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Runner's World: Top RBs take flight when Ravens entertain EaglesPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s online media association said two reporters were killed and several others were wounded in a gang attack on Tuesday on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, and they forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year. Authorities had pledged to reopen the facility Tuesday but as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire in a vicious Christmas Eve attack. Robest Dimanche, a spokesman for the Online Media Collective, identified the dead journalists as Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean. Dimanche said an unspecified number of reporters had also been wounded in the attack, which he blamed on the Viv Ansanm coalition of gangs. Haiti’s interim president, Leslie Voltaire, said in an address to the nation that journalists and police were among the victims of the attack. He did not specify how many casualties there were, or give a breakdown for the dead or wounded. “I send my sympathies to the people who were victims, the national police and the journalists,” Voltaire said, pledging “this crime is not going to go unpunished.” A video posted online by the reporters trapped inside the hospital showed what appeared to be two lifeless bodies of men on stretchers, their clothes bloodied. One of the men had a lanyard with a press credential around his neck. Radio Télé Métronome initially reported that seven journalists and two police officers were wounded. Police and officials did not immediately respond to calls for information on the attack. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. They forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year during violence that also targeted the main international airport and Haiti’s two largest prisons. Authorities had pledged to reopen the facility Tuesday but as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire. Video posted online earlier showed reporters inside the building and at least three lying on the floor, apparently wounded. That video could also not be immediately verified. Johnson “Izo” André, considered Haiti’s most powerful gang leader and part of a gang known as Viv Ansanm, which that has taken control of much of Port-au-Prince , posted a video on social media claiming responsibility for the attack. The video said the gang coalition had not authorized the hospital’s reopening. Haiti has seen journalists targeted before. In 2023, two local journalists were killed in the space of a couple of weeks — radio reporter Dumesky Kersaint was fatally shot in mid-April that year, while journalist Ricot Jean was found dead later that month. In July, former Prime Minister Garry Conille visited the Hospital of the State University of Haiti, more widely known as the General Hospital, after authorities regained control of it from gangs. The hospital had been left ravaged and strewn with debris. Walls and nearby buildings were riddled with bullet holes, signaling fights between police and gangs. The hospital is across the street from the national palace, the scene of several battles in recent months. Gang attacks have pushed Haiti’s health system to the brink of collapse with looting, setting fires, and destroying medical institutions and pharmacies in the capital. The violence has created a surge in patients and a shortage of resources to treat them. Haiti’s health care system faces additional challenges during the rainy season, which is likely to increase the risk of water-borne diseases. Poor conditions in camps and makeshift settlements have heightened the risk of diseases like cholera, with over 84,000 suspected cases in the country, according to UNICEF. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america Evens Sanon, The Associated Pressubet63 registration 。

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AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:26 p.m. ESTA Richmond resident shares her "full-circle" moment after receiving help from the Richmond Christmas Fund this year. Jane Malificiar is one of many people helped by the annual Christmas program run by Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG). The program helps local residents facing financial hardship by providing them with grocery vouchers, toys and gift cards so they can enjoy a holiday celebration every year. Before the pandemic, Malificiar was a settlement worker helping newcomers, immigrants and refugees settle in Canada. Part of her job included introducing clients to the Richmond Christmas Fund. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, she couldn't find work. Malificiar went back to school and obtained a certificate as a social worker, but had difficulty finding jobs due to a medical condition that prevented her from getting a driver's licence, which is required for many social worker jobs. "When I tried to go back to work, there was a lot of competition," she said, adding she has been constantly applying for jobs. "I've gotten so close, but it's often always the driver's licence requirement that is a barrier, which I can't help." Despite having referred many clients pre-pandemic to the Christmas Fund, Malificiar never thought about applying for it herself. "It wasn't until I noticed the long lineup at Lansdowne Centre for the Christmas Fund that I finally remembered about it," she said. "I had the luxury of time on my hands since I was still applying for jobs and decided to line up after making sure I met all the requirements." Malificiar was able to receive a $45 voucher from the Richmond Christmas Fund this year, something she said would help with groceries during the holidays. "It's such a full-circle moment for me, from helping others get acquainted with the Richmond Christmas Fund and now getting help back from the same program," she said. "And because I was able to receive the voucher, I decided to take myself off the Richmond Food Bank list for the holidays to make sure other families can also have food for the holidays." When asked why she decided to give up her food bank spot, Malificiar said, the $45 voucher will allow her to buy groceries for two full weeks. "I live alone and a very simple life. I don't need that much, and... $45 is a really huge amount for groceries for me," she said. "A hamper from the Richmond Food Bank can feed a whole family so it's better for someone else to have it," Malificiar added. During her ongoing job search, she said being positive has helped her through the last few years. She believes it's important to focus on "life itself" rather than difficult life situations. "Sometimes I have to really choose my battles ... because I know (life) is really hard right now for everybody," said Malificiar. "As long as I am capable and I'm healthy, I can make things work. Sure, being out of a job for a few years is not ideal, but I am positive I can change the situation as long as I keep applying." Malificiar plans to keep looking for jobs where she can use her social worker certification. 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in Richmond? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] . 📲 To stay updated on Richmond news, sign up for our daily headline newsletter . 💬 Words missing in article? Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing.

