Part Two: The Learning; Christmas Eve and The Book of Gramarye Summary

On Christmas Eve, the Stanton family is busy preparing for their Christmas celebration. As Will and some of his brothers and father go to Dawson's farm, Will realizes that the farmer, Old George Dawson, is one of the Old Ones. He wants to warn him about Maggie and brings it up by teasing Max. Farmer Dawson lets him know that all is well when he reports that Maggie has had to leave. In addition to the tree and Yule log, George presses the Stantons into taking a huge bunch of holly. He whispers to Will that pinning holly over the doors and windows is good protection against the Dark. Back at home, Will helps with decorating the tree, and finds a long missing...