1 00:00:05,520 --> 00:00:12,500 Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh, what fun it is to ride 2 00:00:12,500 --> 00:00:14,360 in a one-horse open sleigh. 3 00:00:14,800 --> 00:00:18,560 Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. 4 00:00:18,860 --> 00:00:23,040 Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. 5 00:00:27,660 --> 00:00:34,580 A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride, and soon my favorite foe... It's 6 00:00:34,580 --> 00:00:38,640 officially Christmas time here at the Radcliffe Center, and all of Chicago is 7 00:00:38,640 --> 00:00:42,620 gathered to watch the lighting of the Radcliffe Christmas Tree. And here with 8 00:00:42,620 --> 00:00:47,380 us, we have Chicago's very own Miss Christmas. You can call me Holly. Oh, 9 00:00:47,400 --> 00:00:51,060 Holly, and you are the one to thank for that stunning tree. We are only moments 10 00:00:51,060 --> 00:00:52,260 away now from the lighting. 11 00:00:52,460 --> 00:00:56,760 And Holly is the creative director for the Radcliffe Center, and each year she 12 00:00:56,760 --> 00:01:01,360 finds... transports, and facilitates decorating Chicago's Christmas tree. 13 00:01:01,480 --> 00:01:02,960 It's a dream job come true. 14 00:01:06,020 --> 00:01:07,240 Here we go! 15 00:01:19,320 --> 00:01:20,720 Isn't that beautiful? 16 00:01:21,300 --> 00:01:22,920 Chicago's symbol of Christmas. 17 00:01:23,850 --> 00:01:27,730 I have no doubt that next year's tree will be bigger and better than ever. 18 00:01:28,470 --> 00:01:29,470 No pressure. 19 00:01:30,590 --> 00:01:31,870 Can't believe a year's gone by already. 20 00:01:32,110 --> 00:01:35,210 For once in my life, I thought I made it to the office before you. There's always 21 00:01:35,210 --> 00:01:36,510 tomorrow. Thanks. 22 00:01:36,730 --> 00:01:37,730 You're a lifesaver. 23 00:01:37,970 --> 00:01:41,510 Today is definitely a coffee kind of day. I did not get any sleep last night 24 00:01:41,510 --> 00:01:44,390 and I have a million things to do. It was one of those things watching last 25 00:01:44,390 --> 00:01:48,030 year's tree ceremony for the hundredth time. You know how happy it makes me. 26 00:01:48,070 --> 00:01:51,190 And right now I need all the reassurance I can get. Holly, relax. 27 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:54,020 I just spoke with transport and all is good. 28 00:01:54,240 --> 00:01:57,560 They've secured the trunk. They're about ready to cut. The tree will be here by 29 00:01:57,560 --> 00:01:58,840 tonight. Yeah, fingers crossed. 30 00:02:00,280 --> 00:02:02,520 Hello? Okay, okay, I'll be right there. 31 00:02:04,140 --> 00:02:09,479 I still think I should have gone out there. I always go. And run yourself 32 00:02:09,479 --> 00:02:13,720 ragged and micromanage everything and end up exhausted and unable to enjoy the 33 00:02:13,720 --> 00:02:14,539 tree lighting ceremony. 34 00:02:14,540 --> 00:02:16,140 Yeah, that's my Christmas tradition. 35 00:02:16,500 --> 00:02:18,220 Why don't we find a new tradition this year? 36 00:02:19,480 --> 00:02:20,480 Like what? 37 00:02:21,170 --> 00:02:22,830 Like getting out of our comfort zone? 38 00:02:23,110 --> 00:02:24,110 Back on the market. 39 00:02:24,190 --> 00:02:26,770 I got us two tickets to a same-dating event. 40 00:02:28,530 --> 00:02:30,990 Do you have anything else to wear, though? Because it looks like Mrs. Claus 41 00:02:30,990 --> 00:02:31,990 chose your outfit again. 42 00:02:32,890 --> 00:02:35,570 I think you should be a little nicer to someone who brings you coffee every 43 00:02:35,570 --> 00:02:37,030 morning. And who's your boss. 44 00:02:38,130 --> 00:02:40,970 I appreciate you thinking of me, but no. 45 00:02:41,810 --> 00:02:45,830 Look, I have to be here for when the tree arrives, and I have so much to do. 46 00:02:45,990 --> 00:02:49,110 All you do is work. That's not true. I do other things. 47 00:02:50,470 --> 00:02:51,448 Like what? 48 00:02:51,450 --> 00:02:56,770 Like... Like Christmas, okay? And after the Radcliffe tree arrives, I'm going to 49 00:02:56,770 --> 00:02:59,390 go home and decorate my tree. There's 24 more days until Christmas. 50 00:02:59,710 --> 00:03:01,150 I know, and I'm running out of time. 51 00:03:01,730 --> 00:03:05,650 Listen, Erin, I appreciate your ongoing meddling into my personal life, but I'm 52 00:03:05,650 --> 00:03:09,390 a little busy right now orchestrating cutting down a 95-foot tall spruce and 53 00:03:09,390 --> 00:03:11,110 getting it trucked across the state. Really? 54 00:03:11,570 --> 00:03:12,388 I'm sorry. 55 00:03:12,390 --> 00:03:16,070 I just... I want to see you spend the holidays with someone. And I want that 56 00:03:16,070 --> 00:03:17,390 too. It's just... 57 00:03:18,010 --> 00:03:20,710 I'm busy right now and I'm trying to focus on my career. 58 00:03:21,070 --> 00:03:23,310 Dating takes time and it's really distracting. 59 00:03:23,930 --> 00:03:29,270 I just want to get my career to where it needs to be and then, you know, we'll 60 00:03:29,270 --> 00:03:32,830 see. Wouldn't it be nice to bring a date to the tree lighting ceremony? 61 00:03:33,130 --> 00:03:35,270 I just want there to be a tree lighting ceremony. 62 00:03:35,550 --> 00:03:38,030 Everything is on schedule. What could possibly go wrong? 63 00:03:38,290 --> 00:03:39,290 Holly! 64 00:03:47,050 --> 00:03:48,530 Did you see this? Oh. 65 00:03:49,750 --> 00:03:51,830 What happened? 66 00:03:52,470 --> 00:03:57,070 It looks like the crane swiped it, breaking off the branches. Rendering it 67 00:03:57,070 --> 00:03:58,490 unusable. It's ruined. 68 00:03:58,710 --> 00:04:05,710 No, it's not ruined. It's... Okay, it's ruined. But it's going 69 00:04:05,710 --> 00:04:07,210 to be fine. We can fix this. 70 00:04:07,470 --> 00:04:08,470 How? 71 00:04:08,950 --> 00:04:12,110 I... I'm going to find another tree. 72 00:04:12,550 --> 00:04:16,230 Find another... You just spent all year finding this tree. 73 00:04:16,640 --> 00:04:20,320 How are you going to find another tree and get it here and get it decorated in 74 00:04:20,320 --> 00:04:22,380 time for the tree lighting ceremony in 10 days? 75 00:04:23,500 --> 00:04:24,500 Thank you, Andrea. 76 00:04:25,200 --> 00:04:26,200 It's very helpful. 77 00:04:28,380 --> 00:04:29,740 Okay, folks, I'll leave. 78 00:04:31,100 --> 00:04:32,100 You are Miss Christmas. 79 00:04:32,860 --> 00:04:33,860 I am Miss Christmas. 80 00:04:34,140 --> 00:04:36,900 This is what I do, and I'm going to figure this out. 81 00:04:39,820 --> 00:04:40,820 Apparently, yes. 82 00:05:01,360 --> 00:05:03,340 You know, maybe this is a good thing. 83 00:05:04,740 --> 00:05:10,140 Yeah, that tree was beautiful, but it never felt right. It never felt like the 84 00:05:10,140 --> 00:05:11,140 tree. 85 00:05:12,160 --> 00:05:15,600 Maybe this happened for a reason. Are you actually finding the silver lining? 86 00:05:16,620 --> 00:05:20,640 My dad always said, when things go wrong, don't go with them. 87 00:05:20,860 --> 00:05:24,640 I know the perfect tree is out there, and I'm going to find it. Clear my 88 00:05:24,640 --> 00:05:26,200 schedule. What about the speed dating? 89 00:05:26,700 --> 00:05:28,240 Maybe you can find your perfect man. 90 00:05:28,910 --> 00:05:31,510 The only thing that's harder than finding the perfect Christmas tree is 91 00:05:31,510 --> 00:05:32,510 finding the perfect man. 92 00:05:34,290 --> 00:05:36,150 But at least the perfect tree really does exist. 93 00:05:50,150 --> 00:05:53,890 The transport team just sent us some photos of trees from the same vicinity 94 00:05:53,890 --> 00:05:54,890 as the last one. 95 00:05:56,970 --> 00:06:00,500 No, no. The Norway spruce are too short, and the fir is shedding needles. 96 00:06:01,340 --> 00:06:02,340 None of these are right. 97 00:06:02,880 --> 00:06:05,780 Well, it might be too late for the right tree. We might have to settle for the 98 00:06:05,780 --> 00:06:06,880 right-now tree. No. 99 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:09,980 The tree is out there, and I am going to find it. 100 00:06:12,980 --> 00:06:15,520 We have spent hours looking for a new tree. 101 00:06:15,780 --> 00:06:16,780 How about these? 102 00:06:18,520 --> 00:06:19,620 You've looked through those already? 103 00:06:20,360 --> 00:06:21,620 What haven't I looked through? 104 00:06:21,840 --> 00:06:22,840 You've looked through everything. 105 00:06:24,420 --> 00:06:25,900 There has to be something. 106 00:06:29,680 --> 00:06:31,140 What about the tree submissions we got in the mail? 107 00:06:31,420 --> 00:06:32,960 They've been coming in all year. 108 00:06:38,220 --> 00:06:39,220 Oh, yeah. 109 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:40,840 Guess I'm not going speed dating tonight. 110 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:42,440 No, no, no. You go. I got this. 111 00:06:42,980 --> 00:06:43,939 Are you sure? 112 00:06:43,940 --> 00:06:45,240 Yeah. Definitely. 113 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:46,600 Yes. 114 00:06:46,900 --> 00:06:47,900 Definitely, yeah. 115 00:06:48,160 --> 00:06:49,460 What is this season of miracles? 116 00:07:03,500 --> 00:07:04,419 to tell you. 117 00:07:04,420 --> 00:07:09,680 So your daycare mommy told me not only were you the best behaved dog today, 118 00:07:09,900 --> 00:07:13,100 you're also the best looking dog. 119 00:07:13,520 --> 00:07:17,360 We kind of already knew that, didn't we? Told you that bow looks good on you. 120 00:08:11,440 --> 00:08:12,620 My sentiments, exactly. 121 00:08:17,580 --> 00:08:21,940 Hey. Hey. I figured you'd be home by now. I just wanted to check and see what 122 00:08:21,940 --> 00:08:22,859 you got so far. 123 00:08:22,860 --> 00:08:29,760 Uh, apple trees, pot of plants, cacti, and a 124 00:08:29,760 --> 00:08:30,920 popsicle stick tree. 125 00:08:31,260 --> 00:08:32,260 Oh. Yeah. 126 00:08:32,799 --> 00:08:33,840 You ready to give up? 127 00:08:35,179 --> 00:08:36,179 Never. 128 00:08:44,490 --> 00:08:45,490 Now I'm ready to give up. 129 00:09:06,490 --> 00:09:12,590 Dear Miss Christmas, I saw you on TV. 130 00:09:13,160 --> 00:09:15,300 You're the lady who chooses the Christmas tree. 131 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:20,100 I'm writing to you to tell you that I found your next tree. Please come to 132 00:09:20,100 --> 00:09:21,540 Claus, Wisconsin to pick it up. 133 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:24,280 Sincerely, Joey McNary, age 8. 134 00:09:49,230 --> 00:09:52,430 I found it. I found it. It's the tree. 135 00:09:52,730 --> 00:09:53,910 I have to go to Claus. 136 00:09:54,770 --> 00:09:55,810 Santa Claus? 137 00:09:56,190 --> 00:10:00,610 Okay, you are officially Christmas crazy. No, no. Claus, Wisconsin. 138 00:10:01,110 --> 00:10:03,650 You know, that town that does the big Christmas festival? 139 00:10:04,150 --> 00:10:06,710 No. It's a big holiday destination spot. 140 00:10:06,950 --> 00:10:08,310 They decorate the whole town. 141 00:10:08,650 --> 00:10:13,330 They have Christmas events and caroling and everything, okay? My dad took me 142 00:10:13,330 --> 00:10:14,189 once as a kid. 143 00:10:14,190 --> 00:10:18,530 And now, the tree is there. 144 00:10:20,420 --> 00:10:23,620 Yes. Yes, this really is perfect. It is. It's the tree. 145 00:10:23,980 --> 00:10:26,340 Oh, hey, can you take Rudy from me while I'm gone? Sure. 146 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:30,700 But, Holly, there's no return address. How are you going to find these people? 