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Hey, richie.

Hi, eddie. Is that Present for me?

Nope. It's for laura. I got to stash it.

Gee, I hope you don't hide it, Where she hid your present.

Uh, richie, Are you telling me

You know where My present is hidden?

Uh-huh. And where might that be?

Forget it, eddie. There's no way I'm talking.

2 bucks.

Garage. Gray file cabinet, Bottom drawer.

Hey, richie.

Hi, laura. Is that Present for me?

No. It's for dad. I got to find some place To hide it.

Gee, I hope you don't put it Where he hid yours.

You know where My present's hidden?

Uh-huh.

Where is it? Forget it.

There's no way I'm talking.

2 bucks.

Uncle carl's room, Under the bed, Inside the luggage.

Boy, business Is booming this year.

I wish I had A bigger family.

* it's a rare condition *

* in this day and age *

* to read any good news On the newspaper page *

* and love and tradition Of the grand design *

* some people say Is even harder to find *

* well, then, there must Be some magic clue *

* inside these gentle walls *

* 'cause all I see Is a tower of dreams *

* real love burstin' Out of every seam *

* as days go by *

* it's the bigger love Of the family **

Merry christmas.

Oh, p-lease.

Don't shovel that Christmas garbage my way.

Whoa. What elf Bit your butt?

I get into Work this morning,

And there's this poor guy Filing a burglary report.

It seems somebody stole all His family's christmas gifts From his house.

Oh, how terrible!

Wait a minute. There's more.

Turns out He lost his job

And he doesn't Have any money To buy new presents

For his seven Hungry kids.

So I get the idea, Pass the hat

So this poor, Unfortunate victim

Can at least buy food And gifts for his family.

Oh, carl, you're sweet. You're a good man.

I'm an idiot, Harriette.

It was a con. He's a crook.

He goes from City to city

Telling the same Sob story.

He doesn't have any kids.

He took advantage Of my sympathy.

And he spent the money On cheap wine and hookers.

Unbelievable.

I tell you, harriette,

Christmas brings out The worst in people.

Oh, no, It doesn't, carl.

Oh, yeah? This afternoon

I arrested two Charity santas

Who got into a knife fight Over a good corner.

At least the knife fight Was for a good cause.

Hello, steve.

Oh, feliz navidad, Carl.

What's the holiday Haps, paps?

Well, I was going to wrap This crystal music box.

It's a present For harriette.

Ooh.

[blue danube plays]

Oh, purdy.

It looks expensive.

Oh, good.

Uh, steve, could you Hand me th--

Shh. Not while I'm cutting.

I see you emphasize Speed over appearance.

Gifts are like people.

It's what's on the inside That counts.

No. Gifts are like fish.

Wrap them badly, And they stink.

Well, I'm done.

Me, too.

Uh, carl. Hmm?

Would you like me to Wrap that for you?

Yeah. But be Very, very careful.

Of course. Don't get your tinsel In a tizzy.

Watch it. Watch it.

Ooh.

Ooh!

Hey, you know I got To hand it to you, steve.

This gift Is so beautiful, It could be framed.

No, it couldn't. 'cause it's a picture frame!

Oh, boy.

Ooh. This one's Heavy.

Yeah. That's a gift For my best bud eddo.

Why, it's a 20-pound--

Ooh! Oh!

Oh!

Ooh! Dumbbell.

[distorted Blue danube plays]

You want to go shopping, Big guy?

Yeah. Yeah. Let--

Let's do that.

Why, we'll put on Our galoshes,

And we'll leave a note For harriette, okay?

Yeah.

I-it's snowing hard Outside,

S-so we better Take the train.

Oh, yeah. You like the train, Don't you, big guy?

Ah, yes. Christmas eve.

Can't you just feel The love in the air?

No, I can't.

Well, I do. Why, love is everywhere.

Merry christmas, Everybody!

Oh. Oh, shut up.

Steve, put a cork In it.

There are nine cars On this train,

And you've gotten Us kicked out Of eight of them.

Get off me!

Happy holidays, Ma'am.

