In this light-hearted holiday romance, Jessie (Groening) takes drastic action to prevent her family from canceling their beloved “Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics.” She fabricates a date, claiming she’s bringing someone special to join in their unique festive traditions. Enter Bryan (Buckley), a willing participant she meets through a dating app, who agrees to spend Christmas with her and her family.
Jessie and Bryan begin a series of eccentric activities, including a search for the Christmas tree star, a gift-wrapping contest, and a snowball fight. What starts as a light-hearted charade soon takes an unexpected turn as genuine feelings begin to develop between them.
However, as the celebrations get underway, Jessie’s web of lies becomes increasingly difficult to manage. Her family starts to suspect something amiss, and Bryan also grows curious about the true motives behind Jessie’s unusual request.
As the holiday festivities continue, Jessie finds herself in a challenging situation, struggling to keep her stories straight and maintain the illusion she’s created. Will she succeed in saving her date with Bryan and preserving her family’s cherished Christmas traditions?
‘Twas The Date Before Christmas airs Friday, October 18, 2024, at 8:00 PM on Hallmark.