Bear's friends awaken him the day before Christmas and help him to stay awak as they bake fruitcakes, fill stockings, and sing carols; then, while they sleep, he prepares his own surprise.
Describes some history and customs connected with St. Valentine's Day and presents jokes, riddles, activities, and recipes to help celebrate this holiday.
When Santa and his broken sleigh are stranded in Firefly Wood, Santa worries that Christmas will have to be cancelled. Russell the sheep comes to the rescue though with his hard work and imagination.