Duke Wenceslas is freezing in his castle, demanding that some brave knight will bring him the head of the dragon who is keeping his woodsmen from firewood. At the same time, Emperor Dragon Quarg is roasting in his lair under the mountain, demanding that some brave dragon bring him the head of the knight who is preventing them from gathering cows to eat. Meanwhile, in the village of Betwixt, young Nicholas want only to deliver his gifts this Yuletide Eve but can't until he can find a way to convince the knights and the dragons to make peace. Will young Nicholas find a way of keeping his head while all others seem intent on losing theirs?