Loved Gladys Knight. She is very talented. Jessica Lowndes is a great singer but poor actress and should be used where her talent is. This script was not the best. Some. Users think this was a Hallmark movie but it is Great American Family..GAC has some good family movies but this was my least favorite.. Thank God for Gladys Knight who made it possible to watch. I think the script revolved too much on Jessica Lowndes and not enough on the real meaning of Christmas or the other supporting actors. It seemed lopsided.and awkward. It is easy to critique from a keyboard and these are my opinions. You may like the movie.