Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Grandma runs a small general store in Cityville while Austin Bucks' corporation pushes to own more of Christmas. She openly refuses to sell, arguing that the town needs a local shop. The family, especially Jake, rallies around preserving the store's independence as a symbol of the community.

Cousin Mel sabotages Grandma's fruitcake by adding an ingredient she hopes will ruin the sale. The stunt is meant to undermine Grandma just as the store is being threatened by the powerful Bucks. The incident foreshadows the greed and schemes that follow throughout the holiday season.

The family witnesses Grandma being run over by Santa's reindeer, a shocking event that they interpret as the work of Santa. The town is shaken as the legend of Santa seems tangled with real danger. The accident leaves Grandma gravely affected and the mystery begins to deepen.

The morning after the accident, Grandma is missing and an imprint of her figure is found in the snow along with her belongings. The disappearance strains the family and the town, raising questions about where she went. Cousin Mel discovers a letter related to the situation but hides it from the others.

Nine months pass with no sign of Grandma and the store's business declines sharply. The family struggles to keep faith while the Bucks' influence grows stronger in town life. Mel's plot to take over the store deepens as hope diminishes.

Cousin Mel hatches a plan to sell the store by tricking Grandpa into giving her power of attorney. Jake objects, but the scheme gains momentum as Austin Bucks offers a tempting alternative. The family confronts the ethical and financial stakes of control over Grandma's legacy.

Desperate for answers, Jake emails Santa, prompting Santa's head elf Quincy to take Jake to the North Pole. There, Santa explains that Grandma was taken for medical treatment and later developed amnesia, and that he had no memory of her identity until Jake's message. The plan forms to bring Grandma back and halt the doom over the store.

On their return to Cityville, Mel and her attorney I.M. Slime trick Grandma into accompanying them, aiming to push the sale through. Santa fills Austin in on the situation, while Jake and Quincy discover that Grandma has disappeared once more. The community braces for another twist in the Christmas saga.

Cousin Mel accuses Santa of kidnapping and seeks legal action to undo the accident’s consequences. The courtroom atmosphere thickens as plans to sue Santa reveal a deeper desire to control the narrative of Christmas. Jake and friends rally to uncover the truth behind the alleged wrongdoing.

Three months later, Daphne suspects Mel's involvement and Jake and Quincy follow her to a cabin in the woods. They rescue Grandma and uncover Santa's letter detailing what happened, including Mel's discovery at the accident site and the reindeer-nip in Grandma's fruitcake. The truth starts to come to light and plans for resolution solidify.

Grandma's memory is restored after she tastes her own fruitcake again, and the group hurries to the courthouse with the evidence. The restored memory confirms the sequence of events and exposes the schemers. The town learns the full story of the accident and the deception around the store sale.

Cousin Mel and I.M. Slime are arrested for obstructing justice and almost ruining Christmas, while Santa is cleared of the accusations. Austin acknowledges the importance of family and community, offering to franchise Grandma's store nationwide. The town begins to see a hopeful future for the store and its traditions.

In a final twist, Grandma accidentally opens up Mel's reindeer-nip fruitcake, causing the reindeer to run Mel over once again. Jake and Grandpa rush to help, and the family finds closure as Christmas spirit endures. The ending ties up the loose ends with a festive, hopeful note for Cityville.