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The three gift-giving reindeers are named Aurora, Bori and Alice. This is a play on the technical name for the Northern Lights - Aurora Borealis.
When Rainbow Dash invites Discord to the pony holiday celebration, Discord dresses up like uninvited guest Cousin Eddie in the classic holiday film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
When Rainbow Dash and Discord are in the woods searching for the perfect gift, Discord transforms them into longtime GI Joe characters Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes. GI Joe and My Little Pony are both classic Hasbro franchises.
This is the second Christmas special in the franchise after the G3 special "A Very Minty Christmas (2005)".
This special takes place in between the eighth and ninth seasons of the series.
"[first lines] Alice: [voiceover] 'Twas a single day left before Hearth's Warming Eve. Everypony was busy, so much to achieve; They hustled and bustled, their heads were a-spin, And it's here that our holiday story begins..."
"Rarity: Oh, Spike. A song is a lovely present. Spike: I wanted to get you the best gift ever. I just couldn't figure out what it was. [Rarity smooches him] Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh! The Gift Givers told me that! Oh, what was it? The best gift is more precious than gold, but it cannot be sold. When it breaks, it's not ended, for quickly it's mended. It can never be bought yet is easily sought. [Twilight giggles] Pinkie Pie: What's so funny? Twilight Sparkle: It's a riddle, and the answer is "friendship"!"