The Mistle-Tones (2012) Movie Script
1
jingle bells, jingle
bells, jingle all the way
oh, what fun
it is to ride
in a one-horse
open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
jingle all the way
oh, what fun
it is to ride
in a one-horse
open sleigh
dashing through the snow
in a one-horse
open sleigh!
O'er the fields we go
laughing all the way
bells on bobtails ring
making spirits bright
what fun it is
to laugh and sing
a sleighing song tonight
Aaah!
Oh! Mr. bonkers...
You boil me to death
in my own shower,
there'll be no one
here to feed you.
What time is it?
I'm late! Oh!
Bonkers, what happened
to my dress?!
jingle bells, jingle bells
jingle all the way
oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse
open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Close your eyes.
jingle all the way
oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse
open sleigh
we wish you
a merry Christmas
we wish you a merry
Christmas
we wish you
a merry Christmas
and a happy new...
year!
Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin
good tidings for Christmas,
and a happy new year
Come on!
Ah! I still got time!
I can still make it.
We three kings
of orient are
bearing gifts,
we traverse afar
field and fountain,
moor and Mountain
following yonder star
o star of wonder, star of night...
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
westward leading, still proceeding
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
guide us to thy perfect light
LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
hark the herald
angels sing
glory to the newborn king
peace on earth
and mercy mild...
It's okay.
With...
thank you, Annette!
Wow, that was, uh...
That was beautiful.
Yay.
Great job, girls.
There is a lot of talent
in this... town.
Ahem. As you know,
the snow belles have been
the very definition
of Christmas spirit
in richfield
for over 40 years.
Becoming a belle
is a big deal.
Now, we have a very difficult
decision to make.
So, to all of you,
we wish you good luck.
And, most importantly...
We
wish you
a merry Christmas
and a happy new year
You can go now.
Wait! Wait!
I'm so sorry I'm late.
My cat, my car,
and that stupid snowplow.
I'm sorry. Please tell me I
didn't miss the auditions.
Holly... oh, sweetie,
I would love
to let you try out,
but we only have the
church till 8:30, so...
But it's only 8:20.
Ooh, yeah.
You just missed it.
I'm sure that's
really disappointing.
Please, Marci,
I've waited years
for a spot to open up
in the snow belles.
Now that Ingrid's gone...
May she rest in peace...
I cannot miss this chance.
Marci, her mom founded
the snow belles.
You have to
let her try out.
Look, Marci, I have
wanted this so bad.
It's all I ever think about.
Look at this.
I designed new costumes.
I got new arrangements
of classic Carols.
I'm just asking
for a chance, please.
I'm sorry. Maybe another
spot will open up soon.
In fact,
Barb's vocal chords
are aging much faster
than her face.
So fingers crossed.
Oh, I'm dying for
a gingerbread latte.
Let's go, girls.
O holy night
the stars are
brightly shining
it is the night
of the dear
savior's birth
long lay the world
in sin and error pining
till he appeared
and the soul
felt its worth
a thrill of hope
the weary world rejoices
for yonder breaks
a new and glorious morn
fall
on your knees
o hear
the angel voices
o night
divine
o night
when Christ was born
o night
o night
o night
o night divine
o night
o night
o night
o night divine
Wow.
Thanks for making that
decision more difficult.
Yeah. Okay.
Well, we're gonna
go deliberate...
And caffeinate.
Let's go, girls.
Heh.
Hi, Mike.
Hi, holly.
- Hi, guys.
- Hi.
Hi, Jessica.
Hi, holly.
So, how'd it go?
You killed it. Come on,
you killed it, right?
Oh, yeah! I told you
you'd kill it!
And can I be the first one to say...
Thank God!
Because if I had to hear you talk about
making the snow belles one more time...
Ajay, I don't talk
about it that much.
Really? Because every time
you say "snow belle",
I add a paperclip...
Ahem... to this.
Wow. That is a huge waste
of office supplies.
Yes, it is. Here,
you should have it.
I haven't exactly
made the belles yet.
Ah. Ahem.
Hey, don't worry
about it.
You'll get it... Because
you have an amazing voice.
