Television Without Pity : Recap of "The Best Chrismukkah Ever"

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"While quirky music plays, coastal scenes bring us to The Big House and a close-up of Seth's pensive face. As the camera slowly pulls away, he announces, 'So what's it gonna be, huh? You want your menorah or a candy cane? Hmmm...Christmas or Chanukah?' A wide-eyed Ryan stutters a complete lack of response, and Seth, wearing a Mr. Darcy sweater with reindeer on it, rushes to tell him not to worry about it, because 'in this house, you don't have to choose!' He continues, 'Allow me to introduce you to a little something that I like to call...Chrismukkah!' Mid-sentence, Seth turns to place the candy cane and menorah on the mantel to free his hands for the dramatic 'Chrismukkah' proclamation. Ryan hesitantly echoes, 'Chrismukkah,' as Seth decrees that it's the new holiday and is 'sweeping the nation.' From outside, Sandy's voice bellows that they got the tree; we see Kirsten and Sandy struggling through the door with it as Seth adds, 'Or at least the living room.'"