As Christmas approaches, holiday-cynic Noelle Carpenter (Candace Cameron Bure) is currently at a crossroads in her life when it seems that love, a connection with her
   father, and her dream career are out of reach. Previously being hurt, Noelle's life stopped when her boyfriend broke up with her on Christmas Eve three years ago, and
   she haven't quite been able to quite move on since. When she stays late at her job in a shoe department store on a snowy Christmas Eve, she accidentally gets locked
   in after closing. She isn't too concerned about the prospect of spending the night in the store, that is until a quirky woman named Charlie (Jean Smart) appears out of
   nowhere and tells Noelle that she's her guardian angel. Soon, Noelle finds herself revisiting Christmases past, present, and future as she must work with her newly
   moved in upstairs neighbor, a handsome, Christmas-loving firefighter, to plan the annual Christmas Charity Gala. Along the way, Charlie continues having Noelle try on
   new shoes, with each pair transporting her back to a previous Christmas. Noelle is given a chance to change her past and repair the relationship with her dad, land her
   dream job of becoming a photographer and finally find true love. Will this help Noelle take new chances in life and discover the true spirit of Christmas? And in realizing
   that the only thing standing in her way of leading a fulfilling life is herself, will the love she has longed for all her life be the best surprise gift of all?