: Double-length (approximately 22 minutes), the first of its kind for the series.
Squidward finds a special note in a bottle addressed to him that was written by Santa of all people. It turns out that Santa didn' WordPress.com Christmas Who? | Encyclopedia SpongeBobia | Fandom
: The special was inspired by classic Rankin/Bass stop-motion specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer . Technical Details Original Air Date : December 6, 2000. [S2E37] The Christmas Who
: It includes the iconic song "The Very First Christmas to Me," performed by the cast as they decorate the town.
The special follows SpongeBob as he introduces the concept of Christmas to the citizens of Bikini Bottom after learning about it from Sandy Cheeks. Excited by the prospect of a wish-granting "Santa Claus," the townspeople join SpongeBob in writing letters and preparing for the holiday. However, when Santa fails to appear on Christmas Eve, the town falls into a deep depression, leaving SpongeBob heartbroken. : Double-length (approximately 22 minutes), the first of
In a rare moment of compassion, Squidward—who had spent the episode mocking the holiday—decides to dress up as Santa Claus to cheer SpongeBob up. He ends up giving away everything in his own house as "presents" to maintain the ruse for the rest of the town, eventually receiving a thank-you note from the real Santa.
"[S2E37] The Christmas Who?" is a common identifier for the first double-length episode of the animated series , which originally aired as the 28th episode overall but is often listed as the 8th episode of Season 2. Episode Summary | Encyclopedia SpongeBobia | Fandom : The special
: Some databases or fan-led sites might use "S2E37" to refer to other shows. For instance, some lists identify Phineas and Ferb: Christmas Vacation as S2E37 for that series.