its Christmas time.. The March family has fallen on bad times after th father lost their money. The four sisters -- the nearly perfect little woman Meg, the tomboyish Jo, the shy but wise Beth, and the artist of the family Amy - are planning to brighten up their Christmas by buying presents while their father is away, fighting Civil War. Featuring suspense, humour, and en its Christmas time.. The March family has fallen on bad times after th father lost their money. The four sisters -- the nearly perfect little woman Meg, the tomboyish Jo, the shy but wise Beth, and the artist of the family Amy - are planning to brighten up their Christmas by buying presents while their father is away, fighting Civil War. Featuring suspense, humour, and engaging characters, Alcotts Little Women explores their lives as they make their way into adulthood.