The Kamp family is trying to get by during the Great Depression, especially following Mrs. Kamp's tragic death. With her mother gone and her father drowning in medical expenditures as a result of her brother's polio, Ruthie is expecting another Christmas without presents or celebrations. However, when her father comes home one dollar in change and allows the kids to spend it on special gifts for each other, the Kamps discover that money isn't what makes Christmas full of pleasure, love, and miracles.
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The Kamp family is trying to get by during the Great Depression, especially following Mrs. Kamp's tragic death. With her mother gone and her father drowning in medical expenditures as a result of her brother's polio, Ruthie is expecting another Christmas without presents or celebrations. However, when her father comes home one dollar in change and allows the kids to spend it on special gifts for each other, the Kamps discover that money isn't what makes Christmas full of pleasure, love, and miracles.
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