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=== Opening === | === Opening === | ||
[[File:Springfield Episcopal Church.png|250px|thumb|[[Homer]] thinks that [[Reverend Lovejoy]] might have joined the {{W2|Episcopal Church|United States}}]] | [[File:Springfield Episcopal Church.png|250px|thumb|[[Homer]] thinks that [[Reverend Lovejoy]] might have joined the {{W2|Episcopal Church|United States}}]] | ||
| − | *[[Homer]] thinks that [[Reverend Lovejoy]] might have joined the {{W2|Episcopal Church|United States}}. He highlights the Episcopalians' "bright, airy narthex" | + | *[[Homer]] thinks that [[Reverend Lovejoy]] might have joined the {{W2|Episcopal Church|United States}}. He highlights the Episcopalians' "bright, airy narthex," referring to their beautiful and well-designed spaces, and their "light, flaky {{W|Eucharist}}," referring to the formality and refinement often associated with Episcopalian liturgy. An [[Springfield Episcopal Church|Episcopal Church]] and its coat of arms can be seen from the windows of the [[First Church of Springfield]]. |
*[[Ned]]'s ringtone is "{{W|Jingle Bell Rock}}" by {{W|Bobby Helms}}. | *[[Ned]]'s ringtone is "{{W|Jingle Bell Rock}}" by {{W|Bobby Helms}}. | ||
| − | * | + | *In the Reverend's room, the logo of Springfield Central is similar to that of the {{W|Illinois Central Railroad}}. |
| − | *Homer tells the | + | *Homer tells the paperboy that he will not pay a tip until ''[[Hägar the Horrible]]'' returns. The comic strip was distributed to 1,900 newspapers in 56 countries and translated into 12 languages. |
=== The First D'oh-El === | === The First D'oh-El === | ||
| − | *The name of the short is based on "{{W|The First Noel}}" | + | *The name of the short is based on "{{W|The First Noel}}." |
| − | *The story is based | + | *The story is based on the {{W|New Testament}}'s {{W|Nativity of Jesus}}. Biblical figures in the segment include: |
| + | **Homer as [[Saint Joseph|Joseph]]. | ||
| + | **[[Marge]] as [[Virgin Mary|Mary]]. | ||
| + | **[[Bart]] as [[Jesus Christ]]. | ||
| + | **[[Lisa]] as {{ap|Gabriel|Simpsons Christmas Stories}}. | ||
**[[Mr. Burns]] as {{W|Herod the Great}}. | **[[Mr. Burns]] as {{W|Herod the Great}}. | ||
| − | **[[Dr. Hibbert]], [[Seymour Skinner]] and [[Professor Frink]] as the {{W|Biblical Magi|Three Wise Men}}, | + | **[[Dr. Hibbert]], [[Seymour Skinner]], and [[Professor Frink]] as the {{W|Biblical Magi|Three Wise Men}}, who bear gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh in homage to the birth of Jesus. |
| − | [[File:Matthew (Simpsons Christmas Stories).png|250px|thumb|[[Saint Matthew|Matthew the | + | [[File:Matthew (Simpsons Christmas Stories).png|250px|thumb|[[Saint Matthew|Matthew the Apostle]] is seen writing "{{W|Gospel of Matthew|the gospel}}." The way he writes its title references the 1969 biblical drama ''{{W2|The Gospel According to St. Matthew|film}}''.]] |
| − | *[[Bethlehem Inn]] is a reference to | + | *[[Bethlehem Inn]] is a reference to the modern-day [[Israel]] city {{W|Bethlehem}}, identified as the birthplace of Jesus. |
*The {{W|Star of Bethlehem}} is seen. | *The {{W|Star of Bethlehem}} is seen. | ||
*The popular Christmas carol "{{W|Silent Night}}" is heard during the {{W|nativity of Jesus}} scene. | *The popular Christmas carol "{{W|Silent Night}}" is heard during the {{W|nativity of Jesus}} scene. | ||
*When Bart turns Homer's wine into water, he crosses his arms and blinks like Jeannie from the fantasy sitcom ''[[I Dream of Jeannie]]''. | *When Bart turns Homer's wine into water, he crosses his arms and blinks like Jeannie from the fantasy sitcom ''[[I Dream of Jeannie]]''. | ||
| − | *Jesus turns Homer's wine into water | + | *Jesus turns Homer's wine into water, the exact opposite of an event in a different section of the New Testament: the {{W|Wedding at Cana}}. |
| − | *Homer is watching the "Orange | + | *Homer is watching the "Orange Bowl," a reference to the annual American college football bowl game, the {{W|Orange Bowl}}. |
*Homer amuses Bart with ''[[The Three Stooges]]'' gags: | *Homer amuses Bart with ''[[The Three Stooges]]'' gags: | ||
| − | **Homer recreates [[Curly Howard]]'s "nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!" | + | **Homer recreates [[Curly Howard]]'s "nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!" |
