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The unibrowed bear (from Mother Bruce etc.) is back and, true to form, he would rather sleep through Christmas than enjoy it ("Bruce did not like cheer"). But then the adorable forest critters mistake Bruce's red shoveling getup for a Santa suit... Expect the usual laughs from Higgins (including terrific sight- and speech-bubble gags)--just don't expect Bruce to crack a smile.