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* BreakingTheFourthWall: Patchy The Pirate pulls on Potty The Parrot's strings so hard the puppeteer operating Potty falls down from above. This is a VisualGag that doubles as an AmusingInjury.

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* BreakingTheFourthWall: Patchy The Pirate pulls on Potty The Parrot's Potty's strings so hard hard, the puppeteer operating Potty falls down from above. This is a VisualGag that doubles as an AmusingInjury.
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When Spongebob is sneaking up on Sandy to try out his latest surprise karate technique, Sandy is taken aback; not by his stealth move, but in discovering that [=SpongeBob=] doesn't know what a Christmas tree is. In fact, [=SpongeBob=]'s never heard of Christmas either. After catching up on what he's missed, he realizes that Bikini Bottom has been missing out for years, and infects everyone in town with the Christmas spirit.

Everyone except Squidward that is, who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, and refuses to take part in any of [=SpongeBob=]'s Christmas shenanigans. Unfortunately, Santa's a no-show by morning in Bikini Bottom, and everybody blames [=SpongeBob=] for wasting their time, and Squidward rubs it in [=SpongeBob=]'s face, before receiving a special handmade gift that [=SpongeBob=] had crafted for him, thinking that Squidward would feel left out when... [[BreakTheCutie Santa came]]. Feeling like a jerk, Squidward [[SavingChristmas decides to save Christmas]].

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When Spongebob [=SpongeBob=] is sneaking up on Sandy to try out his latest surprise karate technique, Sandy is taken aback; not by his stealth move, but in discovering that [=SpongeBob=] doesn't know what a Christmas tree is. In fact, [=SpongeBob=]'s never heard of Christmas either. After catching up on what he's missed, he realizes that Bikini Bottom has been missing out for years, and infects everyone in town with the Christmas spirit.

Everyone except Squidward Squidward, that is, who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, and refuses to take part in any of [=SpongeBob=]'s Christmas shenanigans. Unfortunately, Santa's a no-show by morning in Bikini Bottom, and everybody blames [=SpongeBob=] for wasting their time, and Squidward rubs it in [=SpongeBob=]'s face, before receiving a special handmade gift that [=SpongeBob=] had crafted for him, thinking that Squidward would feel left out when... [[BreakTheCutie Santa came]]. Feeling like a jerk, Squidward [[SavingChristmas decides to save Christmas]].



* SubbingForSanta: Squidward did it to cheer [=SpongeBob=] up. At first of course, but the secret didn't stay down for very long.

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* SubbingForSanta: Squidward did it to cheer [=SpongeBob=] up. At first first, of course, but the secret didn't stay down for very long.
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Originally the only ''[=SpongeBob=]'' Christmas special, until a stop motion special was released in 2012 as a part of Season Eight entitled ''WesternAnimation/ItsASpongebobChristmas''.

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Originally the only ''[=SpongeBob=]'' Christmas special, until a stop motion special was released in 2012 as a part of Season Eight 8 entitled ''WesternAnimation/ItsASpongebobChristmas''.



'''Squidward:''' My self-respect, my sanity... My lunch.

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'''Squidward:''' My self-respect, my sanity... self-respect. My sanity! ...My lunch.
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[[caption-width-right:349:[-This Christmas feels like the very first Christmas to me!-] ]]

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[[caption-width-right:349:[-This [[caption-width-right:349:This Christmas feels like the very first Christmas to me!-] ]]me!]]
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* MetaphoricMetamorphosis: Squidward initially revels in [=SpongeBob's=] promises about Santa Claus visiting Bikini Bottom being proven wrong, which leaves the sea sponge a sobbing, heartbroken pariah. However, upon seeing that [=SpongeBob=] made him a custom mechanical clarinet as a Christmas present (in case Santa didn't give him anything when he showed up), Squidward realizes how cruel he acted and states that "I feel like a... I feel like a...," at which point [[VisualPun a braying donkey is superimposed on his head -- in other words, he feels like a jackass]]. Squidward then finishes his sentence with the words [[BaitAndSwitchComment "...big jerk!"]]

