"The Colors of Christmas" is a collection of vignettes that gives a
glimpse into complex human relationships across the distance of
many eras.
The stories center on the Christmas holidays, and shows how
relations between African Americans and whites can improve through
understanding and friendship. It is 1860 and Rebecca's father is
about to announce her engagement to the dashing Josh Gordon at a
lavish ball. But Rebecca is torn between her true commitment to
Josh and her devoted friendship to Ben, her servant's son. A
Christmas star symbolizes how Rebecca's loyalty can overcome even
the bonds imposed by slavery.
During the Great Depression, Emily Gordon is taught that the
true Christmas spirit is expressed by sharing what her family has
with the family of an African American woman who washes their
clothes.
In 1972, Eddie Fraser, An African American policeman in New York
City thwarts a carjacker and saves the life of a little white girl
that clings to him for safety.
In 2006, an aging man forgives his daughter for marrying a black
man, and comes to return the love of her stepdaughter who is
devoted to him.
From the Civil War time to present day two families co-exist
throughout different eras. Although they have different skin color
and are accepted by society in a diverse manner, they have one
thing in common: to achieve consideration and approval for all
human beings.
Even after their deaths, Rebecca and Ben presents the hope they
shared for one another to the generations that followed.
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