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|aus = December 19, 2001|can = November 12, 2003|is = December 13, 2004|kr = December 3, 2007|ger = December 31, 2016}}
|aus = December 19, 2001|can = November 12, 2003|is = December 13, 2004|kr = December 3, 2007|ger = December 31, 2016}}
'''''Arthur's Perfect Christmas''''' is an hour-long ''Arthur'' special that first aired on November 23, 2000.<ref>https://www.ket.org/episode/ARPC%20%20000000/</ref><ref>http://variety.com/2000/tv/reviews/arthur-s-perfect-christmas-1200465259/</ref> It has since been released on home videos.
'''''Arthur's Perfect Christmas''''' is an hour-long ''Arthur'' special that first aired on November 23, 2000.<ref>https://www.ket.org/episode/ARPC%20%20000000/</ref><ref>http://variety.com/2000/tv/reviews/arthur-s-perfect-christmas-1200465259/</ref> It has since been released on home videos.[[File:Aandjill.jpg|thumb|Arthur buying the glass bird]]
==Summary==
==Summary==
While the residents of Elwood City get ready for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and even "Baxter Day," they want their holiday celebrations to be perfect—but just what does that mean?
While the residents of Elwood City get ready for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and even "Baxter Day," they want their holiday celebrations to be perfect—but just what does that mean?
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However, matters don't always work out quite as Arthur wanted it to.  
However, matters don't always work out quite as Arthur wanted it to.  
[[File:Aandjill.jpg|thumb|Arthur buying the glass bird]]
 
As the special progresses, a number of other storylines are revealed. 
'''As the special progresses, a number of other storylines are revealed:'''             
     
[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] wants a new toy called "[[Tina the Talking Tabby]]," for Christmas, but "Santa Claus" ([[Jane Read]]) is unable to find it at the mall while shopping for presents with Arthur. So, on Christmas morning, D.W. gets a toy duck called [[Quackers]] and throws a big temper tantrum. However, she changes her mind and eventually takes a liking to the duck.
[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] wants a new toy called "[[Tina the Talking Tabby]]," for Christmas, but "Santa Claus" ([[Jane Read]]) is unable to find it at the mall while shopping for presents with Arthur. So, on Christmas morning, D.W. gets a toy duck called [[Quackers]] and throws a big temper tantrum. However, she changes her mind and eventually takes a liking to the duck.


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In the end, things don't work out quite as everybody may have hoped they would, but it seems to be for the better (assuming Arthur can ever get D.W. to stop her new toy "[[Quackers]]" from singing "Quick, quack, quaddy-quack") as Arthur wishes the audience a happy holiday.
In the end, things don't work out quite as everybody may have hoped they would, but it seems to be for the better (assuming Arthur can ever get D.W. to stop her new toy "[[Quackers]]" from singing "Quick, quack, quaddy-quack") as Arthur wishes the audience a happy holiday.
==Characters==
==Characters==
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
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*[[Fred]]
*[[Fred]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[George Lundgren]]
*[[George Lundgren]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[Rory]]
*[[Rory]]
*[[Pal]]
*[[Pal]]
*[[Kate Read]]
*[[Kate Read]]
*[[Alan Powers]]
*[[Alan Powers]]
*[[Catherine Frensky]] (cameo)
*[[Catherine Frensky]]
*[[Alex]] (cameo)
*[[Alex]]
*[[Fern Walters]] (cameo)
*[[Fern Walters]]
*[[Maria Pappas]] (cameo)
*[[Maria Pappas]]
*[[Jenna Morgan]] (cameo)
*[[Jenna Morgan]]
*[[Cecilia Tingley|Mrs. Tingley]] (cameo)
*[[Cecilia Tingley|Mrs. Tingley]]
*George's grandmother (cameo)
*George's grandmother
*George's grandfather (cameo)
*George's grandfather
*[[Bubby]] (cameo)
*[[Bubby]]
*[[Seth]] (cameo)
*[[Seth]]
 
