Before the snow falls on Vermont and the curtain rises on the Columbia Inn, White Christmas Homecoming reveals the untold story behind the beloved holiday classic. This heartfelt prequel to the iconic film White Christmas brings readers back to the days before Bob Wallace and Phil Davis met the Haynes Sisters at Novello's, tracing the journey of friendship, love, and redemption that set the stage for a legendary reunion.
In bustling New York, a chance encounter outside the YMCA reunites Bob and Phil with their old army pal, Captain Joe Ross, whose war injuries still cast a long shadow. Invited to their Broadway hit Playing Around, Joe meets Evie, a gifted seamstress, and her spirited son Bobby-sparking a romance that promises healing and hope.
As the show faces trouble, Bob and Phil enlist the help of jazz greats Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Tito Rodriguez, and take their production to Florida, introducing audiences to the dazzling new world of choreography. But behind the scenes, personal struggles mount. Joe and Evie's budding relationship falters, and General Tom Waverly faces the loss of his cherished Columbia Inn.
With Christmas approaching, the 151st Division prepares to honor the General in Vermont, and the townspeople of Pine Tree rally to support the cause. For Joe, the season brings a reckoning-can he overcome his past and find the courage to reunite with the woman he loves and the comrades he left behind?
White Christmas Homecoming: A Legend is Reborn is a nostalgic journey into the heart of a cherished story, offering fans a deeper look into the lives and loves that shaped the magic of White Christmas.