Jessica Kaylee - 1 Hour of Christmas POVS

Episode Date: December 8, 2025

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Jerica, is that my coat? Yeah, I need it for theme check. So do I, now give it to me! No, I'm literally about to leave for school. But if it makes you less mad, you can borrow one of mine. Bye! Oh! All of these coats are too thin!

What are you wearing? I didn't have a single good coat, so I just put on as many clothes as I could. Can you even put your arms down? No, but I look ready for a winter storm, don't I? I am not confident that you're going to pass the theme check. We have to find you something else. Come on. The drama club closet that's stealing.

No, it's borrowing. Besides, it's that or jail? Take your pick. Fine. Next. Scanning outfit. Matches theme. You're good to go.

Next. Billie Jean, I pass. Thank goodness. Now hurry, we have to put back the outfit before anyone sees. Jessica, nice outfit. Thank you. I believe we have a similar one in the drama club closet. Uh-huh.

Sorry, Miss Peppa. We have to go. My soulmate's name arrived. Hmm, let me guess. Oh. I got one. Oh, I hope it's the Easter bunny sun. We'd have the cutest snow buddies.

Did someone say snow bunnies? Dad, yes, I think I saw one over there. Oh, I don't see any. I must have missed it. Well, my snowflake, are you ready for our morning frost? Three, two, one. There's nothing like a fresh frost over the city. Everything looks so sparkly.

Oh, Dad, I forgot to tell you. I got my soulmate's letters. Impossible. I'll contact Mother Nature. You're too young for that, my little Frost. I'm almost 19, Dad. It's about time I met my soulmate. Ah, humbug.

Okay, okay. Who is it? Well, I haven't guessed it yet. Well, let me know when you do, so I can give him a good frost. Dad? I'm kidding. I'm kidding. It really might be the Easter buddy's son, Alfonso.

Let me guess H. Oh, my icicles, snow bunny is here I come. Santa, tell me if you're really there? You know, if you would have made these all of Ariana Grande songs, I would have completed this challenge Christmases ago. Don't make me fall in love again if you won't be here next year. Yes! I knew listening to Ariana on repeat would come in handy eventually.

Okay, let's keep this wind streak going. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas? Everyone at the North Pole knows this one. It's Santa's shower song and he sings that loud and proud every morning. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart. Oh, I am on a Christmas dinner roll. Someday soon we all will be together. Oh, I know this one. It's...

Yeah, I got nothing. Maybe if I try singing it, it'll come to me. Someday soon, we will all be together like a family. Cassie? What on earth are you doing? Singing Christmas carols? You have no idea how that song goes, do you? No, but maybe you could help me. I can't, but I will tell you this.

That's not how it goes. Thanks, Evie. I just gotta hope for the best so I could move on to the next one. Someday soon, we'll all be together if the weather allows. Spoiled milk! I can't get any more wrong. Or Santa will disappear forever. I know the perfect outfit.

Jess, cool outfit, but where are your wings? I don't have wings. Well, everyone who doesn't have wings is failing the theme check. Why? Some fairies don't have wings. Really? Name one. Exactly. You can't. Billy Jean, I don't have wings. I need your help to take it into the Drobba Club.

again. We can't. The teachers are staked outside it today. We must not been the only one stealing stuff yesterday. What am I going to do? I know. What if I go first and then I run my wings around back to you so you can use them too? Yeah, I don't see why that wouldn't work. I owe you one. You can go in front of me. I'm waiting for someone. Okay, thanks. Billy Jean, where are you? Dean not found. Miss, you're coming with us. You didn't pass. No, please. I did my best. Next. Oh, go ahead. I'm not quite ready yet. Too bad. It's your turn. Come on. Hurry up. Scanning theme. She was a fairy.

No talking. Theme found a wingless fairy. I knew not all fairies had wings. Jess, I'm so sorry. They wouldn't let me go back through to give you the wings. It's okay, Vili Jean. I passed. Jess, why aren't you following the theme check? What do you mean? I'm wearing blue. Are you colorblind? That's clearly white.

No, it's not. Sebastian, what colors my dress? Blue, why? I don't trust his opinion. No offense. Rachel, what color's dress's dress? White? It's blue!

Wait, is this like one of those dresses where some people see one color and some people see another? I certainly hope not. But we need to ask more people to find out. Okay, so 57% have seen white, but 43% have seen blue. But the question is, what is the AI going to see? Students, it's time for your theme check. I guess we're about to find out. Look, Santa, can we go say hi?

No. Why not? He's lactosein. Gelerin and drinks 50 gallons of milk a day. You don't want to get close. Daddy, how come you're so... What did I tell you about calling me, Daddy? It makes you sound weak. Sorry, Mr. Grinch.

That's my little spice. Keep not believing. That's the spirit. Alright, class, let's go around the room and say what we're all doing for Christmas. Ooh, can I go first? Go ahead, Nicholas. I'm gonna help my dad load up the sleigh and donate gifts to the show. That's wonderful, Nicholas. Anyone else want to share? Go ahead Gretchen. I'm going... She's probably gonna destroy decor like her dad. No, I wouldn't do that. Of course you would. You're a Grinch. Yeah, do you even care about Christmas? No, they don't.

What's wrong, my little booger? I don't want to talk about it. Are you gonna D-D tonight? Destroyed decor? Of course. It's a week before Christmas. Can I come? Really. You've never wanted to do. wanted to go with me before. I changed my mind.

That's my little grint. You've got a lot of grints in you. I'm so proud. Let's go burn down the city tree in honor of you no longer believing in Christmas. You can do the honor. It's breaking. Look who it is. I heard she pushed her dad into a burning tree.

I heard she mistaked her dad for a tree. Millie Cheen, what are you typing? My Christmas list. Oh, can I see it? I have no idea what I'm going to ask for this year. Sure, here. But I'm not finished with it yet. Whoa, this is a very long list for someone who was on the naughty list last year.

I'm trying to make up for not getting any gifts last year. Dress to Impress Week. Oh, people were talking about this last week. Basically, you just play Dress to Impress, and if you don't get a high enough score, you get eliminated. The last person in the game wins some big mystery prize. Woo! I love Missing! I'm in.

Me too. If you look closely at the marsupial, you can see... Ice queen? Sorry, Miss Peppa, I have to go. Fashion emergency. I mean, family emergency. Where are all my clothes? Sorry.

Jericho? You're playing too? Yeah, I really want to win this, so I borrowed some stuff. How am I supposed to be an ice queen when you took all my dresses? IDK, not my problem. Uh... Unless... Unless I could be an ice king. Jess, hurry up.

