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It’s December. Do you know what that means? Time to dust off your holiday-themed cookie cutters and think about your Christmas dinner menu!

We’re not sure if it’s because it aligns with the end of the year, when you start overthinking about all the things these 12 months have meant for you, but some of us here love finding comfort in the kitchen. You know, the smell of freshly baked gingerbread, the sight of your holiday cookies cooling on a rack. It’s like the festive season is just begging for us to bake — that cozy deliciousness is enough to make our mouths water!

Whether you celebrate Christmas to honor your faith or just because it’s winter and it’s freezing outside and everyone seriously needs some rest, you’ll probably feel the need to seek refuge in some flour and butter.

But what if you’re not feeling up to making your usual batch of Christmas cookies? What if you want something different, something more… unique? There are always those baking enthusiasts with freaky culinary skills who go above and beyond the standard Christmas treats and post them on social media. Some of them hide in plain sight and their creations have made their guests (and the Internet) go wild!

We’ve rounded up some stunningly creative Christmas treats from people who have gone above and beyond to make their Christmas special. These folks don’t hold back when it comes to food — it’s a list full of delicious treats, from buttery Christmas cakes to festive gingerbread houses! So if you’re looking for inspiration for your holiday party, look no further than these Christmas treat ideas. You’ll be amazed by what these people came up with — and maybe even inspired enough to try your hand at making something similar yourself!

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Some Of My Favorite Cookie Friends!! So Proud Of These Little Guys!! They’ll Be Making An Appearance At The Family Dinner Table At Christmas This Year

Some Of My Favorite Cookie Friends!! So Proud Of These Little Guys!! They’ll Be Making An Appearance At The Family Dinner Table At Christmas This Year

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Elizabeth Truss
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These would make the cutest ornaments 🥰 I couldn't eat them but I'd love to hang them on my tree 🎄

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Every Christmas I Make Fashionable Gingerbread People For My Nephew And Niece, And It’s Become One Of Our Well-Loved Traditions

Every Christmas I Make Fashionable Gingerbread People For My Nephew And Niece, And It’s Become One Of Our Well-Loved Traditions

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Victoria Anderson
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweet nails! 💅🏼 And that cookie looks like a dapper little gentleman. 🧑

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Christmas Tree Cake I Made For My Aunts Christmas Party

Christmas Tree Cake I Made For My Aunts Christmas Party

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Friend's Daughter Was Getting Married And Couldn't Find A Local Bakery Willing To Make A Nighmare Before Christmas Cake, So She Asked If I Would Do It. Think It Turned Out Great!

Friend's Daughter Was Getting Married And Couldn't Find A Local Bakery Willing To Make A Nighmare Before Christmas Cake, So She Asked If I Would Do It. Think It Turned Out Great!

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100% Edible, Hand-Piped Christmas Gnome Cake!

100% Edible, Hand-Piped Christmas Gnome Cake!

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Jef Bateman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sometimes find gnomes running around in my garden. I've always wondered what one tastes like (fuzzy, I bet), but have been too gentle to just pick up a wild creature and crunch it down. I'd like to try this cake.

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I Made The Cutest Darn Christmas Cookies

I Made The Cutest Darn Christmas Cookies

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We Have A Running Joke With My Friends That I Only Cook Hotdogs. I Hope They Enjoy Thier Christmas Cookies!

We Have A Running Joke With My Friends That I Only Cook Hotdogs. I Hope They Enjoy Thier Christmas Cookies!

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Snow Globe Cupcakes I Made To My Sons Mother In Law. She Was Hosting A Christmas Party

Snow Globe Cupcakes I Made To My Sons Mother In Law. She Was Hosting A Christmas Party

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Christmas Tree Cake I Made For My Grandma On Her Birthday. All Buttercream

Christmas Tree Cake I Made For My Grandma On Her Birthday. All Buttercream

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Gingerbread Lighthouse I Made For My Mother This Christmas. Didn’t Have Any Piping Tips So The Connections Aren’t Covered Like I Planned But Still Proud Of It!

Gingerbread Lighthouse I Made For My Mother This Christmas. Didn’t Have Any Piping Tips So The Connections Aren’t Covered Like I Planned But Still Proud Of It!

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Base Is Cookie Butter Cake With Vanilla Butter Cream And Rudolph Is Hot Cocoa Cake With Chocolate Buttercream

Base Is Cookie Butter Cake With Vanilla Butter Cream And Rudolph Is Hot Cocoa Cake With Chocolate Buttercream

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Got The Honeycomb Pan For Christmas! I Felt Like A Baking Goddess When I Removed The Cake From The Pan

Got The Honeycomb Pan For Christmas! I Felt Like A Baking Goddess When I Removed The Cake From The Pan

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My Little Buttercream Christmas Penguin Cake. I Just Think He's The Cutest

My Little Buttercream Christmas Penguin Cake. I Just Think He's The Cutest

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I Made This Whimsical Gnome (Cake) For Christmas And Took Him On A Memorable Road Trip - From Sunny Cali To Snowy Reno To Give Him A Snow Home!

