A Flintstone Christmas

The Flintstones and the Rubbles are preparing for Santa Claus' arrival as it is Christmastime in Bedrock. The Rubbles arrive while Fred, Wilma, and Pebbles are busy decorating the house on Christmas Eve morning. Wilma and Betty, who have been busy organizing the Christmas celebration at the Bedrock Orphanage, discuss how Wilma has failed to get Fred to dress up as Santa for the kids as Barney helps Fred finish the decorations before leaving for work. She still has hope that Fred may reconsider if she persists. As soon as Fred enters Slate's Quarry for work, Mr. Slate informs him that he has picked him to serve as Santa Claus for the Bedrock Orphanage children at the Christmas party that very same evening. Fred accepts the honor right away, and Mr. Slate tells him to take the rest of the day off while admonishing him to arrive on time or risk being fired. Fred sings "It's My Favorite Time of the Year" as he walks home from work. At home, Fred hurriedly dons the Santa suit after telling Wilma that he accepted Mr. Slate's invitation to play Santa. Later, as Fred and Barney prepare for Fred's dramatic entrance, Barney arrives and Wilma departs for the orphanage. The two of them can hear a noise coming from the rooftop as they discuss their plan. When they step outside, they discover a set of boots buried in the snow. Pulling them out reveals that the owner of the boots is none other than the real Santa, who injured his ankle when he unintentionally slipped and fell off Fred's roof. The lads learn that Santa has a cold and a sprained ankle, making it impossible for him to deliver the presents. Barney believes that Fred should carry out the task because it could put Christmas in danger. Santa, who likes the concept, employs his magic to give Fred his costume, transform Barney into a Christmas elf, and teach Fred how to operate the sleigh.