In the choir room, they were decorating the Christmas tree while Mercedes was singing "All I Want For Christmas is You." Rachel said, "Best Christmas ever!"

Rachel looked at a postcard with a great big smile on her face.

Finn walked up to her, "Hey, what's that you've got there?"

"It's a postcard from Shelby. She and Jack are spending Christmas together in New York." She gives it to him.

Finn smiled, "They look so happy in this picture together. I'm really happy for your sister. And Jack is a very lucky guy."

"Here's my Christmas list."

"Spray tan? Teeth whitening?"

"I'm just trying to make it easier for you."

In the choir room the next day, Rory was singing "Blue Christmas."

"My mum couldn't make it for Christmas this year, plane tickets are expensive. So I'd like to dedicate this song to my family and to the King."

Kurt said, "Jesus?"

Claire said, "No! Kurt, he's obviously talking about Elvis." Tina and Quinn nodded.

Santana said, "God, that song was so depressing."

Rachel said, "Uh, I think what Santana means is even though that song was mournfully beautiful, now that the whole club is back together, I think we should focus on the more joyous moments."

Tina said, "Rachel's right. Last year, Kurt was at another school, Sue destroyed our tree, and Artie got a pair of robot legs that broke the next day."

Will said, "This year is a whole new sprig of mistletoe. Don Borowski saw us at Sectionals. He loved what we did."

Rachel said, "And we're starring in a new Christmas special. Please tell me you said yes."

"Not only did I say yes, but when Don said they were looking for a director, I nominated you, Artie."

Artie said again, "Me?"

"He loved what you did wish West Side Story."

"I have to think about this."

In the hallway, Rory dropped his books from his locker. Claire helped pick them up. "Thank you. You're very kind."

"Is that your family?"

"The whole Flanagan clan."

"It's hard being away from them, isn't it?"

"It's so hard. More than I can ever imagine."

"I know what you mean. I miss my boyfriend every day. What are you doing for Christmas this year?"

"I don't really know."

"Well, why don't you spend Christmas with us? I'll even be your Christmas sponsor."

"That'd be so awesome, Claire. Thank you."

Artie made a deal with Don Borowski. He said that the Star Wars Holiday Special was the best, although it did not get any positive reception whatsoever. However, it did introduce the franchise to Boba Fett.

In the auditorium, Rachel and Anne Marie were singing "Nargles in the Mistletoe" by the Moaning Myrtles. Anne was playing the piano while Ian played the harmonica. Artie clapped slowly. He was content but unimpressed. "Rachel, this doesn't exactly fit my vision."

"And what is that, exactly?"

"We begin in the Swiss Alps. Kurt and Blaine, the perfect hosts, have invited their guests to drop in. The evening's festivities conclude with Rory dressed as Itchy the Christmas Elf. Start with fun, end with fun. That's how you do it, kids."

Finn said, "Sorry about what Artie said about that song."

Rachel said, "It was a really great song."

"I got you this."

"A certificate? For what?"

"I got you an African sow pig."

"An African sow pig? You got me a sow pig for Christmas? Look, it's really sweet that you gave me him."

"I think it's actually a her."

"Well, whatever gender it is, I appreciate it. But all I want is my fair share. All I want is what's coming to me." Now why does that sound familiar?

Rachel and Blaine started singing "Extraordinary Merry Christmas" in the choir room. Artie said, "I bow to you. Gold. Gold!"

Sue walked in and told everyone to serve at the homeless shelter.

The TV special had officially begun.

Kurt and Blaine were singing a rousing rendition of "I Solemnly Swear That I'm Up to Good Cheer," a song by the Remus Lupins from Jingle Spells 2.

Applause. Kurt said, "Hello. I'm Kurt Hummel, I'll be one of your hosts this evening." Applause. "Thank you. And, um, this is my close friend and holiday roommate, Blaine Anderson."

"How do you do? Welcome to our bachelor chalet."

"We've also asked some of our friends to stop by. I just hope they can make it. Oh, but where are my manners? Please come in, have a seat, away from the cold."

The doorbell rang. "Who could that be?"

Blaine said, "Come on in."

Rachel said, "Sorry we're late. Hope there's still eggnog. Oh, Kurt, how are you? I love what you've done with the place."

"Everyone, these are our very good friends, Rachel Berry and Mercedes Jones." Applause.

"Us too? Hello."

Mercedes said, "This is for you, Kurt."

"For me? May I open it?"

"Oh, I wish you would."

Kurt got an Elizabeth Taylor necklace.

"Thank you so much. Truly a Christmas miracle."

