11. Hey Arnold!: ‘Arnold’s Christmas’
‘Hey Arnold!’ was an absolute gem of the late 90’s. Centering around the kind-hearted Arnold, it’s no surprise that it would have one of the best cartoon Christmas specials. Arnold is known for helping those around the community, and this holiday special is no different. After drawing Mr. Hyunh’s name from the secret Santa pool, Arnold sets out to find his long-lost daughter as the ultimate gift. In the process he must make a deal with the city archivist, agreeing to do all his holiday shopping. When the final gift on the list can’t be found, the show’s bully, Helga, secretly and selflessly gives her pair away, completing Arnold’s agreement. Arnold never finds out about what Helga did, making it a truly selfless act. If you’ve ever wanted an example of the spirit of giving, ‘Hey Arnold!’ has you covered.