We have to walk the runway. I'm coming. I'm coming. Why are you George Washington? I'm not. I'm an ice king. Uh, no, I think you're George Washington. Well, I'm gonna make it work.

Ooh, original. Nice costume. Is that supposed to be an ice king? Is she George Washington? I thought his whole thing was he was against kings. Um, no, guys. Obviously, I'm not George Washington. I mean, I have the white hair and the blue coat.

Obviously I'm Jack Frost who's like the king of ice. Ooh. Ooh. Love it. It's so good. That's not what he looks like in the movie. Shh. Four stars?

Yes! Me, Becky, Jericho, and now you all got four star ratings. This is gonna be some tough competition. Well, looks like not everyone's tough competition. Sebastian? Why is he wearing neon pink? That could not be less of an ice king. I'm gonna give him three stars to be nice.

Overall rating, two stars, status eliminated. Aw man. Sorry, Sebastian. Whoa! You get eliminated, you fall through a trap door? Seems fun. Yeah? Too bad I'm not going to get to experience that, because I'm going to win.

Jess, did you do your Christmas list yet? Not yet. Have you seen Sebastian? No? Has anyone heard from him? I don't know. Why? I wanted to ask him where the trap door took him.

But that will have to wait. I have the perfect outfit. This time I brought a bag of all of my clothes and hid it in this closet so Jerica wouldn't steal any of it. You hit it good. I don't see anything. Where are my clothes? The custodian said those were the lost and found, so we let us wear them. That's my Christmas dress! Take it off! Make me!

Jess, you don't have time to fight Becky right now. You need an outfit. What about that one? No one took it. There's a reason nobody's wearing that. I guess it's kind of formal. I mean, it's Santa. His formal uniform. Uh- Outfit cannot be changed after time is up. I'm not trying to change it.

I'm just trying to take this up so it doesn't look like I have a bearded hand. Outfit cannot be changed. Jess, there you are. What's on your hand? Santa's beard. I forgot to set it down before the time ran out and now I'm stuck with it. Next step on the runway is Billy Jean. Good luck.

Five stars. Next step on the runway, Jess. What's on her wrist? What? What is that? It's a 24-carat white-gold bracelet. Whoa, original. That's so cool.

Billie Jean, can you believe that actually worked? If I'm being honest, no. Next up on the runway is Charlie! Why is he just in a t-shirt and shorts? Charlie, what happened? I thought it was normal. Not formal. Overall rating, two stars.

Status eliminated. Shoot. Whoa! Okay, something weird is definitely. going on here. What do you mean? Sebastian is gone again and now nobody's heard from Charlie. Where does that trapdoor lead to?

Maybe they're just too embarrassed by their costumes to ever show their faces at school again. Christmas tree? Maybe I can take some ornaments from my family's real tree. Mom, where are the Christmas ornaments? The church. They're having their Christmas party this weekend and they needed them. So you just took them off the tree? I'll put them back on after.

Next step on the runway, Jess! What even is that? That is not a Christmas tree. Are those those? Cotton balls? Wait, before you rate my outfit, I just want to say that my Christmas tree is made with a homemade ornament out of cotton balls because Christmas trees aren't just filled with those expensive ornaments in the store.

Sometimes they're filled with homemade things too. Wow. So creative. That's so nice. Good job. Thanks. Next on the runway is Becky! Kind of looks like she just put on a green dress and called it a day.

Yeah, two stars. Overall rating, three stars. Status eliminated. Uh, whatever. The judges are getting tougher. Okay, it's official. Something is definitely happening to the people that get eliminated because Becky didn't show up today either. Oh my gosh. Do you think they're getting killed?

What? No, Jericho. Because no one's even heard from any of the eliminated people. They're not showing up at school. They're not responding to text. I lost my snap streak with Becky. Why do you have a snap streak with Becky? No time to talk.

Tell you later. Christmas creature. What does one wear as a Christmas creature? Ooh, can I borrow that shirt? I'm going to be a reindeer. That's such a good idea. What do you think about a Yeti? Perfect!

Jerika, what's going on? Why aren't you dressed? I don't know, I was gonna go as the Grinch, but then I didn't have anything green and fluffy, and I don't know what to do. I don't wanna die. Relax! You're not gonna die, okay? Let me help you find something.

Um, Here, put this on. I'm gonna die. Next up on the runway, Jerica! Oh no, this is not good. We have to read her five stars. How can we when she's not just on theme at all? So, it's our rating.

Overall rating, three stars, status eliminated. Jericho! Jess, have you seen Jerica? No, she didn't come home after being eliminated. I'm really scared. I think she might be right. The people who get eliminated die. I don't know, Jess.

You might be over-exaggerating a little. Christmas sweets? Ooh! I'm gonna be a gingerbread man! You always take the best ideas! I could be a pink candy cane or a gray peppermint paddy or... What other candy is there? That was a close one.

Billie Jean, look! I'm a chocolate kiss! Billy Jean? Why aren't you wearing a costume? Next up on the runway? Jess! Billy Jean, what happened? I panicked!

I couldn't find anything for my gingerbread costume, and so I came up with nothing. I'm gonna get killed! I thought you didn't believe that the people eliminated were getting killed. Well, now that I'm about to be killed, I believe it. Overall rating, five stars! Five stars? Wow, Jess! On the runway, we have Billy Jean! Come on, Billy Jean!

Overall rating, one star! Status eliminated! The winner of the dress to impress week and recipient of the Grand Prize is Jess! Come on out! Your grand prize is that you may have one wish, any wish, granted immediately. I wish. You could not wish for infinite wishes. Oh man. Well, what I really want is my sister and my best friend and all the other eliminated contestants to come back to life and be here with me. Are you sure? Yes. I wish for you to bring back the eliminated contestants. Okay, wish granted, I guess. Pilly Jean, Jericho,

everyone else? Seriously. What? I literally say You saved your life. We were never dead. Yeah, we were just told to keep our distance until the competition was over to keep things fair. We were gonna come back regardless. Seriously? I wasted my wish on bringing you guys back when you were already gonna come back? Yeah, you're kind of a dumb dumb.

Well, it's good to know you always have our backs. And there. Yes, it worked! Say something. Banana. Banana. Banana. Banana.

Banana. You elves are idiots! How's it going, Dad? Horrible! Elf number one keeps destroying the toys and the elf number two won't stop eating the tree! Hey, quit that. It'll make you sick! I don't know how Sienta does it. How am I supposed to take over Christmas with those things walking around?

I might have an idea. What is it, my little Grinch? I saw these at the store. They're called... Smart bears? That just might work! Oh, elves! I have something for you. you, eat this.

Oh, banana. Sure, it's a banana. Banana. I really hope this works. My brain feels funny. I think I have tree stuck in my teeth. Gritchin, it worked. There is going to be Grinchmas after all.