"Blaine," Rachel said, "this is for you."

"Oh, why, thank you, Rachel."

"It's a bowtie with little Christmas trees on it."

"Oh, would you look at that."

Kurt said, "This is truly an ideal evening."

Blaine said, "Rachel, Mercedes?"

"We're not prepared. But, well, we have been working on a little something. I'm in if you are."

Mercedes said, "Well, it is Christmas after all."

Rachel and Mercedes were singing "Draco's Christmas Wish" by RiddleTM.

Applause. Mercedes asked, "Say, when's dinner?"

Kurt said, "Oh, no. I forgot to turn on the oven."

They all said, "Kurt!" Laughter.

Blaine said, "We'll be right back after these messages."

Blaine said, "Ooh, guys, that snow is really piling up out there."

Kurt said, "Climate change is no laughing matter."

Jingle bells sounded.

Mercedes asked, "Wait, do you hear that?"

Finn and Puck came in with Claire, dressed as the Star Wars trio. Applause. Rachel hugged the guys and kissed Claire. "Oh, ladies and gentlemen, Finn Hudson, Noah Puckerman and Claire Thomas." Finn and Puck waved. Claire bowed.

Blaine asked, "Hey, are you all dressed as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo?"

Finn said, "Technically, that would be copyright infringement." He pulled out a blue lightsaber. "Any reference to a Star Wars character is strictly confidential." Claire took off her Leia bun earmuffs.

Puck asked, "Why the long faces? It's Christmas Eve."

Rachel said, "Santa might not come this year."

Finn said, "Well, that's not what we heard."

Claire said, "To us, he's always there."

Mercedes asked, "Really?"

Then Finn and Puck sang "Christmastime at School" by Gred and Forge. Applause. The doorbell then ran again.

Kurt said, "Oh, my stars. More guests?"

Claire said, "Who could that be this time?"

"I hope it's carolers."

The door opened. Mike came dancing in with Santa's sack. Tina and the Cheerios were swinging ribbons.

Brittany and Santana, of course, sang "Santa, Don't Judge Me" by the Parselmouths.

Applause. Kurt said, "All my wishes came true this year."

Blaine said, "All except for one." A bell was ringing.

Rachel gasped, "Oh, my goodness, could it be?"

Rory appeared as Itchy the elf and read the Christmas pasture, exactly word for word as Linus said it in A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Claire announced, "Well, that's our show. I hope you all had a wonderful time. I for one have had a blast. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night."

Rory read, "Have yourself a Ministry-approved Christmas. Yours respectfully, Percy Weasley."

They were all at the homeless shelter. The janitor was playing Jingle Bells on the piano.

Artie said, "We brought the turkey."

Will said, "It's a prop, but it's real."

Finn said, "Let's just say Rory helped us all see the light."

Claire was attempting to perform "Christmas at the Leaky With You" by the Justin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills. Sue actually smiled at them.

On the last day before holiday break, Rachel walked to Finn and said, "Just the guy I was looking for."

"Hey."

"I want you to know I named my pig."

"The African sow pig?"

"Yep." She opened her locker. "Her name is Barbra."

"Of course it is."

"Look, I love you, I love my pig, and that's all that matters to me."

"Well, I'm glad you like pig-Barbra, but I got you something else."

"Okay."

Finn gave her another certificate. "I got you your own star."

"I love this. But I think it's time that I start giving back. Come on."

That night, Claire was ringing bells with Rory.

Rory said, "These bells make me homesick."

Claire asked, "Church bells?"

"No," he smiled. "My brother Shamus would always get lost, so my dad put a bell around his neck."

"Clever. Merry Christmas."

"Claire, I was wondering if maybe you would be my sponsor for Valentine's Day as well. I mean, you did such a good job as my Christmas sponsor. Can you help me land a song or two by February?"

"I can try. But I can't make any promises or guarantees, though."

Finn threw a snowball at her. "Hey!" she shouted.

Rachel said, "So how's business, guys?"

Claire said, "A little slow."

Finn said, "Well, just in case, we'd like to make our own contribution to the cause. We finally realized what really matters."

Rachel said, "Yeah. I already got my present. We decided we wanted to do something special this year."

Rory said, "We got a couple extra bells if you want to join in."

Rachel said, "We'd love to. Also, Claire, we have a big surprise for you."

Henry said, "Room for one more?"

Claire smiled, "Henry?! Hey!" They hugged. They were all ringing bells. "You were right, Rachel. Best Christmas ever."

Finn said, "Merry Christmas."

Rachel said, "Happy Hanukkah."