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How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding is a Netflix Originals holiday special that premiered in December 2020. The three-part series is an all-African production with an all-African cast and crew. It follows the story of Tumi Sello, a reluctant bridesmaid who arrives the day before her sister's traditional Christmas wedding and manages to upset nearly everyone. Tumi spends the next few days frantically trying to get back in her family's good graces and fix the wedding plans she ruined. The series features brilliant fashion from South Africa's top designers and a touching performance of the wedding song Mvula (Rain) by Langa Mavuso.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the series | How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding |
| Genre | Drama, comedy |
| Plot | Tumi Sello, a reluctant bridesmaid, ruins her younger sister Beauty's Christmas wedding before it even takes place and spends the next few days trying to fix it. |
| Song | 'Mvula (Rain)' by Langa Mavuso |
| Fashion | South African designers including Bryant Moore, Orapaleng Modutle, Rich Mnisi and Indoni House of Fashion |
| Cast | Busisiwe (Busi) Lurayi, Thando Thabethe, Clementine Mosimane, Yonda Thomas, Sandile Mahlangu, Motlatsi Mafatshe |
| Creators | Katleho Ramaphakela, Rethabile Ramaphakela |
| Production company | Netflix Originals |
| Release date | December 2020 |
| Number of episodes | 3 |
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What You'll Learn
Tumi Sello's return home
Tumi's arrival sets the tone for the chaotic family reunion. As a reluctant bridesmaid, she arrives the day before her younger sister Beauty's traditional wedding and promptly ruins the wedding plans before they can even take place. Tumi spends the next six days frantically trying to fix things and get back in her family's good graces.
In her attempt to make amends, Tumi, along with Beauty, seeks out a family member and ends up letting slip a secret that shocks both families and devastates Beauty. Despite her initial reluctance, Tumi eventually decides to face the consequences of her actions and take responsibility for the mess she has created.
The song "Mvula (Rain)" by Langa Mavuso is performed live on set and adds a touching moment to the series. The series also showcases brilliant fashion from some of South Africa's top designers, including Bryant Moore, Orapaleng Modutle, Rich Mnisi, and Indoni House of Fashion.
Starring Busisiwe Lurayi as Tumi Sello and Thando Thabethe as Beauty, "How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding" is a three-part holiday special that premiered on Netflix in December 2020. The series is an all-African production, showcasing the talent and culture of Africa and South Africa to a global audience.
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Tumi upsets everyone
Tumi Sello is a free-spirited, reluctant bridesmaid and family rebel who returns home for the first time in years to join her dysfunctional family for the Christmas holidays. She arrives the day before her younger sister Beauty's traditional wedding and manages to upset almost everyone.
Tumi's actions cause her to be at odds with her family, and she spends the next six days frantically trying to get things back on track before her sister's wedding. To get back in her family's good graces, Tumi seeks out the missing best man with the help of her sister, Beauty.
Tumi's efforts to fix the situation are not without challenges. In her quest to make amends, she inadvertently lets slip a secret, shocking both families and devastating her sister, Beauty. Despite this setback, Tumi decides to face the music and take responsibility for her actions.
Throughout the three-part holiday special, Tumi navigates the complexities of family dynamics and strives to repair the damage she has caused. With her unique personality and messy tendencies, she adds a touch of chaos and humour to the wedding festivities.
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Tumi lets slip a secret
Tumi Sello is a family rebel and a reluctant bridesmaid at her sister's wedding. She arrives at the wedding a day before the traditional Christmas ceremony and manages to upset nearly everyone. In an attempt to get back in her family's good graces, she looks for the missing best man. Along with Beauty, Tumi seeks out a family member.
Tumi ends up letting slip a secret, shocking both families and devastating Beauty. However, this time, she decides to face the music after some soul-searching. Tumi's free-spirited nature often leads her to make a mess of things. It remains to be seen whether she can make it through this holiday family reunion without ruining it completely.
Tumi's return home for the holidays marks the first time she has joined her dysfunctional family for Christmas in years. Unfortunately, her arrival is not the merry reunion everyone had hoped for. Tumi's actions ruin her younger sister's Christmas wedding before it even takes place. With the wedding in disarray, Tumi spends the next six days frantically trying to fix things and make amends for her mistake.
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Tumi searches for the missing best man
Tumi Sello is the designated black sheep of her family, and she lives up to that reputation when she arrives a day before her sister Beauty's Christmas Day wedding. Tumi, a reluctant bridesmaid, manages to upset almost everyone and inadvertently causes the groom's brother, Themba, to relapse into alcoholism. In the aftermath, Themba is nowhere to be found, and Tumi has to deal with the mess she has created.
To get back in her family's good graces, Tumi, along with her sister Beauty, decides to look for the missing best man. Against their better judgment, they seek out a family member. Tumi's penchant for chaos creates squabbles, tension, and a pure mess, and now it's up to her to clean it up.
Tumi's actions have consequences for more than just the wedding party. Her one-night stand with Themba causes tension with her former best friend, Khaya Manqele, whom she fell out of touch with after their own one-night stand. Despite this, Tumi and Khaya rekindle their friendship. However, when Khaya learns about Tumi's night with Themba, he rejects her olive branch, and she sends him a copy of her maid-of-honor speech, which doubles as a love letter.
As the story unfolds, Tumi's actions have far-reaching implications, affecting not just the wedding party but also her relationships with family and friends. Her efforts to find the missing best man are part of a larger narrative of chaos and reconciliation, as she tries to navigate complex dynamics and old wounds within her dysfunctional family.
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Tumi tries to fix things
Tumi Sello is a family rebel and a reluctant bridesmaid who arrives the day before her sister's traditional Christmas wedding and proceeds to upset nearly everyone. She also manages to ruin her sister's wedding plans before the ceremony even takes place.
To get back in her family's good graces, Tumi decides to fix things. She starts by looking for the missing best man, and she and Beauty seek out a family member. However, Tumi ends up shocking both families and devastating Beauty by letting slip a secret. After some soul-searching, she decides to face the music and spend the next few days frantically trying to get things back on track.
Tumi's efforts to fix things involve a lot of soul-searching and taking responsibility for her actions. She realizes the impact her behavior has had on her family, especially her sister, and makes a conscious decision to change. She becomes more considerate of others' feelings and actively works to repair the damage she has caused.
Tumi's journey to fix things is not easy, but it is filled with hilarious moments, touching gestures, and heartfelt apologies. She learns to put others before herself and gains a deeper understanding of family dynamics and the importance of forgiveness.
Through her actions, Tumi demonstrates that it is never too late to make amends and that even the biggest mistakes can be overcome with courage, humility, and perseverance. Her journey serves as a reminder that family is important and that even the most dysfunctional families can find peace and harmony during the holidays.
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Frequently asked questions
Tumi Sello begrudgingly joins her dysfunctional family for Christmas and manages to ruin her younger sister Beauty's wedding plans before they even take place. She then spends the next few days trying to fix things.
Busisiwe (Busi) Lurayi plays Tumi Sello.
Thando Thabethe plays Tumi's sister, Beauty.
Langa Mavuso performs the wedding song 'Mvula (Rain)' live on set.
