[s2e37] The Christmas Who Online

: 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.

: The episode features the debut of live-action segments hosted by Patchy the Pirate (played by Tom Kenny) and his puppet parrot, Potty. [S2E37] The Christmas Who

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. : The special was inspired by classic Rankin/Bass