A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) - full transcript

'Tis the Christmas
season once again

on a street called Sesame,

a street where, year after year,

sunny days have given way

to crisp sights and sounds
of winter.

And friendly
neighbors have met

to exchange
warm holiday greetings,

warm enough to make

small red monsters giggle

and old friends unite.

This year is no different,



for with the season comes
the magical,

snow-covered silence

of a very special night.

Tonight is Christmas Eve.

Everyone is snug in their beds

with visions of sugarplums
dancing in their...

Would you keep it down
out there!?

Of course,

not everybody gets into
the holiday spirit.

Oscar is still a Grouch,
to begin with.

Hey, Mac,

how's a Grouch supposed to get
any sleep around here?

You just keep blabbering
on and on.

Excuse me, Oscar,



but may I be the first
to wish you a very merry...

Hey, don't say it.

There's only one merry thing
about Christmas.

And what might that be?

It only comes
once a year,

and this year, I plan to sleep
through the whole thing,

fruitcake and all.

So if you don't mind,
just read this.

"Do not disturb
until after Christmas!"

Oscar."

That's right.

So just take
your Christmas greetings

and scram.

Nighty-night.
Ha.

And so
Oscar the Grouch settles in

for a long winter's nap,

and an eventful nap

it shall be.

"A Sesame Street
Christmas Carol."

Let's see.
Oh my...

I don't know
exactly where this is.

Well, this looks okay.

Try this way.
Well, this is Sesame Street.

It's charming, but uh...

Where does
Oscar the Grouch live?

I've been past the tree,
and I've been past Hooper's.

I'll try this way.
Okay.

Oh, no, that's not it.

Let me try over here.

Oh, oh, maybe over here.

Um, uh, um...

Where is this
Oscar the Grouch guy?

Oh, oh!

Hey, there's a sign.

I better read it.
It says, um,

"Do not disturb

until after Christmas!
Oscar."

Oscar!

He must live here!

I better get this over with.

Good evening, Mr. Grouch, sir.

Scaredy Pants Delivery Service.

Huh.

I better try
something different, then.

Good evening, Mr. Grouch, sir!
Scaredy Pants Delivery Service!

Heh.

Well, I guess nobody's home.

- Hey!
- Aah!

Can't you read?

Yes, Mr. Grouch, sir.

And may I compliment you

on your very fine
handwriting skills.

Aw, great,
thanks for nothing.

No wonder they call him
a Grouch.

Who are you
and what do you want?

Don't you know
it's the middle of the night?

Yes, sir,
and I'm Joe Marley, sir,

Scaredy Pants Ghost-o-Gram
Delivery Service.

I'm here to deliver you

the first of three
Ghost-o-Grams this evening,

and this is number one.

Hey, well,
I didn't order anything.

Let me see that.

Thank you for being
so very understanding, sir.

This is a vintage 1843

baked beans can.

Hey, I love junk mail.

Oh, it's not just
any baked beans can, sir.

It comes with a card.

Mm.
Give me that.

Just read the directions
on the card

word for word,

and you will be visited
by the first

of three ghostly spirits.

- You gotta be kidding me.
- Oh, no, sir.

Opening Ghost-o-Grams
is very simple.

Read the card,
and the ghost will appear.

The ghost will deliver
a meaningful message.

The message will
make you a better person...

or, uh, Grouch.

It's as simple
as one, two, three!

That wasn't simple.

That's the craziest thing
I ever heard.

Hey, I don't make
the stuff up, sir.

I just deliver
the Ghost-o-Grams.

Good evening, sir!

Man, I thought
he'd never leave.

Well, let's see here.

"Place can on solid surface."

Okay.

There we go.

Okay.

"Now, read as follows:

"I love rubbish,
anything tarnished or grubbish,

"it's a real blast,
watching Christmases past,

things that happened
a long time ago-ish."

Ago-ish?

Um, you've left out
the last line, mate.

It's against Ghost-o-Gram policy

for me to exit me can

until I've heard
the entire message.

Whoa, it's working.

Oh, let me see, let me see.

Uh, says, uh, "Ghost in a can,
obey my command,

bah, humbug!"

