The Great Depression has made 1934 a very difficult year, and Christmas feels anything but merry for Kit Kittredge. Her family is struggling more than ever, and Kit accidentally overhears the most terrifying news yet: they might lose their house completely. Desperate to help, Kit wants to find a way to earn money, but instead, she is stuck spending her afternoons caring for her incredibly cranky Uncle Hendrick. To make her holiday season even worse, Kit and her best friend have had a terrible fight, leaving her feeling entirely alone. You can feel the weight on Kit's shoulders as everything seems to go wrong at once. But Kit is too spirited to give up easily. Discover the magic of a Depression era Christmas as Kit relies on her resourcefulness to fix her friendship and find a way to make the holidays bright.