
Three days earlier than Christmas, the prosperous however dysfunctional Engel family gathers for Christmas. Max remains a company believer in Santa Claus, and intends to ship him a letter. On sending a letter to him. In his circle of relatives are his parents Tom and Sarah; his teenage sister Beth; his aunt Linda and uncle Howard; their youngsters Howie Jr., Stevie, Jordan, and infant Chrissie; Sarah and Linda’s cantankerous aunt Dorothy; and Tom’s mother Omi, who speaks often in German. Max wants to keep family traditions, but anxiety between his relatives results in them losing their Christmas spirit. tt3850590