One of my favorite things about Dellagiarino Feriend's writing is when she is savage, and here, she is no-holds-barred savage. When the twist - not that there's a twist comes - she twists it just a little bit further and the result is wickedly delightful while at the same time, rings all too loudly with truth.
A wry societal commentary with enough zing so that the audience barely detects it's being socially commentated to? Dellagiarino Feriend eats that for breakfast every morning.

Buttons and asbestos and blizzards are a heady combination. This goes everywhere and anywhere which is where we need to be right now. Thank you to Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend for making me think all things are possible, that Hallmark could have an edge, and there’s a holiday play waiting for me on the other side. With hot chocolate for those who celebrate.

03/28/2026 - As someone who has seen his fair share of Hallmark Christmas movies this piece had me howling with laughter from beginning to end. From the opening exposition, to the premise, to the dark comedic turns it takes in its closing pages, this play is a winner for Christmas or anytime of the year. Excellent work!