Santa paws son, puppy paws is growing up. The focus is that the Christmas spirit is not what we want, but on helping less fortunate. Puppy Paws does not want to be Santa's dog. It is the homeless and impounded Tiny(similiar to Tiny Tim, from Scrooge) who helps Puppy Paws find the Christmas spirit. It is the friends Puppy Paws makes that support Puppy Paws in his taking over for Santa and the reindeer. Themes include love, faith, friendship, teamwork, responsibility, compassion and forgiveness. Jesus's name isn't mentioned, but the themes reflect Jesus's teachings.