The Bear's Christmas

The Bear's Christmas

8 mins | Comedy, Animation | Jan. 1, 1974

This short cartoon tells the story of a bear who didn’t believe in Christmas. His main problem with this most magical of holidays? Too many Santas. How would he ever recognize the real one? Alone, out of a job, he goes to drown his sorrows, but back in his lonely room, for all his doubts, the Christmas spirit makes a surprise call.

The Bear's Christmas

8 mins | Comedy, Animation | Jan. 1, 1974

The Bear's Christmas
This short cartoon tells the story of a bear who didn’t believe in Christmas. His main problem with this most magical of holidays? Too many Santas. How would he ever recognize the real one? Alone, out of a job, he goes to drown his sorrows, but back in his lonely room, for all his doubts, the Christmas spirit makes a surprise call.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title The Bear's Christmas
Directors Hugh Foulds
Writers Hugh Foulds