- The title refers to the song "The First Noel".
- Quagmire, Mort, Stella and the Greased-up Deaf Guy arrive at the Griffin home with the sound that usually accompanies the arrival of the Road Runner.
- As noted in the plot description, there are numerous homages to the 1966 animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, including Lois' outfit, a smile that she makes, and scenes of her stealing the family decorations. In addition, Stewie appears dressed as Cindy Lou Who.
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| #03 | Boys & Squirrels | #10 | Fecal Matters | #17 | Young Parent Trap | |||
| #04 | Cutawayland | #11 | Boy's Best Friend | #18 | Meg Goes to College | |||
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| #06 | Meg's Wedding | #13 | PeTerminator | #20 | Tales of Former Sports Glory | |||
| #07 | Wild Wild West | #14 | The Marrying Kind | |||||