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*[[Eugene H. Krabs]]
 
*[[Eugene H. Krabs]]
 
*[[Sandy Cheeks]]
 
*[[Sandy Cheeks]]
*[[Sheldon J. Plankton]]
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*[[Sheldon J. Plankton]] {{Cameo}}
 
*[[Gary the Snail]]
 
*[[Gary the Snail]]
 
*[[French Narrator|Narrator]]
 
*[[French Narrator|Narrator]]
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**[[Nathiel Waters]]
 
**[[Nathiel Waters]]
 
**[[Don the Whale]]
 
**[[Don the Whale]]
*[[Santa Claus]] {{debut}}
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*[[Santa Claus]] {{Debut}}
 
**[[Patchy the Pirate]] {{Debut}}
 
**[[Patchy the Pirate]] {{Debut}}
**[[Potty the Parrot]]  {{Debut}}
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**[[Potty the Parrot]]  {{Debut}}
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
 
===Patchy episode===
 
===Patchy episode===
In Encino California, the [[French Narrator]] introduces the president of the SpongeBob SquarePants fan club, [[Patchy the Pirate]], a live-action character who is currently preparing for [[Christmas]], and his "pet", [[Potty the Parrot]], a crudely made puppet with very obvious strings. Patchy shows two pictures of [[SpongeBob]] and [[Patrick]], which fades to first: SpongeBob's Christmas setup and second: Patrick's rock with a tree ornament on it. Patchy receives a fan letter from a person whose name and address is withheld, asking if SpongeBob likes Christmas as much as he does. Patchy explains that they didn't always celebrate Christmas in [[Bikini Bottom]], and decides to show how they were introduced to it, beginning the episode proper.
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In Encino California, the French Narrator introduces the president of the SpongeBob SquarePants fan club, Patchy the Pirate, a live-action character who is currently preparing for Christmas, and his "pet," Potty the Parrot, a crudely made puppet with very obvious strings. Patchy shows two pictures of SpongeBob & Patrick, which fades to first: SpongeBob's Christmas setup and second: Patrick's rock with a tree ornament on it. Patchy receives a fan letter from a person whose name and address is withheld, asking if SpongeBob likes Christmas as much as he does. Patchy explains that they didn't always celebrate Christmas in [[Bikini Bottom]], and decides to show how they were introduced to it, beginning the episode proper.
   
 
===SpongeBob episode===
 
===SpongeBob episode===
At [[Sandy's Treedome]], [[Sandy]] is putting up Christmas lights. SpongeBob, who is in his karate gear and preparing to attack her, mistakes it for a fire, and then rushes inside, throwing water onto it. Sandy asks him what he was doing, and SpongeBob replies he believed there was a fire. Sandy is shocked that SpongeBob has never heard of Christmas, and tells him all about it.
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At [[Sandy's Treedome]], Sandy is putting up Christmas lights. SpongeBob, who is in his karate gear and preparing to attack her, mistakes it for a fire, and then rushes inside, throwing water onto it. Sandy asks him what he was doing, and SpongeBob replies he believed there was a fire. Sandy is shocked that SpongeBob has never heard of Christmas, and tells him all about it.
   
Later, at the [[Krusty Krab]], SpongeBob tells Patrick, [[Squidward]], and [[Mr. Krabs]] about Christmas. Everyone in Bikini Bottom, except Squidward, believes him, and they all, except Squidward, put their Christmas wishes into bottles, which are then shot up to the surface so Santa can read it. In the days leading up to Christmas, the people of Bikini Bottom heartily celebrate, and on Christmas Eve, stand in front of the large decorated coral tree and sing, eagerly awaiting the arrival of [[Santa]]. Meanwhile, Squidward, refusing to believe in Christmas, is wanting no part of it. [[File:Screen Shot 2012-11-03 at 3.30.55 PM.png|thumb|left|250px]] The people continue to sing until morning, when Santa has failed to arrive (which was much to SpongeBob's dismay). 
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Later, at the [[Krusty Krab]], SpongeBob tells Patrick, Squidward & Mr. Krabs about Christmas. Everyone in Bikini Bottom, except Squidward, believes him, and they all, except Squidward, put their Christmas wishes into bottles, which are then shot up to the surface so Santa can read it. In the days leading up to Christmas, the people of Bikini Bottom heartily celebrate, and on Christmas Eve, stand in front of the large decorated coral tree and sing, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa. Meanwhile, Squidward, refusing to believe in Christmas, is wanting no part of it. [[File:Christmas Who 013.png|thumb|left|250px]] The people continue to sing until morning, when Santa has failed to arrive (which was much to SpongeBob's dismay). 
   
