Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" kicks off with Homer and Marge scrambling to get to Springfield Elementary's Christmas pageant. They arrive late, just in time to see Lisa's impressive performance as "Tawanga, the Santa Claus of the South Seas," and Bart getting yanked off stage for singing inappropriate lyrics to "Jingle Bells." Back home, the family gets into the Christmas spirit, writing wish lists and decorating the house. Bart wishes for a tattoo, much to Marge's dismay, while Lisa asks for a pony (again!). Homer's attempt at Christmas lights is a dismal failure compared to Ned Flanders' extravagant display, much to the kids' disappointment.

The next day, disaster strikes! While Christmas shopping, Bart impulsively gets a tattoo and Marge is forced to spend all of their Christmas savings to have it painfully removed. As if that wasn ...