John Grisham's "Skipping Christmas," the novel on which "Christmas with the Kranks" is based, is published.
Filming for the Christmas-themed comedy "Christmas with the Kranks" begins.
The movie "Christmas with the Kranks," starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis, is released in theaters across the United States.
The Krank family decides to skip Christmas celebrations this year because their daughter, Blair, is away on a Peace Corps mission.
Luther and Nora announce to their neighbors that they will not be decorating or celebrating Christmas, causing a stir in the community.
The Kranks' neighbors express disappointment and anger over the Kranks skipping their traditional Christmas participation.
Neighbors invite the Kranks to join the annual Christmas cheer event, which Luther initially declines.
Blair calls and informs her parents that she will be coming home for Christmas, surprising Luther and Nora.
Luther and Nora scramble to prepare the house and arrange Christmas decorations and festivities on short notice.
Neighbors band together to help the Kranks quickly prepare for a traditional Christmas celebration.
Through the experience, the Kranks and their neighbors embrace the true meaning of Christmas and community spirit.