147 00:10:31,300 --> 00:10:35,640 Erin, this is what I do, all right? I am Miss Cook. Okay, it's a little too early 148 00:10:35,640 --> 00:10:36,640 for that. 149 00:10:36,700 --> 00:10:37,599 Fair enough. 150 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:38,600 Good job, though. 151 00:10:59,210 --> 00:11:00,450 a winter wonderland. 152 00:11:00,930 --> 00:11:02,190 You have to try it sometime. 153 00:11:02,550 --> 00:11:05,790 How come these scouting trips never take us to Paris or London? 154 00:11:06,510 --> 00:11:09,010 Maybe because trees tend to grow in forests. 155 00:11:09,910 --> 00:11:11,210 Okay, I'm almost there. 156 00:11:11,690 --> 00:11:14,010 Great. Now all you have to do is find Joey. 157 00:11:14,250 --> 00:11:16,410 Yeah, it's a small town. How hard can it be? 158 00:11:23,320 --> 00:11:25,120 The sparkly Christmas things. 159 00:11:25,340 --> 00:11:28,060 I love to hear the children sing. 160 00:11:28,520 --> 00:11:31,240 I like to hear the sleigh bells ring. 161 00:11:31,620 --> 00:11:34,440 And all the joy that Christmas brings. 162 00:11:34,740 --> 00:11:37,320 To be an angel in disguise. 163 00:11:37,860 --> 00:11:40,580 With all the people passing by. 164 00:11:54,680 --> 00:11:55,680 All right. 165 00:11:55,720 --> 00:11:58,160 Wait, wait, wait. Is that center? A little to the left. 166 00:11:59,580 --> 00:12:00,580 All right, let's try it. 167 00:12:02,940 --> 00:12:03,739 How's that? 168 00:12:03,740 --> 00:12:05,200 Perfect. Thank you. 169 00:12:12,220 --> 00:12:13,220 Oh, 170 00:12:19,620 --> 00:12:20,620 gosh, so sorry. 171 00:12:20,780 --> 00:12:21,870 Sorry. Sorry about that. Whoa. 172 00:12:22,730 --> 00:12:23,730 Sorry. 173 00:12:23,850 --> 00:12:25,690 Okay, you go to your right. Go to your right. 174 00:12:26,730 --> 00:12:27,730 Whoa. 175 00:12:28,430 --> 00:12:29,730 Hi. Okay. 176 00:12:30,350 --> 00:12:31,350 Yeah. 177 00:12:31,750 --> 00:12:32,750 Hi. 178 00:12:33,370 --> 00:12:34,370 Lucas. 179 00:12:35,590 --> 00:12:36,590 It's really beautiful. 180 00:12:36,890 --> 00:12:37,890 Yeah, we're getting there. 181 00:12:38,390 --> 00:12:39,690 Nothing like a small town Christmas. 182 00:12:43,410 --> 00:12:44,410 You're a little early. 183 00:12:44,850 --> 00:12:45,890 Festival's not for four days. 184 00:12:46,250 --> 00:12:48,190 We get a lot of you city folk. 185 00:12:48,530 --> 00:12:49,530 Whoa. 186 00:12:49,850 --> 00:12:50,850 Stop. 187 00:12:51,120 --> 00:12:52,120 Turn around. 188 00:12:53,700 --> 00:12:54,820 You calling me a city girl? 189 00:12:55,780 --> 00:12:56,779 Well, are you not? 190 00:12:56,780 --> 00:13:01,460 Okay, I might live in a city right now, but I will have you know that I grew up 191 00:13:01,460 --> 00:13:03,620 on a Christmas tree farm. A Christmas tree farm? Yeah. 192 00:13:03,920 --> 00:13:06,060 So you're one of those holiday people. 193 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:07,719 Holiday people? 194 00:13:07,720 --> 00:13:09,300 Um, are you not one of those people? 195 00:13:09,500 --> 00:13:11,480 No, no. Okay, because it looks to me like you're setting up for Christmas 196 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:15,180 last night. Well, we take turns here in our little small town of Kloss, okay? It 197 00:13:15,180 --> 00:13:16,180 just happens to be my year. 198 00:13:16,260 --> 00:13:17,260 Oh. 199 00:13:17,560 --> 00:13:20,120 But if it were up to me... 200 00:13:21,130 --> 00:13:22,390 I'd skip December altogether. 201 00:13:22,790 --> 00:13:23,790 What? 202 00:13:24,550 --> 00:13:26,930 What? You would skip December? 203 00:13:27,130 --> 00:13:32,370 The most beautiful time of year, filled with hope and magic, twinkling Christmas 204 00:13:32,370 --> 00:13:34,870 trees? It's just a fancy landing pad for presents. 205 00:13:35,210 --> 00:13:37,390 Uh, you mean a symbol of seasonal rebirth. 206 00:13:37,710 --> 00:13:38,730 Decton mistletoe. 207 00:13:39,270 --> 00:13:40,270 Violet. 208 00:13:41,430 --> 00:13:44,250 An emblem of romance! 209 00:13:45,450 --> 00:13:46,450 Okay. 210 00:13:47,650 --> 00:13:49,070 I guess I'm just... 211 00:13:49,320 --> 00:13:50,480 Immune to the holiday spirit. 212 00:13:51,080 --> 00:13:53,880 Well, then I guess I better be on my way. 213 00:13:57,900 --> 00:14:00,240 Yeah, it's just like you big city folk. 214 00:14:00,900 --> 00:14:02,180 Always rushing off somewhere. 215 00:14:02,460 --> 00:14:06,460 I told you, I grew up on a Christmas tree farm, but you're not listening, 216 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:07,680 right? 217 00:14:40,970 --> 00:14:42,430 Hi. Hi, I have a reservation. 218 00:14:43,010 --> 00:14:47,730 Holly, right? Yes. Happy to have you. Thank you. Do you need any information 219 00:14:47,730 --> 00:14:48,730 on claws? 220 00:14:48,770 --> 00:14:49,709 Activities, restaurants? 221 00:14:49,710 --> 00:14:53,710 Oh, our Christmas festival opens in four days. It is not to be missed. 222 00:14:53,930 --> 00:14:57,870 I know. I was actually here once as a child, but today I'm here because I'm 223 00:14:57,870 --> 00:14:59,350 hoping you could help me look for somebody. 224 00:14:59,610 --> 00:15:04,090 Sure. I'm the creative director at the Radcliffe Center, and it's my job to 225 00:15:04,090 --> 00:15:05,470 find the tree that goes in the plaza. 226 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:10,140 So cool. We watched that on TV. I am so looking forward to this year's tree. 227 00:15:10,720 --> 00:15:16,540 Well, that's actually why I'm here. We were looking for a new tree, and then I 228 00:15:16,540 --> 00:15:17,920 got this letter. 229 00:15:20,300 --> 00:15:24,100 I know this is a long shot, but do you happen to know Joey McNary? 230 00:15:25,720 --> 00:15:27,140 Not such a long shot. 231 00:15:27,500 --> 00:15:28,560 I'm his aunt. 232 00:15:28,800 --> 00:15:31,500 Come on. I'm Amy McNary. Are you serious? 233 00:15:32,579 --> 00:15:34,720 Wow, that's a small world. 234 00:15:34,940 --> 00:15:37,720 Oh, I could introduce you to his dad, my brother Sam. 235 00:15:37,960 --> 00:15:40,480 Yeah. How about I take you to our family farm? 236 00:15:40,700 --> 00:15:41,700 Okay. 237 00:15:55,340 --> 00:15:57,240 Oh, I love your farm. 238 00:15:58,060 --> 00:15:59,520 Reminds me of where I grew up. 239 00:15:59,740 --> 00:16:01,340 So many gorgeous trees. 240 00:16:02,440 --> 00:16:03,840 You have such a fun job. 241 00:16:04,400 --> 00:16:07,500 Well, it's harder than it looks to find the perfect Christmas tree. Why? 242 00:16:08,140 --> 00:16:13,360 Well, in addition to being the perfect height and shape and color, the tree has 243 00:16:13,360 --> 00:16:16,240 to have that X-factor, that star quality. 244 00:16:17,100 --> 00:16:18,560 What's so special about our tree? 245 00:16:18,960 --> 00:16:21,260 It just feels meant to be. 246 00:16:21,620 --> 00:16:25,480 I mean, I get Joey's letter and then I bump into you. No, that's not the hard 247 00:16:25,480 --> 00:16:27,560 part. Convincing Sam to give you the tree is. 248 00:16:28,300 --> 00:16:33,040 Well, maybe when I explain how important the tree is, the holiday spirit... Sam 249 00:16:33,040 --> 00:16:35,020 isn't exactly the holiday spirit type. 250 00:16:35,220 --> 00:16:38,460 If he had it his way, he'd go straight from Thanksgiving to Groundhog Day. 251 00:16:38,700 --> 00:16:39,700 Oh. Mm-hmm. 252 00:16:44,700 --> 00:16:45,700 What's he doing here? 253 00:16:45,960 --> 00:16:46,960 You know him? 254 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:52,100 I... I bumped into him in town. 255 00:16:53,060 --> 00:16:54,160 That's my brother Sam. 256 00:16:54,820 --> 00:16:55,860 That's Joey's dad. 257 00:16:56,560 --> 00:16:58,140 Great. Come on. 258 00:17:00,740 --> 00:17:04,839 The Christmas tree farmer who lives in Chicago. 259 00:17:05,800 --> 00:17:07,339 What's going on? 260 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:09,680 Bringing the holiday cheer door to door now? 261 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:11,000 Something like that. 262 00:17:11,859 --> 00:17:13,880 Holly, Sam, Sam, Holly. 263 00:17:14,300 --> 00:17:16,060 Hi. Hello again. 264 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:21,500 I'm here because I work for the Radcliffe Center. It's my job to find 265 00:17:21,500 --> 00:17:25,140 the tree that goes in the center, and this year we want your tree. 266 00:17:25,680 --> 00:17:27,319 To be the tree. You lost me. 267 00:17:34,440 --> 00:17:34,820 I 268 00:17:34,820 --> 00:17:41,760 didn't know that 269 00:17:41,760 --> 00:17:42,760 he did this. 270 00:17:43,880 --> 00:17:46,100 I'm sorry, 271 00:17:48,220 --> 00:17:49,220 you can't have this tree. 272 00:17:51,800 --> 00:17:53,180 This has never happened to me before. 273 00:17:54,680 --> 00:17:58,020 Okay, well, maybe you could just think about it. I mean, I know you personally 274 00:17:58,020 --> 00:18:02,360 aren't a fan of Christmas, but so many people are, and to them, this tree is a 275 00:18:02,360 --> 00:18:03,720 beautiful symbol of the season. 276 00:18:04,320 --> 00:18:05,320 It's just not for sale. 277 00:18:05,560 --> 00:18:08,780 I'm not asking to buy it. It's donation-based, and most people are 278 00:18:08,780 --> 00:18:12,540 happy to do it. Listen, Holly, I feel really bad that you came all this way 279 00:18:12,540 --> 00:18:16,480 from Chicago, but I wish there was something I could do to help. I'm so 280 00:18:16,480 --> 00:18:17,480 sorry. 281 00:18:19,600 --> 00:18:20,600 It's okay. 282 00:18:21,420 --> 00:18:22,420 I understand. 283 00:18:25,130 --> 00:18:26,130 Hang on, excuse me. 284 00:18:27,950 --> 00:18:32,370 Hello? So did you find Joey? Yeah, I found him. So you have the tree? 285 00:18:32,910 --> 00:18:35,490 No, the owner doesn't want to donate it. 286 00:18:35,730 --> 00:18:40,070 What? Did you tell him that all of Chicago is expecting a Christmas tree 287 00:18:40,070 --> 00:18:41,170 lighting ceremony? Get this. 288 00:18:41,430 --> 00:18:43,830 He doesn't care about the tree lighting ceremony. 289 00:18:44,250 --> 00:18:47,330 Excuse me? Right? He doesn't even care about Christmas. 290 00:18:47,810 --> 00:18:51,710 Who is this Grinch? His name's Sam, and he's... 291 00:18:56,880 --> 00:18:58,040 A total grinch. 292 00:18:58,280 --> 00:19:01,000 Well, listen, the Holly I know does not take no for an answer. 293 00:19:01,200 --> 00:19:02,200 You can do this. 294 00:19:02,380 --> 00:19:03,380 You really think so? 295 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:07,040 Well, you have to. Andrea is not happy and the ceremony is in nine days and we 296 00:19:07,040 --> 00:19:09,300 do not have a backup. Why does everybody keep telling me that? 297 00:19:09,940 --> 00:19:10,940 Okay. 298 00:19:11,520 --> 00:19:12,840 What am I going to do? Focus. 299 00:19:15,360 --> 00:19:18,040 Okay, Christmas is about opening our hearts, right? 300 00:19:18,700 --> 00:19:22,960 So I just have to open his heart to the idea. 301 00:19:23,360 --> 00:19:25,820 There you go. That's the Holly I know. Yeah. 302 00:19:27,690 --> 00:19:29,490 Okay. I'll call you when I have the tree. 303 00:19:43,330 --> 00:19:44,330 Sam. 304 00:19:44,430 --> 00:19:46,150 Yeah. I apologize. 