A curious neighbor, intrigued by a package that has been sitting on his doorstep for days, suddenly starts oozing blood. Meanwhile, a young girl encounters a zombie reindeer on Christmas. An alien invasion occurs on the winter solstice, and creatures from an ancient part of the North Pole invade a city to feast on humans on Christmas Eve. Finally, a toy comes to life on Christmas to assist a young boy in a life-or-death situation. These stories and more unfold during the ancient celebration of Yule—the darkest season of the year.