Okay, dad, the elves are under control. Elf number one is working on the toys and elf number two is working on the wrapping. Do you have any more of those smart bears? Yeah, why? I think they're gonna need more than one. Elves, time for your treat. It's banana flavored.

Banana? We're wasting precious time. Christmas is almost here and we still have to make all the toys. I thought of a new wrapping system that will speed line the process. Elves on two. One, two, elves! Santa has some competition now. After this year, everyone will be begging for the Grinch to come down their chimney.

All my hopes and dreams are coming true. Good job, my little girl. Good job, my little Grinch. Gretchen? What? Dad, is everything okay? Everything's Grinch-tastic. Look at them.

Wait, Dad, how many smart bears did you give them? Just whatever was in the bag. But that is all we had. It's fine. At this rate, they'll be finished making all the toys tonight. Let's get some rest. We have a big day tomorrow. Do you feel okay?

My head is spinning. Elf, too? No, no, no, no. Elf, too, step out of it. You're the smartest elf I know. Don't eat that. Banana. She must be losing brain cells.

I have to reprogram her. My brain isn't working correctly. Is it this wire to this wire that makes her smarter or kills her? Elf number two, pick a color. Red or green? Good call. Green. It's a little late for that.

Oh no, she's shutting down. And I am too. What happened? Elf number two, wake up. Oh, don't worry. I'll fix you. What happened? Why aren't you guys making toys?

We found your proposal, and we know all about you trying to still Santa's job. And we don't want any part of you ruining Christmas. It's not ruining. It's reinventing. Grinchmas, where kids get toys

to play tricks on each other, like wubby cushions and live snakes. That's not what Christmas is about. And here's our resignation. You're quitting, but I made you. We are not your property, Mr. Grinch. And thank you for the bananas. But you have nowhere to go.

Sure they do. Come on elves. Santa's waiting for you. Holly? Bye Gretchen. Bye Grinch. Guess we'll try again next year. Buh, humbug.

There, all done. Toy number 6,754. Only 3,475 to go! Wow, Gumdrop, you're so fast. You always make more toys than anyone else. Thanks, Peppermint. I just love Kriskerville. But the toys have been getting weirder and weirder over the years.

Tell me about it. I've made like a hundred Yassified Minecraft Steve Barbie dolls. How does that sentence even make sense? Hope, ho! Hello, my Elts! It's good to see you all at work. Here come Santa! Now I have an important announcement.

This year I'm trying something new to help keep everyone on task. It's a game and whoever wins it will be named Elf of the Year. I have to win this game. You deserve it. You work harder than everyone. Everyone. The game is called Santa Says. You have to do everything I say in a sentence that starts with me saying Santa says.

If I don't say Santa says and you do it, then you lose. Oh, I'm gonna take to this game like frosting to a cookie. Okay everyone, ready? Santa says, make double the amount of toys that you normally make in one hour. I'm on it! All right, it's been an hour. Santa says, pause your work. Oh, man.

I'm pretty tired, but I doubled my workload. How did you do, Peppermint? Ah, it was tough, but I did it. I made 20 toys. 20 toys? I made 200. Well, normally I make 10 in an hour. And I normally make 100.

Curse my overachieving elfness. Okay, elves, ready for your next challenge. Santa says, touch your nose. Santa says spin in a circle. Santa says dance. Santa says stop dancing. Santa says stop touching your nose. Santa says, turn to the co-worker across from you,

and the one on the left side of the work table will do all of the others' work on top of their own for the next hour. Go. Wait, what? That's not fair. I'm not complaining. That's because you're not the one having to do all the work.

Santa is all knowing, so he probably knows what's best, which means this is what's best. I'm gonna go take a nap in the candy cane forest. See you in an hour. Well, maybe this will help me win elf of the year. Better get back to work. How is your nap? Amazing.

I'm so happy for you. Thank you. Wait, you're being sarcastic, aren't you? Yes, my Christmas spirit is on slaycation. That's not like you. Usually you're full of Christmas cheer. It's this Santa Says game. It's got me feeling overworked and stressed.

Ho, ho, ho, who's ready for another challenge? Actually, Santa, can we maybe have a break? I know half of us elves have been working nonstop for the past two hours could really use one. Uh-uh, Santa says, don't talk back. Got it? All right, let's see. Did you hear that? Santa's normally never like that. I know, that was intense.

Something weird is going on. Santa says, hop on one foot. Santa says, pat your head. Stop hopping. Ah, you stopped, but Santa didn't say. Sorry, that means you lose. Did they just... Santa says, stop jumping and patting your head.

Santa says, get back to work. Did that elf seriously disappear? Yes, he was here one minute and then poof, he just vanished. That happened to us if we mess up, Santa says? I'm not sure, but I really don't want to be the one to find out. Same here. Shh! Back to our work spaces. Santa's coming.

Ho! Ho, who's ready to continue my game? I'll take that as a yes from everyone. Santa says sing jingle bells. Dashing through the snow, Santa says sing slower. Santa says, sing slower. Santa says, Sing it even slower.

Over the hills we go, La be the way. Santa says, now speed it up. Ha, ha, ha, bells and bob tells ring. Santa says sing in a British accent. I can't do a British accent. Then you fail. Tinkle bells, dingle bells, dingoo.

Santa says stop singing and get back to making toys. Okay, something is very, very wrong with Santa. Normally he's as jolly and as sweet as a sugar cookie. Wouldn't start vanishing or even killing elves? You're right. He wouldn't hurt a fly physically or emotionally. I think someone might be sabotaging him. Who would be sabotaging him? Who would want to sabotage Santa Claus? There's only one way to find out.

If I'm drop, you better not be thinking about doing what I think you're doing. Don't worry, Peppermint. I got this. All right, elves, let's continue with our next round of Santa says... No! Excuse me? This game you've created isn't help. helping elves be more productive. It's making us terrified because elves keep disappearing.

Oh, Gumdrop. Santa said not to talk back, so I'm afraid that means you've failed. You know what that means. I do. Goodbye, Gumdrop. Candy cane? Bernardo?

You guys are alive? Yes. Why did you end up here? We all thought you were going to win Elf of the Year. Something didn't feel right, so I sacrificed myself in order to figure out what. Do you know what's happening? The Santa that sent us here is not the real.

I knew it! The real Santa would never treat elves like that! Who is it then? It's Jack Frost! He trapped Santa in disguised himself as him! That's awful! So then where's the real Santa? Right here, Gumdrop! Santa! I'm glad you're okay!

