The Christmas Listing

The Christmas Listing

Year: 2020

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: English

Director: Elizabeth Snoderly

Echo Score: 31
RomanceDrama

Julia Rogers, a driven and somewhat rigid realty owner, has lost touch with the joy of Christmas. To secure a crucial listing for the Erickson Farmstead, she must spend five days at a festive Christmas Inn alongside her business rival, Chad Everest. As they compete for the opportunity, Julia and Chad unexpectedly find common ground and begin to rediscover the magic of the season.

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Timeline & Setting – The Christmas Listing (2020)

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Time period

Present day

The events unfold in the current era, with a contemporary Christmas celebration, a department-store sweepstakes, and modern romantic entanglements. The story blends everyday work life with festive traditions, showing how small acts can spark big changes.

Location

Seattle, Washington

Seattle, Washington is the urban backdrop for Melody's life, centered around a busy department store perfume counter. The city’s festive Christmas season provides the setting for holiday promotions, romantic encounters, and family moments. A tree in Melody's apartment and neighborhood interactions help establish a warm, small-scale Christmas atmosphere amid the urban pace.

🏙️ Urban 🛍️ Department store setting ☕ Coffee culture

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Main Characters – The Christmas Listing (2020)

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Melody Parris

A 35-year-old perfume specialist whose life starts as flavorless and controlled by others. She grows into someone who values authentic connections, generosity, and a life that may include a future with Dr. Skylar and Danny, even a baby. Over the course of the story she learns to balance ambition with emotional fulfillment and contemplates a life enriched by love and family.

🎯 Career-driven ❤️ Romantic 👩‍👧 Family-oriented

George

Melody's pompous, pushy boyfriend who clashes with her desire for romance and family. He embodies a self-centered, transactional view of relationships and ultimately fails to keep Melody's heart.

😒 Self-centered 💔 Toxic relationship

Naomi

Melody's best friend who pushes her to make a Christmas list for fun and supports her through the Dickens-style transformation. She brings warmth and lighthearted energy to Melody’s life.

🤝 Supportive 🎁 Friendship

Dr. David Skylar

A gentle, caring physician who forms a meaningful connection with Melody and shares a bond with Danny. He represents the romantic possibility that prioritizes genuine affection and family.

💉 Caring physician ❤️ Gentle

Danny Skylar

A sweet, resourceful boy who helps Melody and captivates her with his loyalty to his father. His presence catalyzes Melody’s shift toward valuing family and connection over material gain.

🧒 Sweet 🤝 Loyal

Faith

A scheming woman dating Dr. Skylar who fabricates an engagement to remove competition. Her deception creates conflict that Melody must navigate before choosing honesty and true affection.

💔 Deceptive 🗣️ Scheming

Amber Mottola

The supermodel neighbor whose glamorous life contrasts with Melody's ordinary world and helps highlight the differences between appearances and genuine happiness.

✨ Glamorous 🌟 Celebrity

Donna Erickson

Melody's overbearing mother who lives next door and pushes for a more traditional life. Through the Dickens-style Christmas, she shows a softer, more proud side as their relationship evolves.

💖 Proud mother 👩‍👧 Family-oriented

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Major Themes – The Christmas Listing (2020)

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🎄 Self-discovery

Melody starts the story living a safe, flavorless life under pressure from a pushy boyfriend and an overbearing mother. A Dickens-style Christmas plan and acts of generosity push her toward self-reflection about what she truly wants. Through helping others and embracing love, she learns that happiness comes from meaningful connections rather than promotion or appearances.

💖 Love and Redemption

Romance blooms in unexpected places as Melody connects with Dr. Skylar and Danny's family. She navigates deception from Faith and ultimately chooses a path that centers on genuine care and trust. The story shows that true love can heal flawed relationships and outlast conflicts.

🏡 Family and Acceptance

The Dickens-style Christmas drive pushes Melody's family toward closeness, especially as her mother shifts from critical to proud. The symbolism of the Christmas tree emphasizes growth, forgiveness, and a home filled with love rather than material gifts. The film ultimately argues that family support and shared moments matter more than possessions.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:13

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