A troubled family summons the faith to get through hard times in the wake of a magical Christmas encounters that gives them newfound hope for the future. When John Thompson lost his farm, he took his wife and son to live with their Aunt Liz until he could get back on his feet. But as Christmas approaches, young Tommy Thompson can't imagine a holiday season without snow. Later, on Christmas morning, John is beginning to feel as if all hope is lost when a miraculous event reminds him that, despite their hardships, his family truly is blessed.
