[musical flourish
[static and beeping]
Today, a snowflake is making its very first trip to Earth!
Yay!
Today, a marshmallow is swimming in hot chocolate.
[contented sigh]
Today, we're talking about the holidays!
And I've got my wishlist...
right here.
Those are all the presents you want?!
Yep! I kept my list pretty short this year.
We're unrolling all the holiday fun
today, on
[Boy reads]
You're watching
Welcome to
-I'm Riah. -And I'm Titus.
We've put together a super awesome team
of super awesome kid reporters
to unwrap all the news
kids care about.
Today, we're talking about the holidays,
and all the best ways to celebrate.
And we're celebrating by...
[upbeat music]
Ned the News Elf is going to love this!
-[record scratch, music stops] -Ned the who, now?
Ned the News Elf.
You've never heard of him?
Not ringing a bell.
He brings holiday cheer to news videos
all over the world.
Speaking of holiday cheer,
we're gonna find out what matters most
about the holidays.
Is it about giving back,
celebrating the people we love?
Or is it about the...
[siren blares]
To find out, we sent Kid Correspondent Chloe
on the search for the hottest gift of the season.
[laughs]
[exciting music]
I'm Chloe, reporting live from Jack's Toys
where kids are lining up for the Floopsy Ball.
[cheerful music]
Let's meet some Floopsy fans now.
What's so special about the Floopsy Ball?
It's a bouncy ball that's pink.
It's round, and it's all me and my best friend talk about.
It's true. It's all we talk about.
And who are you shopping for today?
I'm getting the Floopsy Ball for my brothers, my sisters,
my mom, and my dad.
And I'm gonna get one for my sister,
and one for my dog, Bobo.
[eerie music]
[thunder crashing]
Oh, no! There's only one Floopsy Ball left.
I changed my mind.
I'm getting that ball for myself.
No, I'm getting it for myself.
These friends came for a Floopsy Ball,
but will their friendship be a flop?
[dramatic music]
Stay tuned for more updates.
[static and beeping]
Thanks for that report, Chloe.
See? That's the kind of story Ned would love.
-Why? -Because he's a news elf.
He watches every news segment
to see if it's naughty or nice.
I don't know about Ned the News Elf.
Just because you haven't heard of him
doesn't mean he's not real.
I guess there are a lot of different ways
to celebrate the holidays.
We sent Ava to find out more.
[musical flourish]
I'm Ava,
and I love the holidays so much.
And I wanna know all the different ways kids celebrate.
-Halloween. -Ramadan.
-Valentine's Day. -Christmas.
Our family loves to celebrate Kwanzaa.
Helping people during the month of Ramadan.
Eat Chinese, and spend time with my family.
We happen to have a chalkboard.
So, we like to write words on the chalkboard
that are meaningful words for love.
Each day we get a present.
One to keep, and one to give away.
Everyone that I know, basically.
My mom, my grandma, my brother, and my pets.
I celebrate with everyone,
and we have a party with my friends and family.
I celebrate with my family, my dogs,
and my imaginary brother.
It looks like we all have one thing in common.
We celebrate in our own ways.
Back to you, Riah and Titus.
[static and beeping]
Wow!
I didn't know there were so many different ways
to celebrate. Like Christmas, Kwanzaa,
-and Hannukah. -I know!
But no one mentioned Ned the News Elf.
-Just sayin'. -You'd better be good,
or you're gonna end up with coal on your news chair.
[Ned mumbles]
He was gonna put coal on your news chair!
Hold on! We've got breaking news from Chloe.
[musical flourish]
It was all fun and games here
until two friends found out
there's only one Floopsy Ball left.
Let's listen in.
I should get the ball 'cause I was first in line.
Only 'cause I saved your spot. [growls]
[Jack]
-[eerie music] -[Jack laughs ominously]
[both gasp]
If you can't decide
who gets the Floopsy ball,
then maybe you'd like the hottest toy of last year,
the Snow Globe of Friendship.
[eerie music continues]
Shopkeeper Jack has thrown a curveball.
What does it do?
Give it a shake to see your friendship past.
[suspenseful music]
[both laughing]
Aww! That was our first playdate.
We were baby besties.
Now, shake it again to see your friendship future.
[music continues]
[rattling]
We never spoke again
of the day at the toy store.
We were best friends,
and now, I'm so lonely.
I would give 100 Floopsy Balls
just to have my friend back.
[sniffles]
[melancholy music]
I don't like our future.
Is a snow globe ever wrong?
A strange turn of events here at the toy store.
Will the Floopsy Ball come between these friends forever?
Stay tuned for updates.
[static and beeping]
Wow, I really hope Rosie and Viviona can work it out.
You know who hates seeing friends not getting along?
-Ned the News Elf? -Right!
-That reminds me... -[Ned mumbling]
...I need to leave him some snacks.
Let me bring the...
carrots out.
[tinkling sounds]
[gasps] Are those for Ned's reindeer?
Don't be silly, Titus.
Ned doesn't have flying reindeer.
He has a flying news van.
[horn beeps]
These are for him.
I don't know, Riah.
I'm just not sure about Ned the News Elf.
Well, what do you do when your friend's traditions
are different than yours?
We need to ask a grownup.
-[drumroll, then splat sound] -Oops!
[upbeat music]
[Titus] Wow! Wilmer Valderrama! Hi, Wilmer.
Hi, Riah, and hi, Titus.
But what do you do when your friends
celebrate in a different way?
Well, that's part of the fun, right?
So, if your friend has different traditions than you,
you get to learn from them.
