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A Christmas Kiss

2011

Wendy Walton is the best designer in Boston... but no one knows it yet. Hoping to kick-start her career, Wendy has left work with the local theatre to take a job as an assistant to Priscilla Hall, the most prestigious designer in the city. Ms. Hall works Wendy around the clock, which is how Wendy finds herself trapped in an elevator late one night with an incredibly handsome stranger. Wendy and the mystery man share an impulsive, romantic, life changing kiss before the doors open and Wendy runs out, leaving him behind. The next day at work, Wendy answers the door to find the handsome gentleman standing in front of her.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? PG holiday romance with adult relationship complications, workplace manipulation, kissing, and engagement themes; no reported violence or explicit sexual content. Younger children may find the romantic and deceit-based plot less relevant. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance5/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

General focus on professional design work and holiday decorations without specific brand product placement.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal to no strong language; the tone is consistently professional and polite.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

The film centers on the Christmas holiday season, though it is primarily secular and focused on romance.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

Romance drives the entire story: an impulsive kiss leads to falling in love, a relationship conflict, reconciliation, and engagement.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

There are no scary scenes or frightening imagery.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Features minor romantic tension and one accidental sleepover at the boyfriend's house, but no sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Casual social drinking may be present in a holiday party setting, but it is not a focus.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows character growth by eventually taking credit for her own work.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Interior design, theater, holiday decorating, and Wendy’s Dickens-inspired idea are recurring creative elements, though romance remains the main focus.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Standard casting for the genre; no significant exploration of diversity or inclusion.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Depicts elements of interior design work and professional workplace dynamics.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Shows the importance of empathy and mutual support in relationships.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes honesty, personal growth, and the importance of valuing oneself over professional status.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is hardworking and eventually assertive in standing up for her own work.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in A Christmas Kiss would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in A Christmas Kiss, and what caused that change?
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