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Come on, vamonos! Let's bring this present to Santa!

— Dora

Dora_The_Explorer_-_Feliz_Navidad_(S2,_E15)_-_Paramount+

Dora The Explorer - Feliz Navidad (S2, E15) - Paramount+

"A Present for Santa" is the first Christmas episode of the Nick Jr. animated series Dora the Explorer. It was originally released directly-to-video on September 24, 2002, and aired on Nickelodeon in prime-time on December 11th of that year.

Synopsis[]

Dora and boots open christmas gifts

Dora and Boots play with their new instruments.

It is Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to Dora's house later tonight to bring them presents. While she and Boots are waiting, he has a present for her with rainbow wrapping paper and a green ribbon. She opens it and inside was una flauta, a flute. She plays it and now it was her turn to give Boots a present with green star wrapping paper and a blue ribbon. When he opens it, he sees that it's a pair of maracas. He plays them while Dora plays the tune of "Feliz Navidad" on her flute. They have a present for Santa with green wrapping paper and a picture of him on the tag close by. Soon after, Cole & Elena Márquez come with a blanket for them. Cole wishes her Feliz Navidad and Boots Merry Christmas. They yawn and fell asleep.

While Dora and Boots are asleep, Santa brings out lots of presents to put under the tree. When they wake up, they're amazed to see that he brought lots of presents. Then they realize that he didn't take his present with him. They go outside. Dora asks the viewer if they see him. She and Boots do so from afar. Boots asks where he's going. Dora tells him that he's going home. Dora asks the viewer where he lives. The viewer tells her that he lives at the North Pole. Boots tells her that they got to give him his present and if they don't, he may not get any presents for Christmas. So they had to figure out how to get to the North Pole. They ask Map for help. He says that the North Pole is very far away and that they have to go up the snowy mountains and across the icy river to get there.

Dora and boots are on a train

"We've gotta stop!"

Dora and Boots get going to find the snowy mountains. They realize that they're far away and need someway to get up them. Suddenly, they see Azul who has Christmas lights. They think that's cool. He comes to a stop and Dora asks Azul for a ride up the snowy mountains because they have a present for Santa. He tells her and Boots that he can get them over the snowy mountains and then he warns them that the snowy mountains get cold and that they need warm clothes for the weather. Dora checks Backpack for warm snow clothes, and in no time, Dora and Boots are dressed for the snow. They climb aboard Azul, get going, and along the way, they see Benny the bull who will get a teddy bear for Christmas, Isa who will get a pink hat for Christmas, and Tico who will get roller skates for Christmas. After getting a sneak peek on what they're going to get for Christmas, Azul heads up the snowy mountains. At the top, a barrier was put in front of the tracks. Azul screeches to a stop which causes Santa's present to be shaken loose and fly off. Dora and Boots had to find it fast. They picture in their heads that it's shaped like a rectangle. They look for all the rectangles in the snow. They find a bunny wearing a hat under a triangle of snow. They find two rectangles. One has a sled underneath and the other is Santa's present. The latter lands in Dora's hands. she and Boots thank Azul for the ride. He wishes them Feliz Navidad.

Dora and Boots get going on foot to the icy river. Suddenly, they hear Swiper. Boots wonders if he swipes on Christmas. Dora doesn't know for sure, but they better be on the look out. He's in a snowman suit and follows them. Every time they stop, he stops. They examine the snowman who's following them. Dora tells Boots that she doesn't believe that it's just a snowman. Swiper comes out of hiding and swipes the present. He's about hide it when Boots tells him that it's a present for Santa and that if he and Dora don't give it to Santa, he may not get any presents for Christmas. Swiper stops and thinks about what Boots said. He feels bad, gives it back to Boots, and runs away as Dora and Boots wish him Feliz Navidad.

The Little Puppy Is On The Whale

¡Salta!

After getting the present back, Dora and Boots approach the icy river. Suddenly, they heard high-pitched barking. They see that it's a husky puppy calling for help in Spanish. Dora asks him, "¿Que te pasa, perrito?" which means "What can I do for you, puppy?" in Spanish and he goes, "Mi mama, mi papa". She understands the fact that he is looking for his parents who are on the other side of the river. Boots tells him that they'll get him across it. Dora tells him, "No te preocupes, perrito," which means "Don't worry, puppy," in Spanish. She and Boots have to figure out a way for them to get across the river and some male voices go, "We can help." Dora and Boots ask the viewer who said that. The viewer tells them it's the whales. One tells them that they can jump across on their backs. Dora tells the viewer that the husky puppy needs help to do so. She also tells the viewer that he speaks Spanish. So she reminds the viewer to tell him, "Salta," which means "Jump" in Spanish. After he viewer repeats it four times, he jumps on one whale, then another and another until he gets across the icy river to the other side. His parents were so happy to see him back. Dora and Boots get a lift from one of the three whales to get across the icy river. They thank them. "You're welcome", they all say. They spray water out of their blowholes and splash away.

