The Christmas season is approaching, and widowed schoolteacher Emily Spengler is looking forward to the holidays with her daughter Heather, who is studying in Boston. Emily and novelist Charles Johnson meet on a house swapping website, deciding to swap homes for a week to escape their usual routines. Emily goes to Boston to be with Heather, who has told her she won't be coming home, while Charles needs a quiet space to finish his novel. Their house swap becomes a surprise, as they discover the Christmas spirit in each other's homes.
Trading Christmas
A Washington state teacher orchestrates a house swap with a Boston professor to surprise her daughter with a Christmas visit, crossing state lines to create a festive and memorable holiday experience.