As the holiday season approaches, Ethan Peterson, a successful Executive Vice President of a prominent company, is given the news that he has inherited a sprawling manor from his grandfather. The news comes as a surprise to Ethan, as he never knew his grandfather very well, let alone ever visited the manor. Despite his busy work schedule, Ethan decides to take up residence in the manor and makes the impulsive decision to host a Christmas dinner for his family, hoping to reconnect with them after years of neglect and distance.
As much as he wants to make his family happy, Ethan is a self-proclaimed workaholic who has lost touch with the essence of the holiday season. He has no experience in hosting a Christmas dinner, let alone the time or energy to plan one. He decides to hire a professional event planner, a woman named Olivia, to help him pull off the festivities. Though highly organized and efficient, Olivia is also a bit of a free spirit with a contagious love for the holiday season.
Upon meeting Ethan, Olivia quickly realizes his aversion to holiday cheer. Determined to change his perspective, she pulls out all the stops to create a festive and warm environment at the manor. With her help, Christmas decorations are put up, a menu is planned out, and even a tree is chopped down and decorated. Ethan is hesitant at first but begins to warm up to the idea of a traditional Christmas celebration.
As the big day approaches, Ethan finds himself drawn to Olivia's enthusiasm and eventually opens up about his hesitations towards Christmas. Through their discussions and holiday planning, Ethan begins to see the magic of the holiday season again. He also starts to feel a newfound connection to his family, who he has been neglecting in favor of his career.
On the day of the dinner, everything comes together beautifully. Ethan's family is impressed by the transformation of the manor, particularly Ethan's younger sister, who has always shared his love for Christmas. Ethan realizes the importance of family and making time to celebrate the holidays together. As the night comes to an end, Ethan thanks Olivia for showing him the true meaning of Christmas, and they share a heartwarming moment under the mistletoe.
Deck the Heart is a heartwarming holiday film that highlights the importance of family, love, and the magic of the holiday season.