For the most part, I'm just so angry that I let myself trust Jack Frost. He made me think that he really wanted to change and be better, and then he trapped me in here with a silly Santa Says game, and now he's out there pretending to be me! What does he want? He wants to be. to take over the whole North Pole so he can control Christmas and use the Christmas magic to make himself more powerful. We can't let that happen.

How are we going to stop him? We have to trick him the same way he tricked us. But first we have to get out of here. Santa, I know you think you can't, but the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart. You can get us out of here. You're right. Everyone grab hands. Let's go save Christmas.

Come drop your back. Are you okay? I sure am, and look who I brought with me. Wait, is that? The real Santa. What do you mean? The person who's been ordering us around and making elves disappear is an imposter.

And it's no one other than a Jack Frost himself. He trapped Santa and has been disguised as him in order to take over the North Pole. It's true. He tricked me into thinking he wanted to join my side, but then just betrayed me yet again. So what? You were foolish enough to fall for my tricks.

Leave Jack. Never! Jack Frost, I challenge you to a game of Santa says, and whoever wins keeps the North Pole! Foolish elf! Haven't you seen I'm a master at this game? And you already lost once! But I'm an extremely fast learner. It's one of my many strengths. So let's play. And I, the real Santa, will be leading Santa says this time.

All right, you both know the rules. Whoever wins gets the North Pole. And whoever loses gets Santa. get sent to the vanished realm. Ready? Yes. Let's do it. Santa says sit down. Santa says stand up.

Santa says spin in a circle. Stop spinning. Santa says stop spinning. Lick your nose. Santa says lick your palm. Take a step back. Santa says, take a step back. Santa says hop on one foot.

Santa says hop on your other foot. Oh, you messed up. I did not. Fortunately, someone did lose. I said hop on one foot and hop on your other foot. I never said stop hopping on the first foot, so you should have been hopping on both feet, but you switched. Gumdrop, however, started hopping on both feet.

Oh, what? That means you lose, and the real Santa gets to keep the North Pole. Yay! Sorry, Jack, but it's for your own good. I'll check on you soon. Gumdrop, to thank you for all your hard work and for saving the North Pole, and your fellow elves wanted to award you with the elf of the year award.

Wow, this is amazing. Thank you. I can't wait to get back to making toys. There's that holiday spirit. I guess I never really lost it. Come on Vixen. Edel, Edel, Santa needs you in the workshop immediately. Well, Santa's gonna have to wait. I'm in the middle of giving Vixen as anti-dioria medicine. Santa's not gonna like that. He seemed very upset. Fine. Then you can do it. Oh, and Evie? No matter what you do, don't get to... Close. Santa? Is everything okay?

Edel, there you are. Something is very wrong at the North Pole. What do you mean? I'll show you. Look at this candy cane. This is one very large candy cane, sir, but I think it's going to be okay. The machine probably malfunctioned. That's what I thought too, until I put on my socks this morning.

They've completely shrunken. Have you ever seen socks so tiny? I can't say I have. Things are becoming all out of sorts. Edel, something is happening here at the North Pole, and it is very, very bad. But what would cause this? Nothing like this has ever happened before. I know.

It can only mean one thing. What is it, Santa? Someone here at the North Pole doesn't believe in Christmas. So let me get this straight. All of this chaos is happening because one person doesn't believe in Christmas? The North Pole runs off pure Christmas spirit. Even one non-believer running around here could make the whole place shut down. Edel, you helped save Christmas last year.

I need your help again this year before Christmas is ruined forever! Okay, you can count on me, Santa. I'll tell the other elves. No, no one can know about this. If the other elves find out there would be complete madness. We have to keep this between us. Understood? Here's the health of the North Pole.

The lower the bargets, the more things go wrong. Right now, we're doing okay. A few extra large candy cany-cains and super small socks never hurt anyone. But Edel, if we don't find the non-believer and get them out of the North Pole before the health bar hits zero, Christmas will be ruined forever. Next. Scanning theme. She's not going to pass. She's wearing a white dress. Theme found.

Wait a second. How did you do that? Do what? I'm wearing blue. Yeah, right. I'm keeping my eyes on you. What am I supposed to wear for that? Mashed potatoes? Why are you wearing chicken wings on your head? They're turkey legs. Okay, why are you wearing turkey legs on your head?

Because the theme is Thanksgiving dinner. I do not think the AI is going to get that theme. Billie Jean, I changed. This looks more like a turkey, right? You do look like a turkey. But why do you look like a turkey? For Thanksgiving dinner. You're supposed to wear what you would wear to Thanksgiving,

not what the turkey would wear. I can't be the only one who was confused by the theme. You're the only one that looks like a Macy's Day parade float. Time for theme check. Oh no. Team not found. I've literally worn this to dinner before. It's not what you would wear to Thanksgiving, but as Thanksgiving dinner.

I knew it! I have to tell Billie Jean before it's two wings. Excuse me, move it! Coming through! You there, in the turkey suit. Just one second! No, get in here. You're up. Scanning theme. Being found.

Next. I really hope Billy Jean passes. Billy Jean, you passed! Yeah, after I saw your text, I went and grabbed your chicken wing head band. There's turkey legs, but either way, I'm glad it worked. What on earth am I supposed to wear for that? Billie Jean, what are you doing here? Did you see the new theme?

I have no idea what to wear. I might have an idea, but I need your help. Why is everyone pointing and laughing at us? I think we might have taken the theme a little too, literally. Nice back in, Jess. Billy Jean, you did remember to tape a blanket to my backside, right? That's what that was for? I didn't know where you wanted it.

And you didn't ask? Hey, this isn't just on me. You should have felt the breeze. Time for the theme check. Go on, good luck. Scanning theme. Theme found. Yes, it worked.

Next. Scanning theme. Error duplicate. Duplicate. What does that mean? It's just having a slight malfunction since you guys were wearing the same outfit. We'll try again. Scanning theme.

Destroying duplicate. Move out of the way! Did that just try to destroy me? It's a new system. Sometimes it has slight malfunction. Almost killing me isn't a slight malformance. Almost killing me. Isn't a slight malpractice.

I can't believe we're still having to do the theme checks, but it almost killed me yesterday. Hopefully they figured out all the hiccups. You're telling me. Nice outfit, Jess. Becky, we can't be wearing the same outfit. You need to change. Then you change. You live right across the street. It's closer for you. No, I like this outfit.

Two minutes until theme check. There's not even time to change now. I have to get to the theme check before Becky does. Excuse me, move. Out of the way. Do you think we got here before her? got here before her? I don't see her anywhere, do you? No, so maybe she's in the back. Hopefully. Next. Scanning theme. Duplicate found. Destroying. Uh-oh. Move out of the way! Are you okay? I think so. But the AI does not look okay. Theme, fee, theme. I can't believe you destroyed the theme checker. Hey, it was an accident. Hey, I'm not mad. I'm glad we don't have to do them anymore. Attention students, until further know,

you will no longer be having theme checks. We are working on rebuilding as quickly as possible. We will be back soon. I certainly hope not. I wish for a giraffe! Jessica, you need to wish for more practical things. A giraffe isn't going to keep you warm this winter. I wish for...

