Een verheugd volk en een jubelende stad

In the frosty days of December 1908 a French governess arrives at a bustling Amsterdam household, instantly stirring the curiosity of three lively girls. The family’s spacious rooms echo with the rustle of fabrics and the soft chatter of a household preparing for the approaching holidays. Warm humor and gentle instruction weave through the governess’s lessons, while the children’s imagination swirls around the idea of a grand walk beyond the city’s familiar streets.

Against this festive backdrop, the sisters find themselves balancing schoolwork, music practice, and the thrilling promise of a secret adventure whispered by their new tutor. Their spirited debates over holiday gifts and the anticipation of a surprise outing capture the innocence of childhood on the cusp of winter. As the days draw nearer to the first of December, the household’s bustling preparations hint at a larger celebration that promises to bring the whole neighborhood together.