| − | **Skinner {{W2|Poking|martial arts|pokes}} in | + | **Skinner {{W2|Poking|martial arts|pokes}} Homer in the eyes, a technique mastered by The Three Stooges. |
| − | *[[Saint Matthew|Matthew the | + | *[[Saint Matthew|Matthew the Apostle]] is seen writing "{{W|Gospel of Matthew|the gospel}}." The way he writes its title references the 1969 biblical drama ''{{W2|The Gospel According to St. Matthew|film}}.'' |
*Homer ends his Christmas sermon with a terrible imitation of [[Paul Harvey]]. | *Homer ends his Christmas sermon with a terrible imitation of [[Paul Harvey]]. | ||
=== Wraparound === | === Wraparound === | ||
| − | *The traditional Christmas carol "{{W|Deck the Halls}}" is heard at the Simpsons house. | + | *The traditional Christmas carol "{{W|Deck the Halls}}" is heard at the Simpsons' house. |
| − | *The | + | *The [[Energizer Bunny]] is the protagonist of the ''[[Energizer Bunny Christmas Special]]''. |
=== I Saw Grampa Cussing Santa Claus === | === I Saw Grampa Cussing Santa Claus === | ||
*The name of the short is a pun on the song "{{W|I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus}}". | *The name of the short is a pun on the song "{{W|I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus}}". | ||
*When being attacked by ''{{W|kamikazes}}'', [[Cyrus]] boards a {{W|Vought F4U Corsair}}, while [[Abe]] and [[Mr. Burns]] fly in a {{W|Douglas SBD Dauntless}}. These were widely used {{W|United States Navy}} aircraft during the {{W|Pacific War}} in World War II. | *When being attacked by ''{{W|kamikazes}}'', [[Cyrus]] boards a {{W|Vought F4U Corsair}}, while [[Abe]] and [[Mr. Burns]] fly in a {{W|Douglas SBD Dauntless}}. These were widely used {{W|United States Navy}} aircraft during the {{W|Pacific War}} in World War II. | ||
| − | *Cyrus' | + | *Cyrus' watch plays {{W|Glenn Miller}}'s version of the song "{{W|American Patrol}}" by {{W|F. W. Meacham}}. |
[[File:Abe imagining Mr. Burns as Betty Grable.png|250px|thumb|[[Abe]] imagines [[Mr. Burns]] as [[Betty Grable]] making her iconic over-the-shoulder pose from 1943]] | [[File:Abe imagining Mr. Burns as Betty Grable.png|250px|thumb|[[Abe]] imagines [[Mr. Burns]] as [[Betty Grable]] making her iconic over-the-shoulder pose from 1943]] | ||
*Abe imagines Mr. Burns as [[Betty Grable]] making her iconic over-the-shoulder pose from 1943, which was a WWII bestseller. | *Abe imagines Mr. Burns as [[Betty Grable]] making her iconic over-the-shoulder pose from 1943, which was a WWII bestseller. | ||
*Abe mentions the {{W|Tennessee Valley Authority}}, a US corporation that played an important role during WWII. | *Abe mentions the {{W|Tennessee Valley Authority}}, a US corporation that played an important role during WWII. | ||
*"{{W|Jingle Bells}}" by {{W|James Lord Pierpont}} plays in the background when Grampa and Mr. Burns are on the island. | *"{{W|Jingle Bells}}" by {{W|James Lord Pierpont}} plays in the background when Grampa and Mr. Burns are on the island. | ||
| − | *Donder and Blitzen, two of {{W|Santa Claus's reindeer}}, | + | *Donder and Blitzen, two of {{W|Santa Claus's reindeer}}, escape after the crash. Other missing reindeer include Prancer and [[Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer|Rudolph]]. |
| − | *Abe says that [[Santa]] "ain't no ''{{W|Kraut}}''". The word ''Kraut'' was a German | + | *Abe says that [[Santa]] "ain't no ''{{W|Kraut}}''". The word ''Kraut'' was a German term used in English to refer to a German soldier during WWI and WWII. |
*During the scene of Grampa fixing Santa's sleigh, [[Benny Goodman]]'s instrumental version of "{{W|Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)}}" by {{W|Louis Prima}} plays. | *During the scene of Grampa fixing Santa's sleigh, [[Benny Goodman]]'s instrumental version of "{{W|Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)}}" by {{W|Louis Prima}} plays. | ||
*The aircraft nickname "Naughty or Nice" is a pun on the Christmas album ''{{W2|Naughty or Nice|album}}'' by the girl group {{W|3LW}}. | *The aircraft nickname "Naughty or Nice" is a pun on the Christmas album ''{{W2|Naughty or Nice|album}}'' by the girl group {{W|3LW}}. | ||
*Abe witnesses a {{W|Mushroom cloud}} from the {{W|atomic bombing of Hiroshima}}. | *Abe witnesses a {{W|Mushroom cloud}} from the {{W|atomic bombing of Hiroshima}}. | ||
