"The Christmas Carol" was the result. "The Chimes" is a topical satire set on New Year's Eve.

    Both Ma Otter and her son, Emmet, hope to win the $50 talent show prize and surprise each other with a special Christmas present.

    Maier.

    The Patterprints' household has an unusual Christmas eve when Santa falls into the soup cooking in the fireplace.

    Remembering her previous experiences in foster homes, a little girl is apprehensive when she is sent to live with a family after the closing of the children's home.