While trying to earn money by shoveling snow so she can buy her mother a Christmas present, Carrie comes up with an idea for just the right gift. Includes soup recipes.
A little girl and her baby brother experience the various aspects of giving, finding that it is nice whether you are giving a present, a smile, or a kiss.
Disappointed with his very small Christmas present, Roland wishes for something bigger. He goes searching the universe for the biggest present ever, only to find that the present he really wants is waiting for him at home.
"Boris and Stella are in love but do not have much money, so Stella sells something very important to her in order to buy Boris a Hanukkah gift, and Boris does likewise to buy Stella a Christmas present"--Provided by publisher.
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On Christmas Eve, Emma discovers a magical music box with a classic holiday tune that unites her with Santa Claus, and together they travel to the North Pole.