Arkansas furniture maker Grins Jenkins is a cheerful man and 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 TBC, so does Grins' sense of fun. The kids refuse to keep mourning forever, but dad practically retires from the world and turns his back, opposing them enjoying life again. Then Christmastide arrives, and son Alvin refuses to let his kid brother's dream be spoiled.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Scott BakulaGrins Jenkins | Grins Jenkins |
 Lachlan MurdochAlvin Jenkins | Alvin Jenkins |
 Cynthia NixonSharon Jenkins | Sharon Jenkins |
 Eva Marie SaintDori "Grammy" Jenkins | Dori "Grammy" Jenkins |
 Jenny-Lynn HutchesonHannah-Rose Jenkins | Hannah-Rose Jenkins |
 Kimberley WarnatBecca Jenkins | Becca Jenkins |
 Kirsten BishopJessica | Jessica |
| BBrandon James OlsonJohn Neal Jenkins | John Neal Jenkins |
 Shane MeierJimmy Lee | Jimmy Lee |
| PPamela JohnsonEthel | Ethel |
 Marty AntoniniReggie | Reggie |
| TTim KoettingLudlow Sr. | Ludlow Sr. |
| TTerry KingCobb Webb | Cobb Webb |
| SSean EastonLudlow Jr. | Ludlow Jr. |
| VValerie PearsonReverend's Wife | Reverend's Wife |
 Tom HeatonReverend Boggs | Reverend Boggs |
 Jeny CassadyFemale Dancer | Female Dancer |
| GGreg FarkasMale Dancer | Male Dancer |