Unidentified speakers contrast the feeling of hopelessness caused by the "cruel and inexplicible" history of society with the search for a warmer, nostalgic feeling. They describe the elements and history of Christmas celebration, such as the old Germanic solstice dance of death. A man shares his childhood memories of a Christmas in Czech tradition, and many of the cultural philosophies of Christmas are explained. Poems and songs are incorporated. President Masaryk is mentioned.

Tape label reads: U16846. A production report is included in the accessioned tape box.