Step back, mate.
My contents are under pressure.

Ah!

Alley-oop!

Jumping junkyards,

that scaredy guy was right.

Rhubarb,
the Grouch of Christmas Past,

at your service, lad.

Rhubarb?

The Rhubarb the Grouch,
from London, 1843?

Why, you're Grouch royalty!

Oh, you're too unkind.

Well, it's terrible
to meet you.

Oh, no,
the displeasure is all mine,

I assure you.

Well, says here on me schedule

that I must show you two
old, heartwarming home movies

from Christmases long ago

here on Sesame Street.

A little trip down memory lane,
so to speak, right?

Wait a minute.
You're a Grouch!

Why would you wanna show me
Christmases past?

The Scaredy Pants guy said

you were gonna teach me
how to appreciate

all the good stuff
Christmas is about

and show me how to be
a better Grouch.

He said it was as simple...

As one, two, three.

Scary, isn't it?

Oh, righto.

But don't worry
your Grouchy head.

This is only me temp job.

Normally, I'm haunting
Her Majesty's wastepaper bin.

- Yeah.
- No kidding?

And about
these movies,

from one Grouch to another,

there's nothing written here

what says we have to enjoy
the experience now, is there?

Yeah, you're right.

So we watch old Christmas
home movies

and complain about it!

Precisely, governor.

That's a terrible idea,
and I love it.

Welcome to
the Grouch Plex double feature.

Our first blast from the past,

"Gift of the Magi,"
starring Ernie and Bert.

A buddy movie.
My favorite.

"Tis a movie about
giving from the heart,

thinking about others,
and what makes them happy."

This film is rated G.

Yeah, G for
"Get it over with."

Let the show begin.

Hey, look.

The film's all brown
and scratchy.

Oh, that's because
it's from the past.

It's really, really old.

Old and sappy.

Golly, Christmas Eve,

and I still don't have an idea

for Ernie's present.

It's gotta be something
really special.

What?

What... what is?

Oh, Ernie's Rubber Duckie.

Hey, wait!

That gives me a neato idea!

I'll get Ernie a soap dish

to put his Rubber Duckie in.

What a nifty idea!

Oh, I'm home, Bert!

Oh, Bert?

Hey, what's this?

Why, it's a paper clip.

I bet this is from Bert's
paper clip collection.

Of course.

This is Bert's 1957 ACME.

Why, he'd feel just awful
if he lost this.

Hey, now I know what
I'll get Bert for Christmas.

I'll get him a cigar box

to keep his paper clip
collection in.

That's what I'll get him.

Then they'll never
get lost again.

Oh, hi there, Mr. Hooper.

Oh, hello, Ernie.
What brings you here?

Well, I'm just
doing a little bit

of last-minute
Christmas shopping,

and uh, there!

That is a fine-looking
empty cigar box up there.

Oh, ho!
Really?

Well, thank you.

Uh, well, Mr. Hooper,

I don't have any money,
but uh...

suppose I gave you
Rubber Duckie here

for that cigar box.
Would you trade?

Ernie...

Your Rubber Duckie?

Are you sure?

Well, uh...

I just gotta have
that cigar box, Mr. Hooper.

Well, uh...

If that's very important to you,

here you are.

Oh, well,
thank you, Mr. Hooper,

and well, here's...

Here's Rubber Duckie.

Goodbye, Mr. Hooper,

and goodbye, Rubber Duckie.

Goodbye, Ernie.

Uh, Mr. Hooper.

Oh, hello, Bert.

Hi, Ernie, I was just...
Yeah, me too.

I just, you know...

- Mr. Hooper?
- Yes?

- Yeah, uh, Mr. Hooper!
- Yes?

I am prepared to offer
you the deal of a lifetime.

- Ready?
- Yes, I am.

Ta-da!

Huh?
Huh?

This is the finest
paper clip collection

in the Western world.

Isn't that a beauty?

Now, look, look, look, look.

See there is my Jumbo Jim
right in the middle.

Isn't that a beauty?

And over there,
right by your hand there,

that is a chrome-plated one

I got at a paper clip
manufacturers convention.

