Mae has been secretly in love with this person for years before finally admitting her feelings.
Who is Andrew Hollis?
The group celebrates Christmas by exchanging these small and often humorous presents.
What are white elephant gifts?
Mae’s journey begins after she makes a wish for this during a car ride.
What is clarity and happiness?
Mae has been spending Christmas at the cabin with these two families since childhood.
Who are the Hollises and her own family?
Andrew and Mae’s first kiss happens during this festive holiday activity.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
Mae’s family and friends sing this type of festive music to mark the season.
What are Christmas carols?
This unseen force seems to control Mae’s time loop.
What is the universe?
Theo, Andrew’s brother, is this kind of influence in Mae’s life.
What is a playful or flirty influence?
This emotional realization pushes Mae to finally confess her true feelings to Andrew.
What is recognizing life is too short for regrets?
The families enjoy this hearty breakfast tradition on Christmas morning.
What is pancakes or waffles?
Benny explains the concept of this spiritual idea, which helps Mae make sense of her situation.
What is destiny?
This activity bonds Mae and her group of friends during their cabin stays.
What are games (like charades or drinking games)?
Mae and Andrew bond over this shared childhood memory at the cabin.
What is sledding?
This warm beverage is a favorite during evenings by the fire.
What is hot cocoa?
Mae learns the importance of living authentically instead of being held back by this emotion.
What is fear?
The decision to sell the cabin creates tension between Mae and this family member.
Who is her mom?
This symbol represents Mae taking a leap of faith for her happiness and love.
What is breaking the snow globe?
Mae reflects on her happiest memories during this lighthearted outdoor tradition.
What is the snowball fight?
Mae’s realization that she controls her fate leads her to break the time loop and do this.
What is confess her love to Andrew?
The annual cabin gatherings reflect the importance of this theme central to the book.
What is chosen family?