==Songs==
==Songs==
#[[Perfect Christmas]] (by Arthur & his family)
#[[Perfect Christmas]] (by Arthur & his family)
#[[Boogie Woogie Christmas]] (Rock and roll song by [[The Squabs]])
#<span style="font-style: normal; ">[[Boogie Woogie Christmas]] (Rock and roll song by [[The Squabs]])</span>
#[[What's the Use of Presents?]] (by Muffy, with Arthur on soundtrack version)
#<span style="font-style: normal; ">[[What's the Use of Presents?]] (by Muffy, with Arthur on soundtrack version)</span>
#[[Baxter Day#Song|Baxter Day]] (by Buster)
#<span style="font-style: normal; ">[[Baxter Day#Song|Baxter Day]] (by Buster)</span>
#[[Sankta Lucia#Song|Sankta Lucia]] (by George and his Lundgren family)  
#<span style="font-style: normal; ">[[Sankta Lucia#Song|Sankta Lucia]] (by George and his Lundgren family) </span>
#Perfect Christmas [Reprise] (by Arthur)
#<span style="font-style: normal; ">Perfect Christmas [Reprise] (by Arthur)</span>
#Nur är det jul igen/Now it is Christmas again (by George and the Lundgren family)
 
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Frensky Hanukkah Party.jpeg
Muffy Crosswire's Christmas party.jpg
Arthur Perfect Christmas tree promo.jpg
Arthur's Perfect Christmas 4.jpg
Merry Christmas.png
Arthurs perfect christmas.gif
Chip's Christmas stocking.JPG
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*'''Two versions were aired on PBS:''' an uncut version aired during prime time on the original Thanksgiving Day airing and an edited version aired during a pledge drive.
*'''Two versions were aired on PBS:''' an uncut version aired during prime time on the original Thanksgiving Day airing and an edited version aired during a pledge drive.
*This special premiered four days prior to the conclusion of Season 5.
*This special aired right after [[Season 5]]'s conclusion.
*This is the last time [[Michael Yarmush]] voices Arthur.
*This is the last time [[Michael Yarmush]] voices Arthur.
**This is also the last time that [[Ricky Mabe]] voices Timmy Tibble.
**This is also the last time that [[Ricky Mabe]] voices Timmy Tibble.
*After D.W. walks in on Arthur and laughs, stock audio by [[Michael Caloz]] is used.
*After D.W. walks in on Arthur and laughs, stock audio by [[Michael Caloz]] is used.
*The Brain and his family are shown preparing to celebrate Kwanzaa. In reality, as Brain mentions in the ice cream shop in said scene, Kwanzaa does not start until December 26, the day after Christmas Day.
*The Brain and his family are shown preparing to celebrate Kwanzaa. In reality, as Brain mentions in the ice cream shop in said scene, Kwanzaa does not start until December 26, the day after Christmas Day.
*Moral:
**Christmas is not just  about presents.
**Listen to other people.
**Dont throw a temper tanturm.
*There is a stocking with the name "[[Chip Crosswire|Chip]]" hanging in [[Crosswire Estate|Muffy's house]]. This is the first time Chip, Muffy's older brother, is acknowledged in the TV show.
*There is a stocking with the name "[[Chip Crosswire|Chip]]" hanging in [[Crosswire Estate|Muffy's house]]. This is the first time Chip, Muffy's older brother, is acknowledged in the TV show.
*In {{W|Romanian}}, it is called Craciunul Perfect a lui Arthur which means Arthur's Perfect Christmas.
*Starting in the 2010s, during the final chorus of "Baxter Day," the word "baby" is muted from Buster's vocal track. However, this was still visible in the closed captioning.
*Since ham is pork and therefore not kosher, it is an inappropriate Hanukkah gift.
*'''Even though both the televised and home video version are almost identical, there are some slight differences:'''
*'''Even though both the televised and home video version are almost identical, there are some slight differences:'''
**In the beginning before the title card, the animation on the smoke from the Reads' chimney is going slow. However, in the home video release, it's going fast.
**In the beginning before the title card, the animation on the smoke from the Reads' chimney is going slow. However, in the home video release, it's going fast.
**After Uncle Fred's video, Arthur and D.W. laughed immediately right after. In the home video release, they didn't laugh until a few seconds after.
**After Uncle Fred's video, Arthur and D.W. laughed immediately right after. In the home video release, they didn't laugh until a few seconds after.
**D.W.'s excited chat about seeing Santa to Mr. Read is synced incorrectly for earlier Home Releases
**DW's excited chat about seeing Santa to Mr. Read is synced incorrectly for earlier Home Releases
**In some televised versions, the audio of Buster and Bitzi's rocket opening up is slightly delayed.
**In the televised version during the "Baxter Day" song, a vintage "tires screeching" sound effect is added when Buster and Bitzi's rocket skids to a halt in front of the Mill Creek Mall. Some versions the space ship opening the audio is slightly delayed. At the end of the song, the word "baby" is cut from Buster's lyrics in newer versions of the special.
**In the televised version during the "Baxter Day" song, a vintage "tires screeching" sound effect is added when Buster and Bitzi's rocket skids to a halt in front of the Mill Creek Mall. Some versions the space ship opening the audio is slightly delayed.
**During "What's the Use of Presents?" a fade effect is missing in the home video release. Also, Muffy's singing in both versions are slightly different.
**During "What's the Use of Presents?" a fade effect is shown in the Television special. Also, Muffy's singing in both versions are slightly different, also the toy train's whistle is muted on the televised version.
**End credits the song lyrics are delayed for home release
**End credits/the song lyrics are delayed for home release.
 
