Christmas seems doomed for the Simpson family when Homer receives no Christmas Bonus. Homer becomes a mall Santa Claus, hoping to make money and bring Marge, Bart, Lisa, and baby Maggie, a happy holiday.
During Christmas at the Simpsons, Bart asks for a tattoo. Marge takes them to the mall to buy presents. Bart sees a tattoo parlor and lies about his age to get a "Mother" tattoo. Marge catches Bart while the tattoo parlor is working on it. Marge runs in and drags Bart out. She spends all the Christmas money on removing Bart's tattoo, and Mr. Burns doesn't give out bonuses. Homer then gets a job at the mall as Santa Claus. Bart goes to the mall and pulls off Homer's beard. Homer is then left without a job, and only gets paid $13.00. Will Christmas get any better for the Simpsons?
Written by TnMovieFan2@aol.com
This special was not originally intended to be the series' opening episode. Production problems, particularly with the first produced episode, "Some Enchanted Evening", saw the show delayed from its planned October debut until late December, thus dictating that this Christmas-themed episode, the eighth one produced, was the first to be broadcast. ("One Enchanted Evening" was eventually broadcast as the last episode in the first season).
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Goofs
Continuity:
When Marge reveals the Christmas money from her hair, her necklace changes from red to white.
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Quotes
Homer:
I don't wanna leave until our dog finishes.
[they wait five minutes]
Homer:
Ah forget it, let's go. See more »
Crazy Credits
During the credits, the Simpsons sing "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".
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