The Simpsons - All 15 Christmas Episodes Ranked
13. Simpson Christmas Stories
Three stories in one episode does not equal triple the laughs. Since the series introduced them, anthology episodes have been hit and miss prospects. All too often, you get a rushed segment that needed more time for the story to develop.
That's what happens in Simpsons Christmas Stories, which includes the obvious parody of the birth of Christ (later done by Family Guy with Stewie in the Bart/Baby Jesus role, so we can once again say "Simpsons did it!"), a story about Abe getting revenge on Santa, and a nutcracker performance by Springfield Elementary.
The highlight of the episode is Marge having prepared a Christmas gift to herself for Homer, because she knows her hapless husband will forget - but loves him just the same. It aired in season 17, so really, that explains a lot.