Based on the book co-penned by country legend Kenny Rogers, “Christmas in Canaan” is set in the rural town of Canaan, Texas. It’s the story of a clash between two classmates – one, a tough farm boy, and the other, a bright bookish black boy. Their relationship evolves into an unlikely friendship. The boys’ families devise a plan to teach them a lesson after they fight, but it is a wounded puppy that eventually brings them together. It is amidst the magic of Christmas that the boys learn about family, hope and love despite living under the shadow of racism. Variety compares “Christmas in Canaan” to “The Blind Side” and calls it a “feel-good holiday diversion.”

Watch the “Christmas in Canaan” teaser promoChristmas and the holidays have a way of uniting us. In the spirit of the holiday and in honor of the recent “Christmas in Canaan” DVD release, we will be giving away 10 copies of the DVD! Post a comment below by December 15, 2010 answering the following question:Have the holidays ever brought you closer to someone?Make sure you include your email address in the designated area (it won’t be made public). The 10 best responses–based on the judgment of the Idol Chatter editors–will win a DVD copy of “Christmas in Canaan”.Please read the contest rules and regulations before entering.