* The opening credits feature Brian and Stewie reenacting scenes from A Christmas Carol, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, Frosty the Snowman and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
* The Disney version of Winnie-the-Pooh is parodied in a cutaway gag.
* Stewie mentions Curious George making newspaper boats, a reference to Curious George Rides a Bike.