305 00:19:46,430 --> 00:19:50,050 I got ahead of myself, and I'm not even sure that this is the tree. 306 00:19:50,550 --> 00:19:54,370 But I came all this way, and I'd just like to see it. There's no harm in 307 00:19:54,370 --> 00:19:55,370 showing it to her. 308 00:19:57,600 --> 00:20:00,300 Gonna muck up your boots. I mean, it's way back there. Oh. 309 00:20:01,300 --> 00:20:02,920 First rule of growing up on a farm? 310 00:20:03,160 --> 00:20:04,420 Always have sensible shoes. 311 00:20:11,500 --> 00:20:12,500 Wow! 312 00:20:12,920 --> 00:20:14,980 Oh, wow! It's beautiful! 313 00:20:17,780 --> 00:20:19,040 Oh, it's gorgeous! 314 00:20:21,380 --> 00:20:22,840 It's the perfect height! 315 00:20:23,160 --> 00:20:24,260 Perfect height for what? 316 00:20:24,910 --> 00:20:28,490 It's tall enough to stand against the skyscrapers, but short enough to be 317 00:20:28,490 --> 00:20:29,490 trucked through the city. 318 00:20:29,750 --> 00:20:30,750 Wow. 319 00:20:32,830 --> 00:20:34,890 It's absolutely perfect. 320 00:20:36,410 --> 00:20:37,410 I know. 321 00:20:37,930 --> 00:20:42,270 You know, I've been around trees my whole life, and I haven't seen many like 322 00:20:42,270 --> 00:20:45,150 this. It's truly special. 323 00:20:46,330 --> 00:20:47,330 It's right. 324 00:20:47,510 --> 00:20:49,450 Yep. Right here. 325 00:20:50,850 --> 00:20:54,610 Sam, if you were to say yes, your whole family would get to go to Chicago on an 326 00:20:54,610 --> 00:20:55,870 all-expenses-paid trip. 327 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:59,610 And you guys would be front and center as VIPs at the tree lighting ceremony. 328 00:21:00,590 --> 00:21:02,510 I don't care about being a VIP. 329 00:21:05,250 --> 00:21:06,750 But here's something I do care about. 330 00:21:12,190 --> 00:21:17,810 39 years ago, my mom, Leslie, and my dad, George. 331 00:21:18,899 --> 00:21:20,580 bought this land and carved that down. 332 00:21:22,600 --> 00:21:28,320 All they had was a mortgage and a dream, but this tree represented everything 333 00:21:28,320 --> 00:21:29,320 that they would watch grow. 334 00:21:30,460 --> 00:21:31,460 That's beautiful. 335 00:21:32,460 --> 00:21:34,520 Don't you want to share that story with the world? 336 00:21:35,060 --> 00:21:38,600 Put their love on display for everyone to admire? 337 00:21:39,520 --> 00:21:42,240 No. I want to keep it with my family where it belongs. 338 00:21:42,560 --> 00:21:43,560 What about Joey? 339 00:21:43,580 --> 00:21:44,800 It would mean so much to him. 340 00:21:45,080 --> 00:21:46,440 Well, it would now because he's eight. 341 00:21:46,760 --> 00:21:49,960 But trust me, 20 years from now when this tree's still standing, it'll mean a 342 00:21:49,960 --> 00:21:53,140 lot more to him than him seeing it with some skyscrapers. 343 00:21:55,180 --> 00:21:59,420 Listen, Holly, I admire your tenacity, but maybe the answer's just not. 344 00:22:08,260 --> 00:22:10,320 Oh, there's Amy there. Okay. 345 00:22:10,800 --> 00:22:13,220 I have to... Sorry again. 346 00:22:17,770 --> 00:22:19,610 I really didn't want you to be disappointed. 347 00:22:19,930 --> 00:22:21,090 No, I understand. 348 00:22:21,610 --> 00:22:22,650 It's your parents' tree. 349 00:22:23,330 --> 00:22:27,430 I just think that donating it could be special for your family. 350 00:22:27,710 --> 00:22:32,410 And there's something so moving about bringing joy to so many people. 351 00:22:35,630 --> 00:22:36,630 What's wrong? 352 00:22:37,430 --> 00:22:39,150 I thought Sam had told you. 353 00:22:39,790 --> 00:22:40,790 Told me what? 354 00:22:42,910 --> 00:22:44,990 Our mom passed away last year. 355 00:22:48,580 --> 00:22:50,060 I'm really sorry to hear that. 356 00:22:50,420 --> 00:22:52,380 That's why Sam doesn't want to give away this tree. 357 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:03,840 Okay, I got it. 358 00:23:04,560 --> 00:23:06,280 I, uh, I'm gonna be on my way. 359 00:23:09,140 --> 00:23:10,520 Hey, Dad, dinner's almost ready. 360 00:23:12,140 --> 00:23:13,380 All right, Joey, I'll be right in. 361 00:23:23,720 --> 00:23:26,180 And I wrote you and you came. You came for a tree. 362 00:23:26,800 --> 00:23:27,980 I have to tell Grandpa. 363 00:23:28,200 --> 00:23:29,260 He didn't think she'd come. 364 00:23:30,660 --> 00:23:32,460 Wait, Grandpa knew about the letter? 365 00:23:35,420 --> 00:23:38,280 Come meet Grandpa. 366 00:23:38,480 --> 00:23:39,480 Okay. 367 00:23:59,080 --> 00:24:02,200 Grandpa, look who it is. Miss Christmas King. Hi, nice to meet you. 368 00:24:02,680 --> 00:24:04,240 Welcome. It's an enigma. 369 00:24:05,420 --> 00:24:09,140 Grandpa just taught me the word enigma. Well, I'm not sure it's an enigma 370 00:24:09,140 --> 00:24:11,320 exactly, but it sure is exciting. 371 00:24:12,360 --> 00:24:14,580 And you're right on time for dinner. Can you stay? 372 00:24:15,140 --> 00:24:16,140 What do you think? 373 00:24:17,280 --> 00:24:21,640 I should get going. No, it's dinner time. And you've come all this way. Let 374 00:24:21,640 --> 00:24:22,339 us feed you. 375 00:24:22,340 --> 00:24:24,320 I made grilled cheese sandwiches. 376 00:24:24,960 --> 00:24:25,960 Kind of. 377 00:24:26,220 --> 00:24:27,220 Thanks, pal. 378 00:24:27,260 --> 00:24:28,920 We made pumpkin pie as well. 379 00:24:29,420 --> 00:24:30,420 Please stay. 380 00:24:31,820 --> 00:24:32,820 Yeah, stay. 381 00:24:36,100 --> 00:24:37,580 Okay. All right. 382 00:24:37,780 --> 00:24:38,780 Yes! 383 00:24:38,960 --> 00:24:39,960 Okay. 384 00:24:43,460 --> 00:24:44,500 Looks so good. 385 00:24:46,800 --> 00:24:50,180 Try the milk. It's from our cows. It's utterly delicious. 386 00:24:52,110 --> 00:24:54,770 Oh, come on, stop being so moo-y. Seriously. 387 00:24:55,170 --> 00:24:56,710 Well, I find it a-moozy. 388 00:24:58,290 --> 00:24:59,290 So, 389 00:25:00,150 --> 00:25:01,150 Miss Christmas. 390 00:25:01,270 --> 00:25:02,270 Oh, it's actually Holly. 391 00:25:02,530 --> 00:25:06,730 Wait, Miss Christmas isn't a real name? What do they call you, then? Well, it's 392 00:25:06,730 --> 00:25:08,070 a nickname my dad gave me. 393 00:25:08,270 --> 00:25:11,670 I grew up on a Christmas tree farm, and I was always Christmas crazy. 394 00:25:11,970 --> 00:25:16,070 And I said Miss Christmas once on air, and it just stuck. 395 00:25:16,870 --> 00:25:18,130 But my real name's Holly. 396 00:25:18,710 --> 00:25:19,890 So, Holly. 397 00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:27,040 You've come for Leslie's tree. Oh What dad you can't say no 398 00:25:27,040 --> 00:25:28,900 grandma loved the tree lining. 399 00:25:29,200 --> 00:25:33,700 Yeah, it's true She did before the kids and Leslie and I used to go to Chicago 400 00:25:33,700 --> 00:25:37,200 every year to see the tree Yeah, and Graham and me watched it every year on 401 00:25:37,200 --> 00:25:38,780 TV. Listen Joey. 402 00:25:39,440 --> 00:25:43,420 I Never heard grandma say that she wanted to give away her tree and if she 403 00:25:43,420 --> 00:25:45,980 wanted to donate it. Well, then why didn't she? 404 00:25:46,860 --> 00:25:49,540 again, I know you really want to see the tree on TV, but 405 00:25:50,430 --> 00:25:51,650 Well, what about after Christmas? 406 00:25:52,270 --> 00:25:53,249 What then? 407 00:25:53,250 --> 00:25:58,330 Um, it'll actually be milled into two-by-fours to provide lumber to build 408 00:25:58,330 --> 00:26:00,170 houses for veterans returning from overseas. 409 00:26:00,790 --> 00:26:04,330 So even after the holidays, Leslie's tree will continue to bring joy to 410 00:26:04,330 --> 00:26:05,330 people. 411 00:26:05,410 --> 00:26:07,170 I meant, then what for us? 412 00:26:07,710 --> 00:26:10,630 Oh. Because then we no longer have a tree. Right. 413 00:26:11,170 --> 00:26:13,990 Sam, I know you don't want to give the tree away. 414 00:26:14,270 --> 00:26:15,270 Of course not. 415 00:26:15,290 --> 00:26:16,650 But it's not just yours to give. 416 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:24,720 Uh, I don't want to cause any problems, so... There's no problems. The tree 417 00:26:24,720 --> 00:26:25,720 belongs to the family. 418 00:26:25,740 --> 00:26:26,880 It's a family decision. 419 00:26:28,200 --> 00:26:29,340 So, I tell you what, Holly. 420 00:26:29,840 --> 00:26:32,880 Why don't you make your case, and then we'll discuss? 421 00:26:34,180 --> 00:26:35,180 Okay. 422 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,000 Right now? 423 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:40,980 No, we never discuss business at the table. 424 00:26:41,180 --> 00:26:43,340 Great. We'll meet tomorrow, after milking. 425 00:26:43,760 --> 00:26:44,760 Yes! 426 00:26:45,240 --> 00:26:46,240 Okay. 427 00:26:46,760 --> 00:26:49,000 I gotta head out to the bar for a minute. Excuse me. 428 00:26:59,400 --> 00:27:00,760 I don't know, George. Maybe Sam's right. 429 00:27:01,700 --> 00:27:02,980 Maybe the tree should stay. 430 00:27:03,680 --> 00:27:04,680 Maybe. 431 00:27:05,120 --> 00:27:08,440 But I also have some mighty fond memories of Leslie at the Radcliffe 432 00:27:08,440 --> 00:27:09,440 tree. 433 00:27:09,820 --> 00:27:14,980 The sound of her off-key caroling and the way her face would brighten seeing 434 00:27:14,980 --> 00:27:15,980 it light up. 435 00:27:16,180 --> 00:27:18,540 I think she would have wanted to donate it. 436 00:27:18,800 --> 00:27:22,000 But Sam doesn't agree, and I just don't want to upset anybody. 437 00:27:22,400 --> 00:27:23,400 Don't you worry about my Sam. 438 00:27:23,860 --> 00:27:24,860 He's an enigma. 439 00:27:25,440 --> 00:27:27,320 He is definitely an enigma. 440 00:27:28,480 --> 00:27:29,480 Thank you. 441 00:28:03,850 --> 00:28:05,870 Holly, that tree is perfect. 442 00:28:06,130 --> 00:28:09,290 Yeah, except for I don't have it, and the McNary's might not give it to me. 443 00:28:09,490 --> 00:28:13,170 This tree is flawless, and if anyone can convince him to donate it, it's you. 444 00:28:13,970 --> 00:28:14,970 Maybe. 445 00:28:15,250 --> 00:28:18,010 But just in case, we need to find a backup. 446 00:28:18,510 --> 00:28:19,750 Oh, Andrea, I gotta go. 447 00:28:20,070 --> 00:28:23,470 Okay, Holly, I... It's perfect. 448 00:28:23,690 --> 00:28:24,690 It's great. 449 00:28:28,080 --> 00:28:29,080 Christmas decorations. 450 00:28:29,400 --> 00:28:32,620 Oh. I'm looking for this angel ornament that my mom loved. 451 00:28:33,060 --> 00:28:36,720 It's a Klaus tradition that every child puts a wreath on Main Street for the 452 00:28:36,720 --> 00:28:40,500 opening night of the Christmas Festival. And Joey wants to hang the angel on the 453 00:28:40,500 --> 00:28:42,200 wreath. Oh, okay. Well, I'll help you look. 454 00:28:42,440 --> 00:28:43,440 Okay. Thank you. 455 00:28:44,940 --> 00:28:46,520 Are these all Christmas decorations? 456 00:28:47,040 --> 00:28:47,659 Mm-hmm. 457 00:28:47,660 --> 00:28:48,860 This is my dream come true. 458 00:28:50,960 --> 00:28:52,460 You would have liked my mom. 459 00:28:52,940 --> 00:28:56,840 Family was everything to her. Then musicals. And then Christmas. 460 00:28:57,520 --> 00:28:58,740 She loved Christmas. 461 00:28:59,240 --> 00:29:02,360 She's the one that picked the tree and did the decorating and the baking. 462 00:29:05,060 --> 00:29:06,920 Just hasn't been the same since, you know? 463 00:29:37,399 --> 00:29:38,399 Hey. Listen. 464 00:29:39,700 --> 00:29:42,020 I think I've had enough holiday cheer for a little while. 465 00:29:42,440 --> 00:29:43,520 Yeah, I know. 466 00:29:44,140 --> 00:29:49,100 And I just wanted to apologize for overstepping any boundaries. 