Relates how an earthenware porringer, bought by Karen, a little Flemish girl of Bruges, as a gift for the Christ-child and stolen by Robber Hans, becomes the instrument of his transformation, and finally brings much happiness to Karen and her grandmother, the lace-maker.

    Hyacinthe, a talented but mistreated young woodcarver, experiences a miracle on Christmas Eve, when a young carpenter from far away comes to help him with his work.