The volunteers behind New Hampshire’s search and rescue efforts spend a lot of their time saving the lives of both experts and novices who enter the wilderness. As winter approaches, these crews are about to enter the deadliest part of the year. Unlike in summer months, a leg injury or missed trail marker can quickly become a life-threatening situation in freezing temperatures. While some experienced hikers and skiers do find themselves in trouble, the vast majority of search and rescue missions happen when confidence displaces reason. Just this week, a “woefully unprepared” hiker from Virginia arrived at the summit of Mount Washington with his dog in freezing conditions while trying to beat an incoming storm. He was told before he left it was “not advisable to hike,” but he went anyway, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Throughout the year, organizations like Fish and Game, Mount Washington Avalanche Center, and the Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue try to educate the public about good decision-making with as much energy as they can muster. “It’s not the gear that will keep you out of trouble, it’s the right mindset,” said Jeffrey Fongemie, director of the avalanche center. Fongemie has watched countless hikers and skiers head into Mt. Washington without the proper gear, or with a dose of confidence unhealthy for the wild. The avalanche center, the Mount Washington Observatory and the Appalachian Mountain Club work to provide necessary information — the weather, the intensity of specific hikes, even the necessary gear — to prospective explorers so they can prevent disaster before it happens. For better or worse, the mountains remain open to all, no matter the conditions. “No one wants to restrict the wild, everyone should have access,” said Jay Broccolo, the director of weather operations at the observatory. The observatory publishes a higher summits forecast to give critical information about weather conditions above treeline. Even on mild days, the conditions at the top of a remote mountain can be deadly. Article continues after... Cross|Word Flipart Typeshift SpellTower Really Bad Chess “It’s all about being prepared and checking your ego at the door,” Broccolo said. In New Hampshire, if you type “4,000 footers” into Google, the search engine will point to checklists for hikers to knock off each of the state’s 48 tallest mountains. Broccolo cited social media and its promotion of trends as a key reason for increasing irresponsibility in the woods. The picture of a calm summit on a sunny day on Facebook or Instagram can lure thrill seekers and peak baggers who quickly discover the harsh realities of sub-zero temperatures and howling force winds and then call 911 for help. “Humans are the most dangerous things in our woods,” Fongemie said. In 2023, the state logged 183 search and rescue missions, according to Lt. Mark Ober of New Hampshire Fish and Game, which is right around the average. Recently, search and rescue calls that do not warrant a mission have ranged between 130 and 190 per year. The biggest challenge for people like Ober, or Will Murphy, president of Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue, is telling the difference between a real emergency that requires rescue or just someone who is panicked and can get themselves out. Sometimes, Ober gets phone calls from hikers who forgot to pack headlamps and are afraid to set up camp in the dark. Sometimes the hikers had thought they would be done with their journey by nightfall, and didn’t prepare for the woods. Maybe they didn’t pack any food. Those calls are frustrating, though they don’t require a team. The worst calls are the ones that mean risking the lives of search and rescue crews for someone who chose ignorance over safety. While members of search and rescue teams come with experience and emergency preparedness in the outdoors, they are almost always volunteers, which makes their availability limited. Search and rescue teams require between 20 and 30 pairs of hands, primarily because of the weight of carrying a stretcher down or out of a mountain. Many rescue missions happen at night, which makes access to volunteers even more difficult. It also takes time — though many assume that search and rescue teams come quickly, they have to hike just as far as the person in distress, carrying medical and safety equipment and sometimes in the dark. Rescues usually take many hours. “It’s not like there’s a bat phone,” Murphy said. “There’s a limit to what we can do.” As the lead organizer in a search and rescue nonprofit, Murphy has to weigh the human cost to his rescue teams. He is working now on mental health resources for volunteers, who have experienced emotional trauma from these missions. It’s difficult enough to find people to put their physical safety at risk; the psychological consequences only amplify that difficulty. Murphy has become an expert in checking his frustration — he’s a laid-back guy who wears Crocs on his days off — but he and his colleagues certainly feel it when the calls they receive could have been prevented by hikers checking Broccolo’s mountain weather forecast. “The recognition that you’re always at risk in the wild is missing,” Murphy said. Broccolo agreed. “Society has made life really nice,” he said. “The wild is still the wild.”

