Kwanzaa in a Hallmark Christmas movie is enlightening and sentimental. The relationships between Ella, her Mom and Grandma is true-to-life and nice to see their relationship and selves blossom with honest conversation and the sentimentality that the Christmas season brings. This movie seems a good fit for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries with a very somber and serious tone, as the death of Ella's Grandpa has shattered the family's relationships and Christmas traditions. I love each and every character, but none of them are peppy, they are hurt and confused and navigating life as they know it.
Holiday Heritage Summary Ella returns home for Christmas to find her Mother and Grandma in a strained relationship as they work together at the family bakery, both grieving in different ways after the passing of Ella's beloved Grandpa who united the family through Kwanzaa traditions and principles. Ella's past boyfriend, Griffin is now the town Mayor, and has taken over many of Grandpa Riley's traditions. Ella needs Griffin's help and her Grandpa's direction to reunite her Mom and Grandma. Through making Kwanza cookies and celebrating both Christmas and Kwanza, all three generations of women blossom finding each other and themselves.
"The best interest of our family should be at the heart of our decisions."
-Ella's Grandpa Riley.
Kwanzaa Celebrations Lighting of the Kwanzaa Candles 7 candles lit each night 7 Kwanzaa Principles explored each night 7 nights of a feast Ella paints the 7 Kwanzaa Principles Selling Baked Goods to community Baking Kwanzaa Cookies at Chapel Family Bakery Karamu Kwanzaa Festival Firework Show on New Year's Eve Kwanzaa Night 6.
Holiday Heritage Summary Ella returns home for Christmas to find her Mother and Grandma in a strained relationship as they work together at the family bakery, both grieving in different ways after the passing of Ella's beloved Grandpa who united the family through Kwanzaa traditions and principles. Ella's past boyfriend, Griffin is now the town Mayor, and has taken over many of Grandpa Riley's traditions. Ella needs Griffin's help and her Grandpa's direction to reunite her Mom and Grandma. Through making Kwanza cookies and celebrating both Christmas and Kwanza, all three generations of women blossom finding each other and themselves.
"The best interest of our family should be at the heart of our decisions."
-Ella's Grandpa Riley.
Kwanzaa Celebrations Lighting of the Kwanzaa Candles 7 candles lit each night 7 Kwanzaa Principles explored each night 7 nights of a feast Ella paints the 7 Kwanzaa Principles Selling Baked Goods to community Baking Kwanzaa Cookies at Chapel Family Bakery Karamu Kwanzaa Festival Firework Show on New Year's Eve Kwanzaa Night 6.