Miracle on Evergreen Terrace/References

Cultural references

 * : The episode title is a play on the Christmas film.
 * Peanuts: When the Simpson family visit Springfield Retirement Castle, they are surprised to find the residents dancing animatedly around the dayroom (Grampa explains that "The pharmaceutical man come by and he shot us full of Christmas cheer"). The residents' dance moves are based on those of the kids during the play rehearsal scene of .
 * Jeopardy!: 's comment that Marge owed the show $5,200 (based on her negative $5,200 score) is a spoof of criticism concerning Trebek's sometimes stern rules enforcement of shows he hosted, particularly during the early years of "Jeopardy!" Also a likely reference to Alex Trebek's early years hosting was that he is portrayed on The Simpsons with a mustache. At the time of the episode's airing and since then, Alex Trebek shaved off his mustache for a clean-shaven look. In actuality, Jeopardy contestants with a negative score by the time of "Final Jeopardy" are barred from participating in the final round, but given $1,000 as a consolation prize.
 * It's a Wonderful Life: The scene where everyone rallies around to support the Simpsons is reminiscent of the last scene of the classic holiday movie. The scene where George Bailey tells his child to stop playing the piano is also spoofed by Homer telling Lisa to stop playing the piano.

Trivia

 * When Chief Wiggum is taking Maggie's dolls at the end, he is heard humming "".
 * In the same scene, look closely at one of the dolls he is taking. The rabbit is Bongo from Matt Groening's Life in Hell comic series.

Continuity

 * Barney is seen driving the Plow King from "Mr. Plow".