Prime Minister leads tributes to former US president Jimmy CarterOpinion editor’s note: Editorials represent the opinions of the Minnesota Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. ••• In 1937, America struggled with the fierce and intractable global economic devastation known as the Great Depression. The nation’s unemployment rate averaged more than 14%, with Minnesota statewide unemployment topping out at 29% but reaching a staggering 70% on the Iron Range. In the spring of 1937, more than a thousand protesters descended on the St. Paul Capitol to support Gov. Elmer Benson as he tried to persuade the state legislature to pass a $17 million aid package for the unemployed. The protest fizzled overnight, as did Benson’s one term as governor. A pithy editorial written several months later for the Minneapolis Journal for Christmas attempted to mine silver linings amid the continuing hardship and fear that roiled Minnesota and the rest of the nation. It has long been a holiday tradition for newspapers all over America (although the number of papers has rapidly diminished) to publish a season’s greetings editorial from their archives. We are proud to continue the tradition. The extremely short and simply worded editorial that we share below was published under the headline “Benediction on Christmas Eve 1937.” It sought to strike a tone of compassion and community. These virtues have never been more needed. “Benediction” ran in the Journal, a paper that would eventually become the newspaper and digital platform rebranded in August 2024 as the Minnesota Star Tribune. Season’s greetings from our 2024 editorial staff and our former colleagues from 1937. ••• Benediction: “Silent Night, Holy Night.” We hear it at this time of year everywhere. It is man’s benediction to man. The song needs no words. The very melody suffices to soften a calloused heart; its simple, throbbing chords send a thrill down into the fingertips. It speaks the language of every civilized people — not alone Christians — and, taking no account of race, color, creed or other social conditions, bids every man be kind and humble. How can anyone, hearing that noble music as he must, contend himself to be cruel, greedy, mean or little — or even smug? We need Silent Night these days quite as much as ever; and if Christmas meant nothing more than its gentle whispering to the souls of men, it would be worth clinging to forever.

Mexican Teenagers Arrested After Four Migrants Held Captive in Border CityIn 1999, University of the Philippines professor Cesar Adib Majul penned a critique of historian Renato Constantino’s essay, Our Task: To Make Rizal Obsolete. Constantino argued that Jose Rizal, while historically significant, should be displaced as a model for contemporary nation-building because his reformist approach was less radical than what modern struggles demand. Majul asserted that Rizal’s enduring value lies in his evolving relevance, particularly as a symbol of intellectual rigor, moral conviction, and love for the Filipino people. Fast forward to 2024, 128 years after Rizal’s execution, and the debate remains strikingly relevant. In a country grappling with chronic corruption, systemic inequality, environmental degradation, and threats to democratic institutions, the question arises: Can Rizal still inspire us today, or has he become obsolete in a world requiring more immediate and radical solutions? Rizal, according to Majul, was not merely a reformist; he was a revolutionary of thought and character. His insistence on education as the bedrock of societal transformation and his belief in peaceful reform over violent upheaval were not acts of compromise but of profound foresight. He envisioned a nation that could achieve sovereignty not just through political independence but through a collective awakening of intellectual and moral consciousness. This vision remains relevant in 2024, where the Philippines finds itself at a crossroads. The challenges Rizal confronted—colonialism, social stratification, and the abuse of power—manifest today in different forms: economic neocolonialism, digital misinformation, and environmental exploitation. Rizal’s insistence on critical thinking and moral leadership offers a blueprint for addressing these contemporary issues. Critics argue that Rizal’s emphasis on education and reform lacks the urgency needed to combat oppressive structures. In today’s world, where social media fuels mass movements and grassroots activism demands swift action, Rizal’s methods might seem too deliberative. However, this critique overlooks the depth of Rizal’s strategy. His novels, “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo,” were not mere calls for reform but critiques of systemic injustices that laid the intellectual groundwork for revolution. In this sense, Rizal was both a reformist and a revolutionary, demonstrating that profound change