This is the first short not to be adapted from any of Chris Savino's comics of the series.
Despite not being on the title card, the white wreath with the orange bow counts as Lincoln's appearance, given his white hair and orange polo shirt.
This is the first short to be holiday themed.
This is the first short to show the parents' faces.
Luan's "four awesome pranks" are Lori sitting on a whoopee cushion, Luna getting joy buzzed, Leni being sprayed by a squirt flower, and Lincoln getting a pie in the face.
