Legend has it that every 25 years an angel visits the English village of Gladbury and bestows a miracle upon whoever lights the Christmas candle. In 1890, progressive pastor David Richmond arrives to take over the local church and his quest to modernise the parish sets him at odds with the residents, especially when the fabled candle goes missing. Festive family drama based on Max Lucado's novel, starring Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, John Hannah and Susan Boyle.

Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end.