requires both immediate action and long-term cultural and mindset shifts. In an age where many Filipinos feel disillusioned by corruption and systemic failures, Rizal’s unwavering commitment to his principles—despite the personal cost—remains an inspiring model. His refusal to compromise his ideals, even in the face of death, challenges today’s leaders and citizens alike to embody integrity and accountability. In a country as diverse as the Philippines, Rizal’s vision of a united Filipino identity, grounded in shared values and aspirations, is particularly resonant. In 2024, as the nation navigates regional disparities, cultural fragmentation, and the globalized pressures of migration, Rizal’s call for solidarity and collective action is a necessary reminder of what it means to be Filipino. To dismiss Rizal as obsolete is to misunderstand his legacy. His ideas are not static relics of the past but dynamic principles that can be reinterpreted to address present challenges. The task, therefore, is not to render Rizal irrelevant but to reinvigorate his teachings, ensuring they remain a beacon for future generations. As we commemorate 128 years since his martyrdom, the Philippines must look to Rizal not as a distant historical figure but as a guiding light in the ongoing quest for justice, equality, and national dignity.China's Newly Launched Amphibious Assault Ship Leaves Dockyard

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Haiti gang attack on journalists covering a hospital reopening leaves 2 dead, several woundedWhen the snow is falling and hot chocolate is piping, few activities are more refreshing and relaxing than plopping down on the couch and turning on the television. Some will watch live Christmas events from Rockefeller Center, while others will tune into a bowl game. But if you’re of a certain age, you clearly remember the excitement when Nickelodeon began to roll out its litany of timeless Christmas specials. From Kenan & Kel in the 1990s to Danny Phantom in the late 2000s, Nickelodeon has entered the pantheon of networks that have consistently rolled out classic holiday specials. While Nickelodeon’s legacy is cemented, the ranking of its best holiday season episodes is and will always be hotly contested. Not to start a debate at the holiday dinner table, but here are the 10 best classic Nickelodeon holiday specials. Show: Keenan & Kel Air Date: December 14, 1996 Kel ( Kel Mitchell ) loves orange soda and Kenan ( Kenan Thompson ) loves Christmas. He spends the entire year saving money to buy a new bike and takes an extra job as Santa at the mall to help get the last few dollars he needs. However, his plans are derailed when he comes across a brother and sister who dream of a great Christmas filled with presents that their mother can’t afford. In a selfless mood, Kenan uses the money he makes as Santa to surprise the kids and their mom with presents. Kenan’s upset that he didn’t get the bike he wanted, but he knows he did the right thing and Santa rewards him with a bike of his own. As with many Nickelodeon holiday specials, Kenan’s act of giving underscores the importance of family, friends, community, and giving throughout the holiday season. Show: Invader Zim Air Date: December 10, 2002 Name two more idiotically entertaining rivals than Zim ( Richard Steven Horvitz ) and Dib (Andy Berman). I’ll wait. While I wait, also figure out why Dib’s dad, Professor Membrane ( Rodger Bumpass ), named him Dib. Anyway, Zim and Dib’s rivalry takes center stage when Zim learns about the lure of Santa, kidnaps a man dressed up in a Santa suit and drains his brain. Normal holiday festivities, right? Once Zim drains the man’s brain and learns more about the lure of Santa, he devises a plan to build a Santa suit and convince all of humankind that he’s worthy of following and giving their undying devotion too. For the most part, it works and Zim is close to bringing all of human kind to the Tallest in order to extend his rule. However, Dib intervenes and garners the support of his sister, Gaz (Melissa Fahn), and his father, Professor Membrane, and stops Zim before he’s able to fully takeover. Overall, it’s a pretty weird storyline for a kid’s show during the holiday season, but Invader Zim is at its best when it’s weird. Show: Rocko’s Modern Life Air Date: December 1, 1994 Rocko ( Carlos Alazraqui ) is a better person than most because his grace throughout this Christmas special is unmatched. For nearly the entire episode, Rocko works to put together beautiful holiday decorations and host a lovely holiday party. Instead, his friends treat him poorly, other characters bully him, and no one except a magic elf shows up to his party. The elf works his magic and creates a memorable snowfall around Rocko’s house and Rocko’s house only. When the blizzard leaves a perfect amount of snow and holiday cheer around his house, Rocko’s friends show