
The winter holidays find Bear and his friends planning a big celebration. They're all getting ready for Christmas, but also learn about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Bear also celebrates his favorite tradition, the finding of the winter berry. As things start out, Pip and Pop have put together a reindeer wreath. Everyone wants to help out with the wreath, so Bear suggests they all add something of their own. Later, the group meets Santa Hogg and presents him with a large list of holiday wishes. Then there's a bit of an argument when Treelo wants to open everyone's presents and not just his own. In the Shadow segment, Shadow thanks Bear for his gift of a scarf --- Shadows don't get cold, but it's the thought that counts. She then sings the song "It's Kwanzaa Time." After hearing a howling noise, the group takes in an old hound named Jack with no home and invites him to stay at the Big Blue House for the holidays. This gets everyone thinking about the true meaning of the holidays.
August 29, 2000
Jim Henson Television
7 people

Noel MacNeal
Bear
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Peter Linz
Tutter / Pip
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Vicki Kenderes-Eibner
Ojo / Lois / Grandma Flutter
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Tyler Bunch
Pop / Treelo / Doc Hogg
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Tara Mooney
Shadow (voice)
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Lynne Thigpen
Luna (voice)
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Dave Goelz
Jack the Dog
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