24 stories tell how children in 24 nearby or distant countries celebrate Advent and Christmas. Various customs are discussed - what gifts are exchanged, what the name of Santa Claus is, when the gift-giving takes place, whether there is a nativity play, what is eaten or worn at Christmas, and whether the celebration happens in snow or heat, in a more contemplative or loud and cheerful manner. What unites Paul, Anna, Juanito, Snorri, Ari, Beatriz, Jannis, Sergej, and Mats is the anticipation of Christmas! Every day, a picture of a child from the respective country is added to the large world map.