The year after Little Joe shoots himself in the foot on Christmas day, he wants a rifle for Christmas, depending on Santa to bring it...does he still believe in Santa?

Adam is recovering from his two week ordeal in the desert, being held captive by a maniac.

Adam plans revenge on Little Joe for a prank.

After realizing her mistake in leaving the safety of Hoss Cartwright, Margie has serious regrets.  This story is to honor a fine actor, Dan Blocker, in one of his staring episodes "The Tall Stranger."

Ben Cartwright's sad memory of another birthday, prevents him from wanting to celebrate again.  

Ben and Joe are awaiting Adam's return home to the Ponderosa.  The mystery surrounding his return does not prove to be a joyous occasion.

Little Joe tells a pitiful tale about how he plans to make up for shooting himself in the foot on Christmas.

With lights in all the windows, the boys are coming home for Christmas!

Little Joe is still considered a little boy by his family even though all he wants for Christmas is grown up presents. (This short story honor Michael Landon, our favorite childish Cartwright, on the 21st anniversayr of his passing.)