467 00:29:49,720 --> 00:29:53,160 Listen, Sam, I'm going to respect your wishes. And if you want me to leave 468 00:29:53,160 --> 00:29:54,160 right now, I will. 469 00:29:55,639 --> 00:30:00,160 Promise? But I want you to know that I understand that your mom's tree isn't 470 00:30:00,160 --> 00:30:03,620 just a tree, okay? And the Radcliffe tree isn't just a tree. 471 00:30:06,520 --> 00:30:08,040 My mom also passed away. 472 00:30:08,280 --> 00:30:10,760 It happened when I was just a baby. 473 00:30:11,220 --> 00:30:13,860 And then my dad raised me until he got sick when I was in college. 474 00:30:14,280 --> 00:30:15,920 He was my very best friend. 475 00:30:16,440 --> 00:30:19,240 And if you can believe it, he actually loved Christmas as much as I do. 476 00:30:19,640 --> 00:30:20,840 Whoa. Yeah, right? 477 00:30:21,800 --> 00:30:22,800 He was... 478 00:30:24,780 --> 00:30:25,780 Mr. Christmas. 479 00:30:25,840 --> 00:30:26,840 Yeah. 480 00:30:27,060 --> 00:30:28,460 Actually, that's exactly what he was. 481 00:30:30,020 --> 00:30:35,180 You know, and every year, with the Radcliffe tree, I get to celebrate my 482 00:30:35,180 --> 00:30:39,660 dad and his love for Christmas and beauty and magic. 483 00:30:41,100 --> 00:30:44,060 I get to feel like he's here with me again. 484 00:30:48,440 --> 00:30:53,000 If I'm being honest with you, I just don't think there's anything you can say 485 00:30:53,000 --> 00:30:54,340 that's going to make me change my mind. 486 00:30:54,650 --> 00:30:56,490 Yeah, doesn't mean I'll stop talking. 487 00:30:58,610 --> 00:30:59,870 I'll listen to your pitch. 488 00:31:00,630 --> 00:31:02,250 Unless that was it. Oh, no. 489 00:31:02,930 --> 00:31:05,030 Unfortunately for you, there's more. 490 00:31:06,670 --> 00:31:07,110 Thank 491 00:31:07,110 --> 00:31:14,730 you. 492 00:31:17,090 --> 00:31:18,090 Hey! 493 00:31:21,290 --> 00:31:22,350 I just saw the picture. 494 00:31:22,570 --> 00:31:23,850 Beyond perfect, right? 495 00:31:24,110 --> 00:31:28,630 Are you talking about the tree or the man? Because yes, he is perfect. 496 00:31:28,930 --> 00:31:29,930 Erin, that's Sam. 497 00:31:30,210 --> 00:31:31,210 The Grinch? 498 00:31:31,290 --> 00:31:34,130 No, you know, he's not really a Grinch. He just hates Christmas. 499 00:31:34,490 --> 00:31:35,670 Maybe more of a Scrooge. 500 00:31:36,530 --> 00:31:40,390 No, he's not really a Scrooge either. He's just... He's just protecting his 501 00:31:40,390 --> 00:31:42,530 family. Protecting his family? 502 00:31:42,950 --> 00:31:45,270 Wait a minute. Do you have feelings for Sam? 503 00:31:45,550 --> 00:31:46,830 What? No. 504 00:31:47,410 --> 00:31:49,140 That's... That's crazy. 505 00:31:49,760 --> 00:31:51,180 Look, we're just, we're really different. 506 00:31:51,660 --> 00:31:55,080 And anyways, I don't know how I could love a man who doesn't like Christmas. 507 00:31:55,300 --> 00:31:56,300 That's true. Yeah. 508 00:31:56,420 --> 00:31:59,360 Anyway, listen, the tree lighting ceremony is in eight days. Can we just 509 00:31:59,360 --> 00:32:00,079 stay focused? 510 00:32:00,080 --> 00:32:02,420 Relax. Don't worry about it. You're going to get the tree. I'm too stressed 511 00:32:02,420 --> 00:32:03,420 to relax right now. 512 00:32:03,540 --> 00:32:04,540 Wish me luck. 513 00:32:04,580 --> 00:32:05,580 I'm rooting for you. 514 00:32:06,920 --> 00:32:07,960 Tree joke. Never mind. 515 00:32:08,500 --> 00:32:09,500 Good one. 516 00:32:11,210 --> 00:32:13,870 Okay, thank you all for coming to my presentation. 517 00:32:14,250 --> 00:32:15,750 And thank you for the cookies. 518 00:32:16,170 --> 00:32:20,530 So I know you watch the Radcliffe Ceremony on TV every year, but many 519 00:32:20,530 --> 00:32:23,310 people don't know its history, so I wanted to share it with you. 520 00:32:23,590 --> 00:32:25,170 And you did all this for us? 521 00:32:25,670 --> 00:32:28,150 I might have had some of it prepared already. 522 00:32:28,950 --> 00:32:29,950 Okay. 523 00:32:32,710 --> 00:32:37,960 In 1930, during the Great Depression... the first Radcliffe Christmas tree was 524 00:32:37,960 --> 00:32:40,900 placed in the plaza for everyone who couldn't afford a tree. 525 00:32:41,880 --> 00:32:46,400 Decorated with gum wrapper garlands and tin cans, it became a centerpiece of the 526 00:32:46,400 --> 00:32:47,400 community. 527 00:32:47,900 --> 00:32:51,040 Neighbors gathered around it, caroled, and shared food. 528 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:55,460 Since then, every year the Radcliffe Center has had a tree. 529 00:32:56,120 --> 00:33:00,600 And although the trees get more elaborate and spectacular every year, we 530 00:33:00,600 --> 00:33:02,280 never forget what it started as. 531 00:33:03,380 --> 00:33:04,840 A symbol of community. 532 00:33:05,930 --> 00:33:07,790 A place for people to come together. 533 00:33:08,710 --> 00:33:13,630 A gathering spot for families, friends, and neighbors to be cheered, supported, 534 00:33:13,930 --> 00:33:17,310 and marveled, not just in the beauty of the season, but in each other. 535 00:33:20,370 --> 00:33:23,610 Which is what Leslie's tree could be to so many people. 536 00:33:35,880 --> 00:33:36,880 I vote yes. 537 00:33:39,720 --> 00:33:40,800 Holly, this is wonderful. 538 00:33:41,880 --> 00:33:44,240 But I think we need some more time to mull it over. 539 00:33:44,680 --> 00:33:46,480 Could we have more time? 540 00:33:46,700 --> 00:33:50,140 I wish I could give you all the time in the world. I know this is a huge 541 00:33:50,140 --> 00:33:54,420 decision for all of you, but the tree lighting is literally around the corner, 542 00:33:54,600 --> 00:33:59,800 and it takes time to transport and decorate, and in the end, if you say 543 00:33:59,800 --> 00:34:02,660 no... Could you at least give us till tomorrow? 544 00:34:03,040 --> 00:34:04,900 And that way, it'll give us some time. 545 00:34:05,630 --> 00:34:07,070 to ask any questions we might have. 546 00:34:07,750 --> 00:34:08,750 What do you think? 547 00:34:08,989 --> 00:34:10,690 Could you stay a little longer? 548 00:34:17,050 --> 00:34:18,050 I'd love to. 549 00:34:18,270 --> 00:34:19,270 Yes! Great. 550 00:34:19,290 --> 00:34:22,350 Hey, Joey, how about you show me around the Christmas festival? 551 00:34:23,830 --> 00:34:24,830 Come on. 552 00:34:27,210 --> 00:34:33,810 The festival starts in a few days and goes straight through until Christmas. 553 00:34:34,759 --> 00:34:35,820 It's really famous. 554 00:34:36,120 --> 00:34:38,280 People come from all over the world to see it. 555 00:34:38,580 --> 00:34:40,020 All over the Midwest, anyway. 556 00:34:42,139 --> 00:34:45,920 There's music and caroling in a market where people from town sell stuff 557 00:34:45,920 --> 00:34:46,920 they've made. 558 00:34:48,020 --> 00:34:49,280 That's where Santa will be. 559 00:34:50,880 --> 00:34:52,159 And that's where the food is. 560 00:34:52,679 --> 00:34:53,760 Everyone brings something. 561 00:34:54,520 --> 00:34:57,060 Grandma and me used to make the best Christmas cookies. 562 00:34:57,700 --> 00:35:01,520 Grandpa tried last year, but they were like, what do you call them? 563 00:35:01,800 --> 00:35:02,800 Charcoal. 564 00:35:04,109 --> 00:35:05,530 Here's your one. I'll be right back. Okay. 565 00:35:10,370 --> 00:35:16,130 I like claws. 566 00:35:17,510 --> 00:35:20,210 Well, I think you'd like any town that took Christmas this seriously. 567 00:35:21,530 --> 00:35:24,090 But it's good for us. It's good for the businesses. It's good for town morale. 568 00:35:24,330 --> 00:35:25,550 Good for everyone but you. 569 00:35:26,450 --> 00:35:28,090 Why do you dislike Christmas so much? 570 00:35:29,050 --> 00:35:32,770 Oh, do you think you'll stay to the start of the festival? I don't know. 571 00:35:33,470 --> 00:35:34,530 That depends on you. 572 00:35:35,190 --> 00:35:37,690 Right. Although I would love to see it again. Again? 573 00:35:38,010 --> 00:35:40,990 Yeah, I was actually here once as a child. My dad took me. 574 00:35:41,250 --> 00:35:43,230 It was probably about Joey's age. 575 00:35:43,450 --> 00:35:47,430 Really? Because, you know, when I was Joey's age, I remember seeing this girl 576 00:35:47,430 --> 00:35:50,310 with this unhealthy fascination with Christmas. 577 00:35:50,650 --> 00:35:53,490 Well, maybe you were that little boy who tried to pull my pigtails. 578 00:35:53,750 --> 00:35:56,470 Probably. But, you know, boys only tease girls they like. 579 00:35:58,870 --> 00:36:01,590 Oh, hang on. I'm going to be down here. Okay. 580 00:36:02,210 --> 00:36:05,440 Hello? How did the pitch go? Did they say yes? Did we have the tree? 581 00:36:05,660 --> 00:36:10,620 Uh, no, not yet. They responded really well, but they just need another day to 582 00:36:10,620 --> 00:36:11,780 decide. Another day? 583 00:36:12,400 --> 00:36:16,380 Holly, the ceremony is in eight days. We need at least four days to decorate it, 584 00:36:16,400 --> 00:36:19,860 and that leaves us exactly three days to have a tree located, cut, and 585 00:36:19,860 --> 00:36:21,720 transported here. What am I supposed to tell corporate? 586 00:36:22,100 --> 00:36:23,100 Corporate? Yes. 587 00:36:23,560 --> 00:36:25,640 Corporate has gotten involved, and they are not happy. 588 00:36:26,160 --> 00:36:28,160 And I'm sorry, Holly, but... 589 00:36:28,460 --> 00:36:32,660 They said if you don't have a Radcliffe-worthy tree here in Chicago in 590 00:36:32,660 --> 00:36:35,560 three days, then don't bother coming back at all. 591 00:36:57,840 --> 00:36:58,840 Good morning. 592 00:36:59,260 --> 00:37:00,560 What are you doing up this early? 593 00:37:00,800 --> 00:37:01,800 Oh, I'm always up early. 594 00:37:01,880 --> 00:37:03,160 It's just the farmer in me. 595 00:37:04,320 --> 00:37:05,320 What are you doing here? 596 00:37:05,780 --> 00:37:09,220 Oh, we do McNary family breakfast on Sundays. 597 00:37:09,580 --> 00:37:13,660 So I'm always early, I'm always waiting, so I grab coffee and head outside. 598 00:37:14,740 --> 00:37:15,740 Care to join? 599 00:37:16,460 --> 00:37:17,480 You had me at coffee. 600 00:37:26,790 --> 00:37:29,430 Usually from the minute I wake up, it's just go, go, go. 601 00:37:29,730 --> 00:37:32,090 It's so nice to have some time to just breathe. 602 00:37:33,250 --> 00:37:35,510 It's so beautiful here, so peaceful. 603 00:37:36,290 --> 00:37:37,450 It reminds me of home. 604 00:37:37,890 --> 00:37:38,890 Of Chicago? 605 00:37:38,950 --> 00:37:43,170 Oh, no, no. Chicago is where I live, but my family's farm, that was home. 606 00:37:43,610 --> 00:37:45,690 I guess I always figured I'd end up back there. 607 00:37:46,190 --> 00:37:47,190 So why didn't you? 608 00:37:47,790 --> 00:37:51,710 Well, the plan was that I'd get a degree in horticulture and then return home. 609 00:37:54,060 --> 00:37:59,020 My parents had this dream of expanding the farm, and as I got older, it became 610 00:37:59,020 --> 00:38:04,740 a dream of my own, something I wanted to do for myself and for my mom, for her 611 00:38:04,740 --> 00:38:07,180 legacy, especially at Christmas time. 612 00:38:08,420 --> 00:38:13,900 But when my dad passed away, I had to decide between school and the farm. 613 00:38:14,200 --> 00:38:18,380 I was 19 at the time, and the thought of running a business alone just was 614 00:38:18,380 --> 00:38:22,380 terrifying, right? So I sold the land, and... 615 00:38:22,680 --> 00:38:23,720 I got a job at Radcliffe. 616 00:38:24,120 --> 00:38:25,220 Then I moved to Chicago. 