Starring: Jackie Burroughs, Mag Ruffman, Zachary Bennett, Patricia Hamilton, Lally Cadeau, Cedric Smith, Gema Zamprogna, and Molly Jane Atkinson.

Directed by: Stefan Scaini.

An Avonlea Christmas pays tribute to the indomitable and sometimes intolerable matriarch of the King family, Hetty King. When she suddenly collapses during the holidays, Hetty is hospitalized. Feeling homesick and alone, she begins to re-evaluate her relationships and her accomplishments in life.

The story takes place against the backdrop of World War I as the King family prepares for its traditional Christmas dinner. The reunion is marred by the fact that one of its youngest members, Felix, is missing in action, and the ensuing tension causes people to air their differing views about the war effort. This wonderful and accomplished cast comes together in an uplifting drama that illustrates the frailty of life and the importance of family in turbulent times.