The story revolves around 11-year-old Jessica (Juliet Sorcey), whose mother died when she was three years of age. Her father Jim (Doug Sheehan) is just a workaholic with little time for his daughter. Before the Christmas holidays, Jessica wins a wish out of the wishing well. Her wish for a mommy for Christmas is granted by Philomena (Doris Roberts) and Amy (Newton-John), a department store mannequin, has been delivered to life for considered a mom for Jessica.