Dora and Boots are getting close to delivering Santa's Christmas present. They just have to get to the North Pole, which is so far away. Suddenly, the husky dogs return with a sled, which Dora and Boots hop onto. In no time, they reach the North Pole. Dora thanks the husky dogs as they leave. She and Boots approach Santa's house. Boots knocks on the door. Dora tells him that Santa is not here yet and must still be delivering presents. Suddenly, a group of voices say, "A present for Santa, a present for Santa," at varying volumes, and Dora and Boots see that it's Santa's elves. Two approach them to tell them that Santa will be home soon when they hear the jingle bells. Dora and Boots listen for the sound of jingle bells. The viewer hears them and they do so too. Santa is coming home. One elf tells Dora and Boots, "You can put the present under the tree." All the other elves say, "Yeah! Put the present under the tree."

Dora And Boots Are Laughing On Holly Jolly Sleigh

Dora and Boots dance on Santa's sleigh.

Dora and Boots head inside and one of the elves closes the door behind them. They look at Santa's Christmas tree, noticing that he didn't get any presents, so they decide to put theirs under it. They do so and they listen for him. Dora asks the viewer if they see him before she and Boots look out the window. Then they hid behind the tree as he walks in the door. He looks at their present and laughs. They peek out, greet him, and tell him to open it. He does so and inside is una guitarra, a guitar. He loves it, thanks Dora and Boots, and they all hug. He tells Dora and Boots that they should play a song together. Dora, Boots, and Santa play and sing "Feliz Navidad". After the song, the reindeer pull Santa's sleigh. He tells Dora and Boots that he has to get them home. So they get a sleigh ride back from him and have a blast. Soon after, they're back at her house.

Songs[]

Availability[]

The episode debuted on a VHS tape, which also included the episode "¡Rápido, Tico!", on September 24, 2002. It was also featured on the Nick Jr. Holiday DVD, released on the same day. It was later included on the Dora's Christmas DVD in 2004, and the Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas! compilation DVD in 2011.

Trivia[]

  • Santa's voice actor, Howie Dorough, later voiced the Singing Bridge in the double-length third season episode, "Dora's Pirate Adventure."

Voice cast[]

APresentforSantaCover

The cover to the storybook adaptation.

Voice actor/actress Character(s)
Kathleen Herles Dora
Harrison Chad Boots
Howie Dorough Santa Claus
Esai Morales Papi
Marc Weiner Map
Swiper
Fiesta Trio
Whale
Sasha Toro Backpack
Aisha Shickler Husky Puppy
Eileen Galindo Mami
Jordan Smith-Howie Azul
Christina Anbri
Ashley Orr
Stephen Scarpulla
Jake Weinreb
Elves
Nina Hennessey
Irwin Reese
Reindeer

Gallery[]

See also[]

External links[]

