‘Festival of Trees’ lights up the holiday on UPtv

Category: Television and Streaming

Jacquie Miller (Kate Miner) discovers the joy of Christmas when she enters the annual Festival of Trees. Her original design of a classic old-fashioned Christmas tree was stolen so she has to come up with a new design in one day or she will be out of the competition.

Jacquie’s design company is floundering and she desperately needs to win the contest to secure new clients. But in only one day where can she find inspiration for a completely new design?

This competition pits the city’s top designers against each other and the proceeds go to the Children’s hospital. It’s a chance for all the designers to show off their talent and also help the children. 

Alice Stewart (Josie Davis) has won the competition over and over again. She is a snooty, narcissistic woman who belittles Jacquie every chance she gets, and that includes her minions as well. They think the sun rises and sets on this woman, but can Jacquie beat her this year?

Due to a chance meeting Jacquie meets Brandon (Greg Perrow), the owner of a Christmas tree lot. They get off to a rocky start but after a few encounters they develop a friendship. 

To find new inspiration Jacquie goes to the Children’s Hospital where she meets a young patient. Rachel (Jodi Regina) is a cute, smart, and intense young girl. As Jacquie gets to know her, she finally gets the inspiration she needs to design a spectacular tree. The memory tree she designs is special not only to her but to the hospital patients. 

No spoiler alert here as to the exact design of the tree or who wins the competition, but being a holiday movie on UPtv you can pretty well figure it out. And you can rely on a heartfelt, loving, and inspirational story this season. 

Festival of Trees premieres November 24, 2024 on UP TV. 

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

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