and I
figured, why not invite the human

over? You sweet -talking me.

Mom also gave me this.

I think I'm going to put it up every
Christmas.

Ah, well, I mean, maybe I can fix these
lights.

Didn't you say you almost electrocuted
yourself rewiring a lamp? When I was 12,

I've gotten better. Oh, good to hear.

You know, your parents are actually
really cool.

I think so, too.

I had a lot of fun with your dad this
afternoon.

You hung out with my dad today?

Well, it was spur of the moment.

When he said he was bringing the toys to
the theater, I figured I'd help him

out.

And then he took me to his favorite
sports bar, and we hung out.

He's a good guy.

I told you he was going to like you.

Audrey, where did you find all this
stuff? I'll have my sources.

And I called in a few papers.

The house is going to look great.

Thank you so much.

And thank you to you too, Mindy. Those
60s outfits are fantastic.

I'm in heaven when I get to do period
dress. But I'm really looking forward to

tonight. Me too.

And good to meet your new guy, Savannah.

What's he like?

He's charming.

And handsome.

And polite.

And funny.

All that, yeah.

Should I get us some drinks before we
dive in? Yes.

Let me help you, sweetie.

Okay, let's see.

Mom has some cider I could heat up, or
we could have tea.

Sav? Oh,

whatever you think is great.

What? Not great.

Oh, no, anything you said is great.
Savannah, honey, I know when something's

bothering you.

I wouldn't call it something.

Okay. What would you call it?

Maybe someone.

Except he's not really bothering me. It
just all feels like it's moving really

fast, and maybe I'm not ready for it. I
mean, I know you were, and Gran, and

Grandma great, and maybe I should be.
Whoa, slow down.

I think you're missing a few really
important steps.

Is Rudy wanting more of a commitment
than you're willing to make? No.

He's just becoming very present.

Well, that's what happens when you spend
time with someone, especially someone

you care about, and that is a good
thing.

Yeah. Yeah, I guess so. And I mean,
everything that Grant and Mindy said

him is true.

He loves God, and he treats me so well,
and he makes me so happy, but... But...

I just feel all this pressure.

From Rudy?

No, not from him.

Savannah, you have your whole life ahead
of you.

You've only known Rudy for six months.
You don't have to put any expectations

yourself or on your relationship with
him. But you knew at my age. I mean, you

knew.

So what do I do?

All right.

As your mom, I want to do everything I
can to make sure you don't get hurt.

But as much as you'll always be my
little girl, I have to recognize that

a grown woman now.

Well, I hope that doesn't mean you can't
help me. No, of course it doesn't.

Believe me, it is really hard not
telling you what to do.

But I'm not you.

And part of why you waited to introduce
Rudy to us is because you didn't want us

to interfere.

Okay, Mom, now I'm asking you to
interfere.

Okay, honey.

I'm going to give you some advice that
was passed on to me from Gran and from

her mom to her.

Love, it doesn't have an age limit.

And it comes in so many different ways.

Some fast, some slow.

You can't force it.

When you know, you just know.

And the wonderful news is, you can spend
time with someone and not have to know.

It's perfectly legal.

That's good.

Your dad and I will always be there for
you to pick you up when you fall.

So will your grandma and grandpa,
grandma great too,

make a family just like love.

Timeless.

Love you, Mom.

I love you too, sweetheart.

This looks like a Christmas dream. It
must have

been so much fun back then. It was
pretty special.

Upbeat and just happy.

It really was. I feel like a kid again.
Speaking of which, excuse me.

are you going?

I spotted Audrey's twins at the candy
table in the hall. I thought I might go

point out some of my favorites to them.
He's going to hang out in the den with

Audrey's husband.

Tim's a good friend.

We introverts, we've got to stick
together.

Can you dig it?

I can dig it. Out of sight.

Ladies, friends and neighbors are here
on our final night of our family

tradition. Shall we mingle?

We shall mingle.

Mingle. Mingle.

You look amazing, Marie.

That she does.

Well, it's all thanks to you, Mindy. And
you look pretty snazzy yourself.

Doesn't she, Colin?

Both of you look fantastic.

But Jim and I aren't exactly slouches
now, are we? Oh, groovy, man.

Oh, totally groovy.

Hey, where's Savannah and Rudy?

Oh, Savannah's in there.

And Rudy's over there.

We'll catch up with them in a bit.

Yeah. This music is great, though.

We all got to do some dancing.

It's a little fast for me.

Come on, Jim. I know you've got moves.

Well, I got them, but they're a lot
slower than they used to be.

I can dance slower with you. But first,
more jello mold.

You have to try it.

I do? Mm -hmm.

Well, if you expect to see me dancing
later, you do.

Okay, um,

maybe a little of the green one, then.
It's delicious.

Tastes just like spinach.

What?

I don't, I don't... You're gonna try
this.

It's so green.

So, when do I get to meet Rudy?

I haven't seen you two together tonight.

Well, we've just kind of been... You
have to come dance with us.

Audrey, have you met Colin? Not yet. Hi,
Colin.

