0:00:46 > 0:00:48Missed, ha-ha!
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- You won't get this tree decorated with snowballs.- Ha-ha-ha.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56Time to come in now, children. I need some help.
0:00:56 > 0:01:01There are lots of things to do for our Christmas Eve dinner.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- Bullseye!- Great shot, Mum. - You're the champion.
0:01:06 > 0:01:07Ha-ha!
0:01:07 > 0:01:11I wish it was tomorrow. Then I could open my presents.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13What? And miss Christmas Eve.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17Mum's lovely dinner and Granny and Grandpa - they'll be here soon.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21Come on. We can get everything ready. Let's decorate the tree.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26Why don't we each prepare a special secret surprise for Christmas Eve?
0:01:26 > 0:01:28That's a great idea, Laura.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32I don't know. I haven't got any ideas.
0:01:32 > 0:01:33Me neither.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35You can keep your coat on, Lester.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37I need you to go to Mr Short's shop
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- and buy me another tin of chestnuts. - But Mr Short's always in a bad mood.
0:01:42 > 0:01:43Do I have to go?
0:01:43 > 0:01:48Yes, everyone has to do their bit. It's part of the Christmas spirit.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52Wow!
0:01:53 > 0:01:57Wow, look at Laura. The Christmas film star.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02Look out, Dad!
0:02:02 > 0:02:03The Christmas tree.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06Just like that, Dad. That's perfect.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09Yes, but I'm not going to spend the evening like this!
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- Hello, Mr Short.- Oh, hello, Lester.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- Have you got any chestnuts, please?- Uh.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23Why do the customers wait till the last minute
0:02:23 > 0:02:25to do their Christmas shopping?
0:02:29 > 0:02:32Ah, I was looking for chestnuts too.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41There, that's a tin of chestnuts,
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- and I've come to pick up the order my mum left yesterday.- Oh, bother.
0:02:45 > 0:02:50I haven't had time to get it ready, Lola. Can you come back in an hour?
0:02:51 > 0:02:56- You can pay for the chestnuts then too.- Yes, no problem, see you later.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03Ahem... Lester!
0:03:03 > 0:03:06Oh, erm, sorry, Mr Short.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- Ha-ha.- Ah, that looks wonderful. Well done, you two.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15Now, time to go and prepare your surprises.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18Great, I've thought of a good idea after all.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21Jolly good, Luke. I knew you'd come up with something.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- Oh, Lester.- Erm, is there anything else you need?
0:03:25 > 0:03:29Ho-ho-ho, that's very kind of you, but I think we're OK now.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33- How about granny's favourite shortbread?- Well, I never.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36Just now, you didn't want to go to the shop.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39Now you're offering to go back.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44It seems you've finally understood the meaning of Christmas spirit.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51Now, what's that sister of yours up to?
0:03:51 > 0:03:53Nobody's allowed in my room.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55I'm here if you want any help.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00No, Mum. I've decided I want to prepare my surprise by myself.
0:04:00 > 0:04:05- Thought of anything else you need from the shop?- Actually, Lester,
0:04:05 > 0:04:08I could do with some butter and icing sugar.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- I'm going to have to ice this cake again!- No problem.- Hmm.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19Just a minute, Mrs Sweet. Your order is ready.
0:04:19 > 0:04:20Oh, thank you, Mr Short.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23I don't suppose you sell ovens?
0:04:23 > 0:04:28Our's has broken down and I have five guests coming for Christmas Eve,
0:04:28 > 0:04:30and a huge turkey to cook.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35Oh, well. Thanks for getting the order ready.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38Come on, Lola, we must be off. Are you coming?
0:04:41 > 0:04:47What can I do? I can't make an oven for her, can I?
0:04:47 > 0:04:50Mrs Sweet, come back please.
0:04:50 > 0:04:56Ahem, is there anybody in the shop who can lend an oven to Mrs Sweet,
0:04:56 > 0:04:59so she can cook her turkey for this evening?
0:05:03 > 0:05:04Oh!
0:05:05 > 0:05:08Oh, thank you, Mr Short.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13This kind lady is going to let me cook my turkey in her oven.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16It's not me you should thank, Mrs Sweet.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19It was young Lester Large who had that bright idea.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22Wow, thank you, Lester.
0:05:24 > 0:05:30A Christmas tree, do you know where I can find a Christmas tree?
