December 21st
It was the first day of winter. The Chipmunks and The Chipettes were getting ready for Christmas.
In his room, Alvin was watching his Christmas Carol episode where he acts selfish and learned that Christmas is
about giving, not getting. In the end, Alvin was honored for his good deeds.
"Hmm..." said Alvin. "What can I do to make everyone's Christmas perfect?"
"Well," Dave said, walking in. "There's no such thing as a perfect Christmas. Why do you ask?"
"Remember our Christmas Carol episode where I learned that Christmas is about giving? Well, I want to spread that
attitude to everyone. You know, giving."
"That's great, Alvin," said Dave.
"I already have a lot of stuff," said Alvin. "I have a SEGA and Nintendo, four guitars, a state-of-the-art CD stereo player,
you name it."
"What about the stuff you don't pay attention to much anymore?" asked Dave. "You can give them to charity."
"Hmmm..." said Alvin. "Good idea."
...
"Keep, keep, don't need that, keep, I'm okay without this..."
Alvin goes through his closet finding stuff he can give away to charity.
"What are you doing?" asked Simon, just coming out of the shower.
"Looking for stuff I don't use anymore to give to charity," said Alvin.
"Since when do you do that?" asked Simon.
"Hey," said Alvin. "I've been making progress in being good all year."
"Yeah, I know," said Simon, putting on his glasses. "But you don't have to overdo it."
"I'm not," said Alvin. "I just want everyone to know that I'm not selfish like I was a while ago."
"Well, okay..." said Simon.
"By the way," said Alvin. "What do you want for Christmas?"
"Why?" asked Simon.
"So I'll know what to get you, silly."
"Alvin," said Simon. "You don't have to be a better person to spread Christmas spirit. You just be your loving self."
"Well, I don't wanna be a Scrooge to people," said Alvin. "Christmas is when you give, not get."
"I know," said Simon. "It's not about money either."
"Money, schmoney," said Alvin. "Only fools want money. But the poor, that's different. The poor needs money."
"Alvin, I already know these things," said Simon, putting on his pajamas.
"Okay then," said Alvin, as he puts the goodwill stuff in boxes. "Do you wanna help or not?"
"Well..." said Simon. "Oh why not? Like you said. It's Christmas."
Theodore comes into the room.
*Want a plane that loops the loop,
Alvin wants a hula hoop,
We can hardly stand the wait,
Oh, Christmas Don't Be Late*
"Ah, the classic," said Alvin. "Never gets old."
"What about the Christmas song I wrote?" said Simon.
"Huh?" said Alvin.
Simon sighs. "I'll play it to you. Can I borrow your acoustic guitar?"
"By all means," said Alvin.
Here Comes Christmas
Presents and sweet decorations and treats
And the star on top of the tree
Christmas Bells ringing and Calorers singing
And smiles on the faces we see
Here Comes Christmas
Happiest Time of the Year
Merry Christmas
Sing and rejoice Christmas is here
Fireplace glowing and frosty winds blowing
A winter chill in the air
Family near you and friendship to cheer you
And good will to those everywhere
Here Comes Christmas
Happiest Time of the Year
Merry Christmas
Sing and rejoice Christmas is here
"Of course it's a little rough," said Simon. "But what do you think?"
"Brilliant," said Theodore.
"I like it," said Alvin. "Better than 'A Comes Before B'."
"I thought you liked that song, Alvin," said Theodore.
"Look, I know it's a joke, but I was being selfish in that song," said Alvin.
"Alvin," said Dave coming in. "I know you were selfish in that song, but I thought it was kinda funny."
"Really?" asked Alvin. "But what about others?"
"You know, Alvin," said Dave. "You've been very caring all month, and I like it. But why don't we discuss this tomorrow?"
"Okay," said Alvin as he gets in bed.
"Alright, go to sleep, fellas," said Dave.
"Night, Dave," said The Three Chipmunks.