Through a child's eyes, waiting for Halloween and Christmas can seem like forever. So imagine how special it would make a sick little girl feel if the holidays were to magically move forward - just for her.
Years before as Vanessa's family struggled to deal with her illness, Tom, her dad, was determined to bring some joy to his family. when he stops by the nearby farm stand djuring the summer to inquire about pumpkins and Christmas trees, his preceptive neighbor Jess Sanford quickly catches on that he's trying to move up the holidays. Jess engages others to help with this heartfelt cause, and while doing so begins a healing perocess of his own. With support from their small town and the give of caring from a neighbor, the father's wish for his daughter is realized - Halloween in August and a November Christmas.