It's very impressive.

Oh, it's wonderful.

And they're all so...
So individual.

Uh, yeah, well, I am prepared
to trade you

this terrific
paper clip collection

for just one small soap dish.

Color, pink.

Yeah.
Huh?

What do you say, Mr. Hooper?

Do we have a deal?

- Well...
- Huh?

I must say,
you talked me into it.

Oh, terrific.
Thank you.

Are you sure?

Yes, I'm sure.

Thank you, Mr. Hooper.

Mr. Hooper,

do you think that maybe I could

come and visit my paper cl...

Never mind.

Well,

time for bed, Ernie.

Yep, it is
beddy-bye time, Bert.

Yeah, sure is.

Bert, I can't stand it
any longer!

Let's open
these presents tonight.

- Yeah, yeah!
- Oh, good.

There you are, Bert.
That one is for you.

Ernie, thanks.
This one right here's for you.

- Oh, great, Bert.
- Yeah.

Okay, but you open yours
up first, would you?

- Can I?
- Please.

- Oh, thanks a lot.
- Mm-hmm.

Oh, Ernie, what a great,
superb packing job.

Mm-hmm.

You just cut
the ribbon corners so neatly.

Now if I can just slide
my finger underneath the paper

and get the tape...
No, how 'bout a scissor?

Well, maybe if I just...

Oh, Bert,
just open it up, would you?

Oh, yeah, okay.

There.

Oh, Ernie!

A cigar box!

- Yeah.
- Aw, hunky dory!

I got it especially

for your paper clip collection,
Bert.

What?

I got the cigar box

so you could keep
your paper clips in it.

Oh.

Uh, yeah, well...

Come on, Bert.

Put your paper clips in there
so I can see how they look.

I just can't wait to see.

Uh, gee, Ernie...
Um...

Hey, wait.
How 'bout your present?

You didn't open
your present yet.

- Oh, okay, Bert.
- Come on, open it up.

- All righty.
- Come on, yeah.

Let's see.

Oh, boy, oh, boy.
I can't wait.

Yeah.

Let's see.
Yeah.

Trying to get in here.

Yeah.
I wrapped it good, huh?

You certainly did, Bert.

Oh...

Why, it's a...
Oh.

That's a soap dish, huh?

That's right, yep.
A soap dish.

Oh, it's beautiful,
Bert.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I got it for Rubber Duckie.

- What?
- Yeah, yeah,

so he won't keep falling
into the tub and sinking,

you know?

Hey, let's see
how he looks in it.

Go get Rubber Duckie.
Yeah.

Come in.

- Oh!
- Merry Christmas, Ernie!

Ah!

Merry Christmas, Mr. Hooper!

Hey, I just came by

to drop off
some Christmas presents.

- Oh, wow.
- Oh, wow.

This is for you, Bert.

Oh, thank you,
Mr. Hooper.

And this is for you,
Ernie.

Oh, gee,
thanks a lot, Mr. Hooper.

Oh, wow.
How nice.

Hey, what did you get,
Bert?

Well, I don't know.
I'll open it up.

Open up yours first.

Let's see,
should I untie the ribbon

or get a scissor and then
take it from the outside...

- Bert!
- Yes, yes.

- Just open it up.
- Okay, yes, yes, yes, yes.

Aw, my paper clips.

Oh, Mr. Hooper, thank you.

Yes, you're welcome.

- Oh, wow.
- But Bert,

how did Mr. Hooper get
your paper clip collection?

Never mind, Ernie.

Just open your present.

- Oh, okay.
- Yeah, yeah.

Let's what you have.
Let's see, let's see.

Let's see here.

What is it?
What is it, huh?

Oh, it's not...

It's Rubber Duckie!

Oh, hi, Rubber Duckie.

- Ernie?
- Hmm?

How did Mr. Hooper
get Rubber Duckie?

It's sort
of a long story, Bert,

but thanks a lot, Mr. Hooper.

You're welcome.

- Hey, Ernie?
- Yeah?

Ernie, we didn't get
Mr. Hooper anything.

Oh, you're right, Bert.

You're wrong, boys.

I got the best
Christmas present ever.

