You don't have to be a fan of the Housewives shows to enjoy this movie, (although if you are there are some fun little cameos scattered throughout). This is just an enjoyable Christmas movie that doesn't necessarily follow the whole "Hallmark" cliches. Two best friends basically begin to fight and compete with each other over who's house will win the town decorations contest. Meanwhile their children (who are now young adults) begin to fall in love. And a newspaper reporter begins to follow the women and report on their drama. That's about it. But Kyle Richards was really funny playing the town drama queen. And if you DO follow the Housewives, you'll recognize a few of them playing the townspeople spreading gossip about the ladies. Don't think too hard on this one. Sit back with a glass of rose and enjoy!