It starts innocently enough in the town square of Possum, Virginia. But it ends up as a spectacular national scandal: Can a federal judge outlaw Christmas? Thomas Hammond and his wife play Joseph and Mary in the annual live nativity scene in their hometown. But a federal judge rules the display unconstitutional - and a Christmas showdown ensues. Thomas refuses to abide by the court order - and ends up in jail. From the courtrooms of Virginia to the talk shows of New York City, the battle escalates into a national media spectacle. Caught in the middle is law student Jasmine Woodfaulk - assigned to represent Thomas as part of her schoolś legal aid clinic. Only a surprising series of events - nearly as humbling and unexpected as the origins of the season itself - can reconcile a stubborn father, a crusading law student and a recalcitrant judge.