On Christmas Eve, the residents of Peace Street discover that there are military guards in front of their houses. Soon they have to start showing their passports when entering their homes. The residents are told by the authorities that in order to keep the peace they have to be ready to co-operate. It is an order and people stick to it. It is heard that the foreign troops will leave when the snow will be gone - so it won't be long until the everyday life will be normal again. When spring arrives, not only the snow disappears but also lots of residents. Those who stay will look forward to the Midsummer Day.

Jõuluõhtul avastavad Rahu tänava elanikud, et nende majade ette on pandud sõjaväeline valve. Varsti peavad nad koduväravast sisseastumiseks passi näitama. Enamik lepib sellega, kui volikogu esimees neile kinnitab, et rahu säilitamiseks tuleb olla koostöövalmis. Kuulu järgi lahkuvad võõrväed koos lumega – järelikult pole ju kaua oodata, kuni elu taas rööpasse läheb. Kevadel aga ei kao mitte lumi, vaid paljud elanikud. Jääjad ootavad nüüd juba suve, jaanipäeva.