Christmas in Wonderland

The Saunders family embarks on a new chapter as they settle into their new home in Edmonton. However, the festive joy typical of the Christmas season seems to be missing, with the exception of their six-year-old daughter, Mary, whose enthusiasm remains high amid the family's gloom.

Hoping to rekindle holiday spirit, the Saunders family ventures to the splendid West Edmonton Mall. As they navigate through the crowds, 14-year-old Danny and 12-year-old Brian discover a disheartening truth about their father’s employment status.

In an effort to uplift her family, Mary writes a heartfelt letter to Santa Claus wishing for a million dollars to support her father, unaware of his job loss. This innocent act signifies her determination to mend the family's disheartened spirits.

As Mary focuses on her wish, Brian warns her about the Mall Ghost, a mythical figure believed to guard wayward children. This adds an element of playful caution as the siblings explore the bustling mall environment.

While the family enjoys ice skating, chaos ensues as Leonard and Sheldon argue over their scheme involving counterfeit money. An accidental drop leads to a bundle of fake bills tumbling onto the rink, which young Brian and Mary unknowingly mistake for a gift from Santa.

Believing they have struck gold with their 'found money', Brian and Mary embark on a lavish shopping spree. Their extravagant purchases begin to attract attention, setting into motion a series of events that spiral out of control.

As news of the counterfeit cash spreads, Ginger Peachum confronts Leonard and Sheldon, which prompts them to chase after the unsuspecting children. This pursuit plunges the children into a frantic race through the mall's twisting corridors.

Amid the chaos, Wayne struggles to find the perfect gift for his wife, Judy. His anxiety grows as he faces unexpected delays, unaware that the events unfolding will soon intertwine their fates.

Detective Gordon McLoosh of the RCMP begins investigating the counterfeit money incident. In a twist of fate, he mistakenly believes that Wayne is behind the scheme, leading to further complications for the Saunders family.

In an attempt to locate his siblings, Danny encounters obstacles orchestrated by Leonard and Sheldon. A chance meeting with a water park girl offers a brief respite, as they bond over their shared disdain for Edmonton.

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Judy faces her own travel tribulations at LAX. An enigmatic encounter with Kristopher Kringle leaves her pondering his prophetic words, unwittingly setting off a chain reaction for the family's holiday.

As the night unfolds, Wayne's situation worsens when Detective McLoosh arrests him. This moment plunges the family further into turmoil, with Brian and Mary now on the run from those seeking the counterfeit money.

While fleeing the relentless pursuit of Leonard and Sheldon, Brian cleverly evades capture one more time. However, Wayne remains in a bureaucratic labyrinth, still oblivious to the unfolding chaos around him.

Amid the pandemonium, Leonard and Sheldon find themselves captured by mall security and lead directly to Detective McLoosh. This revelation exonerates the Saunders family, but Wayne's troubles regarding the counterfeit money remain unresolved.

On Christmas morning, Judy arrives home just in time to witness the holiday decorations and gifts awaiting the family. Though it seems Santa worked his magic, the true source of their joy lies in the chaos they endured leading up to this moment.