Everyone leaves and SpongeBob becomes very depressed. Squidward appears, laughing and scoffing at his humiliation, and takes a photo of the heartbroken SpongeBob. As he sulks away, he gives Squidward a present. Squidward, now feeling sorry for SpongeBob, opens it, and finds a handmade driftwood clarinet. He now realizes that he is a "big jerk", dresses up as Santa much to the delight of SpongeBob. SpongeBob thanks "Santa" for bringing Christmas to Bikini Bottom, and Squidward tells him that ''he'' did. SpongeBob passes out from joy, and [[Gary]] carries him home.
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Everyone leaves and SpongeBob becomes very depressed. Squidward appears, laughing and scoffing at his humiliation, and takes a photo of the heartbroken SpongeBob. As he sulks away, he gives Squidward a present. Squidward, now feeling sorry for SpongeBob, opens it, and finds a handmade driftwood clarinet. He now realizes that he is a "big jerk", dresses up as Santa much to the delight of SpongeBob. SpongeBob thanks "Santa" for bringing Christmas to Bikini Bottom, and Squidward tells him that ''he'' did. SpongeBob passes out from joy, and Gary carries him home.
   
Squidward prepares to take the costume off, but is confronted by a little girl, asking him for a present. SpongeBob suddenly appears beside her, assuring her that he will. Out of desperation, Squidward gives the child a wrench from his house. He then sees a crowd of people, who want their gifts as well, and ends up giving away everything he owns. Afterwards, Squidward finds a message from Santa on his doorstep, thanking him for his help and telling him that he's been a "good boy". He then sees the ''real'' Santa Claus (seen as a live action character) riding away in his sleigh. The dumbfounded Squidward says "Yep. I'm insane." and goes back inside, playing his new clarinet.
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Squidward prepares to take the costume off, but is confronted by a little girl, asking him for a present. SpongeBob suddenly appears beside her, assuring her that he will. Out of desperation, Squidward gives the child a wrench from his house. He then sees a crowd of people, who want their gifts as well, and ends up giving away everything he owns. Afterwards, Squidward finds a message from Santa on his doorstep, thanking him for his help and telling him that he's been a "good boy". He then sees the ''real'' Santa Claus (Live action character) riding away in his sleigh. The dumbfounded Squidward says "Yep. I'm insane." and goes back inside, playing his new clarinet.
   
After the SpongeBob episode ends, Patchy's house is seen again. Potty gives Patchy a little present. Patchy steps under a mistletoe, hoping to be kissed by a woman, only for Potty to start chasing after him with the intention of kissing him. Seeing that Patchy is busy at the moment, the French Narrator says "Goodnight, and Happy Holidays." for Patchy.
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After the SpongeBob episode ends, Patchy's house is seen again. Potty gives Patchy a little present. Patchy steps under a mistletoe, hoping to be kissed by a woman, only for Potty to start chasing after him with the intention of kissing him. Seeing that Patchy is busy at the moment, the narrator said "Goodnight, and Happy Holidays." for Patchy.
   
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
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===Deleted Scene===
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===Deleted Scenes===
<span style="line-height:20px;text-align:justify;">On the Season 2 DVD, Patchy's line at the beginning of the second half of the show, "It's about time you got back! Now I can finish me story," is cut due to there being no commercials on the DVD. Four more scenes (or lines) were deleted as well.</span> They all can be found on the [[Christmas]] DVD in the special features in the Christmas Who? storyboard.
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<span style="line-height:20px;text-align:justify;">4 scenes (or lines) were deleted.</span> They all can be found on the [[Christmas]] DVD in the special features in the Christmas Who? storyboard.
 
*Squidward (as Santa) gave the first girl a Squidward antique instead of a wrench.
 
*Squidward (as Santa) gave the first girl a Squidward antique instead of a wrench.
 
*While waiting in line for Santa (as Squidward), Mr. Krabs had a deleted line in this episode. He said "And don't forget about me pony!" This was cut for unknown reasons.
 
*While waiting in line for Santa (as Squidward), Mr. Krabs had a deleted line in this episode. He said "And don't forget about me pony!" This was cut for unknown reasons.
 
*After Squidward gives the first girl the gift, SpongeBob says "I told ya he was real!" enthusiastically.
 
*After Squidward gives the first girl the gift, SpongeBob says "I told ya he was real!" enthusiastically.
*When they sing "This Christmas Feels Like The Very First Christmas To Me", instead of Plankton and Mr. Krabs singing together, two Bikini Bottomites sing together.
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*When they sing "This Christmas Feels Like The Very First Christmas To Me", instead of Plankton (Cameoed this episode) & Mr. Krabs singing together, two Bikini Bottomites sing together.
   
