Watch The Ugly Christmas Sweater

The Ugly Christmas Sweater from 2017 is a heartwarming holiday movie that follows the life of Cathy (Meredith Thomas), a struggling artist who is trying to find her purpose in life. The story takes place during Christmas time, and Cathy is feeling down due to her inability to achieve her goals. This all changes when she receives an invitation to her high school reunion, and her best friend from college, Eileen (Gina Hiraizumi), reminds her of the sweater they made together in college. The two of them decide to wear their sweaters to the reunion, which turns out to be the catalyst for Cathy's transformation.

As she walks into the reunion wearing her ugly Christmas sweater, Cathy sees that everyone is dressed in formal clothes, making her feel out of place. However, she quickly realizes that everyone is enjoying her outfit, and her confidence starts to build. She even runs into her old crush, Tyler (Michael Blake Kruse), and they hit it off. Cathy's night is not all roses, though, as she has an awkward encounter with her ex-boyfriend, who also happens to be at the reunion.

After the reunion, Cathy starts to get inspired to paint again, which is what she has always loved to do. She starts creating Christmas-themed paintings, which soon become a hit, and she even makes a deal with a local art gallery to display her work. Her newfound confidence and creativity also lead to her gradually reconnecting with her estranged father, Jack (Mark Lindsay Chapman).

Meanwhile, Eileen, who has always been very career-driven, is having problems with her job. She is the assistant to a demanding boss at a fashion company and is struggling to keep up with the heavy workload. Although she is good at her job, she does not enjoy it and starts to question her choices in life. Seeing Cathy's transformation and her love for painting, Eileen realizes that she needs to find her own passion in life and quits her job to pursue her dream of becoming a pastry chef.

As the movie progresses, we see Cathy's artwork becoming more and more popular, leading to her getting more exhibitions, including a Christmas show in a prestigious gallery in New York City. Her success also leads to her and Tyler rekindling their romance, which was something that Cathy had always hoped for.

Overall, The Ugly Christmas Sweater is a feel-good holiday movie that emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, following one's dreams, and having the courage to pursue them. The characters are charming and relatable, and the story is entertaining and heartwarming. The movie is perfect for anyone who loves holiday movies and wants to feel inspired and motivated.