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THEME SONG: The sun is coming out,

so let's go find a new adventure.

You can come along with me and be there always by my side.

Hello!

It's a brand new day.

Hey!

Buenos dias, mundo!

Come on!

Come along and play here in Nina's world.

Hello, hello, hello, hey!

It's going to be the best day ever.

Come on!

Come along and play here in Nina's world.

[sleigh bells ring]

Oh!

Santa!

Is that you?

[laughs] No, Star.

It's me, Nina, the elf.

Now close your eyes, no peeking.

[sleigh bells ring]

NINA: There, you can open your eyes now, Star, the elf!

Shine on!

I'm an elf, too!

That's right, Star.

Because you're going to help Carlos

and me give out presence today, see?

Ooh, hoo!

What a sparkly reindeer!

Thanks!

I made an ornament for all our friends

so they can put them on their Christmas trees.

Only I'm keeping this one for our tree.

Come on.

Let's go hang it! Mami!

Mami, look!

I made a reindeer ornament for our Christmas tree.

Muy bonito.

Our tree's first ornament.

Gracias, Mami.

I love Christmas trees.

They're so beautiful!

Lo se.

I can't wait to give everyone their ornament.

I bet they'll look great on their Christmas trees.

Well, that's very generous of you, Nina.

But not everyone celebrates.

ABUELITA: Hee haw!

Abuelita!

What are you doing?

Hee haw.

Feliz Navidad!

I am the Christmas donkey.

[laughs] A Christmas donkey?

Si.

Now, time to take the whole family to the manger.

Ahi van Jose y Maria.

CARLOS: Nina, we're ready!

Oh, Abuelita, it's time to deliver my gifts.

Come on! ‐ Nina?

Can you hand out the fresh bunuelos

I baked for our friends, too?

Claro, I'll get the bunuelos and we'll

meet you in the courtyard. ‐ OK.

Hasta luego, Mami.

Feliz Navidad, Elf Carlos!

Whoa!

Is that our sleigh and a reindeer?

Ola, Nina?

Yeah, you like it?

I love it!

It's the best reindeer sleigh ever.

[dog barking]

There, we're all set.

Abuelita!

OK, OK.

Hold your [laughs] reindeer.

Hola,

Hi, Abuelita Yolie.

Our sleigh is loaded, so we can go now.

[dog barking] ‐ No, Max, the dog.

No!

No more chasing squirrels for you, Max, the reindeer.

[laughter]

Whoa, Carlos.

This is our first stop, the pet vet.

I'll stay out here, and keep an eye on our little reindeer.

Carlos, please give this to Dr. Kapor?

Sure thing. [bells ringing]

Happy holidays!

Happy holidays!

[laughter]

Happy holidays to you, too, Vikram.

Will you look at that?

It's not often I get elves in here.

Hello!

Hi, Dr. Kapor.

We have a special gift for you.

Thank you, Nina.

It's beautiful.

It's Vikram.

He'll make a great ornament for your Christmas tree.

Oh, I'm sure he would.

But we don't have a Christmas tree.

No Christmas tree?

But it's almost Christmas.

Well, Mr. Kapor and I don't celebrate Christmas.

What?

No Christmas?

That's right.

But a few weeks ago, we celebrated

Diwali, that's an Indian festival of lights

and our biggest holiday.

Diwali?

That's it.

And look, I still have one of our holiday lamps here.

This is a diya.

It's little flame is like our inner light, which brings

peace, love, and knowledge. ‐ Wow.

That little flame does all of that?

It does.

During Diwali, we light our houses with these lamps,

and decorate our homes with flowers.

Wow.

Diwali is like Thanksgiving and Christmas all wrapped up

into one big holiday.

[fireworks exploding]

Oh, I almost forgot we have sweets for you, too.

Bunuelos, they're one of my favorite treats.

Mm.

How sweet of you.

But Dr. Kapor, if you don't have a Christmas tree,

do you still want our Christmas tree ornament?

I sure do.

I treasure all gifts, especially from good friends like you.

Your generosity shows that I am cared for and loved.

Pretty bird. Pretty bird.

Pretty bird.

Ooh, and I have something for you.