617 00:38:25,660 --> 00:38:26,660 Became a city girl. 618 00:38:27,620 --> 00:38:30,980 Yeah, I guess I am just a little bit of a city girl. I do get nervous if I'm 619 00:38:30,980 --> 00:38:32,280 more than a block away from a cup of coffee. 620 00:38:33,060 --> 00:38:35,140 I guess I've grown accustomed to city life. 621 00:38:36,320 --> 00:38:38,400 Sounds to me like you just want to find a place to go at home. 622 00:38:42,940 --> 00:38:44,440 Well, you got anything tying you to Chicago? 623 00:38:45,420 --> 00:38:46,420 Boyfriend? 624 00:38:47,280 --> 00:38:48,640 Uh, no. 625 00:38:49,460 --> 00:38:51,200 No, unfortunately when... 626 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:53,680 You work as much as I do, it's kind of hard to date. 627 00:38:56,360 --> 00:38:57,360 What about you? 628 00:38:58,100 --> 00:38:59,100 No, no, no, no. 629 00:38:59,900 --> 00:39:03,600 After my divorce, I just... And you know what? 630 00:39:03,960 --> 00:39:06,860 This time for Joey and I just to be by ourselves, it's been great. 631 00:39:07,580 --> 00:39:08,580 Yeah. 632 00:39:09,120 --> 00:39:10,140 But I think we're both ready. 633 00:39:13,000 --> 00:39:17,160 She would just... She would just have to be really special. 634 00:39:26,410 --> 00:39:28,630 Don't worry about it. Don't worry about you don't like my coffee. It's fine. I 635 00:39:28,630 --> 00:39:29,630 got here 636 00:39:55,460 --> 00:39:56,740 Holly! Hi! 637 00:39:57,120 --> 00:39:58,120 Holly? Really? 638 00:39:58,320 --> 00:39:59,320 Hey. 639 00:40:00,720 --> 00:40:03,820 What is all this? 640 00:40:04,140 --> 00:40:05,220 Eggnog French toast. 641 00:40:05,600 --> 00:40:07,240 It's Christmas morning breakfast? 642 00:40:07,700 --> 00:40:10,600 This is our mom's go-to Christmas morning breakfast. 643 00:40:10,980 --> 00:40:14,400 I know, Sam told me. And it turns out that I have a pretty good recipe too. 644 00:40:14,740 --> 00:40:16,060 You sure you don't need some of my help? 645 00:40:16,440 --> 00:40:18,180 Um, yeah, could you burn it for us? 646 00:40:18,560 --> 00:40:20,300 Give me a shot, I'll see what I can do. 647 00:40:20,820 --> 00:40:23,760 Why don't you set the table? Sure. And there's juice that needs a pitcher. 648 00:40:24,120 --> 00:40:25,960 And maple syrup. Got it. 649 00:40:29,400 --> 00:40:36,340 So I just secured the Norway spruce outside of Elkhart Lake 650 00:40:36,340 --> 00:40:37,118 as a backup. 651 00:40:37,120 --> 00:40:39,160 I thought that that tree was ten feet too short. 652 00:40:39,400 --> 00:40:42,060 Well, that's the best backup that I found. Do you have a better option? 653 00:40:42,400 --> 00:40:44,100 No. I'm stumped. 654 00:40:44,660 --> 00:40:45,660 Pun intended. 655 00:40:46,200 --> 00:40:48,860 Don't worry. We won't even use it. The McNary's will say yes. 656 00:40:49,360 --> 00:40:54,320 Well, let's hope so, because if this backup isn't Radcliffe-worthy, I'm 657 00:40:54,320 --> 00:40:55,320 fired. 658 00:40:56,480 --> 00:40:57,480 Oh, I gotta go. 659 00:40:58,120 --> 00:41:01,040 I'm just pretending to be working, but really, I'm wrapping Amy's presents. 660 00:41:01,460 --> 00:41:05,440 How did Amy convince you to do that? Oh, I offered to help. To be honest, I love 661 00:41:05,440 --> 00:41:06,840 gift wrapping. Of course you do. 662 00:41:07,160 --> 00:41:08,980 I actually love all Christmas preparations. 663 00:41:09,480 --> 00:41:10,740 They kind of go all out. 664 00:41:12,640 --> 00:41:13,640 Holly. 665 00:41:15,790 --> 00:41:17,430 I want the tree to go to Chicago. 666 00:41:18,110 --> 00:41:19,110 Really? 667 00:41:19,650 --> 00:41:21,750 That's... That's great news! 668 00:41:22,050 --> 00:41:23,450 Um... Wow! 669 00:41:24,890 --> 00:41:29,770 Um... Can I ask what made up your mind? 670 00:41:30,150 --> 00:41:35,130 Oh, I was... Just thinking about how happy the Radcliffe tree made Leslie. 671 00:41:35,430 --> 00:41:38,210 And how she made everyone around her happy. 672 00:41:38,530 --> 00:41:39,770 Especially at Christmas. 673 00:41:41,190 --> 00:41:44,010 And I think this is one more opportunity. 674 00:41:44,600 --> 00:41:46,340 for Leslie to bring joy to others. 675 00:41:47,280 --> 00:41:50,100 And I know she'd want you to take it. 676 00:41:50,980 --> 00:41:51,980 I gotta go. 677 00:41:52,100 --> 00:41:53,100 The cows are calling. 678 00:41:54,040 --> 00:41:56,720 One, two, three, four. I declare one more. 679 00:41:58,540 --> 00:41:59,540 Hey. 680 00:42:01,140 --> 00:42:04,720 Hi. Hey, we have to take off, but maybe we'll see you tomorrow? 681 00:42:04,960 --> 00:42:08,080 Yeah. But we still haven't found the angel ornament. I know, buddy. 682 00:42:08,280 --> 00:42:09,280 Come on. 683 00:42:09,640 --> 00:42:13,760 I'm decorating our family wreath, and I want us to put all of Grandma's favorite 684 00:42:13,760 --> 00:42:16,300 ornaments on it. The angel was her most favorite. 685 00:42:16,520 --> 00:42:17,600 You guys stay. 686 00:42:17,940 --> 00:42:18,879 I'll head back. 687 00:42:18,880 --> 00:42:19,880 You sure? 688 00:42:20,300 --> 00:42:21,300 Enjoy yourselves. 689 00:42:31,200 --> 00:42:32,200 Oh, wow. 690 00:42:37,660 --> 00:42:39,160 What if we can't find it? 691 00:42:41,100 --> 00:42:42,100 Well, oh. 692 00:42:43,240 --> 00:42:47,580 Okay, I know you have your heart set on the angel ornament, but sometimes when 693 00:42:47,580 --> 00:42:51,300 you're looking for one thing, you end up finding something else just as 694 00:42:51,300 --> 00:42:52,300 beautiful. 695 00:42:54,400 --> 00:42:56,540 That was the first ornament I ever made. 696 00:42:56,840 --> 00:42:57,940 I gave it to Grandma. 697 00:42:58,160 --> 00:43:00,040 You know what? And I bet this was her real favorite. 698 00:43:00,300 --> 00:43:02,940 And I think it's going to look perfect on your family wreath. 699 00:43:09,390 --> 00:43:10,390 Can we decorate the inn? 700 00:43:10,570 --> 00:43:12,570 Sure. Sam can help. 701 00:43:14,610 --> 00:43:15,610 Great. 702 00:43:29,870 --> 00:43:32,770 I can't just sit inside while you guys are out here decorating. 703 00:43:33,170 --> 00:43:34,170 Well done. 704 00:43:34,290 --> 00:43:35,290 Ha ha. 705 00:43:39,460 --> 00:43:40,460 It's beautiful. 706 00:43:42,820 --> 00:43:44,680 It's just like how grandma used to do it. 707 00:43:48,940 --> 00:43:49,960 Let's put the bow up. 708 00:43:57,520 --> 00:44:00,520 Untangling all these lights brought back traumatic Christmas memories for me, 709 00:44:00,560 --> 00:44:01,419 just so you know. 710 00:44:01,420 --> 00:44:04,180 Can you really say you've never enjoyed the holidays? 711 00:44:04,440 --> 00:44:05,480 Not even a little? 712 00:44:05,720 --> 00:44:09,350 Yeah. I haven't always been a Grinch. Aw, you're not a Grinch. You're much 713 00:44:09,350 --> 00:44:10,350 more of a Scrooge. 714 00:44:10,490 --> 00:44:11,590 Um, thanks? 715 00:44:12,490 --> 00:44:13,550 I'll get it. Okay. 716 00:44:16,730 --> 00:44:19,610 This Scrooge actually tolerated Christmas at one point. 717 00:44:20,270 --> 00:44:21,930 Tolerate? How spirited of you. 718 00:44:22,130 --> 00:44:28,230 Hey, you get divorced and your mom passes away, just makes everything, you 719 00:44:28,230 --> 00:44:29,230 know. 720 00:44:32,690 --> 00:44:33,690 Got it? Yeah. 721 00:44:33,950 --> 00:44:35,070 All right, I think we're done. 722 00:44:35,779 --> 00:44:36,779 Let's take a look. 723 00:44:43,660 --> 00:44:44,660 It's perfect! 724 00:44:46,940 --> 00:44:47,940 Oh, nice. 725 00:44:49,700 --> 00:44:51,900 All right, hey, we gotta head home, so why don't you go hop on the truck, okay? 726 00:44:52,240 --> 00:44:53,240 Okay. 727 00:44:57,340 --> 00:44:58,340 I'm gonna start. 728 00:45:02,460 --> 00:45:03,760 Sam, being here with you's been... 729 00:45:06,680 --> 00:45:10,180 Amazing. But I do need to figure this out, and I'm running out of time. I'm 730 00:45:10,180 --> 00:45:11,380 sorry. I've just been dragging my feet. 731 00:45:13,320 --> 00:45:17,200 I'm sure you just want to get back on your way, so... I'm just still on the 732 00:45:17,200 --> 00:45:18,200 fence. 733 00:45:21,340 --> 00:45:22,340 Thanks for helping. 734 00:45:34,570 --> 00:45:35,570 Thank you, Holly. 735 00:45:35,590 --> 00:45:39,810 Joey is so happy and it's so nice to see the inn decorated again. 736 00:45:42,670 --> 00:45:45,930 Between you and me, I think even Sam enjoyed himself. 737 00:45:46,410 --> 00:45:47,388 Me too. 738 00:45:47,390 --> 00:45:48,390 Here. 739 00:45:48,690 --> 00:45:49,690 Wait, 740 00:45:50,270 --> 00:45:51,270 Amy. 741 00:45:51,350 --> 00:45:53,510 Is this the ornament Joey was looking for? 742 00:45:54,870 --> 00:45:57,330 We should tell him so he can put it on the wreath. 743 00:45:58,770 --> 00:46:00,490 Actually, you know where I want to put that? 744 00:46:01,050 --> 00:46:02,550 On my mom's tree. 745 00:46:02,830 --> 00:46:04,130 At the Radcliffe. 746 00:46:05,670 --> 00:46:07,150 Really? Mm-hmm. 747 00:46:07,550 --> 00:46:10,070 I keep thinking of the great memories from the tree. 748 00:46:10,370 --> 00:46:15,170 In the winter, we would collect boughs and make wreaths. Then in the summer, we 749 00:46:15,170 --> 00:46:17,110 would have picnics under the tree's shade. 750 00:46:19,350 --> 00:46:23,870 I'll miss the tree, but it'll be so special to see it in Chicago. 751 00:46:25,330 --> 00:46:29,010 Now you just have to convince Sam, which after today, I don't think will take as 752 00:46:29,010 --> 00:46:30,130 much convincing as I thought. 753 00:46:30,430 --> 00:46:32,130 It's beginning to look a little like Christmas. 754 00:46:40,840 --> 00:46:43,300 So, you've got three out of the four. That's a majority vote. 755 00:46:43,640 --> 00:46:47,500 Well, I want it to be unanimous. I don't want Sam to feel like I stole something 756 00:46:47,500 --> 00:46:48,379 from him. 757 00:46:48,380 --> 00:46:51,340 Well, fingers crossed that he says yes tomorrow. 758 00:46:51,900 --> 00:46:54,880 I mean, he could ask for one more day. It sounds like he just wants to spend 759 00:46:54,880 --> 00:46:55,779 more time with you. 760 00:46:55,780 --> 00:46:57,460 That is not what he's doing. 761 00:47:00,100 --> 00:47:03,200 Although, staying doesn't sound so bad. 762 00:47:03,560 --> 00:47:04,740 The closet's lovely. 763 00:47:07,040 --> 00:47:08,100 And, um... 764 00:47:08,910 --> 00:47:11,530 I'm actually starting to think that maybe the tree should stay. 765 00:47:12,590 --> 00:47:14,250 Maybe it belongs here. 766 00:47:14,850 --> 00:47:16,270 Holly. What? 767 00:47:17,410 --> 00:47:18,410 Turn on the news. 768 00:47:18,890 --> 00:47:23,530 And with a week until the tree lighting, the Radcliffe Center tree is still not 769 00:47:23,530 --> 00:47:26,170 here. The city in a garden might be treeless. 770 00:47:26,430 --> 00:47:30,030 Looks like the heart of America might have lost its Christmas spirit. 771 00:47:41,070 --> 00:47:42,450 Listen, have a great time. 772 00:47:44,010 --> 00:47:45,010 Hey. 773 00:47:45,230 --> 00:47:46,430 Hey. Thanks for coming. 774 00:47:46,770 --> 00:47:47,770 What's going on? 775 00:47:47,830 --> 00:47:51,530 So, I know you need more time to think about the tree, but I also know that I 776 00:47:51,530 --> 00:47:53,830 was just going to spend the whole day working and stressing. 777 00:47:54,490 --> 00:47:59,550 So, I decided, in the spirit of Christmas and slowing down, to take the 778 00:47:59,550 --> 00:48:02,290 day off and partake in some holiday activities. 