The Christmas Box (1997-2002 VHS)

Release Date

 * September 16, 1997 (Cabin Fever Entertainment Print)
 * September 15, 1998 (Hallmark Entertainment Print)
 * September 7, 1999 (Artisan Entertainment Print)

1997 VHS
Mary Parkin is a wealthy widow in need of live-in help. The Evans family eagerly accepts the position. But were they chosen by Mrs. Parkin, or by fate? The Christmas Box reveals the touching answer as three screen veterans -- Richard Thomas, Maureen O'Hara and Annette O'Toole -- bring to life a heartwarming tale about the real gifts of Christmas.

With his offbeat personality and workaholic lifestyle, Richard (Thomas) is not only raising the ire of cold-hearted Mrs. Parkin (O'Hara), but upsetting his caring wife Keri (O'Toole) and loving daughter Jenna as well. Then Richard begins to experience ominous dreams, leading him to surprising family secrets, and eventually, to discover the greatest gift of all. Poignant, timeless and magical, The Christmas Box holds the true meaning of Christmas.

1998-1999 VHS
Richard (Richard Thomas), Keri (Annette O'Toole) and six-year-old Jenna are a loving family helping to make ends meet. Keri learns about a caretaker position in one of the grand old homes in town and persuades Richard to accompany her on the interview. Although stately homeowner, Mary Parkin (Maureen O'Hara), seems a bit aloof, she likes the young couple and offers them the position.

Keri, Jenna and Mary become good friends, but Richard spends long hours hard at work and grows more distant. When he finds an exquisitely carved Christmas box tucked away in the attic, containing letters that reveal a surprising clue to Mary's past, a bond of affection finally develops between them. In the busy weeks before the holidays, Richard learns a valuable lesson from Mary - about the true meaning of Christmas and the special bond that a family shares.

1998 VHS

 * 1) April & the Sandman (1998 VHS)
 * 2) Dot & Spot's Magical Christmas Adventure (1998 VHS)
 * 3) Mrs. Santa Claus (1998 VHS)
 * 4) A Snow White Christmas (1998 VHS)
 * 5) The Littlest Angel (1998 VHS)
 * 6) Nick & Noel (1998 VHS)
 * 7) Santa's Christmas Crash (1998 VHS)
 * 8) Santa's Christmas Snooze (1998 VHS)
 * 9) Christopher & Holly (1998 VHS)
 * 10) Hello Kitty: Santa's Missing Hat (1998 VHS)
 * 11) A Monster Christmas (1998 VHS)
 * 12) Will Vinton's Claymation Christmas Celebration (1998 VHS)
 * 13) The Teddy Bears' Christmas (1998 VHS)
 * 14) A Norman Rockwell Christmas (1998 VHS)
 * 15) Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1998 VHS)
 * 16) Jesus of Nazareth (1998 VHS)