I Made This Whimsical Gnome (Cake) For Christmas And Took Him On A Memorable Road Trip - From Sunny Cali To Snowy Reno To Give Him A Snow Home!

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Lisa Lolo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did... Did you actually knit the hat? There is actual weaving going on, no? Magic

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Homemade Yule Log For An Early Christmas Dinner

Homemade Yule Log For An Early Christmas Dinner

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did you add the fly agaric mushrooms because of the theory that the story of Santa Claus originated from them?

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We Went All In With The Design Choices For Christmas This Year At The Bakery

We Went All In With The Design Choices For Christmas This Year At The Bakery

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Lisa H
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the Chinese take out box! Seems great for families of blended religions!

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Here's My "Rafaello" Candle-Cake For Tonight

Here's My "Rafaello" Candle-Cake For Tonight

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ThePunnyBunny
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my goodness, I LOVE Raffaellos, and I love how much it looks like a real candle! Now I just need 8 more🕯🕎

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So I Attempted Making A Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington Cake. Cake Is All Swiss Meringue Buttercream, Jack And Pumpkins Are Made Of Fondant

So I Attempted Making A Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington Cake. Cake Is All Swiss Meringue Buttercream, Jack And Pumpkins Are Made Of Fondant

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Under The Fine Sugar Dome Is A Cinnamon Creme Chantilly And Sponge, Caramel Apple Tatin, Hazelnut And Biscoff Crunch And Vanilla Creme Patissiere

Under The Fine Sugar Dome Is A Cinnamon Creme Chantilly And Sponge, Caramel Apple Tatin, Hazelnut And Biscoff Crunch And Vanilla Creme Patissiere

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Tried The Panty Hose Trick To Tidy Up Icing And It Worked! Christmas Cookies Done

Tried The Panty Hose Trick To Tidy Up Icing And It Worked! Christmas Cookies Done

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Christmas Tree Meringues

Christmas Tree Meringues

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My Christmas Fault Line Buttercream Cake. I Just Love The Christmas Colors

My Christmas Fault Line Buttercream Cake. I Just Love The Christmas Colors

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Got Laid Off & Am Taking This Baking Thing More Seriously (Mainly Still For Hobby). I Am Super Obsessed W/ Christmas Right Now

Got Laid Off & Am Taking This Baking Thing More Seriously (Mainly Still For Hobby). I Am Super Obsessed W/ Christmas Right Now

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Was Feeling Festive And Made Some Christmas Ornament Cupcakes

Was Feeling Festive And Made Some Christmas Ornament Cupcakes

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Christmas Chocolate Bonbons, Cookies And Cream And Gingerbread And Speculaas

Christmas Chocolate Bonbons, Cookies And Cream And Gingerbread And Speculaas

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Christmas Tree Macarons

Christmas Tree Macarons

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My Christmas Baby Yoda (Grogu) I Just Love Him. Do You Think His Cute?

My Christmas Baby Yoda (Grogu) I Just Love Him. Do You Think His Cute?

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I Made You An Isomalt Snow Globe Pie With Danish Rice Pudding And Chocolate Filling. Happy Christmas!

I Made You An Isomalt Snow Globe Pie With Danish Rice Pudding And Chocolate Filling. Happy Christmas!

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Went Overboard With This Candyland Christmas Cake! Chocolate Cake Filled With Peppermint Cream And Crushed Candy Canes, Topped With... Everything!

Went Overboard With This Candyland Christmas Cake! Chocolate Cake Filled With Peppermint Cream And Crushed Candy Canes, Topped With... Everything!

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The Christmas Poinsettia

The Christmas Poinsettia

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Christmas, But Make It Pink! Inspo From 1992 Wilton

Christmas, But Make It Pink! Inspo From 1992 Wilton

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#79

A Steam Punk Themed Christmas Cake From Few Years Ago

A Steam Punk Themed Christmas Cake From Few Years Ago

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Sharing What Me And My Mum Did This Christmas

Sharing What Me And My Mum Did This Christmas

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A Neighbor Asked For Christmas Cookies For A "Christmas In July" Get-Together... So Glad I Asked If I Could Get Creative. Lemon Sugar Cookies With Lime Flavored Royal Icing

A Neighbor Asked For Christmas Cookies For A "Christmas In July" Get-Together... So Glad I Asked If I Could Get Creative. Lemon Sugar Cookies With Lime Flavored Royal Icing

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Chocolate-Vanilla Layered Cake With Chantilly Nutella Filling, Nutella Drizzles & Nutella Infuse

Chocolate-Vanilla Layered Cake With Chantilly Nutella Filling, Nutella Drizzles & Nutella Infuse

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My Niece And Nephew Requested Gingerbread People For Christmas (“But Make It Chocolate”). Here’s Ellie’s Gingerbread Girl, Dressed In Ralph Lauren

My Niece And Nephew Requested Gingerbread People For Christmas (“But Make It Chocolate”). Here’s Ellie’s Gingerbread Girl, Dressed In Ralph Lauren

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas…

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas…

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Christmas Wreath

Christmas Wreath

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Happy Friday!