779 00:48:02,810 --> 00:48:03,479 Uh-oh. 780 00:48:03,480 --> 00:48:07,560 Yeah, I thought maybe you'd like to join me. Is this like a personal mission of 781 00:48:07,560 --> 00:48:10,400 yours to get me to change how I feel about Christmas? This is just a couple 782 00:48:10,400 --> 00:48:11,800 of friends enjoying the holiday season. 783 00:48:12,620 --> 00:48:13,980 Okay, I can do that. 784 00:48:14,400 --> 00:48:15,400 Okay. 785 00:48:28,520 --> 00:48:29,960 No. Oh, yeah. Oh, no. 786 00:48:30,670 --> 00:48:32,290 No, no, no, that's for Taurus. Oh, no, that's for you. 787 00:48:34,950 --> 00:48:35,950 Let's go. 788 00:48:41,530 --> 00:48:42,530 Ryan, seriously? 789 00:48:43,210 --> 00:48:44,210 You in on this? 790 00:48:45,010 --> 00:48:46,670 After you find some. Oh, no, no, no. 791 00:48:47,250 --> 00:48:48,830 After you, Miss Christmas. 792 00:48:53,070 --> 00:48:54,070 This is a first. 793 00:48:54,930 --> 00:48:55,950 Yeah, yeah. 794 00:49:03,740 --> 00:49:05,940 Really? My dad and I used to do this, too. 795 00:49:06,420 --> 00:49:09,040 We'd hand-deliver as many Christmas cards as possible. 796 00:49:10,300 --> 00:49:13,440 Now, this is a very special card. 797 00:49:13,700 --> 00:49:16,180 Why? Because it's from you to me. 798 00:49:16,380 --> 00:49:19,460 And when I get it in the mail, I'm gonna remember this moment. 799 00:49:19,880 --> 00:49:20,880 Cool. 800 00:49:21,040 --> 00:49:23,880 So, I know you said you and your grandma used to bake cookies for the festival. 801 00:49:24,660 --> 00:49:26,320 We're gonna bake Christmas cookies? 802 00:49:26,560 --> 00:49:27,419 Yes, we are. 803 00:49:27,420 --> 00:49:31,280 But first, we're gonna make the hot chocolate to drink while we bake the 804 00:49:31,280 --> 00:49:32,280 cookies. Yes! 805 00:49:32,520 --> 00:49:36,520 Your grandma might have had the best cookie recipe, but I have the best hot 806 00:49:36,520 --> 00:49:37,520 chocolate recipe. 807 00:49:38,360 --> 00:49:39,520 Mmm, okay. 808 00:49:39,960 --> 00:49:42,520 Oh! That's right, we'll be the judges. Oh, it's on. 809 00:49:43,100 --> 00:49:44,100 Let's go. 810 00:49:44,940 --> 00:49:45,940 Okay, 811 00:49:46,960 --> 00:49:48,100 we ready for this? Oh, yeah. 812 00:49:49,020 --> 00:49:50,020 Whoa. 813 00:49:50,880 --> 00:49:52,360 Nice. Yeah. 814 00:49:53,200 --> 00:49:54,200 They're perfect. 815 00:49:54,460 --> 00:49:55,580 Definitely not charcoal. 816 00:49:55,940 --> 00:49:57,140 Did you think they would be? 817 00:49:57,440 --> 00:49:58,440 Maybe. Oh. 818 00:49:59,100 --> 00:50:01,440 Okay, why don't you put the cookies over here. 819 00:50:02,040 --> 00:50:04,180 And we can get started on the icing. 820 00:50:05,140 --> 00:50:05,740 Before 821 00:50:05,740 --> 00:50:21,580 cutting 822 00:50:21,580 --> 00:50:25,420 down trees was the tradition, people used to put evergreen boughs in their 823 00:50:25,420 --> 00:50:26,420 homes. 824 00:50:26,520 --> 00:50:31,100 And the boughs were a reminder that no matter how harsh the winter, spring 825 00:50:31,100 --> 00:50:32,100 would always return. 826 00:50:32,300 --> 00:50:35,220 And that's what a Christmas tree is. A reminder of hope. 827 00:50:49,820 --> 00:50:50,820 Sorry. 828 00:50:51,200 --> 00:50:52,340 It's just so beautiful. 829 00:50:52,680 --> 00:50:53,680 Don't apologize. 830 00:50:54,020 --> 00:50:56,040 I'd like to look at something the way you look at that tree. 831 00:50:57,380 --> 00:50:59,940 Remus trees can look awesome in Chicago. 832 00:51:05,040 --> 00:51:06,040 You know what? 833 00:51:06,620 --> 00:51:08,740 I bet there's a good one right through there. 834 00:51:09,020 --> 00:51:10,040 You wanna go check it out? 835 00:51:10,260 --> 00:51:11,260 Yeah. 836 00:51:11,420 --> 00:51:17,340 Thanks for being so patient. 837 00:51:17,920 --> 00:51:21,360 Claws in your family makes being patient pretty easy. 838 00:51:22,900 --> 00:51:24,220 And honestly, Sam... 839 00:51:24,720 --> 00:51:29,720 Whatever you decide about the tree, I'm just so happy that I came. 840 00:51:33,780 --> 00:51:34,780 Me too. 841 00:51:35,380 --> 00:51:39,340 I found it! I found our Christmas tree! 842 00:51:40,560 --> 00:51:41,640 Yeah, did you get a good one? 843 00:51:41,880 --> 00:51:42,880 It's perfect! 844 00:51:43,420 --> 00:51:44,780 This might work, huh? 845 00:51:45,300 --> 00:51:48,560 Maybe we should ask the tree expert. Well? 846 00:51:49,120 --> 00:51:52,140 Joey, how do you make finding the perfect tree look so easy? 847 00:51:52,760 --> 00:51:53,820 Are you after my job? 848 00:51:55,760 --> 00:51:57,580 I think you're old enough for this now, huh? 849 00:51:58,540 --> 00:51:59,540 Really? Yeah. 850 00:51:59,860 --> 00:52:04,960 Okay, come on. We do long, just smooth, slow strokes, okay? You let the saw do 851 00:52:04,960 --> 00:52:06,980 the work. I hope you get started. Good 852 00:52:06,980 --> 00:52:13,520 job. 853 00:52:17,900 --> 00:52:19,880 All right, here. I think this will do it. Yeah? 854 00:52:20,280 --> 00:52:21,280 That's good, right? Yeah. 855 00:52:25,610 --> 00:52:26,730 Joey, you're a pro. 856 00:52:27,910 --> 00:52:30,630 Thanks. Okay, I have something for you. 857 00:52:30,970 --> 00:52:31,970 Really? Yes. 858 00:52:32,230 --> 00:52:33,230 What? 859 00:52:33,890 --> 00:52:34,890 What is it? 860 00:52:37,750 --> 00:52:38,750 It's an angel. 861 00:52:40,130 --> 00:52:44,710 My mother's family has a tradition of using an angel instead of a star on the 862 00:52:44,710 --> 00:52:45,669 top of the tree. 863 00:52:45,670 --> 00:52:48,870 It's a reminder of everyone we love looking out for us. 864 00:52:49,190 --> 00:52:51,310 It's actually a tradition I brought to the Radcliffe Center. 865 00:52:51,770 --> 00:52:53,610 I have one just like it on my tree. 866 00:53:00,620 --> 00:53:01,660 It's perfect. 867 00:53:03,000 --> 00:53:07,300 I just think it's so beautiful how our mothers have influenced our Christmases. 868 00:53:07,720 --> 00:53:08,720 What do you say, buddy? 869 00:53:09,000 --> 00:53:13,520 Thank you. You're welcome. Thank you. On the farm, we always had a fresh 870 00:53:13,520 --> 00:53:14,800 Christmas tree with roots. 871 00:53:15,460 --> 00:53:20,980 My dad would always say, love is like a Christmas tree. It needs to have roots 872 00:53:20,980 --> 00:53:22,640 and wings. 873 00:53:29,400 --> 00:53:32,180 Well, um, let's get ready for the festival tomorrow. 874 00:53:32,420 --> 00:53:33,420 Okay. 875 00:53:34,640 --> 00:53:36,360 I'll meet you back at the inn. Okay. 876 00:53:39,200 --> 00:53:40,200 Thanks for that. 877 00:53:40,680 --> 00:53:41,680 No problem. 878 00:53:41,840 --> 00:53:46,800 So, uh, was an entire day of Christmas activities just pure torture for you? 879 00:53:46,980 --> 00:53:48,480 Oh, uh, no. 880 00:53:48,880 --> 00:53:55,220 Um... You know, what would you say if I told you it was actually really nice? 881 00:53:55,880 --> 00:54:00,160 Oh. I would say Operation Live Sam's Christmas Spirits is working. 882 00:54:01,240 --> 00:54:04,620 And I had a great day, too. Your family's lovely. 883 00:54:05,020 --> 00:54:11,360 Yeah. And being in Claus makes me feel like... We're home again. 884 00:54:12,220 --> 00:54:13,220 Yeah. 885 00:54:18,260 --> 00:54:21,080 Okay. Yeah. Well, I'm gonna go. 886 00:54:22,640 --> 00:54:25,960 Well, you are overlooking one. 887 00:54:26,540 --> 00:54:27,540 Christmas tradition. 888 00:54:27,640 --> 00:54:29,180 Well, underlicking. 889 00:54:31,340 --> 00:54:32,420 Oh, the vile weed? 890 00:54:33,660 --> 00:54:35,620 And I thought that was just for holiday people. 891 00:54:36,320 --> 00:54:40,520 Well, maybe I'm rethinking my Grinchhood. 892 00:54:56,170 --> 00:54:57,390 All right, I'll be right up. 893 00:54:58,450 --> 00:54:59,450 It's okay. 894 00:55:01,170 --> 00:55:02,069 Good night. 895 00:55:02,070 --> 00:55:03,070 Good night. 896 00:55:09,910 --> 00:55:11,970 Check me out in a sec, right? 897 00:55:12,270 --> 00:55:13,590 Mine's uglier than yours. 898 00:55:13,910 --> 00:55:14,910 No, mine's uglier. 899 00:55:16,030 --> 00:55:19,310 What is going on? 900 00:55:19,670 --> 00:55:23,310 Leslie made them. Every year she tried to make her ugliest sweater yet. 901 00:55:23,610 --> 00:55:24,690 She was... 902 00:55:25,070 --> 00:55:26,230 repeatedly successful. 903 00:55:27,630 --> 00:55:28,890 It's a family tradition. 904 00:55:29,150 --> 00:55:30,150 So what do you think? 905 00:55:30,770 --> 00:55:34,130 I think it's truly, truly ugly. 906 00:55:34,870 --> 00:55:35,890 The ugliest. 907 00:55:36,230 --> 00:55:39,370 Well, don't laugh too soon because... What? 908 00:55:40,690 --> 00:55:42,390 We have one for you. 909 00:55:43,430 --> 00:55:44,430 Oh, yes. 910 00:55:47,390 --> 00:55:49,070 Yeah? Okay. 911 00:55:49,670 --> 00:55:50,670 Where's yours? 912 00:55:55,610 --> 00:55:56,630 Join us. 913 00:55:58,150 --> 00:55:59,570 That's the ugliest. 914 00:56:06,970 --> 00:56:13,670 This has always been my family's favorite day. 915 00:56:13,790 --> 00:56:14,790 I can see why. 916 00:56:15,340 --> 00:56:18,020 I'm so happy you're here. Aw, me too. 917 00:56:18,340 --> 00:56:22,600 This is the best Christmas in a long time. Aw. But I'm actually eight, so I 918 00:56:22,600 --> 00:56:24,660 only remember like the last three Christmases. 919 00:56:25,220 --> 00:56:30,360 We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New 920 00:56:30,360 --> 00:56:36,960 Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your team. We wish you a Merry Christmas 921 00:56:36,960 --> 00:56:39,760 and a Happy New Year. 922 00:56:51,120 --> 00:56:54,920 Oh, no. No, no. This is... Thanks. 923 00:56:55,900 --> 00:56:58,780 Oh, look at the beautiful scarves. 924 00:56:59,620 --> 00:57:00,620 Hey, ma'am. 925 00:57:01,040 --> 00:57:02,700 Aaron would love this. 926 00:57:04,540 --> 00:57:06,180 What are you going to get your family for Christmas? 927 00:57:06,460 --> 00:57:07,460 Gift certificates. 928 00:57:07,500 --> 00:57:09,180 You know what goes really well with a gift certificate? 929 00:57:09,700 --> 00:57:11,120 A personalized present. 930 00:57:12,080 --> 00:57:15,320 There's only 20 days until Christmas. You better start shopping. 931 00:57:15,580 --> 00:57:16,800 Well, then what would I do Christmas Eve? 932 00:57:17,080 --> 00:57:18,600 Oh, there's your Christmas spirit. 933 00:57:19,360 --> 00:57:20,038 Here you are. 934 00:57:20,040 --> 00:57:21,060 We've been looking for you. 935 00:57:21,300 --> 00:57:24,000 We've been around. Joey's waiting for us to take a picture with Santa. 936 00:57:24,300 --> 00:57:25,680 Oh, let's do that. Here. Okay. 937 00:57:26,700 --> 00:57:27,820 Big smiles. 938 00:57:28,900 --> 00:57:30,640 There we go. 939 00:57:32,260 --> 00:57:33,400 We're up. It's time. 940 00:57:33,700 --> 00:57:34,700 Our turn. 941 00:57:36,400 --> 00:57:37,400 Hi, 942 00:57:38,380 --> 00:57:39,380 Santa. 943 00:57:40,040 --> 00:57:44,180 What are you doing over there? No, no, no. No, Holly, come on. No, no, it's 944 00:57:44,180 --> 00:57:45,180 fine, Holly. 945 00:57:51,120 --> 00:57:54,100 All right, guys, everyone smile for the camera and say Christmas. 946 00:57:54,400 --> 00:57:55,400 Say Miss Christmas. 947 00:57:56,440 --> 00:57:57,440 Miss Christmas. 948 00:57:58,300 --> 00:58:02,380 Okay, who's hungry? Yeah. Are you? 949 00:58:02,620 --> 00:58:04,120 Let's do it. Thank you, guys. 950 00:58:05,120 --> 00:58:07,520 Your picture. Thank you. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 951 00:58:10,740 --> 00:58:17,660 Oh, it's 952 00:58:17,660 --> 00:58:18,660 so delicious. 