As Nell begins working on the renovation, she finds herself facing opposition from the townspeople, who see the Playhouse as an important part of their community's history. The theater has hosted the town's annual Christmas tableaux for generations, and the idea of modernizing it is met with resistance.
Despite their differences, Nell and Connor find themselves drawn to each other, and Nell starts to see the potential in Connor's ideas for the Playhouse. She also starts to appreciate the charms of her hometown and the sense of community that comes with the Christmas season.
As the Twelve Day Festival approaches, Nell sets out to show Connor the true spirit of Christmas. She takes him to community events, such as a tree lighting ceremony and a charity toy drive, and introduces him to her friends and family. Along the way, she starts to see Connor in a new light, and realizes that there may be more to him than she initially thought.
As the festival comes to a close, Nell and Connor must make a decision about the future of the Playhouse. Will they stick with Connor's modernizing plans, or find a way to preserve the theater's history and tradition? In the end, Nell and Connor find a solution that satisfies both the townspeople and their own changing views on the value of tradition and progress.