| − | *Abe does not mind missing the {{W|Tournament of Roses Parade}} when he goes to visit Cyrus | + | *Abe does not mind missing the {{W|Tournament of Roses Parade}} when he goes to visit Cyrus in [[Tahiti]]. |
*At the end, a tropical version of "{{W|Winter Wonderland}}" by {{W|Felix Bernard}} plays. | *At the end, a tropical version of "{{W|Winter Wonderland}}" by {{W|Felix Bernard}} plays. | ||
=== The Nutcracker...Sweeeeet === | === The Nutcracker...Sweeeeet === | ||
| − | *The name of the | + | *The name of the segment is a pun on ''{{W|The Nutcracker Suite}}'', {{W|Tchaikovsky}}'s selection of eight numbers from the ballet ''{{W|The Nutcracker}}''. |
[[File:Inbred, Bath & Beyond.png|250px|thumb|The store [[Inbred, Bath & Beyond]] is a parody of {{W|Bed Bath & Beyond}} retail chain]] | [[File:Inbred, Bath & Beyond.png|250px|thumb|The store [[Inbred, Bath & Beyond]] is a parody of {{W|Bed Bath & Beyond}} retail chain]] | ||
| − | *" | + | *"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", from Act II of the ballet, is performed by the kids at [[Springfield Elementary School]]. |
| − | **The people of Springfield sing "[[The Simpson's Public Domain Christmas Song]]" | + | **The people of Springfield sing "[[The Simpson's Public Domain Christmas Song]]," which is a parody of the "{{W|March of the Toy Soldier}}" from the ballet. During the song sequence: |
| − | **The store [[Inbred, Bath & Beyond]] is a parody of {{W|Bed Bath & Beyond}} retail chain. | + | **The store [[Inbred, Bath & Beyond]] is a parody of the {{W|Bed Bath & Beyond}} retail chain. |
**A parody of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]'' is seen when [[Mr. Burns]], acting like [[Ebenezer Scrooge]], vacuums the [[Ghost of Christmas Past]]. | **A parody of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]'' is seen when [[Mr. Burns]], acting like [[Ebenezer Scrooge]], vacuums the [[Ghost of Christmas Past]]. | ||
*On his 1964 Christmas special, [[Krusty]] sings "{{W|It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year}}" by [[Andy Williams]]. | *On his 1964 Christmas special, [[Krusty]] sings "{{W|It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year}}" by [[Andy Williams]]. | ||
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*The piece "{{W|Dance of the Reed Flutes}}" (aka "The Mirlitons") is heard when [[Moe]] attempts to commit suicide. | *The piece "{{W|Dance of the Reed Flutes}}" (aka "The Mirlitons") is heard when [[Moe]] attempts to commit suicide. | ||
*Homer sings "[[I Need a Present for My Wife]]" to the tune of "{{W2|Trepak|The Nutcracker|Russian Dance}}". The instrumental version is heard again during the credits. | *Homer sings "[[I Need a Present for My Wife]]" to the tune of "{{W2|Trepak|The Nutcracker|Russian Dance}}". The instrumental version is heard again during the credits. | ||
| − | **Homer proposes a {{W|Ming dynasty}} vase | + | **Homer proposes a {{W|Ming dynasty}} vase as a present. |
*The ''{{W|Grand pas de deux}}'' is heard when Homer gives Marge her present. | *The ''{{W|Grand pas de deux}}'' is heard when Homer gives Marge her present. | ||
| − | *Moe sleds by [[742 Evergreen Terrace]] holding a banner saying "And to all a good night" | + | *Moe sleds by [[742 Evergreen Terrace]] holding a banner saying "And to all a good night," a reference to the ending of the poem "{{W|A Visit from St. Nicholas}}" where Santa calls out "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night." |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In [[Tahiti]], there is a girl resembling [[Lisa Jr.]] from "[[Missionary: Impossible]]". | *In [[Tahiti]], there is a girl resembling [[Lisa Jr.]] from "[[Missionary: Impossible]]". | ||
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Contents
Cultural references[edit]
Opening[edit]
- Homer thinks that Reverend Lovejoy might have joined the Episcopal Church. He highlights the Episcopalians' "bright, airy narthex," referring to their beautiful and well-designed spaces, and their "light, flaky Eucharist," referring to the formality and refinement often associated with Episcopalian liturgy. An Episcopal Church and its coat of arms can be seen from the windows of the First Church of Springfield.
- Ned's ringtone is "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms.
- In the Reverend's room, the logo of Springfield Central is similar to that of the Illinois Central Railroad.
