12 Wishes of Christmas

In a heartwarming yet chaotic holiday story, a woman finds herself granted twelve wishes by a quirky Christmas life coach. However, instead of bringing the joy and solutions she had hoped for, the fulfillment of these wishes causes a series of unintended consequences that complicate her life even further.

At the heart of this festive tale is the woman, who is struggling with various aspects of her life—relationships, career, and personal happiness. Desperate for a change, she encounters a peculiar Christmas life coach, a whimsical character with an air of mystery. This coach, who claims to have the ability to grant wishes, offers her a chance to change her life with twelve carefully chosen desires. Eager to make her dreams come true, the woman begins to make her wishes one by one.

The first wish seems harmless enough: she wishes for her career to be more successful. But as her professional life skyrockets, she finds herself overwhelmed with responsibility and the loss of the work-life balance she once enjoyed. This success, which she thought would bring satisfaction, instead leaves her stressed and disconnected from the people she cares about most.

The next few wishes follow a similar pattern. She wishes for a perfect romantic relationship, but this leads to unforeseen issues, such as miscommunication, misunderstandings, and growing emotional strain. Instead of the ideal partnership she envisioned, her life becomes a whirlwind of arguments and unmet expectations. Even her friendships begin to unravel as her time and energy become consumed by her unrealistic desires.

The woman soon realizes that her well-intended wishes are causing more harm than good. Each wish seems to solve one problem, only to create several more. The newfound wealth from her successful career causes tension with her friends, who feel left behind. Her perfect partner, whom she wished for, is revealed to have flaws that she never anticipated, and the seemingly perfect life she’s created starts to crumble under the weight of its own perfection.

As the consequences of her wishes mount, the woman begins to question whether she was truly ready for the changes she asked for. She learns that having everything she thought she wanted isn’t the same as having what she truly needs. With the help of the quirky Christmas life coach, who remains an enigmatic and somewhat mysterious figure throughout, she starts to realize that the solution isn’t in getting more things or achieving perfection, but in learning to accept life as it is, with all of its imperfections.

By the end of the story, the woman has grown wiser. She has learned that life’s value isn’t found in the fulfillment of every wish or desire, but in the beauty of accepting what comes with a little chaos and unpredictability. Her journey serves as a reminder that while wishes may seem like quick fixes, true happiness and fulfillment are found through personal growth, genuine relationships, and a willingness to embrace life’s imperfections.

In this charming holiday tale, the consequences of the twelve wishes illustrate the dangers of seeking perfection and the importance of understanding that life, with all its challenges, is what makes it truly meaningful.

Director: Dylan Vox, Paul Mayne, Peter Sullivan

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie

Cast: Chonda Pierce, David O'Donnell, Elisa Donovan, Fred Willard, Gabrielle Carteris, Lynn Milano, Michael Bergin, Michael Gross, Mo Gaffney, Sarah Thompson