An American couple takes their 10-year-old daughter, Claire, to visit her grandfather Lawrence’s hotel located in the Dolomites, Italy. Although they typically visit during Christmas, this time they arrive in August. The reason for this change is that the couple is separating, and when Claire discovers that there won’t be a family Christmas this year, she demands that they celebrate Christmas in August instead. With the help of her grandfather, Claire organizes activities aimed at bringing her parents back together.