- What do you mean?
- Yeah, what do you mean?

Well, I got to see

that everyone got exactly
what they wanted for Christmas.

Well, Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Hooper.

Oh.

Merry Christmas, Ernie.

Merry Christmas
to you too, Bert.

Oh, that was so moving!

Makes me cry like a baby
in an onion factory!

Hey, you gotta
be kidding.

Got you there, didn't I, mate?

Aw, yeah.
Good one.

I give it two
Grouchy thumbs down.

All that friendship and giving
from the heart stuff

was way too sappy.

Indeed it was.

Next up, another musical

featuring an overgrown canary

walking around singing
about how much he misses

his furry, elephant-like
friend, Snuff-a-loofy...

Sniff-a-luffle...

- Snogly, um...
- Snuffy?

By Jove,
you've got it.

Roll film.

Hello,
we're not here right now.

Please leave a message
after the beep.

Oh, rats,
it's an answering machine.

Hi, Snuffy, it's me,
your old pal, Big Bird.

I sure wish I could talk
to you in person,

but I guess I'll have
to leave you a little message.

I sure do miss you, Snuffy.

I wish Christmas would end.

See, I've gotten
lots of presents,

but not the one I want most.

♪ I don't want anything ♪

♪ That you pull on a string ♪

♪ All I want for Christmas
is you ♪

♪ Some jacks and a ball
wouldn't please me at all ♪

♪ All I want for Christmas
is you ♪

♪ I don't need some crayons
or an automobile ♪

♪ Just a shaggy person
who can feel what I feel ♪

♪ A necktie is neat ♪

♪ And shoes are a treat ♪

♪ But that can't make me smile
when I'm blue ♪

♪ Don't get me a picture book ♪

♪ To color and trace ♪

♪ Don't buy me a rocket ship
that goes into space ♪

♪ All I need's a buddy
with a smile on his face ♪

♪ All I want for Christmas
is you ♪

You can't see it, Snuffy,

but I'm doing a little dance.

'cause I'm happy
I'm talking to you!

And I've never danced
on the telephone before.

Now I'm dancing
in a little circle.

Now I'm doing
a little soft shoe.

♪ A necktie is neat
and shoes are a treat ♪

♪ But they can't make me smile
when I'm blue ♪

♪ I don't need a hula hoop ♪

♪ A top, or a ball ♪

♪ Don't get me a cuckoo clock
to hang on the wall ♪

♪ All I want is Snuffy
who's my best friend of all ♪

♪ All I want for Christmas is you ♪

♪ All I want for Christmas is you ♪

♪ All I want for Christmas ♪

♪ Is you ♪

Well, Oscar, all
bad things must come to an end.

That was really bad, wasn't it?

Yeah,
you got that right.

Talk about your holiday turkeys.

You can say
that again.

Wait, you're leaving?

Well, I must be going.

Two more Ghost-o-Grams
are on the way.

Yep, there we go.

Don't let the holidays make you
all happy and sweet, my boy.

All right, ready for reentry.

Have a lousy evening.

Yeah, likewise I'm sure.

Ah, oh!

Hmm...

Now that's what I call an exit.

Well, this baby's going
into the old collection.

Or maybe I'll sell it on gBay.

Oh, where's that Oscar
the Grouch's can again?

Ooh, here it is!

Time for my next delivery.

Mr. Grouch, sir!

Scaredy Pants Delivery
at your service!

- What!?
- Aah!

Ooh, ah, oh!

Sorry, sir.

Here you go.

Your next delivery.

What is that?

Ghost-o-Gram number two.

It appears to be
a jack-in-the-box, sir.

Isn't it beautiful?

Mwah!

Hmm.
Yuck.

Return it to sender.

Sorry, sir, Ghost-o-Grams
are nonreturnable.

Well, you can't judge
a ghost by its cover,

and maybe it's full
of sauerkraut.

Perhaps, sir.

And as always, here are your
easy-to-follow instructions.

May I get a signature
on line three please, sir?

- In your dreams.
- Of course, sir!

Don't worry.
We have you on file!

Hmm.

Well, let's see
what this says here.