953 00:58:20,740 --> 00:58:22,000 Okay. Thank you. 954 00:58:25,860 --> 00:58:26,860 Hey, 955 00:58:27,540 --> 00:58:34,420 how's the food? Actually, really 956 00:58:34,420 --> 00:58:35,420 good. What'd you get? 957 00:58:35,900 --> 00:58:37,720 Fruitcake. You hit the healthy table. 958 00:58:39,520 --> 00:58:46,100 Um, Sam, I really don't mean to rush you, but I do need an answer. I know. 959 00:58:49,290 --> 00:58:52,870 When you grow up in Kloss, it's almost like Christmas is a year-round thing. 960 00:58:53,190 --> 00:58:56,170 We're either setting up for the festival or we're recovering from it. 961 00:58:56,670 --> 00:58:59,990 And my mom, she was in the center role. 962 00:59:01,270 --> 00:59:02,730 Growing up, we did everything. 963 00:59:03,190 --> 00:59:06,090 And she made it all so fun. 964 00:59:07,930 --> 00:59:13,570 And then you come along with your ultra-positive, bordering on annoying 965 00:59:13,570 --> 00:59:15,110 Christmas attitude. 966 00:59:16,150 --> 00:59:17,570 And then you tell me that... 967 00:59:19,000 --> 00:59:21,340 Christmas is a time to celebrate the people that you lost. 968 00:59:22,800 --> 00:59:25,000 That it makes you feel closer to them. 969 00:59:27,380 --> 00:59:29,280 That's the spirit of Christmas. 970 00:59:32,100 --> 00:59:33,100 No. 971 00:59:34,160 --> 00:59:35,160 That's you. 972 00:59:36,180 --> 00:59:37,180 And I feel it. 973 00:59:37,360 --> 00:59:38,960 My family feels it. Have you seen them? 974 00:59:39,280 --> 00:59:40,440 I've seen them this happy. 975 00:59:43,620 --> 00:59:44,800 Sorry. It's okay. 976 00:59:45,940 --> 00:59:47,240 Did you mean what you said? 977 00:59:47,720 --> 00:59:50,900 about my mom's tree being a place where people will gather and get together 978 00:59:50,900 --> 00:59:57,600 absolutely it's the center the heart it's a reminder 979 00:59:57,600 --> 01:00:04,320 that that we're not alone that we're home at least that's 980 01:00:04,320 --> 01:00:08,200 what your family has been to me in this short time 981 01:00:19,310 --> 01:00:20,310 Are you sure? 982 01:00:22,990 --> 01:00:26,510 Well, now you look like you don't want it. No, I do. I do. 983 01:00:27,450 --> 01:00:29,510 So, what's going on in here? 984 01:00:29,830 --> 01:00:34,350 Um, I, uh, I just told Holly she could take the tree. 985 01:00:34,790 --> 01:00:35,830 You're saying yes? 986 01:00:36,570 --> 01:00:37,890 Yes, thank you. 987 01:00:39,550 --> 01:00:41,090 Our tree is going to Chicago. 988 01:00:41,870 --> 01:00:43,190 You're going to Chicago. 989 01:00:43,810 --> 01:00:44,810 Even better. 990 01:00:45,990 --> 01:00:47,690 This will be so special. 991 01:00:51,280 --> 01:00:52,280 I'm going to go tell work. 992 01:00:59,100 --> 01:01:00,160 Hi, Andrea. 993 01:01:00,460 --> 01:01:05,940 Holly, please tell me. Yes, we have it. We have the tree. You can schedule 994 01:01:05,940 --> 01:01:09,000 transport for tomorrow because we're going to make it in time. 995 01:01:09,260 --> 01:01:13,080 I knew it. I knew if anyone could do it, it would be you, Holly. Thanks. Although 996 01:01:13,080 --> 01:01:14,980 I wasn't always so sure of myself. 997 01:01:15,280 --> 01:01:18,220 Well, unlike corporate, I never doubted you for a second. 998 01:01:18,590 --> 01:01:20,990 Okay, well, just call me if there are any problems. 999 01:01:21,210 --> 01:01:24,210 I'm with the McNary's, so I gotta go. Okay, great. 1000 01:01:25,010 --> 01:01:25,908 That's a relief. 1001 01:01:25,910 --> 01:01:28,070 And I am going out there to supervise delivery. 1002 01:02:12,500 --> 01:02:19,400 You know, every year I miss Christmas, but this feels like 1003 01:02:19,400 --> 01:02:21,180 my first real Christmas in a long time. 1004 01:02:41,330 --> 01:02:42,330 Hello? 1005 01:02:48,530 --> 01:02:51,450 Hi, did you talk to Andrea? She's gonna be there any minute with transport. 1006 01:02:51,750 --> 01:02:53,770 I can't believe you pulled this off. 1007 01:02:54,010 --> 01:02:54,968 Me neither. 1008 01:02:54,970 --> 01:02:55,928 How's Sam? 1009 01:02:55,930 --> 01:02:59,350 I guess I took you up on that new holiday tradition after all. Oh, yeah? 1010 01:02:59,410 --> 01:03:00,009 What's that? 1011 01:03:00,010 --> 01:03:01,750 Spending the holidays with a special someone. 1012 01:03:02,230 --> 01:03:03,230 You and Sam? 1013 01:03:03,770 --> 01:03:04,770 That's so great! 1014 01:03:05,050 --> 01:03:06,630 Wait, but how's that gonna work? 1015 01:03:06,930 --> 01:03:08,110 You guys gonna do long distance? 1016 01:03:08,430 --> 01:03:10,870 Actually, I was thinking about staying here. 1017 01:03:11,850 --> 01:03:14,830 I mean, I would get the tree and carry us through the tree lighting ceremony, 1018 01:03:15,030 --> 01:03:21,930 but after that, I'm thinking about leaving Radcliffe and giving it a 1019 01:03:21,930 --> 01:03:22,930 shot out here. 1020 01:03:23,030 --> 01:03:26,310 Really? I mean, I know it sounds like I'm rushing into things, but I would not 1021 01:03:26,310 --> 01:03:28,130 be doing this for Sam. I'd be doing this for me. 1022 01:03:28,470 --> 01:03:31,830 Because, Erin, I finally feel like I'm home. 1023 01:03:32,190 --> 01:03:33,510 And this just feels right. 1024 01:03:34,570 --> 01:03:35,730 It is a big difference. 1025 01:03:36,410 --> 01:03:37,410 Hey. Hi. 1026 01:03:40,110 --> 01:03:45,310 But, Holly, you've worked so hard for your job. 1027 01:03:45,750 --> 01:03:47,430 You are your job. No. 1028 01:03:47,970 --> 01:03:49,390 No, I'm more than this job. 1029 01:03:49,730 --> 01:03:50,730 But I am... 1030 01:03:51,259 --> 01:03:55,700 so grateful to Radcliffe and everything that it's taught me, but it is time for 1031 01:03:55,700 --> 01:03:57,980 me to get out of the city and just get back to my roots. 1032 01:03:59,140 --> 01:04:02,220 Look, I'm gonna do what I said I'm gonna do. I'm gonna get this tree, and then 1033 01:04:02,220 --> 01:04:03,220 I'm leaving. 1034 01:04:05,420 --> 01:04:07,880 I have to follow my heart, and my heart is elsewhere. 1035 01:04:08,100 --> 01:04:09,100 I can't pretend. 1036 01:04:20,810 --> 01:04:23,590 No, Erin, this is right. I can feel it. 1037 01:04:23,930 --> 01:04:25,670 Will you still come visit me in Chicago? 1038 01:04:26,290 --> 01:04:27,590 Or am I gonna have to go over there? 1039 01:04:29,890 --> 01:04:31,610 Oh, um, can I call you back? I gotta go. 1040 01:04:32,070 --> 01:04:33,070 Okay, bye. 1041 01:04:44,630 --> 01:04:45,990 Sam, where are you going? 1042 01:04:46,410 --> 01:04:47,570 Transformer will be here any minute. 1043 01:04:48,570 --> 01:04:49,570 Tell them it's off. 1044 01:04:49,980 --> 01:04:51,580 I've changed my mind. You can't have our tree. 1045 01:04:52,160 --> 01:04:54,620 What? Yeah, sorry for wasting so much of your time. 1046 01:04:55,540 --> 01:04:57,540 I'm... What is going on? 1047 01:04:58,640 --> 01:05:02,100 I have to follow my heart, right? Because that's what you do, right? You 1048 01:05:02,100 --> 01:05:03,100 follow your heart. 1049 01:05:03,320 --> 01:05:04,400 I'm so confused. 1050 01:05:05,240 --> 01:05:06,240 I'm not. 1051 01:05:06,800 --> 01:05:11,560 Sam, I'm... You know, I can't believe that this was all just a game. 1052 01:05:12,200 --> 01:05:16,080 Well, you get close to us, you pretend you're a part of our family, and then... 1053 01:05:16,960 --> 01:05:19,240 You know, I can take it. I'm a big boy. But how can you do this to Joey? 1054 01:05:19,540 --> 01:05:23,700 He's eight. He's a kid. Sam, being here these past few days has been amazing. 1055 01:05:23,840 --> 01:05:25,740 You can drop the whole Miss Christmas act now. 1056 01:05:27,040 --> 01:05:28,100 I heard you on the phone. 1057 01:05:28,680 --> 01:05:31,600 Talking about how you'll do everything it takes to get that tree. 1058 01:05:31,940 --> 01:05:32,940 And then leave. 1059 01:05:32,980 --> 01:05:34,620 Sam, I was talking about... Yeah, it's not happening. 1060 01:05:35,280 --> 01:05:36,280 Go home. 1061 01:05:39,500 --> 01:05:40,500 Holly! 1062 01:05:40,540 --> 01:05:41,580 I have transport waiting. 1063 01:05:42,300 --> 01:05:43,860 Where's our tree? It's not our tree. 1064 01:05:45,629 --> 01:05:46,629 It never was. 1065 01:05:47,770 --> 01:05:49,230 But it's okay. We've got a backup. 1066 01:05:49,830 --> 01:05:50,830 We're good. 1067 01:05:58,830 --> 01:06:03,550 And just so you know, when I said I was going to get the tree and leave, I meant 1068 01:06:03,550 --> 01:06:04,550 leave Chicago. 1069 01:06:05,550 --> 01:06:06,550 Not here. 1070 01:06:08,570 --> 01:06:09,570 Holly. 1071 01:06:11,850 --> 01:06:12,850 Holly! 1072 01:06:42,220 --> 01:06:44,320 Hey, the backup tree arrived. 1073 01:06:44,660 --> 01:06:47,200 It's much taller in person. 1074 01:06:48,060 --> 01:06:49,940 Very Radcliffe worthy. 1075 01:06:50,160 --> 01:06:51,260 Do you want to come take a look? 1076 01:06:51,660 --> 01:06:52,660 No, thanks. 1077 01:06:56,330 --> 01:07:00,330 Well, hey, what are you doing tonight? I could come over, we could decorate your 1078 01:07:00,330 --> 01:07:03,150 tree. I think I'm just going to skip decorating this year. 1079 01:07:03,670 --> 01:07:05,530 Come on, you can't skip decorating. 1080 01:07:06,330 --> 01:07:07,330 You're Miss Christmas. 1081 01:07:10,910 --> 01:07:12,970 I don't think I want to be Miss Christmas anymore. 1082 01:07:34,450 --> 01:07:35,450 Hey. 1083 01:07:39,410 --> 01:07:40,410 What's going on? 1084 01:07:42,950 --> 01:07:44,530 I don't know. 1085 01:07:48,690 --> 01:07:49,690 No, I do know. 1086 01:07:52,290 --> 01:07:53,290 I miss her. 1087 01:07:54,730 --> 01:07:56,690 It's definitely quieter here since she left. 1088 01:07:57,610 --> 01:07:59,670 She makes her presence known, doesn't she? 1089 01:08:03,470 --> 01:08:04,470 So what happened? 1090 01:08:05,950 --> 01:08:06,950 Messed up. 1091 01:08:08,430 --> 01:08:10,030 Fell for her so fast, Dad. 1092 01:08:11,090 --> 01:08:13,170 I just, I don't know, I got scared. 1093 01:08:14,110 --> 01:08:15,110 That's human. 1094 01:08:16,550 --> 01:08:18,189 When I met your mother, I was terrified. 1095 01:08:19,310 --> 01:08:24,350 I thought, now that I know this person exists, how can I live without them? 1096 01:08:25,830 --> 01:08:26,910 And how do you? 1097 01:08:28,210 --> 01:08:29,210 Day to day. 1098 01:08:30,050 --> 01:08:31,170 I count my blessings. 1099 01:08:32,770 --> 01:08:34,710 You don't have to live without Holly. Go get her. 1100 01:08:35,770 --> 01:08:36,810 She doesn't want that. 1101 01:08:37,290 --> 01:08:38,590 Well, you don't know until you try. 1102 01:08:40,029 --> 01:08:44,270 You know, Sam, about 40 years ago, your mother and I planted that tree. 1103 01:08:45,149 --> 01:08:47,310 And she said something to me that I'll never forget. 1104 01:08:48,350 --> 01:08:52,109 She said, Georgie, we're going to have our good times and we're going to have 1105 01:08:52,109 --> 01:08:53,109 our bad times. 1106 01:08:53,729 --> 01:08:54,830 Promise me one thing. 1107 01:08:56,189 --> 01:08:57,189 That we keep growing. 1108 01:08:57,910 --> 01:08:59,170 Just like that tree. 1109 01:09:03,220 --> 01:09:04,220 Love is scary. 1110 01:09:05,120 --> 01:09:06,680 But losing love is scarier. 1111 01:09:07,160 --> 01:09:08,540 And I'll tell you one thing for sure. 1112 01:09:09,600 --> 01:09:11,500 It's worth losing it to have had it. 1113 01:09:13,560 --> 01:09:14,560 Holly's a great woman. 1114 01:09:15,300 --> 01:09:18,520 And your mother would have loved her. 1115 01:09:20,580 --> 01:09:21,580 It's up to you, pal. 1116 01:09:23,120 --> 01:09:24,120 I love you, son. 1117 01:09:27,540 --> 01:09:28,540 Thanks, Dad. 1118 01:09:59,560 --> 01:10:01,200 What are you doing here? I thought you were on a date. 1119 01:10:01,500 --> 01:10:04,760 Well, I was, but I'd rather spend time with you. 1120 01:10:05,860 --> 01:10:08,280 I brought some edible Christmas cheer. 