The Fields invite Emma and Peter to spend Christmas with them but they have made other arrangements. Therefore, to William's astonishment, Hester decides that she will treat their French friends ad neighbours to a typically English Christmas. She teaches the children in the school where she works to sing carols and makes a huge Christmas pudding - which certainly mystifies the locals. The family finally make it for the Fields' first Noel in their new home.
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