Shrek the Halls

Sometime after Shrek's last adventure, he lives in the swamp with Fiona and the ogre triplets. The Christmas season arrives, and Donkey nudges him to plan a special surprise for Fiona. Shrek reluctantly accepts the idea and prepares to make her Christmas memorable.

Under Donkey's urging, Shrek goes to the local bookstore in Far Far Away to find a present for Fiona. He doesn't understand Christmas, so he seeks guidance on what to get.

The shopkeeper offers him a copy of Christmas For Village Idiots, a step-by-step guide to celebrating the holiday. Shrek reads the book believing it holds the key to creating a proper Christmas for his family. He plans to follow its instructions closely.

Following the book's advice, Shrek decorates the house and buys a Christmas tree to create a cozy celebration at home. He envisions a quiet Christmas Eve shared with Fiona and the kids. The house becomes a festive focal point for the swamp.

Donkey arrives with their extended 'family,' turning the quiet plan into a noisy holiday gathering. The surprise becomes less intimate as more creatures pile into the swamp. Shrek's attempt at a simple Christmas is suddenly overwhelmed by chaos.

As Shrek begins reading the classic poem, Donkey, Puss in Boots, and Gingy interrupt with their own stories. The moment becomes a stage for retellings rather than a calm reading. The atmosphere shifts from anticipation to competitive storytelling.

Donkey tells of a Christmas parade passing by the swamp and licks an enormous waffle Santa, even accidentally licking Shrek's foot. The tale blends humor with silly chaos and unsettles Shrek. It foreshadows the mounting disruptions to the Christmas plan.

Puss in Boots recounts his version of Santa Claus, ending with him playing with Santa's hat tassel, which turns out to be a bauble. The playful tale contrasts with the looming mess in Shrek's home. The interruptions escalate the tension in the room.

Gingy shares a horrifying story of Santa eating his girlfriend Suzy. Donkey dismisses it as ridiculous, and the group discovers Shrek's Christmas for Village Idiots book amid the chaos. A fierce argument erupts, wrecking their supper.

Shrek loses his temper after the chaotic fight, lights his own butt on fire, and ejects his friends from the house. Donkey insults him with 'Ebenezer Shrek', deepening Fiona's disappointment. The holiday mood collapses as Fiona leaves with the ogre triplets.

Fiona catches up with the group to explain to Donkey what Shrek had wanted for Christmas and tries to repair the rift. The moment becomes a turning point as forgiveness starts to replace anger. Donkey begins to realize the harm his announcements caused.

Shrek apologizes for lashing out and reveals that this was his first Christmas since ogres do not celebrate. Donkey apologizes for disturbing him with premature announcements. The two men reconcile and share a moment of Christmas spirit.

Shrek leads a heartfelt retelling of 'The Night Before Christmas' as 'Ogre Claus', reaffirming his newly found Christmas tradition. The swamp community gathers, driven by the shared warmth of the moment. The moment marks the start of a genuine family holiday.

Bells ring outside as the group steps out to greet Santa and his reindeer. Gingy remains fearful and dashes back inside, hinting at lingering insecurities around the holiday figure. The moment blends wonder with a touch of fear.

Santa uses his magic to place ogre ears on the moon, a whimsical ending that seals the Christmas moment for Shrek and friends. It caps off the special with a classic fairytale flourish. The moon bears a playful reminder of the night's events.