Brian Eppes (Michael) had the flu and a 103-degree fever while filming the sleigh scene.
This is the final time Barney lives with Michael and Amy.
The first of five Christmas specials in the original Barney franchise.
This is one of only two Backyard videos where Barney does not revert into his doll form at the end; instead he reads The Night Before Christmas with Michael and Amy. The other one is Barney in Concert. This is also the first video not to show the Barney doll.
Barney is not seen coming to life instead he is seen climbing down the chimney.