Shot of men lining up for meal holding their mess tins. HAS of group of men enjoying free coffee at canteen in the field. Cut to HAMS of man standing besides sign on wall: "Canadian Chaplain Service Free Coffee - A Happy Christmas Boys". Shots of men lining up for meals at temporary food camp, including views of cooks moving large steaming kettles, men getting their rations. MCS of small group of soldiers squatting around comrade reading letter. Shot of Canadian highlanders preparing barb wire entanglement for obstacles. PAN along group of soldiers lounging in front of building in French town.