Keith David and Omar Gooding star as father and son in this comedy set during the festive season. While working part-time at the Christmas tree lot run by his father, Big Earl (David), Derrick (Gooding), a would-be music producer, attempts to show his dad that he can be a success. His plan does not go accordingly, however, and Big Earl's company is consequently threatened with closure. Can Derrick save the business as well as his relationship with his father?