Arkansas furniture maker Grins Jenkins is a loving father to his five kids, as well as the life of every party in their small town. When his wife Sharon, who used to be the 'bad cop', slowly dies of TB, so does Grins' sense of fun. The kids refuse to keep mourning forever, but Grins turns his back on the world and can't believe the kids are enjoying life again. Then Christmastime arrives and son Alvin refuses to let his siblings' dreams be spoiled.
Death touches a little girl's soul by granting her fondest wish on Christmas Eve. // While waiting anxiously for Santa Claus to slide down their tall chimney on a cold Christmas Eve, eventually, little Julie falls asleep on the couch, next to the coffee table with the milk and cookies. However, a muffled noise and a sudden tapping on the window will soon reveal that the much-expected visitor of the night is none other than the ghastly Grim Reaper himself, who is now standing in the doorway, as terrible as ever. But, where is the merry Santa? Does the shadowy intruder have the power to grant Julie's wish or will she have to cut a deal?
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