Drop dead, four-eyes.

Ha ha ha ha!

What's so funny, fatso?

Hey, look who's here. It's santy claus.

Santa, what are you Doing on this train?

Whatever happened To your sleigh

And eight Tiny reindeer?

I sold them To buy this.

You see, steve?

Well, stop being A negative ned.

After all, You have to admit

We did have A wonderful time Shopping together.

Oh, really? What was the wonderful part,

The excruciatingly Long lines,

The rude salespeople,

Or that kid who upchucked In my shopping bag?

You don't see The humor in that?

No. I am so miserable.

My feet hurt, my head aches, And I'm with you.

This has got to be the worst Christmas of my life.

Don't say that, Big guy.

Things'll Get better.

They can't get Any worse.

[subway car screeches]

What th--oh. Oh!

Well...

I was wrong.

They just got worse.

Sorry, folks. Power outage. Merry christmas.

Attention, passengers.

I've got Some good news.

Yeah. Good.

I just spoke With dispatch,

And we should be Up and rolling

In just A few...Hours.

Perfect! Just perfect.

Oh, carl, be a funster, Not a glumster. What?

Just because we're Stuck doesn't mean The fun has to stop.

When did it start?

Right now.

Say, everybody, Want to play a game?

Come on! No!

Lard-head.

Hey...Come on, ma'am,

Why don't you Lead us all

In a rousing game Of simon says?

Sit down or I'll give you A faceful of pepper gas!

You're out already.

You didn't say Simon says.

Simon says Go suck an egg.

Now, listen, folks,

Now we can sit here Like gloomy Gusses and gerties,

Or we can all Ban together

And fill this train full Of christmas spirit.

Oh. Come on.

Hey, you.

You see this tree? Uh-huh.

If you don't shut up you're Gonna be the angel on top.

Oh.

Now you listen to me, Mr. Grinch.

I will not be bullied On christmas eve.

I set out to spread Some christmas cheer,

And dag namit, I won't rest

Until this cabin Is ho-ho-hoing.

Will you please Give it a rest?

Well, stand up, ma'am. What?

You of all people

Should be filled with The joy of christmas.

Why?

Here we are On the eve

Of the day we celebrate The birth of our savior,

And you, too, Are great with child.

I'm not pregnant.

Oh. You can Sit back down now.

You know, I could Break you in half.

Here's a neato idea.

How about a sing-along?

Oh, come on!

Oh, please. Sit down!

Steve, these people Are not exactly A sing-along group.

Sure they are, carl. I have the perfect song, too.

The 12 days of christmas.

What do you say, Everybody? Whoo!

Ow!

Okay, everybody gets To be a day.

Carl, you're the first day Of christmas.

Oh, joy.

Santa, You're the second.

Third, fourth,

Fifth...

Sixth, seventh,

Eighth...

Ninth,

Tenth, eleventh,

And twelfth.

Okay, let's wail.

****

Hey, you carry a pitch pipe? You don't?

* on the first Day of christmas *

* my true love Gave to me *

* a partridge In a pear tree *

* on the second Day of christmas *

* my true love Gave to me *

* two turtle doves *

* and a partridge In a pear tree *

Oh, don't worry, Everybody.

We're getting it. We're getting it. Whoo!

Ooh. Ow!

"And joseph took mary, Who was great with child,

"Up from galilee, out Of the city of nazareth,

"Unto the city of david, Which is called bethlehem.

"And she brought forth Her first born son

"And wrapped him In swaddling clothes

"And laid him In a manger

"Because there was No room for them

At the inn."

Mom, are you okay?

I'm worried About your father.

I'm sure he'll be Alright, mom.

But he's been gone For hours.

There's a blizzard, And the power's out.

Mom, but he's not alone. He's with--

Steve.

Ohh. Ohh.

But we gotta think Positive, mom.

I know, I know.

You gotta hope that Before the blackout hit

He scored your present.

Edward, unlike you My main concern is not What I'm getting for christmas.

I just wanna know That your father's okay

I want him her safe with His family on christmas eve.