up at his front door to apologize and make the most of the holiday party. Rocko, being the kind soul he is, lets them in and thanks them for coming. Show: iCarly Air Date: December 13, 2008 Timmy Turner ( Tara Strong ) isn’t the only character in the Nickelodeon multiverse to have their dreams come true during the holiday season. When Carly’s brother, Spencer ( Jerry Trainor ), builds an electromagnet Christmas tree that sets fire to holiday gifts, Carly ( Miranda Cosgrove ) wishes that her brother was a bit more normal. However, things aren’t as great as Carly hoped they’d be. Spencer becomes a “normal” lawyer dating Ms. Benson (Mary Scheer) while Freddie ( Nathan Kress ) no longer has a crush on Carly, and Sam ( Jennette McCurdy ) is in a juvenile detention center. Most shockingly, Carly, Spencer, and Freddie were never friends in this alternate universe and never launched a webcast. The weirdness of the episode pays off in the end because Carly realizes what we’ve always known: her life is pretty great as is. Show: As Told by Ginger Air Date: December 10, 2001 As Told by Ginger is one of the most underrated series in the Nickelodeon catalog for various reasons, including its humor and ability to reach both young and older audiences. Case in point, the show’s “Even Steven” holiday special is immaculate. In the tertiary plot, Ginger (Melissa Disney) discovers that her grandfather is Jewish and immediately pivots from celebrating Christmas to celebrating Hanukkah. Her shift from Christmas to Hanukkah happens so quickly that it causes a rift between her and Dodie (Aspen Miller) because Ginger refuses to go to Dodie’s Christmas party and hosts her own instead. Splitting the room down the middle, half of Ginger’s party is devoted to celebrating Hanukkah, and the other half is adorned with Christmas decorations. 11 Musicians Poised for Talk Show Success Like Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson & Fat Joe Meanwhile, Hoodsie ( Tress MacNeille) is writing letters to Santa, asking him to give him rhythm for Christmas. Yes, you read that correctly. He genuinely asked Santa for rhythm, the ability to dance on beat. When Ginger’s brother, Carl (Jeannie Elias), finds Hoodsie begging Santa for rhythm, he not only makes fun of him, but also declares that Santa isn’t real. As a result, Carl spends the remainder of the episode attempting to prove that Santa is real. Through this effort, he learns that Carl is not a fan of the holiday season because he routinely asked Santa to bring his father home for Christmas as a kid, and his dad rarely stopped by on the holidays. With this information, Hoodsie runs up to a man dressed as Santa on the street and asks him to bring Hoodsie’s Dad home for Christmas. Little does Hoodsie know, the man dressed up as Santa is Carl’s dad. In the end, Carl’s dad visits him for Christmas, and while they’re talking in the driveway, a fire starts inside as Ginger is hosting her holiday party. Carl’s dad runs in, puts out the fire, and saves the day, making Ginger realize that the most important part of the holidays is being surrounded by family and friends. And no, Carl does not get rhythm. Show: The Fairly OddParents Air Date: December 12, 2001 Clichés may be annoying, but they’ve stood the test of time for a reason. However, when an elder said, “Be careful what you wish for,” Timmy Turner clearly wasn’t listening. Instead, he had to learn the hard way when he told Wanda (Susanne Blakeslee) and Cosmo ( Daran Norris ) that he’d like it to be Christmas every day. In his head, there’d never be school, and he’d get presents every time he woke up. Conversely, Wanda and Cosmo are magically depleted, his parents can’t work, and the other holidays become envious of Santa Claus. As a result, Timmy must make a trip up to the North Pole all alone. Tough luck for a kid who can literally wish for whatever he wants every other day of the year already. Show: Drake & Josh Air Date: December 5, 2008 Give a little girl named Mary Alice the best Christmas ever, or go back to jail. That’s essentially the plot of “Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh.” Drake ( Drake Bell ) desperately wants to host a party on the rooftop of Josh’s workplace, Premier Theater. To the surprise of just about everyone, Josh’s boss agrees to let Drake host the party as long as he volunteers to dress up as Santa for kids in the mall. Drake agrees, but things go haywire when a woman tries to kiss him, and he runs away. While hiding, he runs into a little girl named Mary Alice ( Bailee Madison ) and promises to give her the best Christmas ever. Drake finishes his shift as Santa and gets to host the party after all, but it’s cut short when a few uninvited guests show up, and Josh ( Josh Peck ) calls the police. However, there’s a mixup when the police arrive and Josh gets arrested. Being the good stepbrother he is, Drake tries to break