Remember what we talked about. New shoes. Those are perfect for you. I wish for a Nintendo Switch. Can you wish for anything? As long as you're a new. not wishing for someone to die or real life. So I could wish for a house or a lot of money?

You can try, but usually those fall into the gray area of not being granted, and you lose your wish for the entire year. But high risk could mean high reward. Well, don't come crying to me when you don't get it. I'm gonna ask for something big this year. You say that every year and you always ask for the same thing. I know, but this year is going to be different. I know my wish might not come true,

but if it does, things are going to change around here. What exactly are you going to ask for? You'll see. I wish for a sister. Did it work? What's wrong, sweetie? I took a risk and I wished for something big and it didn't come true. I warned you.

Yeah, yeah. Did your wish work? No, it didn't. Will you tell me what it is now then? Fine. I wished for a... Hey, sis. Who are you talking to?

You, duh. You're the one that wished for a sister, right? You wished for a sister? Cool. Wait, but if Santa sent you, then why didn't you appear last night? I was supposed to, but I had to go shopping. Make sure I fit in. Wait, are you wearing my clothes?

Yeah, I was in your closet all night. That's not creepy at all. I can't believe it worked! This is awesome! And you're already doing sisterly things like stealing my clothes! Mom, don't be mad, but my wish actually did come true. If you're telling me not to be mad, I'm probably going to be mad. So what is it?

Meet Noel, my new sister. Hi, Mom. You wished for a sister? Hey, bring it in. The more the merrier. This is going to be the best Christmas ever. Noelle, why are you in my room? Well, I don't have anything, so I have to use your stuff. Stop, you're only supposed to use one pump of this.

Oops. And what's in that jar? A skincare smoothie. I saw it on YouTube. You do one pump of everything you own. That's wasteful, Noel! Oh, no, no, don't cry. I thought that's what sisters did, was share.

We do. We just share with permission first. Billie Jean, having a sister was cool for a day, but Noel is driving me nuts. She seems like the perfect sister then. No, it's really weird. She's like sucking up to my mom, cleaning, doing the dishes, cooking us dinner, and then she goes into my room and uses all of my stuff without asking because she doesn't have any stuff. Maybe you just need to get her some of her own stuff. Billie Jean, that's genius.

We don't have any of the squishmelows? Where could they have all gone? We don't know, Cassie. Let's see here. I might be able to help you with that. Griffin. Griffin Grinch. Give us back the toys. I'm afraid I can't do that. It's part of the job being the mean one.

Elfs, give us some space. So you want it alone time? Does that mean you know you're my... Don't say it! Fine, I won't say that I'm your, you know what. The system made a mistake. We could never be together. Santa would kill us both. Isn't that kind of romance? romantic though, a forbidden love.

Oh, please, this is not love. Well, not yet. We just found out we're soulmates. Just give us back the toys. Sorry, Cassie. No can do. But have fun telling Santa your boyfriend ruined Christmas. You're not my boyfriend! Dad, all the Squishmellers are gone. We checked twice.

What? How could this have happened? Did someone take them? We may have reason to believe it was the Grinch's son, Griffin. Really? Why do you think that? Because he came to gloat. And you didn't call me? Oh. There was no time. in and out so fast. Cassie, I need you to handle this. Go there and get him to give the toys back.

Me? Yeah, you. Dad, I... Christmas is a week away. They need me here. Please, Cassie, the children are depending on you. Cassie? I wasn't expecting you so soon. Let me guess. It was my irresistible smile. I came for the toys, not you. Don't flatter yourself. Uh-huh, sure. Come on in. Just give us back the toys. Why? Because I said so. Sorry, can't... Ow! Are you okay? Ow! Ow!

I must have twisted my ankle on your crooked floor! How does it feel? Hurts. Here, I brought you some snow. Thanks. Your nice score went up. Yeah, uh... You like me.

Do not. Do not. Do too. Okay, fine. Sorry. Unless that was okay. Santa's so gonna kill me. Cassandra Claus.

Dad? Santa? Grinch. I can explain. I'm waiting. He's my soulmate. My stomach hurts, I'm so nervous. Mine too, but it's because I eat too many Christmas cookies.

What if we don't get the same elf occupation? That we'll hang out a bunch after hours. Pickles, you're up. Good luck. I got it! I got what I wanted! You're a toy elf? Yours truly.

I'm gonna make the best dolls. I really hope I get that one too. Eh, my life is ruined. She must have gotten a reindeer elf. I hope I don't get that. I do not want to scoop reindeer poop the rest of my life. Eloise, you're up. Come on in, have a seat.

The scanner will begin shortly. Huh, that's weird. We're gonna have to do it again. Hold still this time. I'm not moving. And no talking. Does it normally take this thong? No, it doesn't.

Something is very, very wrong. What's wrong? For some reason it's not able to read your elf occupation. Oh, well, that's okay. I could just be a toy elf. No, no, it's important your match correctly, so you're set up for success. which means we're going to have to do this the old-fashioned way.

Which is? You're going to be given an occupation test and you will try out all the different occupations to see which one best suits you. Any questions? Yes, actually. Too bad. Your test begins now. Wait! You must be Eloise. We've been expecting you. I am.

Your task is to make 3,600 cookies today. Been easy on you since it's your first day. That's still a lot of cookies. The average elf eats 300 cookies a day, so the demand is high. Come on, I'll show you where your station is. Oh, excuse me, where are the Christmas cookie cutters? Cookie cutters? That's a good one.

Why is that funny? I'm supposed to make snowman, Christmas trees, and dancing reindeer cookie shapes. He's laughing because you make them with your hands. It's quicker. See? How did you do that? It just comes naturally. Try it.

You might surprise yourself. I hope so. Aloise, let's see your final cookies. I didn't quite make $3,600. All right. How many did you make then? 19? 1900?

That's not terrible. No. No. Not 100. What? I see. Well, let's have a look. These are the dancing reindeer, Christmas trees, and snowballs.

Well, those do look like balls. Just not snowballs. And don't even get me started on the dancing reindeer. That's X-rated. Only if your mind's in the gutter. Well, how did I do? We're not going to discuss your score until the very end. Just try your best at all of them.

I am trying. Whoa! You landed on a present, Eloise. Sorry, I really need to work on my landings. Aloise, over here. Sorry again. Here's a stack of presents you'll be wrapping today. Okay, that's not too bad.

