a holiday romance rework the story of white christmas for modern time . it be a pleasant movie and worth watch for the christmas season . however and expect a double dose of the overworked situation of an authoritarian parent and the child who suffer . the major general story of white christmas be split between two character so that the movie work well a a separate tale . only if you be familiar with the original would you get an inkling that the two story be relate . gerald macraney do his usual strong character . music be a plus if you like christmas carol jazz up a little . naomi judd do a credible job . andy griffith show his matlock image rather than the lighter andy griffith show personification .