 
===Music===
 
===Music===
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{{APM|w|We Wish You a Merry Christmas|Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield|closing credits}}
 
{{APM|w|We Wish You a Merry Christmas|Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield|closing credits}}
   
 
===Reception===
 
*This was the highest rated episode on TV.com
 
===Release===
 
===Release===
*This episode is available on DVD on [[Christmas]], [[The Complete 2nd Season]], [[The First 100 Episodes]], and [[10 Happiest Moments]].
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*This episode is available on the [[Christmas]], [[The Complete 2nd Season|Complete 2nd Season]], [[Nick Picks Holiday]], [[The First 100 Episodes|First 100 Episodes]], [[Nicktoons Christmas]], and [[10 Happiest Moments]] DVDs.
 
===Reception===
 
*This is tied with [[Dying for Pie]], [[Krabs à la Mode]], [[Planet of the Jellyfish]], [[Snowball Effect]], [[Something Smells]], and [[Idiot Box]] for the highest ranked episode on SpongeBuddy Mania with 9.8/10.
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
{{Trivia
 
{{Trivia
 
|timedate = *December 23–25
 
|timedate = *December 23–25
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*After "[[Help Wanted]]"
*Before [[Jellyfishing]], [[The Secret Box]], [[Wishing You Well]], [[Krabs a la Mode]], [[It's a SpongeBob Christmas!]], and [[Krab Borg]]
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*Before "[[Jellyfishing]]," "[[The Secret Box]]," "[[Wishing You Well]]," "[[Krabs a la Mode]]," "[[It's a SpongeBob Christmas!]]," "[[Krab Borg]]," and "[[SpongeBob's Truth or Square]]"
 
}}
 
}}
*This is the first Christmas-themed episode. The second is [[It's a SpongeBob Christmas!]] Every primary character (in addition to [[Pearl]], [[Karen]], and [[Mrs.Puff|Mrs. Puff]]) will appear again in that episode.
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*This is the 1st Christmas-themed episode. The second was "[[It's a SpongeBob Christmas!]]" Every primary character (in addition to [[Pearl]], [[Karen]], and [[Mrs.Puff|Mrs. Puff]]) will appear again in that episode.
*This is the first double-length SpongeBob episode.
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*This is the 1st double-length SpongeBob episode.
 
*When Sandy was explaining Christmas to SpongeBob at one point she looked like The Road Runner from ''Looney Tunes''.
 
*When Sandy was explaining Christmas to SpongeBob at one point she looked like The Road Runner from ''Looney Tunes''.
 
*Netflix titled this episode, "Patchy The Pirate presents the SpongeBob SquarePants Christmas Special".
 
*Netflix titled this episode, "Patchy The Pirate presents the SpongeBob SquarePants Christmas Special".
*When Squidward feels guilty for bullying SpongeBob, he says "I feel like a..." and a picture of a donkey appears. This is a subliminal message that Squidward feels like a "jack***." A similar instance of this joke being used is in "[[Fools in April]]".
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*When Squidward feels guilty for bullying SpongeBob, he says "I feel like a..." and a picture of a donkey appears. This is a subliminal message that Squidward feels like a "jack***." A similar instance of this joke being used is in "[[Fools in April]]."
*This is the second time Squidward feels guilty about bullying SpongeBob and apologizes to him. The first was "[[Fools in April]]."
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*This is the 2nd time Squidward feels guilty about bullying SpongeBob and apologizes to him. The first was "[[Fools in April]]."
 
*When Squidward (dressed as Santa) was talking to SpongeBob, his eyelids briefly changed color for a split second to a lighter teal.
 