- Homer tells the paperboy that he will not pay a tip until Hägar the Horrible returns. The comic strip was distributed to 1,900 newspapers in 56 countries and translated into 12 languages.
The First D'oh-El[edit]
- The name of the short is based on "The First Noel."
- The story is based on the New Testament's Nativity of Jesus. Biblical figures in the segment include:
- Homer as Joseph.
- Marge as Mary.
- Bart as Jesus Christ.
- Lisa as Gabriel.
- Mr. Burns as Herod the Great.
- Dr. Hibbert, Seymour Skinner, and Professor Frink as the Three Wise Men, who bear gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh in homage to the birth of Jesus.
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Matthew the Apostle is seen writing "the gospel." The way he writes its title references the 1969 biblical drama The Gospel According to St. Matthew.
- Bethlehem Inn is a reference to the modern-day Israel city Bethlehem, identified as the birthplace of Jesus.
- The Star of Bethlehem is seen.
- The popular Christmas carol "Silent Night" is heard during the nativity of Jesus scene.
- When Bart turns Homer's wine into water, he crosses his arms and blinks like Jeannie from the fantasy sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.
- Jesus turns Homer's wine into water, the exact opposite of an event in a different section of the New Testament: the Wedding at Cana.
- Homer is watching the "Orange Bowl," a reference to the annual American college football bowl game, the Orange Bowl.
- Homer amuses Bart with The Three Stooges gags:
- Homer recreates Curly Howard's "nyuk-nyuk-nyuk!"
- Skinner pokes Homer in the eyes, a technique mastered by The Three Stooges.
- Matthew the Apostle is seen writing "the gospel." The way he writes its title references the 1969 biblical drama The Gospel According to St. Matthew.
- Homer ends his Christmas sermon with a terrible imitation of Paul Harvey.
Wraparound[edit]
- The traditional Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" is heard at the Simpsons' house.
- The Energizer Bunny is the protagonist of the Energizer Bunny Christmas Special.
I Saw Grampa Cussing Santa Claus[edit]
- The name of the short is a pun on the song "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus".
- When being attacked by kamikazes, Cyrus boards a Vought F4U Corsair, while Abe and Mr. Burns fly in a Douglas SBD Dauntless. These were widely used United States Navy aircraft during the Pacific War in World War II.
- Cyrus' watch plays Glenn Miller's version of the song "American Patrol" by F. W. Meacham.
- Abe imagines Mr. Burns as Betty Grable making her iconic over-the-shoulder pose from 1943, which was a WWII bestseller.
- Abe mentions the Tennessee Valley Authority, a US corporation that played an important role during WWII.
- "Jingle Bells" by James Lord Pierpont plays in the background when Grampa and Mr. Burns are on the island.
- Donder and Blitzen, two of Santa Claus's reindeer, escape after the crash. Other missing reindeer include Prancer and Rudolph.
- Abe says that Santa "ain't no Kraut". The word Kraut was a German term used in English to refer to a German soldier during WWI and WWII.
- During the scene of Grampa fixing Santa's sleigh, Benny Goodman's instrumental version of "Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)" by Louis Prima plays.
- The aircraft nickname "Naughty or Nice" is a pun on the Christmas album Naughty or Nice by the girl group 3LW.
- Abe witnesses a Mushroom cloud from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
- Abe does not mind missing the Tournament of Roses Parade when he goes to visit Cyrus in Tahiti.
- At the end, a tropical version of "Winter Wonderland" by Felix Bernard plays.
The Nutcracker...Sweeeeet[edit]
- The name of the segment is a pun on The Nutcracker Suite, Tchaikovsky's selection of eight numbers from the ballet The Nutcracker.
- "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy", from Act II of the ballet, is performed by the kids at Springfield Elementary School.
- The people of Springfield sing "The Simpson's Public Domain Christmas Song," which is a parody of the "March of the Toy Soldier" from the ballet. During the song sequence:
- The store Inbred, Bath & Beyond is a parody of the Bed Bath & Beyond retail chain.
- A parody of A Christmas Carol is seen when Mr. Burns, acting like Ebenezer Scrooge, vacuums the Ghost of Christmas Past.
- On his 1964 Christmas special, Krusty sings "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams.
- Astronaut John Glenn and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. appear on the special.
- The piece "Dance of the Reed Flutes" (aka "The Mirlitons") is heard when Moe attempts to commit suicide.
- Homer sings "I Need a Present for My Wife" to the tune of "Russian Dance". The instrumental version is heard again during the credits.
- Homer proposes a Ming dynasty vase as a present.
- The Grand pas de deux is heard when Homer gives Marge her present.
- Moe sleds by 742 Evergreen Terrace holding a banner saying "And to all a good night," a reference to the ending of the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" where Santa calls out "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night."
Trivia[edit]
- In Tahiti, there is a girl resembling Lisa Jr. from "Missionary: Impossible".
