Rowdy may be a , but his heart belongs to his best friend, Ethan. Together, Ethan and Rowdy enjoy watching movies and snacking on popcorn. For Christmas, Ethan eagerly asks Santa for so he and Rowdy can have even more fun while watching movies. On Christmas Eve, Rowdy waits up to see if Santa brings Ethan's long-awaited gift down the chimney. However, Now Ethan's stubborn pup must hide himself on Santa's sleigh, determined to not come home until he secures the popcorn machine.