Ira Carpelan

This winter is extraordinary; Moomintroll decides to stay awake to explore the winter instead of hibernating as usually. And winters are certainly totally different than he had imagined. Strangest creatures wander amidst the snowdrifts; midwinter darkness surrounds the Moominvalley, and on top of that, an eccentric guest is soon to appear. This guest requires many measures, and is called Christmas, Hemulen tells to a surprised Moomintroll.

A beautiful summer day in Moomin Valley. Suddenly, a wasp stings Moomintroll, who falls ill and has to stay in bed. To cheer him up, Moominpappa recounts his youthful adventures; his misunderstood childhood, escape from an orphanage and his historic meeting with the inventor Hodgkins.

When the adults of Sunny Moor Forest begin arguing, the magical star atop the Christmas tree flickers and dies, leading them to cancel Christmas. Young Pikkuli and his friends embark on a daring adventure to find the mythical Starlight Reindeer. Along their journey, they face challenges, meet magical creatures, and discover that the true magic of Christmas lies not in the star but in their love and unity.