Flower garlands, like the ones we hang in our homes

for Diwali.

Wow, thank you!

Um, thanks.

Hey, Nina.

Vikram really liked your ornament

hanging beside his cage.

He sure did.

But now we've got to get to Mrs. Goldstein's store.

She's going to love the ornament I made for her Christmas tree.

Mrs. Goldstein?

You don't have a Christmas tree, either?

That's right, Ninala.

I don't have one for such a lovely gift.

Now, if you made two, I could have worn them as earrings.

[laughs] But if you don't have a tree,

how do you celebrate Christmas?

I don't.

My family celebrates Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday.

A long time ago, oh, dear, invaders destroyed

a very important Jewish temple.

So the Jewish people needed to fix

it and make new holy vessels.

To do this, they needed the menorah

to burn through the night.

This is a Hanukkah menorah.

There was only enough oil for one day.

It burned for eight days, until a fresh supply of oil arrived.

Eight days?

That's, like, forever!

[laughs] Well, it certainly seemed like it.

So now, during Hanukkah, Jewish families light the menorah.

And we celebrate the reopening of the temple and the miracle

of the lamp.

But why there are only two candles on this one?

Because this is only the second day of Hanukkah.

At sundown, I'm going to add another candle

and light each one with the helper candle, the shamash.

Aw, I wish we could stay to see that,

but we need to finish our special deliveries.

Well, before you go, I have a little something

for each of you.

[laughs] These are dreidels for a game

we love to play during the holidays.

Wow! Thank you!

Thanks, Mrs. Goldstein.

Bye!

This dreidel is so cool.

I can't wait to learn how to play it.

So who's left on our list, Elf Nina?

Mavis, the postmaster.

I wonder if she has a Christmas tree?

Hm. I don't know anymore.

It seems like not everyone has one.

But let's find out.

Merry Christmas, Postmaster Mavis.

Hello, everyone.

Are you mailing some holiday packages today?

Nope!

We are here to deliver a gift to you.

It's a Christmas mailbox, to hang on your Christmas tree.

Um, do you have a Christmas tree?

I do, a big one.

And this will look beautiful on it.

Thank you so much!

So you celebrate Christmas, too?

That's right.

And the day after Christmas, I celebrate Kwanzaa.

What's that?

Kwanzaa is an African‐American celebration

for all the people around the world

who have African ancestors.

I just got a Kwanzaa card from my niece, Polly.

Want to see?

What a pretty card!

Over seven days, we celebrate our African heritage and what

our family means to us.

And we give each other small gifts,

like homemade jewelry and books, about African folk tales.

Oh, and you light candles, too.

Yes, I light seven candles, and each one means something.

These three red candles are about the things

we need to do to succeed.

These three green candles are about how

we keep what we've earned.

And this black one represents the unity of African people

all over the world.

You know, I think I'm going to start my Kwanzaa a little

early this year and give each of you a special gift.

Really?

Thank you!

Wow, thanks!

Look!

Mrs. Goldstein lit the next candle on her menorah.

Es hermosa!

Abuelita, we don't all celebrate the same way.

But we sure love the lights and candles.

Yes, si, yes.

Each culture is different.

But candlelight always means something important.

So as the candles burn brightly, we shine

a little brighter inside, too.

[singing] Da da da da da, da doh!

[speaking] It's time for the lighting of the Flores

family Christmas tree.

Estan listos? [cheering]

‐ Yay! ‐ Hit that switch!

Ooh!

Oh!

Magnifico!

It's beautiful!

Wow.

And look!

It's already got some presents under it.

Muchas gracias a todos.

We're the very merriest neighborhood ever!

You know, Diwali celebrates for five days with little lamps.

And Mrs. Goldstein gets to light eight candles

for each day of Hanukkah.

And Mavis lights seven candles for the seven days of Kwanzaa.

But now, mijita, it's time to feed Hush.

Because tomorrow we celebrate Nochebuena

with lots of caroling and eating and the pinata.

[laughter]

Feliz Navidad, Hush.

Hush, Hush, little fish.

We are here to make a wish.

We close our eyes, and then we start to make

a wish with all our heart.

Dulces suenos, Nina.

