Plot Synopsis

Vera Parks, an overly intense and demanding Broadway director, gets fired from yet another job, leaving her no choice but to take a gig directing a small town Christmas pageant in upstate New York. Stunned at how basic the production is, Vera attempts to back out, but is convinced by some of the locals to give their town a chance. To her surprise, the warmth and charm of the small town grows on Vera and she even enjoys the experience of directing the pageant. When Vera discovers her former fiance, Jack, recommended her for the job, she is outraged. But over time she appreciates the gesture, as she grows close to both Jack and his young daughter. She soon begins to realize that is more to life than a career -- and this turns out to be the greatest Christmas gift of all.