This episode's pretty good. The story of the origin of Equestria was interesting. Of course I still would like to know how Celestia/Luna became their leaders. I like how the ponies are still their characters in the play; Pinkie Pie is even more random as ever, Rainbow Dash's brute and fearless and Rarity still acts like a spoiled princess. In fact I just realize before and after the play they were arguing just like how it was portrayed in the play. It's quite funny how they know Earth and its circumference (or at least mentioned it.) I like the song at the end. To me it feels like the national anthem of Equestria.
They have done a lot of bickering & whining & arguing in the play, haven't they? How come only earth ponies can grow food? If you ask me, unicorns and pegasi can do a lot of things that an Earth pony can do and more. Surely they can just learn to grow food on their own, can they? I guess they don't want to participate in digging in the dirt, huh Rarity?
Regardless, I really like its moments in the play. Great holiday special.