*'''4th Wall Break:''' Binky randomly shows up in Arthur’s final Imagine Spot to taunt him, and Arthur calls him out for it, saying he’s not supposed to be in this fantasy sequence.
[https://youtu.be/tvsaIu7qJwQ Video Comparison]
*'''Karma:''' Muffy did not listen to Francine, so she was upset and didn't care about the presents.
 
*'''Innuendo:''' D.W. looking at Arthur while he's at the bathroom.
=== Episode connections ===
*'''Irony:''' Arthur could have wore his headphones, if he didn't want to hear the song.
* [[Jane Read|Jane]]'s glass bird also breaks in "[[Bleep]]." She brings up the glass bird again in "[[Arthur and Los Vecinos]]."
*'''Running Gag:'''
**[[Arthur]] can't go even once without being bothered by the Tina the Talking Tabby jingle.
**[[Binky]] trying to bake desserts and failing the recipe in some obvious way such as forgetting to peel the bananas.
*'''Timeline:'''
**D.W. claims to the Tibble twins that her letter to Santa is actually a letter to the president. She previously met the president in "D.W. Goes To Washington"
**Baxter Day would later become a major plot point again in "Buster's Secret Admirer"
**"The Big Blow Up" features D.W. working on a letter to Santa. This is likely for the Christmas season of Arthur's 4th grade.
**[[Jane Read|Jane]]'s glass bird also breaks in "[[Bleep]]." She brings up the glass bird again in "[[Arthur and Los Vecinos]]."
*'''Moral:'''
**Christmas is not just about presents.
**Dont ignore other people for your own benefits.
**Dont throw a temper tanturm for your own benefits.
===Cultural references===
===Cultural references===
*Bitzi states that she and Buster are going to watch ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]''. This is a famous Christmas film starring Jimmy Stewart.
*Bitzi states that she and Buster are going to watch ''[[It's a Wonderful Life]]''. This is a famous Christmas film starring Jimmy Stewart.
*The game that Muffy plays during "What's the Use of Presents?" is a parody of ''{{wp|Super Mario Bros.}}'' and ''{{wp|Donkey Kong}}''.
*The game that Muffy plays during "What's the Use of Presents?" is a parody of ''{{wp|Super Mario Bros.}}'' and ''{{wp|Donkey Kong}}''.
*Muffy yells "How Rude!", a catchphrase that was said by Stephanie Tanner in Full House.
*The Crosswires have a Rolls-Royce, a very exclusive car.
*When Francine explains Hanukkah, the Frenskys recite the first Hannukkah blessing in Hebrew.
*Brain's Kwanzaa Ice-Cream Special is {{W|Pan-African flag|red, black, and green}}. The colors stand for black liberation respectively black pride and are also used during Kwanzaa celebrations.
*{{W|Saint Lucy's Day}} on December 13th commemorates a 4th-century saint who brought food to Christians hiding in the catacombs of Rome, while wearing a wreath of candles on her head.
*[[Stardoe's Cafe|Stardoes]] (at the mall) is a parody of ''{{W|Starbucks}}''.
*Cindy Crawfish refers to {{W|Cindy Crawford}}.
*During "What's the Use of Presents?", the {{W|Leaning Tower of Pisa}}, the {{W|Great Sphinx of Giza|Great Sphinx}}, the {{W|Taj Mahal}}, and the {{W|Eiffel tower|Eiffel Tower}} are seen outside the train window.
*When Francine explains Hanukkah, the Frenskys recite the first {{W|Hanukkah music|Hannukkah blessing}} in Hebrew.
*The parade in Arthur's fantasy features {{W|Albert Einstein}} and {{W|Mahatma Gandhi}}. The announcer refers to Einstein's Theory of Relativity and Gandhi's concept of passive resistance.
===Differences from the book===
