Both seem very good. 

A buff to Nicholas aka what people wanted from Nicholas last year and they were told no lol.

It is about time that Sir Nick got a buff. Should have been done last year, but I imagine it still isn't enough to make him relevant as an HP Damage Dealer w/o Noelle.  

Wonder if gliseah a2 will remove buffs before placing weaken now?

How informative...

At least they're Christmas-themed champions... Despite that, this is like, what? The 14th consecutive month Rhazin Scarhide got ignored? Where's the sense of priority here?

Unfortunately for Rhazin, earlier this year, Plarium insinuated that he'd never receive a buff when they explained a bit about how they select which toons to buff.... 

Something to the effect of "no plans to rebalance permanent fusion toons that are earned through missions..."

Rhazin arguably needs a buff as badly as any lego in the game.

I still suggest re-working Ruel's A3 to grant an extra turn so his skill synergies are on par with Eostrid, Deacon and Athel.  I love bug head, he was my first Lego, but he just isn't good as-is.

I would think that it would work that way based on the order of how it is written in the revised skill.

Agreed.  Been a long while since we've had two worth anything. 

Doubtful.  I imagine he will fall into the roll that Heli used to.  An annoying utility type nuker.  

Now to hunt for a big Sir Nic soul. 😀

Same.  Skipped both souls last winter. 

big oof

an aside: is it bad my first inclination was to try and find what PvE stages have Noelle and Santa in them

Understandable.  Are there any?  None come to mind immediately.