Caillou helps Mom and Dad prepare the meal for Thanksgiving, but the pile of leaves outside is more appealing and more fun. Caillou goes to play in them with Gilbert. Later Mom asks him to set the table. Caillou messes up the Thanksgiving centerpiece. He doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about. Mom explains Thanksgiving Day to him. Caillou decides to be more help. He finishes the table and adds his own special decorations. He is very proud when his family enjoys what he has done.