And this is Rudy.

I've heard a lot about you.

You've been getting some excellent
press.

Well, that's nice to hear.

Do you want to come dance with us,
Audrey? Oh, thanks, but I should

find the twins before they devour all
the peppermint bark fudge and end up

bouncing up the walls all night.

Dance with me?

There's a whole room just for dancing.

And we got to get Jim in there. I ate
that green stuff. I have no idea what

means. Jello salad.

But with pineapple and cottage cheese.
Ew.

Okay.

Rudy really is a nice young man.

Yes, he is, Mama.

And he makes Savannah happy.

And we're not going to worry about her
anymore, are we?

Not in the slightest.

What are you two kidding?

Turned out amazing, didn't it?

Sure did.

Now look at all the smiles on these
faces.

The 60s rock.

And I am definitely going to be adding
some 60s music to my playlist.

You know, my dad actually listens to a
60s satellite in his car. He says it

him in a good mood.

Are you in a good mood?

I'm good.

It's crazy to think what the 60s must
have been like back then.

I mean, what Christmas was like, Gran
said it was a time of free thinking and

change and expression.

Well, it was clearly pretty cool.

But honestly, I think it's still good
old Christmas.

I mean, Jesus born in a manger,

family togetherness, gifts.

I mean, that's the constant, isn't it?

Your great -grandmother was right.

Times may change, but every year, we can
always count on Christmas to bring us

together.

You know, you're kind of scathingly
brilliant.

I did not cry during that movie. No, I
know it was just your allergies.

This night is magical.

But why do I have the feeling that
there's something you want to tell me?

I do want to talk.

Not now.

Maybe later.

I just want to be in this moment with
you.

This moment that may never happen again.

And I don't wanna miss it.

And I don't wanna miss you.

I'm right here.

It's time to get cozy and watch your
favorite holiday movies on Great

Family.

Longer. See? This one looks brand new,
like it just came off the rack.

I can't get over the smell.

Saves me money?

I'm starting to like Downey. Downey
saves loads.

I think we're going to be ahead at the
Christmas concert.

Can we just take a break for a second?
Not all of us are cut out for the stage,

you know?

There'll only be friends in the
audience.

There's no pressure.

Oh, I just don't want to let you all
down.

Oh, honey, that's not even possible.

It's not possible. And we'll be there to
support you all the way.

Mom, I do get that nervousness feeling,
though. I mean, when I was younger, I

looked up to you three so much, and I
never wanted to let you down. Oh, honey,

all I ever wanted, all we ever wanted,
was for you to be yourself, to walk your

own path. That's the beauty of it,
really.

We're all ages, all individuals, but we
come together and love one another just

as God loves us.

That's family.

And we lift each other up when we're
down, and we celebrate each other when

we're up.

We put our hope in God.

We gain inspiration from those who've
come before and those who are coming

behind us. Because we are all moving
forward together.

That's one.

I think that's really what I love the
most about Christmas.

And you have taken us on such a great
journey this Christmas map, and I think

we're all the better for it.

And I am feeling less nervous now,
thanks to you three.

You know, I think we all worry too much.

My own mama used to always remind me,
the good Lord tells us not to worry

tomorrow because tomorrow will worry
about itself.

And who can gain a single hour of life
by worrying?

So seek God and all good things will
come to you.

Amen, Grandma.

You know, it's kind of funny, Grandma
Gray. You and I both at Christmas have

spent time with two amazing guys and we
found ourselves worrying about it. Oh,

well, that's called being human.

You know, I wondered if I was doing the
right thing seeing Jim. But then in my

heart, I realized it was just fine.

And you know, when I look at Jim, I feel
happy.

And that feels awfully good at my age.
Oh, it's an awfully nice feeling at my

age, too.

And Rudy is really special. So you know
what?

I'm not going to worry about it. I'm
just going to give it to God.

I'm going to get something hot and
Christmassy for us. Good idea.

Excellent idea. Oh, and Mom?

Oh, yeah.

Well, once a mom, always a mom.

It's a name I've always felt privileged
to answer to.

Actually, this applies to all three of
you.

I was just going to say, I really love
you guys.

Sweets for the sweet.

You're sure, Cory?

Hey, that's some of my best stuff.

Oh,

this looks good.

It is good.

I'm glad you like it.

I never thought that I have someone...

To spend time with again in my life.

Me either.

Well, there's no pressure here.

No, no pressure for me either.

Just happy spending time together.

The feeling's mutual.

I'm beginning to feel like I did back
then.

Oh, simpler times.

Simpler pleasures.

I got you something.

I hope you won't think it's presumptive.
I know it's not Christmas yet, but I

just wanted to go ahead and give it to
you.

Well, I got you something, too.

But it's under the tree, and you can't
open it until Christmas.

Oh, okay.

I can wait.

Maybe you should have to wait, then,
too.

No, no.

I'm curious.

Okay, here we go.

Oh, there you go.

Oh,

Jim, it's beautiful.

In some cultures, the lotus flower
represents new beginnings.

