Molly and her family face a disappointing Christmas. Dad is off at war in England, Mollyís grandparents canít come for the holidays, and it looks like there wonít be many exciting presents. Worst of all, the family hasnít heard from Dad for a long time, and theyíre worried. But Molly decides they should make their own merry Christmas, filled with the kind of surprises that Dad would make. Thanks to Molly, the best surprise of all is waiting for the McIntires on Christmas morning.