Okay, "Turn the crank
on this box"

"and then you will see

"the present means more
than a gift in a tree.

"Like a jack-in-the-box,
I will appear

with visions of sugarplums
right now, right here."

Aw, yuck,
that gave me the creeps.

Well, here goes nothing.
Let's see.

Well, I...
What do you know?

It's a dud!

Beg your pardon, Oscar, dear,

but you've forgotten
the magic word.

Oh, uh...

Fruitcake?

Season's greetings!

I, Christmas Carol,

Ghost of Christmas Present,

also known as the Christmas
that is happening right now,

bid you good tidings.

Ooh, so sorry.

There.
That's better.

A talking
Christmas tree?

Oh, this is scary.

Oh, you needn't worry,
Oscar, sweetheart.

Now come on out.

I know just what you need
to warm up the holiday:

Decorative accessories!

♪ Ah! ♪

Uh-uh.

I'm allergic to decorations,

holly, and the chubby guy
in the red suit,

so you can take
your holiday cheer

right back up the chimney.

Ooh,
stubborn this one is.

Hmm.

Oh, what do you think
you're doing, lady?

Aw.

I've been turned
into Santa's helper.

Well, I couldn't let you
stay in there forever.

Aw, really?
Hmph.

Ha, let me guess.

You're gonna show me all
the glory of Christmas present

all in living color.

Right you are,
my fine, furry friend,

and much more.

We'll explore the importance
of family, friends,

and celebrating
wonderful holiday traditions

all in the present,
right here, right now!

Why you might even be
a better Grouch for it.

Oscar, it's as simple
as one, two...

Ah, save your breath
and just get on with it.

Very well, Oscar.

I now present Carol Vision!

Ha ha!

Oh, brother.

♪ Hyah! ♪

Santa!
Santa!

Well, if it isn't
Elmo Monster?

Wow!

He knows Elmo's name!

Well, of course I do!

Why, you've been on the top
of my nice list.

Aw.

You've been a very good
little monster this year, Elmo.

Oh, go on,
would you, Santa?

Well, so what brings you
up to the North Pole?

That train I brought you last
Christmas didn't break, did it?

Ha, ha!
No, no, Santa.

Elmo still has his train,
and he uses it all the time.

Good!

Elmo loves
playing conductor.

Whoo-Whoo-Whoo-Whoo!
Chugga-Chugga, Chugga-Chugga!

Well then, Elmo,

I think I know why you're here.

Really?

So why don't you sit
right here in my lap

and tell me

what you want for Christmas.

Well, Santa,

what Elmo really wants

more than anything
in the world...

Yes?

Is to give a present
to Dorothy.

Your goldfish, Dorothy?

Wow!

Santa knows Dorothy!

Elmo's been trying and trying

to find the perfect present
for Dorothy,

but Elmo can't think
of what to get her.

Oh, my, my, my, Elmo.

Yeah.

Do you know
what you have?

- A problem?
- No.

You have true Christmas spirit.

Why, you've come
all the way up here

to ask for something
for someone you love

instead of yourself,

and that is true

Christmas spirit.

♪ ♪

♪ Christmas carols ♪

♪ Fill the air ♪

♪ Christmas lights ♪

♪ Are glowing everywhere ♪

♪ Seems all the world ♪

♪ Is dressed in red and green ♪

♪ Quite the best ♪

♪ You've ever seen ♪

♪ And then ♪

♪ On Christmas morning ♪

♪ There will be ♪

♪ One more gift ♪

♪ You may not even see ♪

Really?

♪ It won't be wrapped ♪

♪ In shiny paper ♪

♪ Tied with ribbons ♪

♪ But every Christmas ♪

♪ You recall ♪

♪ That someone's love's ♪

♪ The greatest present ♪

♪ Of all ♪

♪ That someone's love's ♪

♪ The greatest present ♪

♪ Of ♪

♪ All ♪

Aw.

You see, Oscar,

Elmo learned that love
is the greatest gift of all.

Why, it will turn even
the Grouchiest frown

upside down.

News flash,
I like to frown.

It's genetic.

Don't slouch.
Chin up, Oscar.

