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By Fernanda Camargo
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Giving and teamwork in jolly action-fueled holiday special.
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A PAW Patrol Christmas
What's the Story?
Pups and citizens of Adventure Bay are excited for the holidays in A PAW PATROL CHRISTMAS. As the PAW Patrol helps with decorations, Rubble is eager for his Christmas present: a new laser drill he's been, quite literally, dreaming of. But when Santa gets sick, Mayor Humdinger plans to steal all the gifts for himself and tricks Rubble into helping. Now, the PAW Patrol must travel to the North Pole to rescue their friend, stop Mayor Humdinger, and save Christmas for all children of the world.
Is It Any Good?
This special is a Christmas story from one of the most popular kids' franchises, and fans of the series won't be disappointed. Despite being part of a commercial franchise created by a toy company, A PAW Patrol Christmas emphasizes the non-materialistic, true meaning of Christmas by highlighting the importance of spending time with friends and focusing on giving rather than receiving — valuable lessons for any age group. With adventure, music, and heart, this special claims its place along preschool classics of the season that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the meaning of Christmas as described in A PAW Patrol Christmas. What is Christmas really about?
Why are some people on the "naughty" list and others on the "nice" list?
Why was Rubble on the "nice" list even after if he made a mistake?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 28, 2025
- Cast : Lucien Duncan-Reid , Ron Pardo , David J. Dixon , Kai Harris
- Network : Paramount+
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures , Animals ( Cats , Dogs ) , Friendship , Holidays ( Christmas ) , Superheroes
- Character Strengths : Communication , Teamwork
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- Last updated : December 1, 2025
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