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Ep 11. The Gift
- TV-NR
- December 17, 1975
- 48 min
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7.9 (277)
Laura and Mary struggle to come up with the perfect Christmas gift for their parents in "The Gift," season 2 episode 11 of Little House on the Prairie. Despite their limited resources, the girls are determined to give their mother and father something special to show their love and appreciation. While Laura is fixated on finding the perfect present, Mary seeks inspiration from her schoolteacher, Miss Beadle, who provides a lesson about the true meaning of Christmas.
As the family prepares for the holiday season, tensions rise when Mr. Edwards, a neighbor and friend, offers to help the girls with their gift. While Mary is grateful for the assistance, Laura insists that they can do it on their own. As the days tick by, the girls become more and more anxious about their gift, relying on each other for support.
When Christmas Eve arrives, Laura and Mary nervously present their parents with their gift, unsure of how it will be received. The family gathers around the tree, exchanging gifts and spending time together. As the night goes on, Laura realizes that the true value of Christmas is not in the gifts, but in the love and togetherness of her family.
"The Gift" explores the themes of family, love, and the true meaning of Christmas in a heartwarming and heartfelt way. Featuring standout performances from Melissa Sue Anderson and Melissa Gilbert as Mary and Laura, as well as guest star Victor French as Mr. Edwards, this episode is a beloved entry in the Little House on the Prairie canon. Fans of the show will cherish this touching story of two sisters learning the importance of giving from the heart.