Christmas is one of the most special times of the year for the
young narrator and her brother--and it's even more special when
they spend it with Nana and Grandpa! The children help to shovel
the snow on the sidewalk in front of Nana and Grandpa's house, where
they admire the colorful Christmas lights on the house and the
icicles on the roof's edges. They spend time making a snowman,
and then when they get too cold, it's time to go inside and sit by the
fireplace drinking hot chocolate. Grandpa shows the children his
train that runs around the Christmas tree, and then everyone
sits down to enjoy a delicious Christmas feast. The children help
Nana make special Christmas cookies, and they leave out a few for
Santa with a glass of milk. And before they go to bed so that Santa
can visit, the children listen to Nana and Grandpa read a favorite
Christmas story.