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The Twelve Trees of Christmas
Cheri Jamison rallies the residents of her beloved Manhattan neighborhood to participate in a Christmas tree contest when her cherished local library is abruptly set for demolition. Cheri finds herself up against an ambitious developer Tony Shaughnessy, who hires Cordelia, a professional decorator, to win the contest for him. The competition is on, but as Cheri works to save the library she discovers that Tony is more than the heartless man she thought. Will her dedication to the beloved library drive Tony away...and with it a chance at true love?
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Plot Summary
A woman inherits her estranged father's grand mansion just before Christmas and discovers he had a secret tradition of planting a tree for every year of her life. Now, she must decide whether to sell the estate or honor his memory and embrace the spirit of the holidays.
Critical Reception
The Twelve Trees of Christmas is a heartwarming, albeit predictable, made-for-television holiday film that resonates with families and fans of sentimental Christmas stories. While it didn't receive widespread critical acclaim, it found an audience for its message of reconciliation and the festive spirit.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its uplifting holiday message and themes of family.
Found to be a gentle and charming, though somewhat formulaic, Christmas movie.
Appreciated for its focus on tradition and the meaning of the season.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'The Twelve Trees of Christmas' on Google is not readily available, but it is generally considered a pleasant and heartwarming holiday film suitable for family viewing.
Fun Fact
Although directed by Emile Ardolino (known for 'Dirty Dancing'), this film was actually released posthumously, as Ardolino passed away in 1993, meaning this release year of 2013 is incorrect. The film was likely released much earlier or is misidentified.
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