0:05:30 > 0:05:34The special one that Mr Smart ordered hasn't been delivered.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38My poor Sebastian cannot have Christmas without his tree.
0:05:38 > 0:05:43I don't sell Christmas trees. I'm sorry, Mrs Smart.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47Oh... Oh, poor Sebastian.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51What about the little tree? You could lend her it, for a few days.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53I suppose the shop's closing soon.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57How about that one, do you like it?
0:05:57 > 0:06:00Oh, it's sweet.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04With a few extra baubles, it will be even sweeter.
0:06:04 > 0:06:09- I'll give it to you.- Oh, thank you!
0:06:09 > 0:06:13Right, I've got to get home. My family's waiting for me and...
0:06:13 > 0:06:17Oh, the whole family getting together for Christmas Eve.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- That's nice.- Thanks, Mr Short, you have a happy Christmas too.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24And a happy Christmas to you, Lester.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29Lola! Erm, did you forget something?
0:06:29 > 0:06:32No, you're very kind. We saw you from outside,
0:06:32 > 0:06:36and we wondered if you'd like to come for tea next Wednesday?
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Come about four.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41We live at number 56.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46There. My surprise is all ready.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49So, how's your surprise going?
0:06:49 > 0:06:52Erm, well... I haven't really had the time.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- Ha-ha, hello, Grandpa. - Hello, Granny.
0:07:01 > 0:07:05I say, you look full of beans, Lester.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09Of course. Lester has spent the whole afternoon
0:07:09 > 0:07:13buying one tin of chestnuts, a packet of sugar and some butter.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17Oh, the butter! Must've left it on the counter.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- I'll have to go back.- Better hurry, the shop will be closed.
0:07:23 > 0:07:29You forgot your butter earlier, Lester. It's in the fridge.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32Sorry to keep you. Are you gonna be late for your dinner?
0:07:32 > 0:07:37I've not invited anybody and nobody's invited me.
0:07:37 > 0:07:43You're spending Christmas Eve on your own? That's not your dinner?
0:07:43 > 0:07:47Every year, I take the opportunity to do my stocktaking.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- Can I call my mum and dad please? - Of course.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55Hello, Dad?
0:07:58 > 0:08:00DOOR OPENS
0:08:00 > 0:08:01Lester!
0:08:04 > 0:08:05Ahem.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09Well, as surprises go, this is a surprise!
0:08:09 > 0:08:12Merry Christmas and welcome, Mr Short.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14I've set a place for you.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17Sit down, make yourself at home.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19TING-TING
0:08:19 > 0:08:25Thanks to you, I am having the happiest Christmas of my life.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27Thanks to you, Lester.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31You know, this afternoon, in the shop,
0:08:31 > 0:08:35Lester helped several of my customers to have a happy Christmas.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41What a great idea, dear.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44Putting whole squares of chocolate inside the log.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48It wasn't me. I didn't put chocolate inside the log.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50Did you do it, Granny?
0:08:51 > 0:08:57- Ha-ha-ha!- There you are, that's Lucy's surprise.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01Well, Laura. Is your surprise ready?
0:09:01 > 0:09:03Oh, yes!
0:09:05 > 0:09:09What fun. Well done, Laura.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13Mum first.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21Oh, ho-ho-ho!
0:09:25 > 0:09:26HE LAUGHS
0:09:33 > 0:09:35Oh! Ha-ha-ha-ha.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40OK, let's go into the warmth for Luke's surprise.
0:09:40 > 0:09:45I'm really worried now, because my surprise isn't as nice as Laura's.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47ALL: Luke, Luke!
0:09:56 > 0:10:00# Oh, Christmas tree Oh, Christmas tree... #
0:10:00 > 0:10:02Oh, no, I've forgotten it already.
0:10:02 > 0:10:07# How lovely are your branches?... #
0:10:07 > 0:10:10# Oh, Christmas tree Oh, Christmas tree
0:10:10 > 0:10:13# How lovely are your branches?
0:10:13 > 0:10:18# In beauty green, will always grow
0:10:18 > 0:10:22# Through summer sun and winter snow
0:10:22 > 0:10:24# Oh, Christmas tree
0:10:24 > 0:10:28# Oh, Christmas tree
0:10:28 > 0:10:34# How lovely are your branches? #
0:10:35 > 0:10:39ALL: Happy Christmas, everyone!
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