A Christmas-hating author is taken by fate on a ride outside of his comfort zone and back to a place where he will face his fears, find his fate, and ultimately discover the true meaning of Christmas.

When low-income families move into a thriving black community in Chicago, they find themselves at odds with politicians to maintain their status.

Sabrina, a successful divorced attorney must juggle her family and guests during Christmas dinner when her daughter, Leslie, surprisingly brings home her new fiance, Juan, and also invites her father, Glen, Sabrina's ex-husband.

Derrick, a racially-confused Irishman raised in the hood by a black family is having the worst day ever. Determined to prove to his fed-up mother and would-be girlfriend that he's not a screw-up, he sets out to do one thing right (get some milk) and even that proves to be a challenge! Hilarious encounters with racist red-neck cops, local gangsters and 'flamboyant' pawn shop owners ensue, and along the way Derek shows that he can actually do things for others and maybe even get his own life together.

The survivors are saved by the mysterious prophet who seemingly has the ability to control the beasts. Along the way they get help from a karate expert.