They are their usual non-cheery selves. They note that there isn't a Christmas tree, andHomer says he was on his way out to get one. He chainsaws a tree and carries it to the car one step ahead of the guard dogs and gunfire. The kids are impressed. Selma inquires after the birdhouse in the tree.
Homer steals a bite of the kid's donut.
Lewis, Bart, and Milhouse watch the pathetic Santa down below. Milhouse dares Bart to yank his beard off. Bart accepts the challenge. Bart yanks off Homer's beard, and Homer takes Bart aside. He explains that he didn't get a bonus, but he'd do anything to keep the family from missing out on Christmas.