Yes, Flanders, There is a Santa Claus/References

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References/Trivia

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Cultural references

• The title of the story is a reference to Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
• When Bart says, "It stinks that Flanders took the last train to Grinchville" (regarding Ned's throwing away all the Flanderses' Christmas decorations), it is a reference to:
  • The Monkees - a pun on the group's debut single, "Last Train to Clarksville".
  • Dr. Seuss - referring to the story How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and the Grinch's scheme to steal the town's Christmas presents, decorations, and all other items associated with the holiday.