You're expected to complete tan stacks. I spoke too soon. Let me guess. You don't use scissors here. You just rip the paper perfectly with your magic hands. Don't be ridiculous! Of course we use scissors here. We want perfection, so it's important you cut in perfectly straight lines.

Well, that's kind of straight. Are you kidding me? That's as straight as Edna. Excuse me, that's still straighter than me. Thank you very much. Why do they have to be perfectly wrapped anyways when kids just tear them open? It's not that they have to be. It's that we want them to be.

It makes them feel extra special. There, how's this? It's not horrible for your first one. This was my 50th. Oh, reindeer. Eloise, I must say, I'm very impressed at you getting all your packages wrapped today. Thank you. It was actually really fun. However, your rapid skills are questionable and your bow-tying skills are a kindergarten level.

So what are you saying? I'm just saying, don't be surprised if you don't end up here. This is very unnecessary. I clearly belong as a toy elf. You still have to give all the occupations a fair chance, including this next one. Whoa! Oh, I landed in comments, doo-doo! I have to be the worst at this one.

I cannot end up here. So you guys really just scoop poop all day? Not all day, we also feed the reindeer and brush them. Elves, come quick. Donna's having a baby! It's so cute! Do you want to hold it? Can I? Here!

She is the cutest reindeer I've ever seen. Who gets to name her? You can if you want. I'm gonna name you... You, Annabel. I think she likes you. I like her. But someone else can hold her.

Are you sure? You're a natural. No, I'm not here. Is everything OK? It looks like you're a real natural with the reindeer. Anyone can hold a reindeer. It's not hard. I was not a natural.

You know, being a reindeer helper isn't a bad occupation, right? There are no bad elf occupations. I never said it was bad. It's just I don't belong there, and I know it. Well, maybe you'll belong at this next one. All right, elves, gather around. It's time to practice. Eloise, are you a soprano or an alto? I don't know. Let's try you as a soprano. You can stand over there.

All right, jingle bells on three. One, two, three. Jingle bells, jingle all the way. Stop, stop. Someone is terribly off key. Let's try it again. Jingle bells, jingle bells. Stop! Someone is burning my ears off. We're going to have to find the culprit. One at a time, Ralphie, you're up. Jingle bells, jingle bells.

No, it's not you, you have perfect pitch. Eloise, you go. Jingle bells, tango. OK, stop. You know, we're going to move you to Alto. OK, now everyone, let's do rocking around the pole from the top. I love being a Christmas Carol Elf. You guys get to dance and sing to some of those songs?

Yeah, it's called show choir, and it's spectacular. No wonder everyone's so happy here. I mean, you're going to sing all day. It is really fun, but I wouldn't get your hopes up. What do you mean? You don't exactly have what we would call a good elf ear. You were off key all day. I mean, it doesn't really matter.

I was seeing the loudest and proudest out of everyone. That's the issue. Inquire, you want your voice to blend in and not stick out like a squealing pig. I don't say anything. Just give me the next one. The trial you will be watching over is Molly, a nine-year-old girl from Massachusetts.

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Yes, you did. I heard you. Shh! I could get in trouble for talking. I'm not supposed to. How come you can't talk? I don't know, actually. I'm just supposed to sit and watch you.

No one talks to me. Mom and dad are always too busy. I wish I had someone to play with. I'll play with you. Really? Yeah, I'm already gonna get fired for talking to you anyway, so might as well have some fun first. Yay!

Look how pretty you are! Wow! Bolly! You were right about the makeover! I know! I'm gonna be a makeup artist when I grow up. It's time for me to go. Be good, okay? Okay, bye! Nice look.

Thanks. You know you weren't supposed to talk to the child, right? I know, but I couldn't help it. She was lonely. You have two more to try. Some advice, follow the rules. Eloise, you were to go through this stack of profiles and sort them between naughty and nice. Use your best judgment as Santa will check it twice.

I'm on it. Let's see. Tyson, a 14-year-old boy from New Jersey, got in a fight at school, but also volunteers at his local youth group every Wednesday. The fight was probably a one-time thing. Nice. Paige, an eight-year-old girl from Arizona, got sent to detention multiple times for talking during class, talked back to her parents, and put a spider under her brother's bed. But did he deserve it? A one-year-old dog ate his mom's underwear, peed in the cat litter box, and gave so many

kisses. What a good boy. Eloise, you've only marked two people as naughty. Yeah, most of these kids are pretty good. Charlie from Nebraska who pulled the fire alarm is considered pretty good. There wasn't enough information there. Like, why did he pull the fire alarm? Was there a fire? If it was written down, there probably wasn't a fire.

But we don't know that for sure. Eloise, you're onto your last occupation. Yes, finally I'm going to show you that I belong as a toy elf. Good luck. Hello, Eloise. Today you're going to be helping us make nutcrackers. You have to make 400 to complete your daily quota. No problem, I was born to do this.

Okay, get to your station. Pickles? There you are, you disappeared earlier. What happened? My sorting was inconclusive, so I have to take a test now to see where I belong. Well, tell them you belong here. I've been trying, but I have to do super good today

for them to believe me. Come work by me, we can race. Wow, you're going so fast. I already hit my quota for today. I'm gonna be over. There is no way they can deny that you were born for this. Eloise, can I talk to you? Sure.

We were very impressed by the work you put out. Thank you. Until we went through and did a quality check on them. What do you mean? It seems like you might have been going a little too fast. The Nutcrackers' heads are popping off, and some of their legs were glued on backwards. Well, Pickles and I were talking a little bit.

I must have been a little distracted. Well, that's too bad because we're going to have to change your output number to 75. 75? I won't pass! The other toys we can't use because of their poor quality. I'm sorry Eloise, but I don't think you're going to be a toy elf. What's with the long face? Clearly I'm not a natural talent at anything, but I work really hard. Why can't I just choose what I want to be?

Because, Eloise, it can be difficult for you to see where your talents are best fit. Tell me, why do you want to be a toy elf anyways? Because all my friends are toy elves? That's it, because your friends are? And they get to test out the toys and play with them. I mean, that's really fun. Well, let's see where the sorter thinks you belong, okay? Santa's helper.

But that wasn't an occupation choice? No, it wasn't because it's very, very rare to get. What does Santa's helper do? You will be accompanying Santa on his sleigh on Christmas Eve, and your job is to keep him awake. Talk his ear off if you want to. That's perfect! I'm a great talker! You are indeed.

Eloise? Are you happy with your assignment even though it wasn't what you were expecting? More than happy. You were right, Grandfather, El. Everything happened the way it was supposed to. Well, go on. Go find Santa. Eloise, you got your occupation?