1121 01:10:09,360 --> 01:10:12,000 How much longer do I have to be the cheery one? It is exhausting. 1122 01:10:13,340 --> 01:10:14,440 Let's decorate this tree. 1123 01:10:14,680 --> 01:10:17,160 Come on. Where do we begin? Let's see. What do we have here? 1124 01:10:19,520 --> 01:10:20,520 Smells nice. 1125 01:10:20,760 --> 01:10:23,720 That goes on the top. It has to catch the light. 1126 01:10:26,540 --> 01:10:28,480 How about this? 1127 01:10:29,820 --> 01:10:36,060 Well, the ornaments go on last, okay? It goes lights, and then garlands, and then 1128 01:10:36,060 --> 01:10:37,060 ornaments. 1129 01:10:38,040 --> 01:10:39,040 It's an order. 1130 01:10:39,760 --> 01:10:40,760 Lead the way. 1131 01:10:41,940 --> 01:10:42,940 I know what you're doing. 1132 01:10:45,040 --> 01:10:46,860 So what's going on with you? Is this about Sam? 1133 01:10:47,600 --> 01:10:48,600 Well, yeah. 1134 01:10:49,100 --> 01:10:55,120 Mainly. That's also... Being with the McNary's made me realize what's missing. 1135 01:10:56,600 --> 01:10:58,560 Made me realize what I want more than anything. 1136 01:10:59,980 --> 01:11:00,980 And it's family. 1137 01:11:02,340 --> 01:11:04,400 Listen, I love my life. I'm not complaining. 1138 01:11:04,940 --> 01:11:08,600 But I just don't have family to share it with. 1139 01:11:10,900 --> 01:11:12,280 Well, you have me. 1140 01:11:12,780 --> 01:11:15,820 I promise to always be your annoying surrogate sister. 1141 01:11:16,940 --> 01:11:18,420 And you do a great job. 1142 01:11:20,680 --> 01:11:21,680 But I know. 1143 01:11:22,980 --> 01:11:23,980 You want Sam. 1144 01:11:31,500 --> 01:11:32,600 I just want a home. 1145 01:11:35,400 --> 01:11:36,700 And I want a family. 1146 01:11:37,900 --> 01:11:40,340 Well, the Holly I know never takes no for an answer. 1147 01:11:41,200 --> 01:11:44,220 Well, the Holly I know is always protecting herself. 1148 01:11:45,140 --> 01:11:46,140 Well, you got hurt. 1149 01:11:47,980 --> 01:11:50,220 That's life. That's love. 1150 01:11:51,120 --> 01:11:52,120 You know? 1151 01:11:52,240 --> 01:11:53,440 It hurts sometimes. 1152 01:11:54,320 --> 01:11:58,000 But you have to pick yourself up and start again. 1153 01:11:58,440 --> 01:12:00,440 We can't give up, especially you. 1154 01:12:01,390 --> 01:12:02,850 Because you're Miss Christmas. 1155 01:12:06,090 --> 01:12:07,090 What do you always say? 1156 01:12:07,190 --> 01:12:09,830 At Christmas time, we have to open up our hearts, even when it's hard. 1157 01:12:10,150 --> 01:12:11,990 Especially when it's hard. 1158 01:12:14,530 --> 01:12:15,830 Thanks. Aww. 1159 01:12:19,790 --> 01:12:22,570 Why don't I pour us a little Christmas cheer? 1160 01:12:23,090 --> 01:12:25,330 Okay. And you can decorate the tree. 1161 01:12:59,360 --> 01:13:00,360 Talk to Andrea. 1162 01:13:00,440 --> 01:13:02,400 Angel's all yours. Yes. Thank you. 1163 01:13:03,360 --> 01:13:06,460 Oh, almost forgot. Some fan mail came for you. It's addressed to Miss 1164 01:13:06,460 --> 01:13:07,820 Christmas. Who's it from? 1165 01:13:08,120 --> 01:13:09,360 I don't know. There's no return address. 1166 01:13:20,940 --> 01:13:23,140 Dear Holly, we miss you. 1167 01:13:23,520 --> 01:13:27,780 My dad misses you most of all, even though he tries to pretend he doesn't. 1168 01:13:28,120 --> 01:13:29,540 He's an enigma, remember? 1169 01:13:30,820 --> 01:13:32,300 Come back soon, please. 1170 01:13:33,120 --> 01:13:34,120 Sincerely, Joey. 1171 01:13:47,380 --> 01:13:49,200 All right, we got a big day today. 1172 01:13:49,460 --> 01:13:50,460 You guys ready for this? 1173 01:14:08,560 --> 01:14:09,560 Welcome. 1174 01:14:10,340 --> 01:14:13,860 Is he here? No, he's running errands till sundown. We spread the word around 1175 01:14:13,860 --> 01:14:15,820 town. Sounds like there's gonna be a big crowd. 1176 01:14:16,220 --> 01:14:18,180 Perfect. All right, let's get started. 1177 01:14:19,280 --> 01:14:20,280 What's in there? 1178 01:14:20,500 --> 01:14:23,800 Well, if the tree can't come to Radcliffe, then Radcliffe is gonna come 1179 01:14:23,800 --> 01:14:24,800 to the tree. 1180 01:14:38,160 --> 01:14:39,019 Wake up, wake up. 1181 01:14:39,020 --> 01:14:40,020 Perfect. 1182 01:14:40,340 --> 01:14:42,040 Tighter on those strands. Tighter on the strands. 1183 01:14:42,360 --> 01:14:43,360 They need to be straight. 1184 01:14:44,360 --> 01:14:45,360 Excellent. 1185 01:14:45,660 --> 01:14:46,940 Okay, bring out the lady. 1186 01:14:47,160 --> 01:14:48,139 Bring out the lady. 1187 01:14:48,140 --> 01:14:48,959 Would you? 1188 01:14:48,960 --> 01:14:49,960 I'm so sorry. 1189 01:14:50,280 --> 01:14:51,280 It looks great. 1190 01:14:55,680 --> 01:14:56,680 Watch this. 1191 01:15:06,700 --> 01:15:11,480 It's 20 degrees, snow on the trees makes the world look like crystal. 1192 01:15:12,080 --> 01:15:18,040 Icicles hang like silver meringue and outside is just blissful. I can't guess 1193 01:15:18,040 --> 01:15:20,680 why you aren't ready to go. 1194 01:15:21,260 --> 01:15:25,820 How often do we get it when we're playing in the snow? 1195 01:15:26,560 --> 01:15:28,800 How is this going to snow day? 1196 01:15:30,260 --> 01:15:33,540 Holly, Leslie would have loved this. 1197 01:15:33,900 --> 01:15:34,900 Absolutely. 1198 01:15:43,050 --> 01:15:46,350 This is the most beautiful tree ever. Just wait until sundown. 1199 01:15:47,830 --> 01:15:49,370 How are you going to top this for next year? 1200 01:15:49,730 --> 01:15:50,730 I won't. 1201 01:15:51,090 --> 01:15:52,090 It's your job now. 1202 01:15:52,790 --> 01:15:58,610 What? I spoke to Andrea and we both agree that you are the only one for the 1203 01:15:58,610 --> 01:16:00,050 job. Congratulations! 1204 01:16:04,490 --> 01:16:05,490 Sam just called. 1205 01:16:06,070 --> 01:16:07,350 He'll be home in an hour. 1206 01:16:07,630 --> 01:16:08,630 Almost showtime. 1207 01:16:14,750 --> 01:16:15,750 What? 1208 01:16:25,950 --> 01:16:26,950 Sam! 1209 01:16:34,809 --> 01:16:35,809 What's going on? 1210 01:17:12,200 --> 01:17:13,440 You're all I've been thinking about. 1211 01:17:16,220 --> 01:17:18,100 I am so sorry. It's rude. 1212 01:17:18,320 --> 01:17:21,900 It's hurtful. It's okay. I'm terrified of losing you. 1213 01:17:26,600 --> 01:17:27,600 Isn't it amazing? 1214 01:17:28,000 --> 01:17:29,140 I've never seen anything like it. 1215 01:17:31,300 --> 01:17:34,960 I mean, come on, how'd you pull this off? A lot of help. 1216 01:17:35,500 --> 01:17:38,400 Your family thought Claus could use a place to gather and... 1217 01:17:39,070 --> 01:17:41,730 Thought that this could be part of the festival every year. 1218 01:17:42,890 --> 01:17:43,890 Oh. 1219 01:17:45,150 --> 01:17:46,150 Every year. 1220 01:17:46,910 --> 01:17:50,410 It is unreal. 1221 01:17:51,270 --> 01:17:55,510 And I personally think it's just as perfect as the Radcliffe tree. I don't 1222 01:17:55,510 --> 01:17:56,510 know. 1223 01:17:58,170 --> 01:18:01,530 No, no. It's even more perfect because of who's around it. 1224 01:18:02,230 --> 01:18:03,230 Listen, 1225 01:18:04,910 --> 01:18:05,910 everyone, thank you. 1226 01:18:06,050 --> 01:18:07,430 My mom was... 1227 01:18:07,710 --> 01:18:10,630 The most nurturing person ever. 1228 01:18:10,930 --> 01:18:13,090 And I always thought she was one of a kind. 1229 01:18:14,670 --> 01:18:19,290 And then I met someone who has the same spirit. 1230 01:18:21,210 --> 01:18:22,210 Holly. 1231 01:18:22,590 --> 01:18:24,210 Miss Christmas to all of you. 1232 01:18:25,950 --> 01:18:28,550 You are everything Christmas stands for. 1233 01:18:29,190 --> 01:18:33,350 Which is simply giving to others. 1234 01:18:34,390 --> 01:18:36,610 And this is just one more example because... 1235 01:18:36,960 --> 01:18:42,240 The only reason that we're all here together now is because of you. 1236 01:18:44,100 --> 01:18:48,300 So, welcome everyone to the first Claus Christmas Streetlight. 1237 01:18:54,500 --> 01:18:56,340 Mom's never said anything like that to me before. 1238 01:18:56,580 --> 01:18:57,580 Oh, I'm not done. 1239 01:18:57,820 --> 01:19:00,080 Unfortunately for you, there's more. 1240 01:19:00,500 --> 01:19:05,820 You said to me that Christmas was about opening your heart. 1241 01:19:06,960 --> 01:19:08,300 Which is easier said than done. 1242 01:19:10,380 --> 01:19:11,480 But you opened mine. 1243 01:19:12,100 --> 01:19:13,320 And I want to say thanks. 1244 01:19:14,600 --> 01:19:16,520 You still thinking about leaving the Radcliffe Center? 1245 01:19:16,800 --> 01:19:17,800 I already left. 1246 01:19:18,300 --> 01:19:19,580 What? Yeah. 1247 01:19:20,300 --> 01:19:21,300 I'm kind of homeless. 1248 01:19:21,740 --> 01:19:23,500 No, you're not. 1249 01:19:27,480 --> 01:19:31,740 Yeah, when I got back to Chicago, I realized I didn't want to find the 1250 01:19:31,740 --> 01:19:33,380 Radcliffe tree. I want to grow it. 1251 01:19:33,860 --> 01:19:35,740 Well, you know, Klaus doesn't have. 1252 01:19:36,410 --> 01:19:38,810 Christmas tree farm. And we actually have the room for it. 1253 01:19:39,050 --> 01:19:43,330 And as for growing the Radcliffe tree, maybe this is a good start. 1254 01:19:47,530 --> 01:19:49,190 In 50 years, we can donate it. 1255 01:19:49,910 --> 01:19:53,270 It actually takes 80 years to get big enough, but... Yeah, but we can watch it 1256 01:19:53,270 --> 01:19:54,270 grow together. 1257 01:19:54,530 --> 01:19:56,070 How did you know I was coming? 1258 01:19:56,370 --> 01:19:58,030 Well, one, if you weren't, I was coming to get you. 1259 01:19:59,110 --> 01:20:02,150 But two... Holly, can I borrow you a moment? 1260 01:20:02,630 --> 01:20:03,630 Sure. Okay. 1261 01:20:06,490 --> 01:20:09,950 Last night, we had the tree lighting at Chicago's Radcliffe Center. Tonight, 1262 01:20:10,130 --> 01:20:11,790 Radcliffe has come to Claus, Wisconsin. 1263 01:20:12,930 --> 01:20:16,410 And here we have Miss Christmas to tell us how that happened. 1264 01:20:16,630 --> 01:20:20,650 Well, it all started with a letter from a really special boy named Joey. 1265 01:20:20,890 --> 01:20:24,270 And he's here. Can he join us? Of course. Okay, Joey. 1266 01:20:24,950 --> 01:20:25,950 Hi, 1267 01:20:26,850 --> 01:20:31,010 Joey. So you wrote a letter to donate this tree to the Radcliffe Center? 1268 01:20:31,290 --> 01:20:34,490 Yep. I wanted the whole world to see my grandma's trees. 1269 01:20:35,520 --> 01:20:37,640 And guess who mailed the letter? 1270 01:20:40,400 --> 01:20:44,120 Okay, well, I guess we're ready for the main attraction. 1271 01:20:47,840 --> 01:20:52,940 When I wrote the second letter, I just closed the tree and crossed my fingers. 1272 01:20:55,600 --> 01:20:56,600 Okay, 1273 01:20:57,820 --> 01:20:58,820 buddy. 1274 01:20:59,560 --> 01:21:00,560 Go ahead. 1275 01:21:00,620 --> 01:21:02,280 Go for it. Oh, yeah. 1276 01:21:03,760 --> 01:21:05,640 All right, should we count it down? Yeah. 1277 01:21:06,320 --> 01:21:08,380 Three, two, one. 1278 01:21:27,100 --> 01:21:29,600 I don't want to deck the halls. 1279 01:21:30,300 --> 01:21:31,660 Why aren't you looking at the tree? 1280 01:21:32,690 --> 01:21:35,450 Because I finally found something to look at the way you look at that tree. 1281 01:21:40,290 --> 01:21:46,510 Merry Christmas. 1282 01:21:47,270 --> 01:21:48,270 Merry Christmas.