A group of wealthy friends and family gather for a Christmas Eve dinner hosted by a mother and daughter, Cinnamon. The daughter is excited for her father to return home, but he calls to say he is running late and then reveals he is actually on a flight to Japan for a business meeting. The guests try to make the best of the evening despite the disappointment. The conversation is filled with witty banter, fashion discussions, and humorous interactions, showcasing the group's dynamic and personalities. The evening ultimately ends with the guests leaving, and Cinnamon is left alone, feeling sad and disappointed that her father did not return home for Christmas.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A plane trip to Hawaii was cancelled due to bad weather.
2. The pilot informed the passengers that the trip was cancelled.
3. A Christmas Eve dinner was planned at a person's house.
4. The menu for the dinner included braised duck with a cranberry glaze.
5. One of the guests, Beth, brought an Indian dish called pakoras.
6. The guests included Cinnamon, Rhubarb, and their friends.
7. Cinnamon's father was supposed to come home for Christmas, but his flight was diverted to Japan.
8. Cinnamon's father was going to make $50 million in a meeting in Japan.
9. The guests were allowed to leave after it was announced that Cinnamon's father would not be coming home for Christmas.
10. Cinnamon wanted to be alone after the guests left.
11. Cinnamon's aunt, Aunt Gigi, called during Christmas dinner.
12. Cinnamon's father was not able to make it home for Christmas for the third time.
13. Cinnamon's personal trainer was mentioned in the conversation.
14. A person named Raj was mentioned as being the jealous type.
15. A person named Patty was mentioned as being a nudist.
16. A Christmas bonus was mentioned as being given to the staff.
17. The guests were given gifts, including an Indian bed sheet and an ornament.
18. Cinnamon's room was mentioned as being a place to find dirt on her.
19. A distraction was planned so that someone could snoop in Cinnamon's room.
20. A photo shoot was mentioned, and Cinnamon's mother was a model in the 1970s.