Nickelodeon
Productions
Nicktoons "The Santa Experience" • "Son of Stimpy" • "Doug's Christmas Story" • "Rocko's Modern Christmas!" • "Gone Shopp'n" • "A Scooter For Yaksmas" • "Arnold's Christmas" • "Gift Hoarse" • "Let It Snow" • "Have Yourself a Thornberry Little Christmas" • "A Very CatDog Christmas" • "Christmas Who?" • "Christmas Every Day!" • "An 'Even Steven' Holiday Special" • "Babies in Toyland" • Merry Nickmas shorts • "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever" • "A Rocket X-Mas" • "Holly Jolly Jimmy" • "The Finster Who Stole Christmas" • "A Robot for All Seasons" • "When Santas Collide" • "The Fright Before Christmas!" • "Merry Wishmas" • "It's an Udderful Life" • "The All Nighter Before Christmas" • "A Doomed Christmas" • "A Very Brrr-y Icemas" • It's a SpongeBob Christmas!A Fairly Odd Christmas • "Baconmas" • "A Magix Christmas" • "Huggle Day" • "Happy Chalawunga!" • "A Crustmas Story" • "11 Louds a Leapin'" • Albert • "It's Christmas, You Dorks!" • "Bunsen Saves Christmas" • "Bramley Holiday" • "A Very Casagrandes Christmas" • "Season's Cheatings" / "A Flipmas Carol" • "The Ho! Ho! Horror!" • A Loud House Christmas • "Traditions" • "Just in Time for Christmas" • "Parker Saves Christmas" • "SpongeBob's Road to Christmas" • "Snow Escape" • Twas the Night Before SpongemasA Very Patchy Holiday Stream Special • "Twas the Fight Before Christmas" • "Sandy's Country Christmas"
Live-action shows and movies "X-Mas Eve" • "Ride, She Said" • "Christmas" (Roundhouse) • "The Gift" (The Secret World of Alex Mack) • All That Episode 225 • "O' Christmas Pete" • "Merry Christmas, Kenan" • "Starwalk" • "Miracle on 32nd Skeet" • "The Mystery of the Mice That Roared" • "A Very Canine Christmas" • The Nick at Nite Holiday Special • "A Little So'em So'em for Christmas" • Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh • "iChristmas" • "The Naked Brothers Band Christmas Special" • "Telling Amanda" • "The Good, the Bad and the Ickie Doll" • "Big Time Christmas" • "A Christmas Tori" • "Epic Christmas" • "How to Rock Christmas" • "See Dad Run Christmas Into the Ground" • "The Gift of the Maggies" • Santa Hunters • "Santa's Little Harpers" • "Winter Thunderland" • "The Thank You Mask" • "Christmas Danger" • "A Reggae Potato Christmas" • Nickelodeon's Ho-Ho Holiday Special • "The Gift" (Make It Pop) • "Jingle Bell Rock" (School of Rock) • Tiny Christmas • "Holiday Punch" • The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular • "Down Goes Santa" • "Friendiversary" • All That Episode 1134 • "Krampapalooza" • "A Mouth Noise Christmas" • "Fa-La-La-La-La-La-La-Lay Lay" • "Waiting for Santa" • Nickelodeon's Treasure TruckThe Great Nickmas Tree Sliming • "A Very Delivery Van Christmas" • "All I Want for Christmas is Lay Lay"
Nick Jr. Christmas at Eureeka's Castle • "Waiting for Grandma" • "Mr. Cook's Christmas" • "A Gullah Gullah Christmas" • "Blue's Big Holiday" • "Merry Christmas, Little Bill" • "A Present for Santa" • "Blue's First Holiday" • "Blue's Holiday Wishes" • "Christmas Wishes" • "Diego Saves Christmas!" • "Christmas" (Yo Gabba Gabba!) • "Save the Reindeer!" • Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure • "Great and Grumpy Holiday" • "The Super-Special Gift" • "The Action Elves Save Christmas Eve" • "Santa's Little Fixers" • "Christmas" (Hi-5) • "Happy Holidays, Mr. Grumpfish!" • "A Very Awesome Christmas" • Peter Rabbit's Christmas Tale • "Pups Save Christmas" • "Wally Saves the Trollidays" • "A Very Guppy Christmas" • "Monster Machine Christmas" • "Have a Very Mutty Christmas" • "Santa's Little Genies" • "Christmas 2.0" • "Best Christmas Ever" (Sunny Day) • "The Knight Before Christmas" (Nella the Princess Knight) • "Rusty Saves Christmas" • "The Sugar Plum Fairy!" • "Merry Woodsmas" • "Ryan's Merry Playdate" • "A Top Wing Christmas" • "A Pirate Christmas" • "Pups Save a Bah-Humdinger" • "Blue's Night Before Christmas" • "The Guppies Save Christmas!" • "Ryan's Christmas Time Special!" • "All I Want for Fishmas" • "Christmas is Coming!" • "The Present" • "Charger's Christmas Adventure" • "The Crew Builds a Christmas Show" • "Tiny Chef’s Marvelous Mish Mesh Special" • "Face's Holiday Countdown Party"
Albums
Ren & Stimpy's Crock O' ChristmasRugrats: Holiday ClassicsNick HolidayNick Jr. Winter WonderlandDora's ChristmasMerry Nickmas . Baby Shark's Big Fishmas SpecialNick Jr.'s Holly Jolly Jams
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