*When Squidward (dressed as Santa) was talking to SpongeBob, his eyelids briefly changed color for a split second to a lighter teal.
*On the Season Two DVD, Patchy's line at the beginning of the second half of the show, "It's about time you got back! Now I can finish me story," is cut due to there being no commercials on the DVD.
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*On the Season Two DVD, at the end of the 1st half, the commerical break warning, and Patchy's line at the beginning of the second half, "It's about time you got back! Now I can finish me story," is cut due to there being no commercials.
*In the episode'' "''[[Jellyfishing]]" when Squidward came home Patrick yelled "Merry Christmas!''"'', but he did not know what Christmas was until this episode''.'' This seems to suggest that ''"''[[Jellyfishing]]" took place after this.
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*In ''"''[[Jellyfishing]]" when Squidward came home Patrick yelled "Merry Christmas!''"'', but he did not know what Christmas was until this episode''.'' This seems to suggest that ''"''[[Jellyfishing]]" took place after this.
*SpongeBob and Patrick vandalized Squidward's property in this episode, as they cut down his tree, and decorated his house without permission.
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*SpongeBob & Patrick vandalized Squidward's property in this episode, as they cut down his tree, and decorated his house without permission.
*This episode, with [[Whatever Happened To SpongeBob?]], [[Have You Seen This Snail?]], [[Are You Happy Now?]], and [[Can You Spare a Dime?]] are the only episodes to end in a question mark (?).
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*This, with "[[Whatever Happened To SpongeBob?]]," "[[Have You Seen This Snail?]]," "[[Are You Happy Now?]]," and "[[Can You Spare a Dime?]]" are the episodes to end in a question mark ('''?''').
*Patchy made SpongeBob and Patrick go to Christmas Island, a real [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island territory of Australia].
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*Patchy made SpongeBob & Patrick go to Christmas Island, a real [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island territory of Australia].
 
*When the fish were sending their letters to Santa, one fish said "''I hope he can read Portuguese''." However, it is unknown if he was heard speaking that language from Portugal.
 
*When the fish were sending their letters to Santa, one fish said "''I hope he can read Portuguese''." However, it is unknown if he was heard speaking that language from Portugal.
*This is the first episode to show Patrick with his one tooth (when he says "''just like a genie''"). Patrick's single tooth would later appear in more episodes, heavily used in post-season 5 episodes.
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*This is the 1st episode to show Patrick with his one tooth (when he says "''just like a genie''"). Patrick's single tooth would later appear in more episodes, heavily used in post-season 5 episodes.
*This is the third episode where SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Plankton, and Gary (the main characters) all appear in the same episode. The first two are "Culture Shock" and "Sleepy Time".
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*This is the 3rd episode where SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Plankton & Gary (the main characters) all appear in the same episode. The 1st was "Culture Shock." The 2nd was "Sleepy Time."
 
*In the [[Bob Esponja Calça Quadrada|Brazilian dubbing]], the quote "''I hope he can read Portuguese''" was changed to "''I hope he can understand my calligraphy''", because Portuguese is the language spoken in Brazil.
 
*In the [[Bob Esponja Calça Quadrada|Brazilian dubbing]], the quote "''I hope he can read Portuguese''" was changed to "''I hope he can understand my calligraphy''", because Portuguese is the language spoken in Brazil.
*Harold's shirt and speedos change from their normal white and red colors, to black in different scenes.
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*Harold's shirt & speedos change from their normal white and red colors, to black in different scenes.
*The title is a reduction on the holiday film ''Santa Who?''.
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*The title is a later reduction on the holiday film ''Santa Who?''.
*This is the second time Squidward hints to viewers that he feels like a jack*** (subliminally) since this is a 'kids' show and it is inappropriate to say bad words, that is unless they are censored like they were in [[Sailor Mouth]].
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*This is the 2nd time Squidward hints to viewers that he feels like a jack*** (subliminally) since this is a 'kids' show and it is inappropriate to say bad words, that is unless they are censored like they were in "[[Sailor Mouth]]."
 
*The reason Santa didn't come to Bikini Bottom is because the citizens didn't go to sleep, and it is said that Santa only comes when people are asleep.
 
*The reason Santa didn't come to Bikini Bottom is because the citizens didn't go to sleep, and it is said that Santa only comes when people are asleep.
*Squidward saw Santa on his sleigh at the end, but it should be impossible for Santa to be able to breathe underwater. This could be why Bikini Bottom never heard about Christmas (with the exception of Sandy, since she is a land animal).
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*Squidward saw Santa on his sleigh at the end, but it should be impossible for Santa to be able to breathe underwater. This could be why Bikini Bottom never heard about Christmas (Except Sandy, since she is a land animal).
 
*At the beginning of this episode, at the opening, Painty has a wreath around him and instead of saying the usual line, "''Are you ready kids''" he says, "''Ready for Christmas kids?''"
 
*At the beginning of this episode, at the opening, Painty has a wreath around him and instead of saying the usual line, "''Are you ready kids''" he says, "''Ready for Christmas kids?''"
*And, instead of him singing the opening, a female chorus sings the SpongeBob opening. Also, the logo card was changed to a Christmas title card.
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**And, instead of him singing the opening, a female chorus sings the intro. Also, the logo card was changed to a Christmas title card.
*SpongeBob and Patrick don't know Christmas in this episode, however, in "[[The Secret Box]]", Patrick hides an embarrassing photo of SpongeBob at a Christmas party. A possible reason for this is that this episode may have took place before "[[The Secret Box]]", though it is more likely that this is simply a continuity error.
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*SpongeBob and Patrick don't know Christmas in this episode, however, in "[[The Secret Box]]," Patrick hides an embarrassing photo of SpongeBob at a Christmas party. A possible reason for this is that this episode may have took place before "[[The Secret Box]]," though it is more likely that this is simply a continuity error.
 