[kissing sound]

[bell rings]

Ooh, Nina.

I'm so excited about tomorrow, I can't sleep.

Try counting all the candles we saw today.

That might help.

OK, I'll try.

But I don't think it'll work.

One‐‐ [snoring].

Buenas noches, Star.

Felices fiestas, mundo.

[crickets chirping]

[humming] Ooh, red ribbons.

Are we going somewhere special today?

Yep.

We're going to the Lin's for a New Year's party.

Shine on!

But we already had a happy new year!

This is Chinese New Year, Star.

It's an important Chinese holiday.

And Abuelita said to wear something red,

because red is a lucky color in China.

Oh, I can't wait!

There's going to be lots of food and fireworks,

and a lion dance. Look!

I'm a dancing lion, too!

Grr!

[laughs] I didn't know lions could dance.

Roar! Grr!

[laughter]

It's not a real lion dancing, but

people wearing a lion costume.

I bet it's going to be the coolest thing ever.

Come on, let's get the party started.

Woo hoo!

Are you ready to stretch like a mighty waking lion?

Si.

Ready.

OK, slide forward and take in a deep breath.

Ah. ‐ Ah.

Ah.

Then let out a big mm, yawn.

Mm.

[laughter]

Wake up, sleepy lion.

Time to party.

Hey!

Those galletas de menta are for the Lin's party.

Pero, mi amor, as the master baker,

it's my duty to make sure these galletitas

taste absolutely delicious.

Roar!

Whoa!

OK, the cookies are all yours, mi leona.

But, let's get them to the Lin's party before I change my mind.

[laughs] Whoa!

Look at the everything store!

It's amazing.

Waving comets.

Que hermoso.

So beautiful!

Hi, Skye.

Hi, Eddie.

Buenas noches.

Happy new year!

We're just getting ready for the party.

Yeah!

The entire neighborhood's coming.

Oh, I'd better get changed.

I'll tell mom and dad you're here.

Where's the dancing lion, Eddie?

Is he coming? Me I can't wait to see him!

Nope, he's not here yet.

But I can be a lion, too! ‐ [laughs]

Grr!

Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Flores.

Hello, Nina.

Happy new year, Senora Yolie.

Thank you for inviting us.

Chinese New Year is a major holiday for us.

If we lived in China, we would be

taking 15 days off work to celebrate

with friends and family.

Oh, that's some party!

It sure is!

Have you ever seen a wushi before, Nina?

That's how we say lion dance in Chinese.

Yah!

[laughs] Wushi?

No, I haven't seen one before.

When's the wushi coming?

When you hear the rhythm of the drums,

[plays drums] you'll know that the lion

is dancing his way to us.

Oh, oh, I want to dance with him.

Bravo!

The [speaking chinese] is going to love those moves, Nina.

Thanks, Mrs. Lin.

[gasps] Wow, Skye!

You look beautiful.

You like my shirt?

Ooh, I love it!

It's super soft.

It's made from silk.

And look!

[gasps] A dragon?

Awesome!

Where'd you get it?

We sell them, from right over there.

Oh, Mami, Papi, can I get a dragon shirt?

Please!

Lo siento, Nina.

Not today.

But you could get one for next Chinese New Year.

For sure, we can even save up for it together.

But I'd have to wait a whole year.

Perhaps you can put these in your piggy bank.

[in unison] Happy new year, Nina.

[speaking chinese]

Oh, what's this?

Nina, remember your manners.

Oh, right, Abuelita Thank you, Mrs. Lin.

You're welcome.

These are lucky envelopes, Nina.

It's a Chinese New Year tradition to give money

to children for good luck.

Money?

Wow!

We brought red envelopes, too.

We read all about some of the Chinese New Year traditions.

Whoa!

Awesome!

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Flores.

Thank you, Senora Yolie.

Yes, oh, oh, oh, yes, thank you.

And for you, Mr. And Mrs. Lin, freshly baked almond cookies.

How very thoughtful, thank you.

Come, come, have some tea.

It'll be a while before the lion dancers arrive.

And then we can begin our Chinese new year dinner.

Would you like to color a mask while we wait

for the lion dancers, Nina?

My lion's going to dance and shoot lightning bolts.

