This Christmas tale is about a family of hard-working moles who live underground and know nothing of Christmas. One day, Delver, the son, hears about it from a mouse, and wonders if this fat man in a red suit will bring him his dearest wish - a telescope so that he can see the stars. Being very nearsighted he has never seen them. He decides to write to the man in red, risk being caught by the old owl, and make a chimney for the mole home in hopes of receiving a telescope.