*It is rather odd that Squidward had a Santa suit, as Christmas was only introduced the day before. This seems to imply that Squidward made the Santa suit himself.
 
*It is rather odd that Squidward had a Santa suit, as Christmas was only introduced the day before. This seems to imply that Squidward made the Santa suit himself.
 
*When Plankton throws away the fruit cake given to him by Mr. Krabs, it is poking fun at how unpopular fruitcake is even in the human world.
 
*When Plankton throws away the fruit cake given to him by Mr. Krabs, it is poking fun at how unpopular fruitcake is even in the human world.
*In some versions of this episode, the part when the puppeteer controlling Potty falls is cut out.
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*In some versions, the part when the puppeteer controlling Potty falls is cut.
 
*The music on the record player that Squidward has while he pretends to play to it, is the same song he played in "[[Bubblestand]]."
*This is the last episode to air in 2000.
 
*The music on the record player that Squidward has while he pretends to play to it, is the same song he played in [[Bubblestand]].
 
 
*The part where Patrick says "Just like a genie" has been an Internet sensation.
 
*The part where Patrick says "Just like a genie" has been an Internet sensation.
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*[[It's a SpongeBob Christmas!]] premiered exactly 12 years after this episode.
 
===Cultural References===
 
===Cultural References===
 
* The little girl ask for her two front teeth this is a reference to "all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth."
 
* The little girl ask for her two front teeth this is a reference to "all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth."
   
 
===Errors===
 
===Errors===
*Although Santa traditionally has eight reindeer, nine counting Rudolph, only four are seen or possibly the other four are next to the four seen.
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*Although Santa traditionally has 8 reindeers, (9 counting Rudolph) only 4 are seen or possibly the other four are next to the four seen.
*When SpongeBob said "Where's your reindeer, and your flying machine?" Squidward only had 2 legs.
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*When SpongeBob said "Where's your reindeer, and your flying machine?" Squidward had 2 legs.
* When SpongeBob gave Patrick his second sheet of paper, his shoes are transparent.
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* When SpongeBob gave Patrick his 2nd sheet of paper, his shoes are transparent.
*At first, Patrick was on the coral tree but when it was daytime, he wasn't there anymore. Patrick must have fallen off the tree.
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*At 1st, Patrick was on the coral tree but when it was daytime, he wasn't there anymore. Patrick must've fallen off the tree.
*Sandy was seen putting up Christmas lights at the beginning of the episode, even though she hibernates in winter. Though proved in [[Bubble Buddy]], Sandy does hibernate during Bikini Bottom's spring, so when it was winter in Bikini Bottom, it was still autumn for Sandy, therefore it was not time for Sandy to hibernate.
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*Sandy was seen putting up Christmas lights at the beginning, even though she hibernates in winter. In "[[Bubble Buddy]]," Sandy does hibernate during Bikini Bottom's spring, so when it was winter in Bikini Bottom, it was still autumn for Sandy, therefore it was not time for Sandy to hibernate.
 
*Towards the end of the sequence where Sandy was telling SpongeBob about Christmas, bubbles were shown when she was moving. This is impossible, as they were in the treedome.
 
*Towards the end of the sequence where Sandy was telling SpongeBob about Christmas, bubbles were shown when she was moving. This is impossible, as they were in the treedome.
 
*SpongeBob's tie is invisible in the sequence leading up to the picture being taken, and in the physical picture.
 
*SpongeBob's tie is invisible in the sequence leading up to the picture being taken, and in the physical picture.
 
*The photograph that Squidward took when SpongeBob was crying due to the fact of Santa not coming has multiple errors, when Squidward holds the photo the background around it is sand instead of snow; in the photo, the background is not the winter sky or snow, it is the typical sky that is seen in the other episodes, even though the coral tree is still visible. SpongeBob's tie is also invisible, possibly from the drooping nose.
 
