Our amiga Dora has gotten herself and her friends into yet another adventure. This time she volunteers to take Swiper off Santa’s naughty list by showing him the real spirit of la Navidad is giving, not taking away, or “swiping”, in his case. To accomplish this, they take him to revisit the Swiper of Christmas past, present and future. A classic holiday tale, told Dora-style.
The first clip I saw of this Nickelodeon primetime special, “Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure”, was the video of her singing “La Noche Buena.” Head over to SpanglishBaby to watch it with your kids, if you haven’t already. I automatically liked that it’s a catchy song to introduce young kids to the meaning of the word for Christmas Eve in Spanish: Noche Buena. Plus, it reflects the party atmosphere and even glamour (notice how they’re all dressed in party suits!) that Noche Buena traditionally is in Latin homes.
The CD, Dora´s Christmas, features two other exclusive music video along with the 16 classic holiday tunes performed by Dora-with a Latin twist.
I found it hilarious that Dora the Explorer’s version of Santa Claus not only speaks Spanish, actually Spanglish, but also has brown-tone skin. I had no idea you could actually tan so much in the North Pole! It wasn’t necessary to portray a Latino-esque Santa, but it’s totally cute. Hey, we could even call him Santa José! OK, maybe not…
Unfortunately, there´s no Spanish-language track available on this Dora the Explorer movie, either. But there´s enough Spanish and Latino traditions to make it part of your home-viewing repertoire. There is, however, a companion hardcover book in Spanish called Dora y La Aventura de Navidad that would be perfect to have as well.
In any case, watch it for yourself and start a new family Christmas tradition leading up to la Noche Buena with “Dora´s Christmas Carol Adventure.” This one-hour special premieres Sunday, Dec. 6th on Nickelodeon at 8pm (ET/PT). It will encore on Nickelodeon on Monday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. (ET/PT) and on Nick Jr. on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. (ET). No worries if you don´t have cable, you can still watch it by downloading it from iTunes starting on Monday, Dec. 14th, or purchasing your very own copy here. It also makes a wonderful gift!
A Giveaway!!
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to Random.org, the winner is: #14-Beth Shepherd. Felicidades!
Of course we’ve hooked one up for you to win! One lucky winner will receive both “Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure” DVD and Dora´s Christmas CD. How giving is that?!
For your chance to win all you have to do is leave a comment telling us which of the 16 tracks on this CD is your, or your child’s, favorite and why. Click on the widget below to sample the songs:
That’s all you have to do to enter this giveaway. If you want to up your chances at winning, then click here to learn how to get additional entries.
This giveaway ends Sunday, December 6th at midnight EST.
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Love the Nochebuena track – great dance beat for a conga line on Christmas morning with the whole family!
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It has to be jingle bells, love the salsa twist! my children singing and dancing along right now
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Wiggle, Wiggle ~my son thinks it’s hilarious, especially the A-chew part!
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I like Jingle Bells. I hope I win. “Santa” is bringing a Dora doll to our little one, this would complement the doll nicely!
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Santa Clause is coming Aqui~ because the beat if infectuous and they laugh and sing along.
I also like Jingle Bells. It sounds great this way.
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Jingle Bells is so much fun!
Jingle bells!! Thanks for the chance.
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My daughter loved them all but said her favorite was wiggle wiggle. its cute she said
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My little one likes A Holly Jolly Christmas best. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Jingle Bells is one
Feliz Navidad
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Jingle Bells is my favorite.
Feliz Navidad. My daughter loves Dora! Thanks!
A Holly Jolly Christmas
i would love to win my 2 year old granddughter oves dora
Love the version of Jingle Bells!
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I love “No Swiping On Christmas” because that Swiper is soo sneaky!
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We liked Dora the Explorer Christmas. This is such a fun cd!
my daughter has this on her christmas list.thanks so much
I like Feliz Navidad. Im hispanic and when I was younger I used to sing that song at my church and it was fun I would like my two year old daughter to learn it. Plus she loves Dora
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Jingle Bells is great…I love this style! Thanks
I like Jingle Bells.
I like Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) – it’s always been one of the favs in our house!
My daughter loves “Feliz Navidad” she has sung that song since she was 2. This is a fun version too.
Feliz navidad is my 2 yr old daughter’s favorite. I like jingle bells.
“Feliz Navidad”; my niece Hannah likes to dance to this tune!
My boys chose Jingle Bells. Musta been the tune!
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rocking around the christmas tree is our favorite!
Feliz Navidad is my favorite.
Jingle Bells for sure, thanks.
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Jingle Bells here!!!
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Jingle Bells .
id have to say jingle bells
Deck the Halls is our favorite. We always love singing along to that song and singing it with Dora would be more fun!
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My daughter and I like Jingle Bells, because it sounds fun!
We like this version of Jingle Bells.
No Swiping on Christmas! My daughter loves telling Swiper no swiping.
I love Jingle Bells. Thanks.
My kids love Here Comes Santa Claus because it reminds them Christmas is coming!
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Here comes Santa Clause is my grandson’s favorite. He’s getting into the whole holiday thing this year … so much fun.
I love the Wiggle Wiggle. What a catchy tune and fun to watch the children move to.
I love A Holly Jolly Christmas which is fun to dance to
my son really liked Jingle Bells,he was dancing &singing to it!
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Love the Jingle Bells rendition!
My son loves “Jingle Bells” the best.
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i like the deck the halls
I like jingle bells the best. Oh and my son loves this movie, he’s watching it right now!
jingle bells
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We really love Dora the Explorer Christmas. We heard it on NickJr. and we fell in love with it. Thanks for the great contest
My favorite song is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”–a longtime family favorite.
I really like the jingle bells song!
Jingle Bells.. it’s so fun!
Jingle Bells is our favorite because everyone knows the lyrics and sings them very loudly.
My daughter loves Feliz Navidad!
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My favorite is Jingle Bells because this version sounds so catchy.