Penelope dreams of being the best drummer in Bethlehem, despite getting teased by Simon, a shepherd boy. When Joy, an angel, arrives, she helps Penelope realize her true challenge is within her heart. At the manger, after hearing baby Jesus' heartbeat, Penelope learns that love changes the world.

A TV network censorship panel must meet new standards and cut the Christian ending off A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Tompkins is confronted with his personal habits' with pornography becoming public knowledge.