Mickey Mouse and Pluto are searching for a Christmas tree, while Chip 'n' Dale are looking for acorns in the forest.

Pluto then spots Dale stealing chestnuts and chases him up to the top of the fireplace with Santa candle figures.

Mickey scolds Pluto for what he did, but notices Chip and Dale with only a few decorations and all of the branches bare, finally realizing what's really going on.

Pluto starts barking at the chipmunks for the trouble they caused until Mickey tells him to stop, saying that it's just the holidays.

The story, by Bill Berg and Milt Schaffer, is inspired, and perfectly matches the Christmas atmosphere, while still featuring great gags...

The short is cute, adorable, and full of charm, making Pluto's Christmas Tree one of the most delightful Mickey Mouse cartoons from the post-war period.

The Encyclopedia of Walt Disney's Characters mistakenly credits Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow,[6] as appearing in this cartoon.

The Christmas tree and fireplace are on display as props from the short in the queue of the Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction at Disneyland.

[7] The short was released on May 18, 2004 on Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two: 1939-Today.