Happy Friday!

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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

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Nutcrackers

Nutcrackers

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#92

Christmas 2020 Cakes

Christmas 2020 Cakes

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Fruit Cake Baked By Mum, Decoration Was A Team Effort, Me & Mum. Merry Christmas!

Fruit Cake Baked By Mum, Decoration Was A Team Effort, Me & Mum. Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Vacation Cake

Christmas Vacation Cake

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this, from the topper to the phrasing to the fried cat. Just such a win all around.

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Christmas Cupcakes!

Christmas Cupcakes!

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Little Early For Christmas But I Wanted To Share This One Cuz It Came Out So Pretty

Little Early For Christmas But I Wanted To Share This One Cuz It Came Out So Pretty

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Not Sure I Can Top This Cute Christmas Moose From Last Year. Isn’t He Fun?!

Not Sure I Can Top This Cute Christmas Moose From Last Year. Isn’t He Fun?!

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Unicorn Christmas Cookies!

Unicorn Christmas Cookies!

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Buddy The Elf Theme Cake With Lapis Surabaya Cake Inside!

Buddy The Elf Theme Cake With Lapis Surabaya Cake Inside!

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Tamara Augustine
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lapis Surabaya cake: https://www.sidechef . com/recipes/8692/lapis_surabaya/

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Made Christmas Cookies

Made Christmas Cookies

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#101

Christmas Charcuterie Board

Christmas Charcuterie Board

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#102

Merry Christmas Eve Eve Everybody

Merry Christmas Eve Eve Everybody

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#103

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

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Im A Chef And I Love Christmas! Here's My Gingerbread House

Im A Chef And I Love Christmas! Here's My Gingerbread House

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Holiday Cactus And Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies!

Holiday Cactus And Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies!

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Merry Christmas Everyone

Merry Christmas Everyone

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A Christmas Wreath I Made Today

A Christmas Wreath I Made Today

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#109

Christmas Birthday Cake

Christmas Birthday Cake

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Preparing For Christmas Cake Orders With This Gorgeous Reindeer Cake!

Preparing For Christmas Cake Orders With This Gorgeous Reindeer Cake!

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Made A Christmas Pizza At Work, And The Boss Actually Approved

Made A Christmas Pizza At Work, And The Boss Actually Approved

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Lisa H
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think some shaved parmesan would look cool as "snowflakes", other than that, fantastic!

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Matcha Cookie Christmas Tree Stacks

Matcha Cookie Christmas Tree Stacks

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#115

Snickerdoodle Christmas Party Cake

Snickerdoodle Christmas Party Cake

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Christmas Cakesicles

Christmas Cakesicles

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Merry Christmas From Us To You! Hope You Have A Safe And Jolly One

Merry Christmas From Us To You! Hope You Have A Safe And Jolly One

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#118

My First Ever Christmas Cake! Those Stripes Were Harder Than I Thought But I Think I Did Ok!

My First Ever Christmas Cake! Those Stripes Were Harder Than I Thought But I Think I Did Ok!

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Pistachio Christmas Tree Cake With White Chocolate Mousse, Fresh Raspberries And Toasted Meringue

Pistachio Christmas Tree Cake With White Chocolate Mousse, Fresh Raspberries And Toasted Meringue

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Little Christmas Bear I Made In An Online Class This Morning. Quite Chuffed With It!

Little Christmas Bear I Made In An Online Class This Morning. Quite Chuffed With It!

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Christmas Themed Cake

Christmas Themed Cake

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This Reindeer Cheese Ball Is So Simple To Make And Is Almost Too Cute To Eat... Almost!

This Reindeer Cheese Ball Is So Simple To Make And Is Almost Too Cute To Eat... Almost!

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Reindeer Cupcakes

Reindeer Cupcakes

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#125

A Christmas Themed Cake! I’ve Never Successfully Piped On The Sides Of The Cake Until Now And I Love It! A Buttercream Wreath

A Christmas Themed Cake! I’ve Never Successfully Piped On The Sides Of The Cake Until Now And I Love It! A Buttercream Wreath

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#126

Baking Some Ninja Bread Men For Christmas This Year!

Baking Some Ninja Bread Men For Christmas This Year!

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Lisa H
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hate to break it to y'all, but I got these for my niece... that's the picture from the box.

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Christmas Koala Cookies

Christmas Koala Cookies

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#128

Cuteness Overload!

Cuteness Overload!

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Holiday Pink Magic

Holiday Pink Magic

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#131

Gingerbreadman Bubblebath

Gingerbreadman Bubblebath

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#132

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

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