Allen always disapproves of the "dummies" his daughter dates. This Christmas, when she brings home an actual cotton-stuffed dummy as her new boyfriend, Allen must grapple with the fact that he might be getting in the way of her happiness.

In the charming small town of Buckhannon, WV, Hank the Christmas Elf returns to bring the holiday spirit to life by organizing a community production of The Nutcracker. With the help of a lively dance studio owner and the town's enthusiastic mayor, Hank aims to create a festive event that will unite everyone and rekindle the joy of the season.