A widowed father and his children in a small town face the challenges of grief and learn about the true meaning of Christmas when an unexpected visitor arrives.
Set in the 1960s, 'Christmas in Canaan' tells the story of two boys, one black and one white, who develop an unlikely friendship in a small town in Texas. Despite facing racial prejudice and discrimination, the boys overcome their differences and learn the true meaning of friendship and acceptance during the Christmas season.