Ep 15. Christmas At Plum Creek

In the episode "Christmas At Plum Creek" of Little House on the Prairie (1974) season 1, the Ingalls family is preparing for Christmas on their farm in Minnesota. Laura and Mary are excitedly anticipating the holiday, but their parents, Charles and Caroline, are struggling to make ends meet. They decide to sell their horses and buggy in order to buy Christmas presents for their children.

Meanwhile, Laura and Mary decide to make gifts for their family instead of buying presents and hatch a plan to secretly sell their pony, Bunny, in order to buy their parents gifts as well. They enlist the help of their friend, Mr. Edwards, to sell Bunny in town. However, Laura quickly realizes the error of her ways and regrets her decision to sell her beloved pony.

As the day of Christmas approaches, Charles and Caroline are pleasantly surprised to receive gifts from their children and Mr. Edwards, who also joins the Ingalls family for Christmas dinner. While they share a festive meal and exchange presents, a blizzard begins to rage outside, leaving Mr. Edwards stranded in their home. He decides to make his way back to town on foot, braving the harsh elements and risking his life in order to deliver a Christmas gift to a lonely orphan girl.

Throughout the episode, the themes of love, sacrifice, and the true meaning of Christmas are highlighted. The Ingalls family learns the importance of valuing each other and their possessions over materialistic gifts. Mr. Edwards' act of kindness towards the orphan girl serves as a reminder of the importance of giving to those less fortunate, especially during the holiday season.

Overall, "Christmas At Plum Creek" is a heartwarming episode that captures the spirit of Christmas and the importance of family and community.