I'm sorry.

I do too.

We all do, mom.

Is uncle carl gonna be okay?

Oh, honey, I'm sure he's gonna be fine.

Mother winslow, lets hear The rest of that story.

"And they were in the same Country shepherd Abiding in the field.

Keeping watch Over their flock..."

* twelve drummers drumming Eleven pipers piping *

* ten lords a-leaping Nine ladies dancing *

* eight maids a-milking Seven swans a-swimming *

* six geese a-laying *

* five golden *

* rings *

* four calling birds *

* three french hens Two turtle doves *

* and a partridge *

* in a pear tree **

Oh, man, That was fun.

Let's take turns telling santa What we want for christmas.

I got a better idea, Let's all take turns Pounding your face

With whatever objects We happened to bring with us .

Yeah!

Let's do that.

Keep an eye On her, carl.

Listen, pal, About your son here...

He's not my son.

Yeah, well, I wouldn't admit it either.

But you brought nerd-boy On this train,

So he's your responsibility.

Shut him up, Or one of us will.

Steve, why do you Always do this?

Well, carl, I wanted To make everybody Feel better.

Well, you haven't.

You just made Everybody feel worse.

Now sit down And be quiet.

Are you okay, steve?

Carl, It's christmas eve,

And everybody's Supposed to be happy.

But instead, everybody's Mad at everybody else.

Listen, folks--

[crowd grumbles]

I know. I know. I know.

You're all tired and hungry, And you want to be home

Spending christmas eve With your families.

But does sitting here Being grumpy

Make you feel Any better?

Well, I think not.

Ma'am, I notice You have several Shopping bags.

Might those bags Contain gifts?

Might.

For who?

For my grandkids.

How many do you have?

Seven. Four boys And three girls.

Oh, that's terrific.

And I bet You'll feel great

When you see Their happy faces On christmas morning.

Yes, I will.

And, miss,

Well, I couldn't Help but notice

That beautiful Engagement ring of yours.

Oh, yeah.

It's real diamonds.

Belonged to Roger's mother.

Will this be Your first christmas with roger?

Yes.

Will you ever forget it?

No. Never.

And, santa--

[choking]

What?

Why, you're one Of the symbols of christmas.

Children all over the world Believe in you.

Why, you make their Dreams come true.

And I have a hunch You're a darn good santa.

Well, people Have always complimented me

On my ho-ho-hos.

And how does that Make you feel?

Pretty good.

You see, folks,

Christmas Isn't a place.

Why, it's a feeling.

It's the love and warmth Of friends and family.

It's a feeling we get In our hearts

This time of year.

And we take that Feeling with us Wherever we go.

Why, christmas Can even be here

On this cold, Dark train.

I'll give it A try.

Folks, I present to you,

Our christmas tree.

[car screeches]

Hey!

Merry christmas.

Merry christmas.

Merry christmas, steve.

Merry christmas, carl.

Merry christmas.

Merry christmas.

Merry christmas.

* hark, the herald Angels sing *

* glory to The newborn king *

* peace on earth And mercy mild *

* god and sinners Reconciled *

* joyful all Ye nations rise *

* join the triumph Of the skies *

* with angelic host Proclaim *

* christ is born In bethlehem *

* hark, the herald Angels sing *

* glory to *

* the newborn king **

Carl. Carl, are you okay?

Oh, honey, I'm fine.

Carl, we were So worried about you.

Everything is fine.

Steve and I were stuck On the el train

When the blackout hit.

You still don't Have power here?

Nope. It's been Out for hours.

Well, it's christmas time.

And we just have to believe

Everything's gonna be Alright.

Right, steve?

Right, big guy.

Harriette, I've invited Steve to spend the night.

You have?

I thought You said you were okay.

I'm more than okay, Thanks to steve.

He reminded me of what Christmas is all about.

You know what I need? A big hug from my family.

Come on over here. Come on.

Hey, come on Over here, steve.

What, me, too?

Wow. This really Must be christmas!

Merry christmas, sweetheart. I think you'll find

Something from me under there.