Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise.

On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.

Bear's animal friends come to his rescue when he becomes lost and frightened in the woods.

While taking a walk with Mouse, Bear meets many other friends and sees colors everywhere.

Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.

Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awake as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise.