When their winter sleep is interrupted by hunger on Christmas Eve, Papa Jed and his family let the North Star guide them on a magical journey through the Smoky Mountains. Alongside creatures of all kinds, they meet and learn about legendary bears and a special human whose story fills their hearts with wonder. After sharing a feast with their forest friends, they return to their den with a deeper sense of community, the true spirit of Christmas, and renewed hope for the future, thanks to the timeless tale of a baby born in a manger.