Loving the holiday season but hating its commercialism, Mallory coordinates an old-fashioned family Christmas of baking and trimming that attracts media attention, but Mallory begins to fear that the chaotic film crews will spoil her plans.

When her family wins a contest and agrees to have their holiday celebration captured on film, the old-fashioned Christmas Mallory longs for turns into chaos with lights, cameras, and too much action.

When her family wins a contest and agrees to have their holiday celebration captured on film, the old-fashioned Christmas Mallory longs for turns into chaos with lights, cameras, and too much action.

Worrying about her stepfather after a heart attack forces him to quit his job for a less stressful lifestyle, Kristy wonders if Nanny's departure, an outbreak of the flu, and the arrival of Karen and Andrew will disturb the peace.

Taking on task after task in her willingness to please the well-paying Cheplin family, baby-sitter Stacey experiences an elated sense of achievement, until her jobs interfere with the rest of her schedule.