Cultural References
- Mr. Mcgrew's Christmas Carol is a parody of Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol.
- Christmas with the California Prunes is a clear takeoff of the California Raisins, as well as the Claymation Christmas Celebration that featured them.
- The versions of A Christmas Carol that are seen in TV are parodies of Family Matters and Star Trek: The Original Series.
- When Homer takes all of the presents from Springfield, this is a parody of the How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
- Moe's face is featured on Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp.
- The store shown as Abercrombie & Rich is a parody of the popular American brand Abercrombie & Fitch.
- Homer mentions "Tuesdays with Morrie", a book and later a television film starring Hank Azaria, who voices many of the supporting characters in The Simpsons.
- Marge shops at a store named "Victor's Secret," which is a reference to "Victoria's Secret," the popular lingerie store.
- Homer believes Jesus sang "Stairway to Heaven", instead of Led Zeppelin.
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