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Joy for Christmas Plot Summary
A publicist introduces a famous athlete to the joys of Christmas in the hopes that he will assist her in saving her family's annual charity.
Starring: Cindy Busby & Sam Page
My Movie Grade: B
It's a sweet movie steeped in the generosity of the Christmas season, but the tropes are a little too familiar, the acting isn't always the best (especially the supporting cast), and Busby and Page don't generate much onscreen chemistry.
A Story with Morals
Are you old enough to remember when many shows on TV included a moral or life lesson? Programs today are a far cry from that bygone era, with most networks embracing political ideology while sacrificing ethics and values. As a result, our culture suffers decline.
Joy for Christmas is a story about involving your heart to help others in need, especially during the holidays.
Cindy Busby plays Holly Silver, a publicist who quits her job and ultimately returns to the family business. Holly's mom, now deceased, had created a charity giveaway to provide all the needy children in the community with toys at Christmas. Because Holly's dad has expanded the business, he hires a firm to handle the charitable donations, but the firm is shady and declares bankruptcy. Holly can't bear for her mom's legacy to suffer such a setback. She's determined to solicit funds from new donors, but she needs help from a celebrity.
Jack Kane, a major league baseball legend, is the guy in the best position to help. He operates his own food bank charity, and he's also a victim of the same unscrupulous firm.
Both Holly and Jack are under pressure to restore integrity to their respective charities before the media ruins them with the wrong type of press.
Jack has no Christmas spirit, so Holly vows to help him find it if he will help save her family's annual toy giveaway. Between playing Santa, serving up pretzels on a food truck, and singing to earn money for "Carols for Kids," Jack finally experiences the magic of Christmas--it's investing in others.
Holly hasn't spoken to her dad in months due to a disagreement. Like the prodigal son, she returns home even though it's awkward, and he embraces her with open arms. It's a movie about forgiveness.
Blended families aren't easy. Unwittingly, Holly learns she and her sister often make decisions without considering the impact on their stepmom and stepbrother. When Holly realizes her mistake, she self-corrects, and her family is solidified as a result.
Interesting Observation
Jack grew up in a poor family. With money so tight, there wasn't much Christmas fanfare under his roof, and since he knew his parents couldn't afford presents, he felt too guilty to be able to enjoy his gifts.
Holly points out that you always remember how you felt as a kid.
Her statement is one that undoubtedly resonates with all of us, even if we'd never given it much prior thought. There are childhood memories that stick with us for our entire lives. Some of these memories are good, and some of them....maybe not so much. When we let our minds drift to the past, it's amazing how we can tap into the emotion we felt at that juncture of our lives.
Tip: Buy some Super Pretzels before you watch the movie because you might find yourself craving one by the end!
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