It's almost Christmas, which means fresh snow, ice-skating, and delicious, festive dinners. Best of all, Marie-Claire's Tante Thérèse, Oncle Henri, and their new baby, Angélique are coming to visit from Toronto. But instead of excitement and happiness, Marie-Claire is still sad from the loss of her little sister, Emilie. She is also, for the first time, feeling jealous of her wealthy friend Laura. As she struggles with her guilt over wanting things she doesn't have, she learns that both giving and receiving are important parts of Christmas, and life.