Oh. It's inappropriate.

I love it, Jim.

Thank you.

To new beginnings.

Oh.

Okay, so our table's going to be ready
in like five minutes.

I really like that you wanted to come
back here.

Hmm, creature of habit.

Good, because I actually really like it
here, too, and clearly also creature of

habit. Hobbits can be comforting.

And warm.

And beautiful.

So, um, last night you said you wanted
to talk sometime.

Is now that sometime?

And... Should I be nervous?

You mean, like, nervous?

That still needs work.

You never gave me my singing lessons.
And I am so sorry about that.

Actually, I do have a proposal.

A proposal?

That look of horror on your face isn't
exactly flattering.

No. My proposal for you is this.

I'm really loving spending time with you
and getting to know you. Oh, you're

loving.

Maybe. Uh -huh.

Wow. Well, I am loving spending time
with you and getting to know you, too.

And that's all that matters, right?

This minute, this Christmas.

So let's just keep doing what we're
doing and see where it takes us.

You know, my mom always used to call me
Tigger.

She says that I bounce around each day
looking for the possibilities that it

brings. You sure you want to hang out
with a nameless guy?

Your mom isn't calling you aimless.

She's saying that you're open and
present. It's actually very beautiful.

I think it's one of the things that I
love the most about you.

Well, I like your proposal.

I might even love it. I might even love
it, too.

So, Tigger, I have a scathingly
brilliant proposal for tomorrow that I

help with, please. And I am all yours.

But first...

Merry Christmas, Savannah.

Merry Christmas, Rudy.

Your mom just texted.

She's at the theater with Gran.

I think she's starting to get nervous.

Dad, why do we still put up that tree
every year? Oh, well, that... That's the

first one we got.

It's symbolic.

It's adjuring.

Dad, it's an inflatable Christmas tree.

Have you learned nothing on this
Christmas journey you've taken us on

Actually, I have.

The tree stays.

Just need some more duct tape.

Well, can you promise me that you won't
cover me in duct tape if I start to lean

over? No.

I cannot promise that. Understood.

What I can promise, though, is that I'm
proud of you.

I respect you.

And even though you are grown and on
your own, you'll always be my little

and I will always be there for you.

Oh, Dad.

You're all so beautiful.

That's sweet, honey, but one of us might
keel over when she tries to stand up.

That's just pre -show jitters.

They'll disappear the minute you walk
out on that stage. Because we'll be

there with you.

Plus, all the guys are going to be in
the front row cheering us on.

Oh, that's nice, Grandma.

Okay, we're on in five minutes.

Okay.

Oh, I can hear Audrey's twins singing.

They're lovely.

We're following cute twin boys?

Mom, we're not competing with them.
We're sharing an experience.

Try telling that to the butterflies in
my stomach.

Okay, ladies, shall we? Come on, you're
going to be fine. You're going to be

fine. You're going to be fine.

And now, friends and neighbors. Next up,
we have Marie, Joan, Savannah, and

Christy, who are bringing us a selection
of Christmas carols through the ages.

Ladies, the stage is yours.

Thank you so much for that warm welcome
for us.

That warmth of community and friendship
feels like family.

And my immediate family and I have been
on quite the Christmas excursion this

year. A look at Christmas through the
ages.

We wanted to share this experience with
you by singing some holiday songs from

the era, represented by the four of us
here on stage tonight.

And what we learned on this journey was
best expressed by my great -grandmother,

that Christmas is timeless.

Its constancy spans the generations and
bridges the eras with its grace, always

bringing us home as family.

To start us off, my grandmother, Joan
Alexander.

The holly and the ivy, when they are
both full grown,

of all the trees that are in the wood,
the holly bared the crown.

Oh, the writhing of the flower.

And the running of the deer The playing
of the merry orchid Sweet

singing in the choir The holly bears a
blossom As white as

lily flower And Mary bore sweet Jesus
Christ To be our dear

Savior And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our dear

Savior

Merry Christmas.

Happy holidays.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Happy holidays.

We've been waiting.

When the snow is listening on the trees
outside All the stockings hung by the

fireside Waiting for Santa to arrive

And all the...

With the blessings from above,

God sends you his love, and everything's
okay.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

Why don't you take us home?

Well, I'd love to, but I think we're
going to need a little help.

Guys?

Guys?

Savannah Mitchell can really sing.

I come by it pretty honestly, I have to
say.

You might need a little bit more help
with the da -da -da -da, but... Give me

reason to, Rudy Jensen, and I will sing
it to you in the most scathingly

brilliant way you can imagine.

A special Monday premiere event. As an
early Christmas present, we're adding a

new premiere in addition to the original
20.

Emily Alitalo and Marcus Rosner, a small
-town dairy farmer looking to expand.

Are you telling me that we don't own a
land?

If we can't solve this mystery, we're
going to lose everything. You want to

help? Yeah, I'm all in.

Uncovers an unexpected gift. I have
really enjoyed our time together.

Me too.

Christmas in Maple Hills premieres
Monday night at 8.