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* MetaphoricMetamorphosis: Squidward initially revels in [=SpongeBob's=] promises about Santa Claus visiting Bikini Bottom being proven wrong, which leaves the sea sponge a sobbing, heartbroken pariah. However, upon seeing that [=SpongeBob=] made him a custom mechanical clarinet as a Christmas present (in case Santa didn't give him anything when he showed up), Squidward realizes how cruel he acted and states that "I feel like a... I feel like a...," at which point [[VisualPun a braying donkey is superimposed on his head -- in other words, he feels like a jackass]]. Squidward then finishes his sentence with the words [[BaitAndSwitchComment "...big jerk!"]]



* NosyNeighbor: During the "The Very First Christmas to Me" song, Squidward curiously checks on [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick decorating the pineapple house. When they spot him- under the mistletoe, no less- he nervously excuses himself and beats a hasty retreat.

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* NosyNeighbor: During the "The Very First Christmas to Me" song, Squidward curiously checks on [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick decorating the pineapple house. When they spot him- him -- under the mistletoe, no less- less -- he nervously excuses himself and beats a hasty retreat.



* SantaClaus: [[spoiler: Double]] Subverted with Squidward. Santa was a no-show. [[spoiler: Or was he!?]]

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* SantaClaus: [[spoiler: Double]] [[spoiler:Double]] Subverted with Squidward. Santa was a no-show. [[spoiler: Or [[spoiler:Or was he!?]]he?!]]



-->'''Sandy:''' Ain't you never seen a Christmas tree before?
-->'''[=SpongeBob=]:''' Christmas who?
* TheUnreveal: The reason the real Santa [[spoiler: (who is seen in the sky at the end)]] doesn't visit Bikini Bottom is never explained.

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-->'''Sandy:''' Ain't you never seen a Christmas tree before?
-->'''[=SpongeBob=]:'''
before?\\
'''[=SpongeBob=]:'''
Christmas who?
* TheUnreveal: TheUnReveal: The reason the real Santa [[spoiler: (who [[spoiler:(who is seen in the sky at the end)]] doesn't visit Bikini Bottom is never explained.
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* NosyNeighbor: During "The Very First Christmas to Me" song, Squidward curiously checks on [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick decorating the pineapple house. When they spot him- under the mistletoe, no less- he nervously excuses himself and beats a hasty retreat.

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* NosyNeighbor: During the "The Very First Christmas to Me" song, Squidward curiously checks on [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick decorating the pineapple house. When they spot him- under the mistletoe, no less- he nervously excuses himself and beats a hasty retreat.
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* NosyNeighbor: During "The Very First Christmas to Me" song, Squidward curiously checks on [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick decorating the pineapple house. When they spot him- under the mistletoe, no less- he nervously excuses himself and beats a hasty retreat.
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* AnAesop:
** Whether you like a specific person or not, it doesn’t hurt to do nice things for them to make them happy.
** When you're celebrating a holiday you're unfamiliar with, learn enough about it so you know you're celebrating it correctly.[[note]]In this case, the real Santa didn't visit Bikini Bottom likely because the crowd was still awake when it is known that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.[[/note]]
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* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: When [=SpongeBob=] tries to get Squidward to write a letter to Santa

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* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: When [=SpongeBob=] tries to get Squidward to write a letter to SantaSanta.
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* SpiritualSuccessor: "WesternAnimation/ItsASpongebobChristmas", released ''12'' years later.
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* MetaphoricMetamorphosis: Squidward initially revels in [=SpongeBob's=] promises about Santa Claus visiting Bikini Bottom being proven wrong, which leaves the sea sponge a sobbing, heartbroken pariah. However, upon seeing that [=SpongeBob=] made him a custom mechanical clarinet as a Christmas present (in case Santa didn't give him anything when he showed up), Squidward realizes how cruel he acted and states that "I feel like a... I feel like a...," at which point a braying donkey is superimposed on his head -- in other words, he feels like a jackass. Squidward then finishes his sentence with the words [[BaitAndSwitch "...big jerk!"]]