- Bah.
- You'll be happy to know

that even Santa wouldn't want
it to be Christmas every day.

Oh, yeah?
Prove it!

You're so cute
when you're grouchy.

♪ Ha! ♪

Elmo thought
Christmas every day

would make people happy,
Lightning,

but it's making them sad.

Maybe Santa's right.

♪ Every day
can't be Christmas ♪

♪ That wouldn't be
such a treat ♪

♪ You can get tired
of chocolate candy ♪

♪ When that's all you eat ♪

♪ Every day
can't be your birthday ♪

♪ That wouldn't be much fun ♪

♪ Too many birthdays
aren't half as nice ♪

♪ As one ♪

♪ That you wait for ♪

♪ Wait for joy ♪

♪ And recall ♪

♪ That if every day ♪

♪ Was Christmas ♪

♪ There wouldn't be Christmas ♪

♪ At all ♪

Well, ho, ho, ho.

Christmas every day
is a bad idea.

Be that as it may,
the point is

that we can keep
the Christmas spirit

in our hearts all year round.

Hey, don't you ever talk
about anything else?

Oh, of course I do.

Well, surprise me then,
please!

Oscar, dear,
you'll be thrilled to learn

about lots of different
holiday traditions.

Each one is enjoyed
in its own special way.

They are celebrations you share
with your friends and family,

like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Hanukkah and What-za?

Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Both are wonderful celebrations
of culture,

community, and tradition
enjoyed with...

Wait a minute.
Let me guess.

The three F's,
friends, family, and food.

Oh, Oscar, I do believe
you're catching on.

Well,
just wave that thing

so I can get some sleep, huh?

Grouchy boy.

♪ Ah ♪

My family
celebrates Hanukkah,

and I like to set up
the menorah.

It's a special candle holder
with eight candles,

one for each night of Hanukkah,

plus one extra candle
called the shamash.

We use it to light
all the others.

♪ ♪

♪ Oh, Hanukkah,
oh, Hanukkah ♪

♪ Come light the menorah ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Let's have a party ♪

♪ We'll all dance the horah ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Gather 'round the table ♪

♪ We'll give you a treat ♪

♪ Shiny tops to play with ♪

♪ And latkes to eat ♪

♪ And while we are playing ♪

♪ The candles
are burning low ♪

♪ One for each night ♪

♪ They shed a sweet light ♪

♪ To remind us of days
long ago ♪

In my family,
we celebrate Kwanzaa.

Every night,

we light a candle on the Kinara.

That's a candle holder

with a candle

for each of the seven nights
of Kwanzaa.

Are you ready
to light the Kinara?

And every night,

we talk about one
of the seven principles

of Kwanzaa.

They're ideas

for how to live a good life.

Tonight's principle
is Umoja.

It means unity,

coming together, getting along.

Like when Tyler

lets me play with his drum?

Right.

My favorite part
of Kwanzaa

is the Karamu.

It's a feast on the sixth night.

Kuumba,

where my whole family
and friends

gets together and celebrates.

I love it,
I love it.

Delicious.

We eat lots of food,

tell stories,

and then, in my family,

we like to dance.

We always have fun

when we're together for Kwanzaa,

and at the end of the night,

we get a small present.

My own drum?

Wow!

Mm.

Did you notice
the wonderful blending

of traditional red,
green, and black

in the Kwanzaa centerpiece?

Well, how could
I miss it, Miss Happy Tree?

Ugh!

I've never been one
to speak ill of another,

but really,
may I be frank with you?

Well, please do.
That would be excruciating.

Ah, in all of
my ghostly travels,

I have never met anyone

as fussy, rude,
and out of sorts as you.

Well, Carol,
may I be frank with you?

Of course.

Well, that's
the nicest thing

anyone has ever said to me.

Somehow,
that doesn't surprise me.

Oh, I'm full
of surprises.

- Hmph!
- You're not gonna make me

watch another one of those
holiday thingies, are you?

Well, there is
the Christmas finale,

a wonderful song called
"Keep Christmas With You."

Oh, it's about keeping
the holiday spirit

all year round.

Oh, boy.

It's quite joyful.

'Scuse me.