*The photograph that Squidward took when SpongeBob was crying due to the fact of Santa not coming has multiple errors, when Squidward holds the photo the background around it is sand instead of snow; in the photo, the background is not the winter sky or snow, it is the typical sky that is seen in the other episodes, even though the coral tree is still visible. SpongeBob's tie is also invisible, possibly from the drooping nose.
*When Squidward got the new wood clarinet from SpongeBob, he starts to say, "I feel like a.......I feel like a ......" a transparent donkey appears over his face and begins to make "hee haw, hee haw" noises, hinting that Squidward feels like a jack***. Oddly, afterward, he said, ".......big jerk!"
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*When Squidward got the new wood clarinet from SpongeBob, he starts to say, "I feel like a.......I feel like a ......" a transparent donkey appears over his face and begins to make "hee haw, hee haw" noises, hinting that Squidward feels like a jack***. He said, ".......big jerk!"
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*There is very little possibility for at least one letter to be received by Santa and made into a physical item on Christmas Eve.
 
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Characters

Synopsis

Patchy episode

In Encino California, the French Narrator introduces the president of the SpongeBob SquarePants fan club, Patchy the Pirate, a live-action character who is currently preparing for Christmas, and his "pet," Potty the Parrot, a crudely made puppet with very obvious strings. Patchy shows two pictures of SpongeBob & Patrick, which fades to first: SpongeBob's Christmas setup and second: Patrick's rock with a tree ornament on it. Patchy receives a fan letter from a person whose name and address is withheld, asking if SpongeBob likes Christmas as much as he does. Patchy explains that they didn't always celebrate Christmas in Bikini Bottom, and decides to show how they were introduced to it, beginning the episode proper.

SpongeBob episode

At Sandy's Treedome, Sandy is putting up Christmas lights. SpongeBob, who is in his karate gear and preparing to attack her, mistakes it for a fire, and then rushes inside, throwing water onto it. Sandy asks him what he was doing, and SpongeBob replies he believed there was a fire. Sandy is shocked that SpongeBob has never heard of Christmas, and tells him all about it.

Later, at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob tells Patrick, Squidward & Mr. Krabs about Christmas. Everyone in Bikini Bottom, except Squidward, believes him, and they all, except Squidward, put their Christmas wishes into bottles, which are then shot up to the surface so Santa can read it. In the days leading up to Christmas, the people of Bikini Bottom heartily celebrate, and on Christmas Eve, stand in front of the large decorated coral tree and sing, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa. Meanwhile, Squidward, refusing to believe in Christmas, is wanting no part of it.

Christmas Who 013

The people continue to sing until morning, when Santa has failed to arrive (which was much to SpongeBob's dismay). 

Everyone leaves and SpongeBob becomes very depressed. Squidward appears, laughing and scoffing at his humiliation, and takes a photo of the heartbroken SpongeBob. As he sulks away, he gives Squidward a present. Squidward, now feeling sorry for SpongeBob, opens it, and finds a handmade driftwood clarinet. He now realizes that he is a "big jerk", dresses up as Santa much to the delight of SpongeBob. SpongeBob thanks "Santa" for bringing Christmas to Bikini Bottom, and Squidward tells him that he did. SpongeBob passes out from joy, and Gary carries him home.

Squidward prepares to take the costume off, but is confronted by a little girl, asking him for a present. SpongeBob suddenly appears beside her, assuring her that he will. Out of desperation, Squidward gives the child a wrench from his house. He then sees a crowd of people, who want their gifts as well, and ends up giving away everything he owns. Afterwards, Squidward finds a message from Santa on his doorstep, thanking him for his help and telling him that he's been a "good boy". He then sees the real Santa Claus (Live action character) riding away in his sleigh. The dumbfounded Squidward says "Yep. I'm insane." and goes back inside, playing his new clarinet.

After the SpongeBob episode ends, Patchy's house is seen again. Potty gives Patchy a little present. Patchy steps under a mistletoe, hoping to be kissed by a woman, only for Potty to start chasing after him with the intention of kissing him. Seeing that Patchy is busy at the moment, the narrator said "Goodnight, and Happy Holidays." for Patchy.

Production

Art

Deleted Scenes

4 scenes (or lines) were deleted. They all can be found on the Christmas DVD in the special features in the Christmas Who? storyboard.

  • Squidward (as Santa) gave the first girl a Squidward antique instead of a wrench.
  • While waiting in line for Santa (as Squidward), Mr. Krabs had a deleted line in this episode. He said "And don't forget about me pony!" This was cut for unknown reasons.
  • After Squidward gives the first girl the gift, SpongeBob says "I told ya he was real!" enthusiastically.
  • When they sing "This Christmas Feels Like The Very First Christmas To Me", instead of Plankton (Cameoed this episode) & Mr. Krabs singing together, two Bikini Bottomites sing together.

