England is celebrating Christmas in 1940 despite likely bombings.

A man digs up Christmas trees small enough to fit into shelters and basements. Children gather holly as usual. Marching troops, aeroplanes, ships, lorries in desert land, tanks, ambulance drivers, fire engines, street wardens, emphasise that families will not be reunited this Christmas.

Holly and barbed wire, guns and tinsel. Housewives buy beef for the Christmas dinner. Due to rationing, they also have to buy the pudding instead of making it at home. Storekeepers attempt to trim up the remains of their bombed shops.

For presents, children want model aeroplanes, tin hats, uniforms, first aid outfits. Many of the large theatres have been bombed out but the remaining smaller ones attempt to put on the traditional pantomine. Children make Christmas cards at school. Bells are not rung in the churches.

At night, wardens go on their rounds. Shepherds still keep their watch. Choirboys sing carols. Whilst the carol is heard, people celebrate Christmas in the Underground.