♪ Keep Christmas
with you ♪

♪ All through the year ♪

♪ When Christmas
is over ♪

♪ You can keep it near ♪

♪ Think of this ♪

♪ Christmas day ♪

♪ When Christmas is far away ♪

♪ Keep Christmas with you ♪

♪ All through the year ♪

♪ When Christmas is over ♪

♪ Save some Christmas cheer ♪

♪ These precious moments ♪

♪ Hold them very dear ♪

♪ And keep Christmas
with you ♪

♪ All ♪

♪ Through the year ♪

Snuffy?

Bird!

Oh, Snuffy!

Merry Christmas, Bird.

Oh, Snuffy, old pal.
What are you doing here?

I thought you were going
to spend Christmas

with your grandma in Cincinnati.

I was, Bird,
but guess what.

She came here instead.

Oh, well,
I'm so glad.

I'd hate for us to be apart
even for one day.

Aw, me too, Bird.

Merry Christmas, Bird.

Oh,
Merry Christmas, Snuffy.

Come on.

♪ Christmas means ♪

♪ The spirit of giving ♪

♪ Peace and joy to you ♪

♪ The goodness of loving ♪

♪ The gladness of living ♪

♪ These are Christmas too ♪

♪ So keep Christmas
with you ♪

♪ All through the year ♪

♪ When is Christmas is over ♪

♪ Save some Christmas cheer ♪

♪ These precious moments ♪

♪ Hold them very dear ♪

♪ And keep Christmas
with you ♪

♪ All through the ♪

♪ Year ♪

See, Oscar?

You can keep the Christmas
spirit all through the year

without exchanging the first
gift or greeting card.

Oscar?

Well, I never!

Wha... what?

Oh, dear.

It's my baking timer.

I left Christmas dinner
in the oven.

I must be off.

Yeah, yeah, well, uh,

I wouldn't wanna ruin
Christmas dinner.

I'm moved by
your newly acquired kindness,

Oscar, dear.

I just
can't help myself.

Toodle-oo.

Yeah, Toodle-oo.

Fruitcake!
♪ Ah ♪

Hey.

I thought she'd never leave.

That's better.

Only one more delivery to go.

What now!?

Well, Mr. Scaredy Pants,

that last ghost was a doozy.

- So this better be good.
- Yes, sir!

Third time's the charm, sir!
Here you go.

Hmm...
What, no instruction card?

But of course, sir!

No need to call
our complaint line today!

Okay, so get lost.

Yes, but before I go, sir,

I am required to conduct
a brief survey

where you rate the Ghost-o-Gram
delivery service.

Of all the rotten luck.

Let's see.

How much did
the Grouch of Christmas Past

help you understand
giving from the heart?

A lot, a little, or not at all?

Scram.

Scram's not an option,
sir.

I'll just mark down "a lot."

Also known as a smiley face.

Oh, boy.

How much did the Ghost
of Christmas Present

help you understand
the many holiday traditions

celebrated during the season?

Go away!

Okay, for the second time,
I'll just mark "a lot."

Well, sir,

thank you for taking the time
to rate our performance.

Just so you know,

a small tip is customary.

Scram!

Aah!
Scramming, sir!

Hmm.

Now where was I?
Oh, yeah.

"Press the on button

"and I will appear,

"making the future of Christmas
perfectly clear.

"Press the on button,
and I will arrive,

be nimble, be quick,
or I'll crash my hard drive."

All right.

Let's see...

Okay.

This oughta be good.

Season's greeting,
Oscar the Grouch.

I am Sam, the Super Automated
Ghost of Christmas Future.

How may I be of assistance?

It's as simple
as one, two, three.

Will you look at that?

A computer with a mind
of its own.

Over here, you bucket of bolts!

Excuse me, ma'am.

Season's greetings,
Oscar the Grouch.

I am Sam,

the Super Automated Ghost
of Christmas Future...

Future... Future... Future...

This is the future.

We're all in a lot of trouble.

Thank you,
Oscar the Grouch.

I am Sam.

If you have holiday spirit,

press one.

If you appreciate your friends,
press two.

If you have reached
this message in error,

press three.