Music

 ) Production music
 ) Original music
 ) SpongeBob music

  SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song - Stephen Hillenburg, Derek Drymon, Eban Schletter [intro]
  Happy Christmas Medley - David Snell ["And now, direct from Encino..."]
  Santa's on His Way - David Snell [Patchy wrapping presents]
  Festive Medley - David Snell [fan mail]
  Jingle Bells - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield ["Christmas Who?" title card]
  Dramatic Cue (d) - Ronald Hanmer ["Fire!"]
  Dramatic Cue (c) - Ronald Hanmer ["Don't worry, Sandy, I'm coming!"]
  Jingle Bells (d) - Simon Benson [Sandy's Christmas tree]
  Sugar Plum Fairy 59 - Richard A. Harvey [Sandy telling SpongeBob about Christmas]
  Jingle Bells - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [at the Krusty Krab]
  In Dulci Jubilo - Ib Glindemann [SpongeBob writes his letter]
  Sleigh-Ride - David Snell [shooting bottles to the surface]
  The Very First Christmas - Paul Tibbitt, Peter Straus
  Christmas Morning - David Snell [Patchy continues his story]
  Hawaiian Link (a) - Richard Myhill [sending the last letter]
  Dramatic Cue (d) - Ronald Hanmer [SpongeBob realizes Squidward hasn't written a letter yet]
  ? - Brad Carow [clarinet music]
  Deck the Halls - Chris Payne [SpongeBob tries to write a letter for Squidward]
  Jingle Bells - ? ["Santa's coming tonight, tonight..."]
  Steel Sting - Jeremy Wakefield ["Uh... he should be here any minute."]
  ? - Jeremy Wakefield [everyone leaves]
  Jingle Bells - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield ["Never trust a genie."]
  Tomfoolery - David Snell [Squidward making fun of SpongeBob]
  Drowsy Reef - Jeremy Wakefield, Sage Guyton ["You were right, Squidward."]
  Yuletide Medley - David Snell [SpongeBob made Squidward a clarinet]
  Sugar Plum Fairy 59 - Richard A. Harvey [Squidward pushes button on clarinet]
  Yuletide Medley - David Snell ["This is the greatest gift I have ever gotten."]
  Kamakani B - Kapono Beamer [SpongeBob taking decorations off his house]
  ? ["Huh? Hello? Who's there?"]
  Joy to the World - Alec Gould [Squidward dressed as Santa Claus]
  Vibe Sting - Nicolas Carr ["Up here, you dunce!"]
  ? [sleigh bells]
  Joy to the World - Alec Gould ["Yes, it is I, Santa Claus!"]
  Christmas Party - David Snell [SpongeBob stammering]
  ? [little girl asks for a present]
  Deck the Halls - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [Squidward deciding what to give her]
  The Nutcracker: Russian Dance - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky [Squidward giving away his stuff]
  Hawaiian Link (a) - Richard Myhill [Squidward takes off the Santa costume]
  Jingle Bells - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [SpongeBob at the door]
  Vibe Sting - Nicolas Carr ["Huh? What's this?"]
  Jingle Bell Swing - Ib Glindemann [letter from Santa]
  ? - Brad Carow [Squidward playing clarinet]
  Happy Christmas Medley - David Snell [ending]
  We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Sage Guyton, Jeremy Wakefield [closing credits]