Kazing!

[laughs] I want a lion mask, too, please.

You're our guest, Nina.

So please help yourself.

I will, thank you.

Let's go outside to color, and keep an eye out for the wushi.

OK, I'll be right there.

Skye's shirt is so amazing.

I wish I could buy one right now.

Huh?

Look, Star, more red envelopes!

How lucky is that?

If you collect enough red envelopes,

you can use the money to buy the same shirt as Skye.

Yeah.

But maybe we should ask first before taking

any more envelopes?

Hm.

Well, Mrs. Lin said we're guests.

So we can help ourselves.

Hm?

Nina?

Aren't you going to color your lion mask?

Yep, just a second.

I can't believe how many lucky red envelopes we're finding.

I know.

I wonder why these envelopes are inside lettuce?

Maybe the lettuce is for a salad.

Oh, yeah, we'll be eating a big New Year's dinner tonight.

There.

That should be enough lucky envelopes to buy Skye's shirt.

Hm? [drums playing]

What's that? Oh!

Mr. Lin said that when you hear drums,

that means the lion is coming!

[in unison] The lion is coming!

The lion is coming!

Mom, Dad.

It's the wushi!

[FLUTE, DRUMS, AND CYMBALS PLAYING]

Hm.

Where did they go?

We had the red envelopes and lettuce for the lion

hanging right here.

We've got to find them before the lion arrives.

Oh, those envelopes aren't just decorations.

No, they're for feeding the wushi as the wushi dances.

He pretends to gobble up the lettuce, in which

we placed the red envelopes.

When the wushi eats the lettuce, he gives

us good luck for the new year.

And the money inside the red envelopes

pays for the lion dancers.

Oh, no, Nina!

We took all the envelopes.

I know!

They're not for us.

They're for the wushi.

I think I ruined Chinese new year!

All the other red envelopes are gone, too.

Oh, to start the new year with such bad luck.

Eddie, did you take them without asking?

Nope, no way.

It wasn't me, honest.

I, um, excuse me?

Uh.

It was me!

I took them!

I wanted enough money to buy a shirt like Skye's.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know.

But mijita, why did you think it

would be OK to take something that doesn't belong to you?

Well, Mrs. Lin said I was a guest and I should help myself.

I should have asked first.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry, Nina.

I'm sure it's an honest mistake.

That's very kind of you to say, Mrs. Lin.

A mistake was made, but the mistake was Nina's.

Yes, I was wrong.

I should have never taken the red envelopes.

Will the wushi be mad at me?

Are you mad at me?

Well, it helps that you admitted the truth,

and we got the envelopes back.

Are they all here?

Oh, yes, yes.

The only envelopes I have are the ones that you all gave me.

I can give those back, too.

No, as long as the wushi gets the envelopes meant for him,

you are fine.

Oh.

Thanks, Mrs. Lin.

Look, Nina.

The wushi has come to eat his greens.

[laughs] The lion sure is hungry for the lucky envelopes.

Woo hoo!

The wushi finished his lettuce.

Now we can all dance.

Come on!

Magnifico!

Yay!

Hi, wushi.

Hi!

Look at me.

I can dance, too.

[laughter]

Happy new year, everybody.

[speaking chinese]!

[fireworks exploding] ‐ Look!

[crowd cheering]

Whoa! These fireworks are awesome.

[laughs] ‐ I like the big booms!

Boom! ‐ Wow!

I loved dancing with the wushi.

I know.

But it wasn't fun when you took the red envelopes

without asking.

Yo se.

You can always apologize again to the Lins

by doing something nice, like write them a note to say sorry.

Great idea!

I can draw them a picture of the wushi.

Buena idea, mi leona.

But now, why don't we wish Hush un feliz ano nuevo.

Oh, yes.

Happy Chinese new year, Hush!

Hush, Hush, little fish.

We are here to make a wish.

We close our eyes, and then we start to make

wish with all our heart.

Buenas noches, Nina.

Hasta manana, Papi.

[light clicks off]

[bell rings]

I saw a dancing lion and great big fireworks.

I am such a lucky star.

Me, too.

Feliz ano nuevo, Star.

Buenas noches, mundo.