*In the book, Arthur's coat is brown but in the cartoon, it is green.
*In the book, Arthur was thinking about all the things he want to make Christmas perfect, but in the cartoon, he sang about it.
*In the book, Christmas was on Wednesday when Buster showed his mom the calendar, but in the cartoon, Christmas was on Monday when Buster showed his mom the calendar.
*In the book, it was snowing when Arthur came back outside later that night. In the cartoon, it started to snow when Arthur and his family was heading back inside after saying goodbye to Uncle Fred and Grandpa Dave.
*The book started off with Arthur thinking about the perfect Christmas, while the cartoon version started off with Elwood City getting ready for Christmas with Arthur's piano music playing in the background.
===Errors===
===Errors===
*During the scene where Mr. Ratburn eats one of Binky's brownies, we see in the background a brown rabbit on the other side of Mr. Ratburn in his normal wear, but seconds later we see him in a red vest talking to Brain, but when Mr. Ratburn asks him if he put sugar in the brownies, the rabbit is white and is wearing a green shirt.
*During the scene where Mr. Ratburn eats one of Binky's brownies, we see in the background a brown rabbit on the other side of Mr. Ratburn in his normal wear, but seconds later we see him in a red vest talking to Brain, but when Mr. Ratburn asks him if he put sugar in the brownies, the rabbit is white and is wearing a green shirt.
*When Francine groans, her mouth doesn't move.
*When Francine groans, her mouth doesn't move.
*In Arthur's fantasy when his mom opens the gift, she pulls the top off, but when Arthur opens the gift to see if it is okay, he pulls the ribbon off to open it.
*In Arthur's fantasy when his mom opens the gift, she pulls the top off, but when Arthur opens the gift to see if it is okay, he pulls the ribbon off to open it.
*When Arthur was imagining his family in the stable, [[Grandpa Dave]] offered his roasted camel to Arthur. Camel is not considered kosher in Judaism, so they wouldn't have eaten it. (although Arthur probably doesn't understand that)
*When Arthur was imagining his family in the stable, [[Grandpa Dave]] offered his roasted camel to Arthur. Camel is not considered kosher in Judaism, so they wouldn't have eaten it (although Arthur probably doesn't understand that).
*The SAP audio narration describes Muffy's house as "Francine's mansion."
 
===Episode Connections===
==In Other Languages==
*Stock footage from "{{E|Arthur and the True Francine}}" and "[[Muffy's New Best Friend]]" are used during "What's the Use of Presents?"
{| class="wikitable"
*Muffy previously booked a rock band for her 8th birthday party in "[[Arthur's Birthday]]"
!Language
!Name
!Meaning
|-
| '''Romanian'''
| Craciunul Perfect a lui Arthur
| Arthur's Perfect Christmas
|}


==Home Video release==
==Home Video release==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://ro.filme-de-craciun.wikia.com/wiki/Arthur%27s_Perfect_Christmas ''Arthur's Perfect Christmas''] at Ro.filme-de-craciun.wikia.com
*[http://ro.filme-de-craciun.wikia.com/wiki/Arthur%27s_Perfect_Christmas ''Arthur's Perfect Christmas''] at Ro.filme-de-craciun.wikia.com
*[https://christmas-specials.fandom.com/wiki/Arthur%27s_Perfect_Christmas Arthur's Perfect Christmas] at christmas-specials.fandom.com
 
==Videos==
<gallery>
Arthur's Perfect Christmas Last Minute Shopping
ARTHUR Arthur's Perfect Christmas
 
</gallery>


==References==
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