Double Holiday
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Rebecca faces a complicated challenge this holiday season: she must organize the company's annual year-end party, but she will do so alongside her eternal office rival, Chris. What seems like another routine project quickly turns into an experience filled with tension, rivalries, and personal commitments, as the event coincides with Hanukkah, the traditional Jewish holiday that Rebecca celebrates with her family.
Throughout this article, we explore how Rebecca tries to balance her professional responsibilities and personal life while tackling the difficult task of coordinating a celebration that, on one hand, must satisfy the company's top executives, and on the other, stay true to the family customs and values that are essential to her.
he company's year-end party is not just a social event, but an opportunity to showcase organizational and leadership skills. However, having to share the planning with Chris, her office rival, only complicates matters further. Chris is known for his competitive attitude and lack of tact, making teamwork a real challenge. Despite constant disagreements, Rebecca is forced to put aside her differences with him in order to fulfill her task.
The pressure to make the party perfect increases when Rebecca realizes the event coincides with Hanukkah, a holiday that for Rebecca is not just a set of religious traditions but also a time for family unity. As the date approaches, the idea of having to divide her time between preparing for the corporate event and celebrating with her family becomes a constant source of stress.
As Rebecca works side by side with Chris, she also faces the pressure of maintaining her family’s Hanukkah traditions. Preparations for the dinners, lighting the candles, and exchanging gifts require her attention. Furthermore, her family expects her to participate actively in these celebrations, which makes her feel even more torn.
As the story progresses, Rebecca realizes that not everything has to be perfect. In her struggle to meet her commitments, she learns the importance of delegating, recognizing her own limits, and, above all, enjoying the small joys that come when people work together, even when they are rivals.
Director: Don McBrearty
Cast: Barbara Eve Harris, Carly Pope, Ceyon Crossfield, Chad Connell, Ellen David, Gryffin Hanvelt, Jamie Lauren Harris, Jane Luk, Jon McLaren, Jordan Blais, Judah Katz, Kate Gilmour
