Chapter 5:
"Who remembers the birth of Christmas," asks Santa, "I can tell you that story. Almost 2,000 years ago, a young woman from the town of Nazareth named Mary was visited by an angel named Gabriel. Gabriel told the Jewish woman that she would have a son named Jesus, who would be God's Son. At this time, Mary was engaged to her soon-to-be husband, Joseph. When told, Joseph was hurt and confused because he did not believe Mary. The angel Gabriel visited Joseph and told him, "do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit," and her son, Jesus, would save the people from their sins. Mary and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem because of an order from the Roman emperor that a census, or record, of all people be taken in their hometown. After traveling pregnant on a donkey for several days, Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem and were told there were no places to stay. The inns were full. Seeing that Mary was due at any moment, an inn owner told Joseph they could stay in his stable. Mary and Joseph settled on the hay in a stable with animals sleeping. Mary went into labor, and Jesus was born in the stable. The only place for the sleeping baby to rest was most likely in the animals' trough, known as the manger. During this time, an angel appeared to shepherds who were watching their flocks in the fields near Bethlehem. The angel told them the good news of the birth of the Savior and Messiah, Jesus Christ. The shepherds immediately went to find baby Jesus, which the angels told them they would find sleeping in the manger. After some time, three wise men, also known as magi, saw the brilliant star in the sky that rested over where Jesus was born. The three wise men traveled from a distant eastern country to find the new king. During the wise men's trip, Herod, the king of Judah, met with the wise men. Herod told them to come back and let him know where the baby king was so that he could also worship him. The wise men continued to Bethlehem and found Jesus where the star pointed. They knelt and worshipped the Savior and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They then traveled back home a different way, knowing that King Herod did not intend to worship Jesus but planned to kill the baby. And every year, we celebrate the birthday of that baby."
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"My Son, Santa Claus has always represented the spirit of Christmas," says Father Time, "but today, he enters the Christmas Zone!"
Santa wakes up and finds himself sitting in a chair. "Where am I," asks Santa.
"Santa Claus has come to town and he says Black Friday Sales begin today," says Chit Chatterson.
"What is the meaning of this," asks Santa. Santa found himself on some kind of advertisement. "Shouldn't they be spending time with their families and... wait a minute! It's too early to even be advertising! Some people are still celebrating Thanksgiving!"
"I'm not," says the Turkey.
Santa sees that Christmas has gone too commercial and he tries to leave.
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"What has happened to the holiday," asks Santa. He then looks at the cola cans. "Is that me? Am I on soda cans? I don't even remember agreeing to any of this." Santa then sees commercials about the must-have Christmas gifts. "That's not even what Christmas is about!" Santa then runs.
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Santa then sees a store that's using animatronic reindeer. "This is madness! They forgot Rudolph!"
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"I'm glad someone did," says Blitzen.
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Santa felt he was trapped in some kind of nightmare. He then found a phone and tried to call home. "Hello? This is Santa!"
"Hurry up! ET needs to phone home too!"
"In a second, my alien friend." Santa then goes back to the phone. "I need to call the North Pole!"
"Sure, but first, have you tried the new Holly-Jolly Pants? They're what Christmas is about!"
Santa then hangs up and runs away, screaming.
ET then grabs the phone. "Hello?"
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Santa then has a panic attack and acts crazy.
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Santa then wakes up.
"Are you alright," asks Mrs. Claus.
"Carol, I had a horrible dream that Christmas has gone commercial! Thank the North Star it was just a dream."
"Christmas, a time where you should be with your family and not just shopping all the time," says Father Time, "or is it? That's something Santa may have to learn in... the Christmas Zone!"
. . .
Kid Chorus: On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Loud: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Cho-Cho: Six geese a-laying
Loud: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Lucky Bob: Seven swans a-swimming
Cho-Cho: Six geese a-laying
Loud: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Kip Ling: Eight maids a-milking
Lucky Bob: Seven swans a-swimming
Cho-Cho: Six geese a-laying
Loud: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Susanna: Nine ladies dancing
Kip Ling: Eight maids a-milking
Lucky Bob: Seven swans a-swimming
Cho-Cho: Six geese a-laying
Loud: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Toast: Ten lords a-leaping
Susanna: Nine ladies dancing
Kip Ling: Eight maids a-milking
Lucky Bob: Seven swans a-swimming
Cho-Cho: Six geese a-laying
Loud: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Pepper Mills: Eleven pipers piping
Toast: Ten lords a-leaping
Susanna: Nine ladies dancing
Kip Ling: Eight maids a-milking
Lucky Bob: Seven swans a-swimming
Cho-Cho: Six geese a-laying
Loud: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
(Big Fat Baby blows a raspberry)
Pepper Mills: Eleven pipers piping
Toast: Ten lords a-leaping
Susanna: Nine ladies dancing
Kip Ling: Eight maids a-milking
Lucky Bob: Seven swans a-swimming
Cho-Cho: Six geese a-laying
Loud: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS
Charity: Four calling birds
Aka Pella: Three French hens
Froggo: Two turtledoves
Kid Chorus: And a partridge in a pear tree!
Charity kisses Loud on the cheek again. "Mistletoe," says Charity.
"WHO KEEPS PLANTING THAT?"
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Santa is now making an announcement to the audience. "Boy, this has been fun," says Santa, "and yes, that Christmas Zone sketch did make my injuries worst. I did not think that through. But anyway, remember, Christmas is about giving. About being selfless. About thinking of others..."
Father Time then had enough. "Giving? Being selfless? Is that a fact?"
"Dad, now's not the time," says Santa.
"Then why is it you never gave me back the Time Bell?"
"There's a twist," says Chit Chatterson.