Josh out of jail. Unfortunately, Drake gets arrested, too. When Drake and Josh get to speak to a judge, they explain that they need to get out to fulfill Drake’s promises to Mary Alice. The judge releases them, but warns that they will be brought back if they do not give Mary Alice the best Christmas ever. No pressure, right? Show: Rugrats Air Date: December 6, 1992 It may not seem like it, but there is not much of a difference between The Boondocks ‘ Huey Freeman ( Regina King ) and the children of Rugrats . Huey chases Santa around the mall with a BB gun, screaming, “You gon’ pay what you owe.” Meanwhile, Tommy ( Elizabeth Daily ), Chuckie (Christine Cavanaugh), and the crew are setting dangerous traps for Santa , so they can question him about his character. “The Santa Experience” kicks off at the mall where Angelica (Cheryl Chase) bum rushes the line to see Santa and tells Mr. Claus how much she needs a dream dollhouse for Cynthia. While Mr. Claus pushed her away, mall staff gave her a box of free toys to apologize for Santa rightfully pushing her away. Even with the free presents, Angelica is ungrateful and doesn’t want them. Meanwhile, Tommy and Chuckie are debating whether or not Santa is a good person. You know, typical baby stuff, right? Tommy is convinced Santa is a great guy, while Chuckie is, of course, scared of Saint Nick and thinks he’s a bad guy. In the kitchen, the parents are having a relatable conversation about their challenges and struggles, trying to ensure each of their children has a good holiday season. Later, the kids and parents head north to celebrate Christmas in a cabin. There, Chuckie and Tommy set up a booby trap to catch Santa. Much to their disappointment, the trap only manages to catch Stu ( Jack Riley ). Ultimately, everything turns out for the best as Santa just rings the front doorbell and delivers the presents face-to-face. Angelica gets her doll house, Chuckie determines Santa is a good person after all, and the Rugrats get the perfect Christmas. Show: SpongeBob SquarePants Air Date: December 6, 2000 If you ask most fans of SpongeBob SquarePants about Squidward (Rodger Bumpass), most would say he’s closer to being the Grinch than Santa Claus. However, “Christmas Who?” proves otherwise. Spongebob ( Tom Kenny ) visits Sandy ( Carolyn Lawrence ) and finds the proud Texan setting up Christmas decorations around her house. Instead of helping her, Spongebob freaks out because he thinks the lights and decorations have started a fire. It would be nearly impossible to start a fire that far underwater, but I digress. Anyway, Sandy stops him and explains to Spongebob who Santa Claus is and what happens on Christmas. Excited and enchanted, Spongebob shares the story of Christmas and Santa Claus with nearly everyone in Bikini Bottom. As a result, everyone but Squidward sends letters to Santa and spends all night caroling. When Santa doesn’t show up, everyone calls Spongebob a fraud and mocks him, including Squidward. However, Spongebob turns Squidward’s heart from coal to gold when he gives him a handcrafted clarinet for Christmas so that he won’t go without a gift. In return, Squidward dresses up as Santa and surprises Spongebob, who is delighted, and wishes him a merry Christmas. Squidward didn’t account for all of the other citizens of Bikini Bottom spotting him and asking for gifts. Instead of ruining the charade, Squidward ends up giving away nearly everything in his home away as a gift. Thankfully, Squidward is rewarded when the real Santa Claus sends a letter thanking Squidward for helping keep the spirit of Christmas alive. Show: Hey Arnold! Air Date: December 11, 1996 “Arnold’s Christmas” is not only the best Nickelodeon late-year holiday special, but it’s arguably one of the best episodes of the entire series. The series revolves around Arnold (Toran Caudell) attempting to pull off a Christmas miracle for his neighbor, Mr. Hyunh (Baoan Coleman). Through this endeavor, much of Mr. Hyunh’s backstory is revealed, including the heartbreaking story of how he and his daughter, Mai (Hiep Thi Le), have been separated for more than 20 years. While Arnold and his best friend, Gerald (Jamil Walker Smith), fall short in their quest to find Mai and reconnect her with Mr. Hyunh, Helga (Francesca Marie Smith) unexpectedly saves the day and gets Mai in touch with her father. Helga never gets the credit for creating this touching reunion, but she will always be remembered for being the driving force behind one of the most touching moments in Nickelodeon history. More Headlines: Saint Nick-Mas: 10 Best Nickelodeon Holiday Specials, Ranked Who Had the Best Holiday Movies of 2024? Hallmark vs. Lifetime vs. Netflix (POLL) ‘Squid Game’ Season 3: Everything We Know So Far ‘Shrinking’ Boss Breaks Down Finale’s Scary Louis Moment & What’s Ahead for Season 3 Wendy Williams Is ‘Sober’ & Wants to Go Home From Care Facility Says Son