It is Christmas Eve in the tiny town of Coventry. Professor Malcolm McDougal and his three friends Lily, Benji, and Karat are about to embark on a wondrous adventure. Professor McDougal's time machine is about to transport them to the time of the first Christmas. Before the night is over, the three friends will return from their journey with a tiny gift that will restore the professor's faith and his belief in the miracle of Christmas.