Reception

  • This was the highest rated episode on TV.com

Release

Trivia

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  • This is the 1st Christmas-themed episode. The second was "It's a SpongeBob Christmas!" Every primary character (in addition to PearlKaren, and Mrs. Puff) will appear again in that episode.
  • This is the 1st double-length SpongeBob episode.
  • When Sandy was explaining Christmas to SpongeBob at one point she looked like The Road Runner from Looney Tunes.
  • Netflix titled this episode, "Patchy The Pirate presents the SpongeBob SquarePants Christmas Special".
  • When Squidward feels guilty for bullying SpongeBob, he says "I feel like a..." and a picture of a donkey appears. This is a subliminal message that Squidward feels like a "jack***." A similar instance of this joke being used is in "Fools in April."
  • This is the 2nd time Squidward feels guilty about bullying SpongeBob and apologizes to him. The first was "Fools in April."
  • When Squidward (dressed as Santa) was talking to SpongeBob, his eyelids briefly changed color for a split second to a lighter teal.
  • On the Season Two DVD, at the end of the 1st half, the commerical break warning, and Patchy's line at the beginning of the second half, "It's about time you got back! Now I can finish me story," is cut due to there being no commercials.
  • In "Jellyfishing" when Squidward came home Patrick yelled "Merry Christmas!", but he did not know what Christmas was until this episode. This seems to suggest that "Jellyfishing" took place after this.
  • SpongeBob & Patrick vandalized Squidward's property in this episode, as they cut down his tree, and decorated his house without permission.
  • This, with "Whatever Happened To SpongeBob?," "Have You Seen This Snail?," "Are You Happy Now?," and "Can You Spare a Dime?" are the episodes to end in a question mark (?).
  • Patchy made SpongeBob & Patrick go to Christmas Island, a real territory of Australia.
  • When the fish were sending their letters to Santa, one fish said "I hope he can read Portuguese." However, it is unknown if he was heard speaking that language from Portugal.
  • This is the 1st episode to show Patrick with his one tooth (when he says "just like a genie"). Patrick's single tooth would later appear in more episodes, heavily used in post-season 5 episodes.
  • This is the 3rd episode where SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Plankton & Gary (the main characters) all appear in the same episode. The 1st was "Culture Shock." The 2nd was "Sleepy Time."
  • In the Brazilian dubbing, the quote "I hope he can read Portuguese" was changed to "I hope he can understand my calligraphy", because Portuguese is the language spoken in Brazil.
  • Harold's shirt & speedos change from their normal white and red colors, to black in different scenes.
  • The title is a later reduction on the holiday film Santa Who?.
  • This is the 2nd time Squidward hints to viewers that he feels like a jack*** (subliminally) since this is a 'kids' show and it is inappropriate to say bad words, that is unless they are censored like they were in "Sailor Mouth."
  • The reason Santa didn't come to Bikini Bottom is because the citizens didn't go to sleep, and it is said that Santa only comes when people are asleep.
  • Squidward saw Santa on his sleigh at the end, but it should be impossible for Santa to be able to breathe underwater. This could be why Bikini Bottom never heard about Christmas (Except Sandy, since she is a land animal).
  • At the beginning of this episode, at the opening, Painty has a wreath around him and instead of saying the usual line, "Are you ready kids" he says, "Ready for Christmas kids?"
    • And, instead of him singing the opening, a female chorus sings the intro. Also, the logo card was changed to a Christmas title card.
  • SpongeBob and Patrick don't know Christmas in this episode, however, in "The Secret Box," Patrick hides an embarrassing photo of SpongeBob at a Christmas party. A possible reason for this is that this episode may have took place before "The Secret Box," though it is more likely that this is simply a continuity error.
  • It is rather odd that Squidward had a Santa suit, as Christmas was only introduced the day before. This seems to imply that Squidward made the Santa suit himself.
  • When Plankton throws away the fruit cake given to him by Mr. Krabs, it is poking fun at how unpopular fruitcake is even in the human world.
  • In some versions, the part when the puppeteer controlling Potty falls is cut.
  • The music on the record player that Squidward has while he pretends to play to it, is the same song he played in "Bubblestand."
  • The part where Patrick says "Just like a genie" has been an Internet sensation.
  • It's a SpongeBob Christmas! premiered exactly 12 years after this episode.

Cultural References

  • The little girl ask for her two front teeth this is a reference to "all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth."

Errors

  • Although Santa traditionally has 8 reindeers, (9 counting Rudolph) only 4 are seen or possibly the other four are next to the four seen.
  • When SpongeBob said "Where's your reindeer, and your flying machine?" Squidward had 2 legs.
  • When SpongeBob gave Patrick his 2nd sheet of paper, his shoes are transparent.
  • At 1st, Patrick was on the coral tree but when it was daytime, he wasn't there anymore. Patrick must've fallen off the tree.
  • Sandy was seen putting up Christmas lights at the beginning, even though she hibernates in winter. In "Bubble Buddy," Sandy does hibernate during Bikini Bottom's spring, so when it was winter in Bikini Bottom, it was still autumn for Sandy, therefore it was not time for Sandy to hibernate.
  • Towards the end of the sequence where Sandy was telling SpongeBob about Christmas, bubbles were shown when she was moving. This is impossible, as they were in the treedome.
  • SpongeBob's tie is invisible in the sequence leading up to the picture being taken, and in the physical picture.
  • The photograph that Squidward took when SpongeBob was crying due to the fact of Santa not coming has multiple errors, when Squidward holds the photo the background around it is sand instead of snow; in the photo, the background is not the winter sky or snow, it is the typical sky that is seen in the other episodes, even though the coral tree is still visible. SpongeBob's tie is also invisible, possibly from the drooping nose.
  • When Squidward got the new wood clarinet from SpongeBob, he starts to say, "I feel like a.......I feel like a ......" a transparent donkey appears over his face and begins to make "hee haw, hee haw" noises, hinting that Squidward feels like a jack***. He said, ".......big jerk!"
  • There is very little possibility for at least one letter to be received by Santa and made into a physical item on Christmas Eve.