Just show me
the Christmas future.

I haven't got all night,
Einstein.

I will now process

your request.

Christmas Future,

Holidays in the Years to Come.

The day after Mañana.

Tomorrow plus many, many years.

Also known as,
"Later on, dude."

Processing complete.

I will now display a short
but informative presentation

which asks the burning question,

"What will the holidays be
in the future?"

That's all you got?

I will now deploy

my high-def entertainment system

for your viewing pleasure.

Season's greetings

and welcome aboard
the future holidays adventure,

a ride that answers
the question,

"What will holidays
be like in the future?"

- Ooh.
- Hold on tight.

The future can be unpredictable.

Anything can happen.

Whoa!

This is
a holiday home of today.

In the future, homes
will decorate themselves.

Wow.

Today,
families enjoy holiday dinner

at the table,

but in the future,

holidays will be enjoyed
in zero gravity.

No need for messy food

when you can enjoy a delicious,

chewable space food
capsule instead.

Mmm!

In the future,

Christmas trees will come
already decorated.

But we already have
one of those.

Now your holiday
will boldly go

where no holiday
has gone before.

Ho, ho, ho, ho!

In the future,

Santa will use a rocket sled.

Dancer,
warp factor three.

- Aye, Captain.
- Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!

Please remain seated

as we return to the present.

The ride back can be very bumpy

and very cold.

Season's greetings.

Gee, Dad,
that was fun!

Let's do it again.

I like the holidays
just the way they are.

Achoo!

Season's greetings.

We hope you enjoyed

this short
and informative presentation,

"What Holidays
Will Be in the Future."

I will now play
the soothing sounds

of the season
for your listening enjoyment.

Time to change
the channel.

Get lost, Tin Man!

I cannot do that,
Oscar the Grouch.

Get lost does not compute.

Does not compute.

Happy holidays, deck the halls,
ho, ho, ho!

Let's build a snowman.
Isn't this fun?

Sorry, we're out of
your roaming area.

Ring-a-ding-ding,
Christmas bells are ringing!

Oh, it's not working.

He won't stop!

This lousy music's
driving me nuts!

- Season's greetings.
- No!

This can't be happening!

Mr. Oscar!
Mr. Oscar!

Are you okay, sir?

No, I can't get away
from this Christmas music.

Wait, it's you.

What?

You're Joe.
Joe the Scaredy Pants guy, huh?

No, I'm little
Joey Dickens, you know?

From Brooklyn.

Yeah, well,
where's the robot?

- Where is he?
- Robot?

You got a robot for Christmas?
Wow!

No, no, no, no, no,
you don't understand.

There was a robot here, see?

A freaky lady dressed up
like a Christmas tree,

and a Grouch of Christmas Past.

Actually, he was kinda cool.

Hey, Mr. Oscar,

maybe you had a bad dream.

Oh, yeah...

Well, I did have
liver and onion smoothie

before I went to bed.

Well, that could do it.

Well, anyway, Oscar,
it's Christmas Day,

and I just wanted to bring you

this sticky ball
of used wrapping paper.

Oh, hey.
This is for me?

Mm-hmm.

- Hey.
- And do you know what?

I bet you're gonna get even
more by the end of the day.

Eh, really?
Yeah, yeah.

Hey, you got a point there, kid.

Plus the sun is out,

so all this rotten snow
turned mushy and gray.

Yeah.

Yeah, and best of all,

tomorrow is the day
after Christmas,

and this'll all be over.

Yeah, I guess that's
one way to look at it.

Yeah,
and so hold on, kid.

Huh?

Well, I was gonna
give this to Slimey,

but he already has one,
so it's for you.

Huh.

Ooh!

Gee, Oscar, this is, uh,

the smelliest thing
anybody's ever given me.

Yeah.
Well, Joe,

I have only one thing to say.

What's that, Oscar?

Have a Grouchy Christmas

and bah, humbug.

I'm sure glad Oscar
feels better.

Ooh!

That is one stinky present.

And so,
Christmas returns

to Sesame Street,

where even a Grouch

can find reasons to celebrate,

even though he'd never admit it.

I heard that.