I did. I might not get to be a toy elf, but I'm so excited to be Santa's helper. That's the perfect job for you. Meet me in the hot cocoa lounge after work to celebrate? Absolutely. Jerica, you have to share the bathroom. I need to get ready too. Too bad. What does that mean? Why are my hands green and... Oh, come on! What on earth is... Mom, this isn't funny. Pull yourself together, woman.

What is so... Oh, that's hilarious. Oh, you too. Pse, Billy Jean! Jess, is that you? Unfortunately, yes. Do you have any idea why I might have turned it to the Grinch? I tried to ask my mom, but she was too busy laughing to tell me.

Your soulmate gets to control what Christmas movie your outfit comes from. But why? So they can find you quicker. It's 2024. You would think we could just add our soulmates on Find My Friends. But no, they have to find us the embarrassing way. Luckily, no one can recognize you in that thing. No one even knows it's you.

Everyone, look at my sister. She's dressed as the Grinch. I want to kill Jericho when I get home. Thanks for helping me hide, Billie Jean. But I think I'm just gonna go home. Okay, yeah, that's it. I'm definitely going home. But then your soulmate will never find you.

I don't care. You must be lost. Stoke, just leaving. Leaving? Yes, give me detention if you want. I don't care. Detention, that's a good one. But in all seriousness, Miss Peppa is out sick,

and we could really use your help if you could stay. How could I help? By being a sub for her class, please don't make me beg. You isn't know who I am. What was that? I said anything for you, Principal Franklin. What's with the accent? Class, Ms. Pepper is out six,

so I will be teaching your class today. We are going to be doing very, very important work. Okay, Mrs. Claus, Christmas is next week. Do you want to be on the naughty list? Then zip it. Today we will be watching Wicked. What's going on in here? Are you watching a movie?

Oh yes, but don't fret. It's very educational. You need to be teaching them. I am. Oh no. Jessica? Is that you? No.

I don't know what pranks you're trying to pull today, but you have detention for a week, Missy. At least your outfit's cute this time. Yeah, but my voice sounds like a five-year-old after sucking helium. Well, I think that's cute too. Am I really gonna be stuck doing this until I find my soulmate? find them and kiss them under the mistletoe.

Billie Jean, I really need your help. You have to try and figure out who might be controlling me. Don't worry, I'm on it. Thanks. In the meantime, I'm gonna try and keep a low profile. I don't think you have to keep a low profile anymore. 30 students watched you transform from Mrs. Claus to an else. Good point.

Oh, you've got to be kidding me. Mom, please don't laugh this time. That was one time. I told you not to laugh. I hope you pee your pants again. Jess, you've never looked more like yourself. Ha, ha, very funny. Aw, you're so cute.

Let me guess your fix it. Comet? Blitzen? I have a bright red nose. Oh, your donner. I'm Rudolph, Billy Jean. Rudolph, the red nose reindeer? I don't remember that one.

Please tell me you figured out who's controlling me. I've been keeping my ears open, and I think I might have a lead. Really? Spill. Ronald, can I talk to you? No. Rude. Are you controlling your soulmate?

No, I'm not the one controlling you if that's what you're thinking. Then why did Billie Jean saw you drawing this? In class, when I was dressed as the Grinch just a few days ago. We were all supposed to be drawing the Grinch. It was an assignment. And Billy Jean would have known that had she been listening instead of spying on me. I'm gonna kill her.

Billy Jean. Whoa, your soulmate really knows how to pick them out, Vince. Speaking of soulmate, was it Ronald? No, it wasn't him. Are you sure because he seemed nervous and suspicious? He said he was nervous because you wouldn't stop staring at it. He said you weren't even blinking, Billy Jean. Hey, I take my detective work very seriously.

Well, lucky for us, he did have an idea who it might be. Really? Who? Parker. Principal Franklin, could you tell us where we might be able to find Parker? Whatever you two are scheming, keep my kid out of it, please. Us. Schemeing.

I'm offended. Yeah, it's Parker that might be scheming, and we're gonna pound the truth. out of him. Ow! Yeah, I'm definitely not telling you where my kid is if you're going to pound him. Billy Jean, I love the enthusiasm, but next time, don't tell his dad we're gonna beat him. I thought he would know I was kidding! You've literally been sent to the office for hitting people before.

Oh yeah. I could see why he thought I was serious. Parker, we've been looking everywhere for you. Are you controlling Jess? No, but sick outfit. Then who is my soulmate? Ugh! We have to find them!

them. Wait, I might know who it is. Yeah, well, I've already heard that three other times this week and no one's actually known who it is, so excuse me for being a little skeptical. Do you want my help or not? Parker, stay away from Billy Jean. She's a hitter. Yes, I want your help.

I think your soulmate is... Jake! Sorry, go-go. Why are you trying to run, Jake? And why are you sweating? No reason. You sound guilty. What do you think, Jess?

Should I hit it? No! No more hitting. Okay, I won't. Yet. Thank God. Jake, are you responsible for making her look like Frothy the snowman? It's Frosty. That was a trap.

Only a guilty person would know his real name. Okay, Billy Jean, I could take it from here. Look, Jake, you're not in trouble. We just want to know who's controlling me so I could stop embarrassing myself. I don't think you look embarrassing. Stop avoiding the questions. Are you my soulmate? Yes.

Okay. Then you just need to kiss me so you could stop controlling me. But there's one more outfit I was hoping to do before. to do before we kiss. No, no, no, no, no. No more. The Grinch again? But you've already done this one.

But this time it's a different character, and you look adorable. He's right, this one does suit you. Cindy Lou Who? Why could I have been this the whole time? What fun would that have been? Now come on, let's find that mistletoe. Yeah, let's find it.

Billie Jean, I think just us are gonna find it. I'll find you later. Billy Jean, I can finally wear normal clothes. Oh no. Oh yes. It's my turn for public embarrassment. Well, you make the cutest Charlie Brown. Thanks.

Oh no, oh no, no, no, no, no. Dad, you need to throw away the ornaments. They're banned. I am not throwing them away. The elves worked very hard on making them. Then hide them, but you could get in trouble. The government never comes and checks on us, Cassie. They know we follow the rules, most of the time.

Santa, the government is here to make sure we're following the ornament band. Rainier droppings. Cassie, go stall them. Help me hide the ornaments. Hello, sir. I'm Cassie, Santa's daughter. Before you can go see Santa, we're gonna check to see if you're on the naughty or nicest this year. The name's Charlie, and let's not. Well, Charlie, it is best to know ahead of time before you wake up on Christmas with Cole and your stocky.