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* MetaphoricMetamorphosis: Squidward initially revels in [=SpongeBob's=] promises about Santa Claus visiting Bikini Bottom being proven wrong, which leaves the sea sponge a sobbing, heartbroken pariah. However, upon seeing that [=SpongeBob=] made him a custom mechanical clarinet as a Christmas present (in case Santa didn't give him anything when he showed up), Squidward realizes how cruel he acted and states that "I feel like a... I feel like a...," at which point [[VisualPun a braying donkey is superimposed on his head -- in other words, he feels like a jackass. jackass]]. Squidward then finishes his sentence with the words [[BaitAndSwitch [[BaitAndSwitchComment "...big jerk!"]]
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* SantaClaus: [[Spoiler: Double]] Subverted with Squidward. Santa was a no-show. [[spoiler: Or was he!?]]

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* SantaClaus: [[Spoiler: [[spoiler: Double]] Subverted with Squidward. Santa was a no-show. [[spoiler: Or was he!?]]
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* SantaClaus: Subverted with Squidward. Santa was a no-show. [[spoiler: Or was he!?]]

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* SantaClaus: [[Spoiler: Double]] Subverted with Squidward. Santa was a no-show. [[spoiler: Or was he!?]]
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* TheUnreveal: The reason the real Santa [[spoiler: (who is seen in the sky at the end)]] doesn't visit Bikini Bottom is never explained. Though it is likely because everyone waiting for Santa was still awake when it is said that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.

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* TheUnreveal: The reason the real Santa [[spoiler: (who is seen in the sky at the end)]] doesn't visit Bikini Bottom is never explained. Though it is likely because everyone waiting for Santa was still awake when it is said that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.
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* TheUnreveal: The reason the real Santa (who is seen in the sky at the end) doesn't visit Bikini Bottom is never explained. Though it is likely because everyone waiting for Santa was still awake when it is said that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.

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* TheUnreveal: The reason the real Santa [[spoiler: (who is seen in the sky at the end) end)]] doesn't visit Bikini Bottom is never explained. Though it is likely because everyone waiting for Santa was still awake when it is said that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.

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* AnAesop: Whether you like a specific person or not, it doesn’t hurt to do nice things for them to make them happy.

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* AnAesop: AnAesop:
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Whether you like a specific person or not, it doesn’t hurt to do nice things for them to make them happy.happy.
** When you're celebrating a holiday you're unfamiliar with, learn enough about it so you know you're celebrating it correctly.[[note]]In this case, the real Santa didn't visit Bikini Bottom likely because the crowd was still awake when it is known that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.[[/note]]
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* TheUnreveal: Even though the real Santa appears at the end of the episode, he does not visit Bikini Bottom for some unexplained reason. Though it is likely because everyone waiting for Santa was still awake when it is said that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.

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* TheUnreveal: Even though The reason the real Santa appears (who is seen in the sky at the end of the episode, he does not end) doesn't visit Bikini Bottom for some unexplained reason.is never explained. Though it is likely because everyone waiting for Santa was still awake when it is said that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.
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* TheUnreveal: Even though the real Santa appears at the end of the episode, he does not visit Bikini Bottom for some unexplained reason. Though it is likely because everyone waiting for Santa was still awake when it is said that Santa only visits when you're sleeping.

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* OhCrap:
** [=SpongeBob=], when the Bikini Bottomites turn to him asking where Santa is.
** Squidward, (who is dressed as Santa) when he sees everyone in line waiting for presents.



* ThrowTheDogABone: Squidward does a good deed but it really cost him most of his possessions. Though he ends up getting a present in the end as well.

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* ThrowTheDogABone: Squidward does a good deed but it really cost him most of his possessions. Though he ends up getting a present note from Santa in the end as well.well, and experiences the real Santa with his own eyes.
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* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Sandy is not seen celebrating Christmas with the rest of the Bikini Bottomites, even though she taught [=SpongeBob=] all about the holiday before he spread the word about Christmas to Bikini Bottom.
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Originally the only ''[=SpongeBob=]'' Christmas special, until a stop motion special was released in 2012 as a part of Season Eight entitled ''WesternAnimation/ItsASpongeBobChristmas''.

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Originally the only ''[=SpongeBob=]'' Christmas special, until a stop motion special was released in 2012 as a part of Season Eight entitled ''WesternAnimation/ItsASpongeBobChristmas''.''WesternAnimation/ItsASpongebobChristmas''.
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** Potty the Parrot seems to behave more like a typical parrot here, usually repeating minimal phrases. In all later appearances, he talks more human-like.

