Holly Logan, who is a successful photographer, is invited back to her hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi to photograph the town's Christmas festival. The festival has not been held for the past five years due to the devastating hurricane that hit the area. However, the town's residents are determined to bring back the festival and make it bigger than ever.
Holly is surprised to learn that her high school sweetheart, Mike, is in charge of organizing the festival. They haven't seen each other in years and Holly is unsure how to react. As they work together, they begin to reconnect and reminisce about old times.
Meanwhile, Holly meets other members of the community who are all working hard to make the festival a success. She becomes close friends with Rhonda, who is a single mother struggling to make ends meet. Holly also helps a talented young girl named Emily who is designing her first float for the festival.
As the festival draws closer, Holly must decide whether or not to stay in Gulfport for Christmas or return to her busy life in New York City. With the help of her new friends and her rekindled relationship with Mike, Holly realizes that home is where the heart is and makes a decision that will change her life forever.
Christmas in Mississippi is a heartwarming story about the power of community and the importance of reconnecting with loved ones during the holiday season.