I'm an atheist, I don't celebrate Christmas. Now Santa, please. Right this way. Before you go in there, are you sure I can't get you some hot cocoa? A cookie? A reindeer ride? Open the door, or you will be taken away for insubordination. After you. Oh, oh, oh!

Sorry to keep you waiting. As you know, it is our busiest time of year. Happy to see you are following the rules, Santa. We take these bands very seriously. As you know, it is a very long way for us to travel to check up on the North Pole. Ah, yes, and we appreciate you making the trip, but there is no need to waste your time on coming back. Well, that is why I've been assigned to stay here for the Christmas season, so I could be here to make sure everyone is following the bands at all times.

Unfortunately, we don't have space. We're very busy getting ready for the Christmas season. Cassie's right. No visitors. Sorry. Oh, I'm not asking. I'm telling. You wouldn't want to spend Christmas in jail now, would you, Santa?

No, no. Evie, please show Mr. Charles to his room. Does the person controlling this hate Christmas? Hurry, Cassie, take off your cloak. No! I don't care if they take me away. This is my favorite. You can wear it again once the band is over.

Now go change. You there, Elf, you're wearing red. Come with me. He's already locking people up. I need to get to my room. Knock, knock, knock. Just a minute. Why is every shirt I own red?

Open this door, Cassie. Finally. Oh, it's hideous. That's it. I'm coming in. And five, four, three, two, one. I'm coming in. Cookie crumbs, my lipstick.

Hello? Hi, Charlie. So sorry to keep you waiting. I was just finishing knitting you this hat. I thought you might get cold here at the North Pole. How thoughtful. But next time, would I give you an order You need to do it. That's two times now you've been insubordinate.

Well, duty calls. I'm sure there are a lot of elves out there sitting on this right now. Wait! The elves are going to tell you that they're drinking hot cocoa, but it's really coffee. We just call it that for the Christmas spirit. You really expect me to believe that? It's the truth. Drink out of their cups if you don't believe me. I will. Thanks. Drink out of your cups? Really, Cassie? Edel, Evie. Dump coffee in every cup you see.

We have to save these chocolate-lovel. We're on it Cassie. Where's Charlie? Did he take away any elves? No, he said he had to go lay down because he drank too much coffee. His stomach was doing donuts. Yes! Hopefully he'll leave us alone for a while. Cassie, what do we do?

Leave them for now. But if anyone sees him up and about, come find me. We wish you a merry Christmas. Cassie, he's up and headed for the stables. Already? Charlie, wait! The reindeer aren't in there anymore. They've already been taken care of.

even taken care of since they're banned and all. Then it should be no problem if I check in there. You really need to work on telling better lies. Thanks, Evie. Good job. What did you do with them all? I really don't know. Well, I am very impressed on how seriously

you all are taking the bands. Good work. Cassie, where are the reindeer? I was going to ask you the same thing. Should I go tell Santa? No, I'm supposed to be keeping everything under control. I will. Dad, we have a little bit of the rainier.

of a... Why are there reindeer in your office? I saw the reindeer band and figured he would never look here. Would you help me take them back down to the stable though? Comment already left me a present. Ugh. I hope this guy leaves soon. He's ruining Christmas.

There you go, big guys. Oh no. Oscar, if you're going to eat a cookie, you have to eat it in one bite so he doesn't see. Whatever you say, my love. For the last time, we're not dating. You sure know how to break it Elf's heart. Evie, give me that! Oh, my tongue!

It was fresh out of the oven! Cassie, is that a cookie in your hand? No? Let me see, open up your hand. It was my cookie. She took it from me because of the band. Oscar, what are you doing? Saving your life, sweet stuff.

You know I don't date elves. I know, but maybe this will change your mind. It was me. Take me away! Okay then, you're going to jail, Oscar. I did it all for love! Don't worry, Cassie. I'll come back for you. Oh, brother.

Oh brother. Everyone back to work. And no singing. He can't take away the elves. I have to do something. Santa, what are we going to do? They can't just ban elves that's inhumane. We have to hide them.

Hide all 1,000 of them. Get in line. You are all going to jail. Charlie, stop. Cassie, I'm just doing my job. You are ruining Christmas. The elves have been nothing but kind to you. How dare you even think about taking them away?

It's only until the band is over, then they can come back. They will lose precious work hours right before Christmas. If you take them away, some boys and girls won't get their toys made in time for this year. I'm sorry, I don't make the bands. I just enforce them. I know you don't celebrate Christmas, Charlie, but a lot of people do. And now they won't get a wake up to a gift from Santa because the elves won't have time to make them all. I could get in a lot of trouble if I don't. But you're right.

I don't want to be responsible for ruining people's Christmases. So go ahead. Don't follow the bands the rest of the season. I won't tell anyone if you don't. Hurry! What's wrong? I said it was okay. Hurry up. Get your sling.

But the bands aren't just for the North Pole. If Santa delivers the presents, all the boys and girls will be in danger. That would be part of celebrating Christmas. Okay, so we wait for it to change. They change pretty quickly. It won't be too long. I appreciate the spirit, Charlie. But I would need to leave in ten minutes to make it to all the houses in time.

It's over. There will be no Christmas this year. Dad, I'm telling you, banning Christmas is a mistake. You're taking away people's joy. You've gone too far. Then I quit. And I'm going to tell everyone I know I quit, too. Your dad runs all of this? He's on the board with those who do.

I tried to talk to him, but it didn't work. I'm sorry. Well, thanks for trying. It must have worked. He switched it. Is there enough time for Santa to still deliver the presents? If he gets out of here in the next 30 seconds, He just might make it. Bye Santa!

Oh, oh, oh! Merry Christmas! Charlie, is everything okay? More than okay. My dad just quit, too. He doesn't want to be a part of the system anymore either. Maybe things will finally change. Well, I should probably get back.

Merry Christmas, Cassie. Merry Christmas, Charlie. Now, elves, let's get this party started. Cassie, have you been studying? Of course, Santa. Because this test is extremely. important and if I don't get it right, then I have to do summer school at the North Pole again. You know, Dad, I actually like summer school. I look forward to it every year.

Cassie, summer school was the punishment for the last 18 years. This is your final test. If you fail to finish the lyric challenge again this year, I'll disappear forever. Disappear? Yes, part of Santa's job is to have a family that will pass on the Christmas traditions. This is your final test to prove I did my job. And you don't think you should have mentioned that, I don't know, before. Cassie, they tell you every year in summer school. Oh, right. Looks like it's time for you to take your test.

Good luck. Santa, wait. You don't think we could, like, postpone it a week or something? I could really use the extra time to study. Cassie, please tell me you're going to be able to complete all these. I'm just pulling your beard. It'll be fine. You can count on me.

Thank you.