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** Potty the Parrot seems to behave more like a typical parrot here, usually repeating minimal phrases. In all later appearances, he talks more human-like. This is also the only time his in-universe puppeteer appears (falling from the ceiling after Patchy yanks on Potty's strings); subsequent episodes don't seem to acknowledge he even has one.

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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Potty the Parrot seems to behave more like a typical parrot here, usually repeating minimal phrases. In all later appearances, he talks more human-like.

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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: EarlyInstallmentWeirdness:
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Potty the Parrot seems to behave more like a typical parrot here, usually repeating minimal phrases. In all later appearances, he talks more human-like.human-like.
** This was the only episode in which the Brazilian dub would translate Patchy the Pirate's name, as ''Olho Tapado, o Pirata''. His next appearances would simply use his English name.

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* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: When [=SpongeBob=] tries to get Squidward to write a letter to Santa
-->'''[=SpongeBob=]:''' What have you got to lose?\\
'''Squidward:''' My self-respect, my sanity... My lunch.



* BreadEggsMilkSquick: When [=SpongeBob=] tries to get Squidward to write a letter to Santa:
-->'''[=SpongeBob=]:''' What have you got to lose?\\
'''Squidward:''' My self-respect, my sanity...my lunch.
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* ChristmasSongs: Well there's two, "Santa's Coming Tonight" and "This Christmas Feels Like the Very First Christmas to Me". The former is simply a recycling of "Jingle Bells" while the latter is a completely original song.
* CrowdSong: “Santa’s coming tonight, tonight! Santa’s coming tonight!”

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* ChristmasSongs: Well there's two, "Santa's Coming Tonight" and "This Christmas Feels Like the "The Very First Christmas to Me".Christmas". The former is simply a recycling of "Jingle Bells" while the latter is a completely original song.
* CrowdSong: “Santa’s "Santa's coming tonight, tonight! Santa’s Santa's coming tonight!”tonight!"
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* BatmanGambit: One could argue that [[spoiler: Santa at the end planned the whole thing what with his note at the end, thanking Squidward for doing the Bikini Bottom run for him.]]

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* BatmanGambit: One could argue that [[spoiler: Santa at the end planned the whole thing what with his note at the end, thanking Squidward for doing the Bikini Bottom run for him.]]him]].
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->'''Painty:''' Ready for Christmas, kids?

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->'''Painty:''' Ready for Christmas, kids?kids?\\
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'''Original air date''': 12/7/2000

->''"Ready for Christmas, kids?"''
->''"Aye aye, captain!"''

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\n->'''Painty:''' Ready for Christmas, kids?
'''[[StudioAudience Kids]]:''' Aye aye, captain!

'''Christmas Who?'''

'''Original air date''': 12/7/2000

->''"Ready for Christmas, kids?"''
->''"Aye aye, captain!"''
date:''' 12/7/2000



Everyone except Squidward that is, who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, and refuses to take part in any of [=SpongeBob=]'s Christmas shenanigans. Unfortunately, Santa's a no-show by morning in Bikini Bottom, and everybody blames [=SpongeBob=] for wasting their time, and Squidward rubs it in [=SpongeBob=]'s face, before receiving a special handmade gift that [=SpongeBob=] had crafted for him, thinking that Squidward would feel left out when… [[BreakTheCutie Santa came]]. Feeling like a jerk, Squidward [[SavingChristmas decides to save Christmas.]]

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Everyone except Squidward that is, who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, and refuses to take part in any of [=SpongeBob=]'s Christmas shenanigans. Unfortunately, Santa's a no-show by morning in Bikini Bottom, and everybody blames [=SpongeBob=] for wasting their time, and Squidward rubs it in [=SpongeBob=]'s face, before receiving a special handmade gift that [=SpongeBob=] had crafted for him, thinking that Squidward would feel left out when… when... [[BreakTheCutie Santa came]]. Feeling like a jerk, Squidward [[SavingChristmas decides to save Christmas.]]
Christmas]].



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