And sometimes, you even get to participate in them.
Like my friend taught me how to make potato pancakes
for Hannukah last year.
And I taught her how to make Colombian tamales.
And, you know, they were both delicious.
So, not everyone has to celebrate in the same way?
Nope, nope. Lots of people all over the world
celebrate differently with music and food and traditions,
but there are so many things, uh, we all have in common too.
There are? Like what?
for example, no matter what you celebrate,
uh, the holiday season is about coming together
with family and friends,
and celebrating how much you care for each other.
Right? I mean, you can relate to these holidays
and how it feels, like, to be together
to see your aunties and your grandparents
and all come together to celebrate.
I mean, that's something we all have in common.
So, if someone does something different,
or believes something different,
-celebrate it. -You're right! Thank you.
Okay. Bye, Riah. Bye, Titus. Happy holidays, everyone.
[both] Bye, Wilmer!
[static and beeping]
Now I wanna celebrate Ned the News Elf.
You think he likes strawberries?
Are you kidding?!
They're his favorite.
[tinkling music]
Mine too.
Hold on! We're getting more breaking news
from Chloe.
[musical flourish]
Two friends just got a frightening look
at their friendship future.
Let's see how they're doing.
The snow globe said that we'll never be friends again
if we keep fighting.
Your friendship means way more than a Floopsy Ball.
Let's leave it for someone else.
Yeah, and I figured out what I wanna give you.
A hug!
That's what I was gonna give you too!
[tinkling music]
What a perfect present.
But will it change their future?
[cheerful music]
This just in.
The new, hottest gift of the season is...
the hug!
[cheerful music]
And now, here's senior gift correspondent Maya
to unbox it.
[cheerful music]
Happy holidays, everyone.
I'm Maya, and I'm about to unbox a big holiday surprise.
This box is so big,
I can't even lift it.
I don't even know where it came from!
What's in this thing?
-Is it a giant puppy? -[barks]
-Is it a very small horse? -[snorts]
-Is it a dishwasher? -[sloshes]
Is it a huge chunk of ice cream?
That would be a amazing.
This better not be a box of boxes.
I have a past with those.
[cheerful music plays]
Is it a pencil?
Is it 493 oranges?
Should I go ahead and unbox it?
You guys wanna see inside?
-Do you? Do you? -[children] Yes!
-Here it goes. -[drumroll and cymbals clash]
-Surprise! -It's our very own Ava!
-Can I give you a hug? -Yes, of course.
[tinkling music]
Wow! I just got the hottest gift of the year, a hug.
And just like love, it doesn't cost a thing.
Can I get one more?
Just one sec.
-Here you go. -Rosie!
Thanks, Rosie and Ava!
Back to you in the studio, Riah and Titus.
[static and beeping]
Wow! Now, I know what tog et everyone on my holiday list,
Titus hugs.
[giggles] Look!
Someone ate the carrots and strawberries!
[suspenseful music]
[animal noises]
Was it you?
It wasn't me!
-Did you do it? -No!
But you know what that means?
[both]
[both singing]
♪ I was right I was right ♪
And look, he decorated our Dance Party button!
That's so cool!
You know what else is cool?
Our Kid of the Week.
[celebratory music]
[Titus]
couldn't be with their families
they got to work making
And the gifts keep on giving,
because Hita and Divit are here now.
[both] Hi, Riah and Titus.
Hi, Hita. Hi, Divit.
What inspired you to make cards
and gifts for older people?
During the coronavirus pandemic,
we learned that many seniors were feeling lonely
because they couldn't see family or friends.
And we wanted to find a way to make them smile.
[Divit]
that they're loved and cared for.
What's the best part about doing what you do?
I think the best part
is hearing back from all the recipients,
knowing the fact that I'm able to brighten someone's day,
and bring a smile.
It just only takes five minutes to do that.
What are the holidays about for you?
For me, the holidays are about spreading kindness,
cheer, and love, and that's what we're trying to do
with our work with seniors.
Yes, the holidays are about giving back
in any way you can.
We just wanna make sure
that no one is left out of the celebrations.
You two are bringing joy and cheer to people all over.
And for that, you get our Kid of the Week trophy!
[magical music]
Thanks, Riah and Titus!
[both] Bye, Gita and Divit.
[static and beeping]
We have so much to celebrate.
And I'm gonna start by giving out lots of hugs!
And now, I know what I want for the holidays,
[Titus reads]
Because we all may believe different things,
or celebrate in different ways.
But there's a few things we can all agree on.
[upbeat music]
The holidays are not about getting.
They're about giving.
They're about spreading love and cheer.
And being with the people we care about.
You don't have to worry so much about buying gifts--
Because you already have so many gifts to share.
Now, who wants a hug?
It's the hottest gift of the year!
So, in the wise words of Kool & The Gang...
[both] Whoa!
Ned left a note! It says...
an amazing holiday season.
-Now dance! -Now dance!
[both] "Love, Ned."
Three, two, one. Dance party!
[upbeat music]
Next time, on Kid Correspondent,
looking forward to a brand new year.
-Yeah! -[both] Happy holidays!
[music continues]
-[horn beeps] -[mumbles]
Bye-bye.
[static and beeping]
Wow! Now I know-- Wait.
Uh? Uh?
And for that, you get our--
Shop-kick-iber-er-ack.
Like the hottest toy of the last--
[girls laugh]
[horn honks]
Shooshie! Shh! Shh!
We're gonna find out what is most important
about holiday cheer. What am I saying?
[chatter and laughter]
Surprise!
Scared me.
-Adios!
[musical flourish]