On Christmas Eve, a poor Gypsy woman plays her accordian on the street for money. Most passers-by ignore her. At the end of the day, in desperation, she sells her accordian to buy some food. On her way home she is robbed and discovers that the thief has alos vandalized the church. After she restores the nativity scene and donates her last pennies, the nativity figures come to life and reward her with a feast.