And because we're completely
out of paperclips.
God rest you merry,
gentlemen
let nothing you dismay
remember Christ
our savior
was born
on Christmas day
to save us all
from Satan's power
when we had gone astray
o tidings of comfort
and joy
comfort and joy
o tidings of comfort
and joy
Ladies, I think we've
found our girl.
Those in favor of staci.
Oh, seriously?
Staci?
I mean, she's good.
She's a solid choice,
but holly was...
Late, for starters.
How hard is it
to show up on time?
And that performance.
Ha! I mean, hello?
Um, Christina Aguilera
called, and she...
She, well...
She wants that whole Christina
Aguilera thing you ripped off back.
We are not gonna have
a diva in this group.
Ha ha!
I'm sorry. Did I say
something funny, Barb?
Well, I just think we
should just consider holly.
Oh. We did.
And we're picking staci.
Who's in favor?
Mm-hmm.
I'll call holly
and tell her the bad news.
Unless any of you
want to.
No? Great.
Listen, I know that
it's the holidays,
and the temptation
is to just slack off
and cruise into
the new year.
But remember... We don't
shut down until December 25,
so I want 100%
from everybody.
Yes, Larry. We're still having
a holiday party, right?
I'm gonna let h.R.
Handle this one.
Bernie.
Yes.
The holiday party.
The good news is that we...
Are having one.
But the not-as-good-news
is that it's going to be here
in the lobby of the office.
What?!
Ohh!
But corporate
has assured me that this,
uh, change of venue
should result in,
at most,
a 9% reduction
in employee enjoyment.
So...
Happy holidays
from headquarters!
Nick, back to you.
Guys, let's not worry about
the holiday party right now.
We need to finish strong.
Because there is no better gift
this Christmas
than the pride you feel
when you tell your loved ones
that richfield
international resources
had the most productive
fiscal year in company history!
Hallelujah!
Um... I'm just so inspired,
you know?
Ready to get back to work.
Let's go, team!
Hello?
Hi, holly. It's Marci.
Oh, hi, Marci.
Is this a bad time?
No, this isn't
a bad time at all.
Oh, great.
So we made our decision.
Well, I have to admit...
I've been obsessing about
this since this morning.
Then I won't keep you
waiting a minute longer.
We all talked, and...
Well, holly...
You're just not
snow belle material.
But listen...
Your performance...
It was...
Oh, just adorable.
Ha ha! You're just
the cutest little thing!
So, you know,
keep on singin', you.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
I hope that's not
a personal call.
What?
Oh, no.
It was just, um...
Good.
Listen, holly...
I know you think I take office
productivity very seriously.
But it kind of felt like
you were mocking me.
I can't be humiliated
in front of my team.
We understand
each other?
Sure, Nick.
Great.
That's...
That's cute. Heh.
Let's get those paperclips
back in the supply room
by the end
of the day, huh?
Hey, whatcha doin'?
Come on,
it's kind of funny.
This is all your fault.
Exactly. That is what
makes it so funny.
Okay, I'm sorry.
Hey, you want some help?
Nope, I'm almost done.
Good, because the girls from
accounting are going out for drinks,
and I was gonna
go join them.
They invited you
no.
I'll see you.
Oh, holly.
You got a second?
Sure. What's up?
Would you mind
taking that down?
It's not really appropriate
above the boss' door.
Oh, and, holly?
Yeah? Could you close
the door, too, please?
Thanks.
Jerk.
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Boys, boys!
I don't understand
this game.
What are the rules?
I don't know.
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
How can you think
with all of this noise?
What noise?
Honestly, I don't even
hear it anymore.
I just kind of
tune it out.
Ed, restart the DVD!
Staying for dinner?
It's healthier
than it looks.
Boys would puke if they knew
they were eating veggies.
Well, this is
my dinner.
Holly!
Grace!
First of all,
Marci is a frigid biatch,
and second of all, if you want
to go Christmas caroling so bad,
we'll go with you.
Yeah. Me, dad, Gary...
I'll force the kids.
They'll hate it.
It'll be great!
I don't want to go
Christmas caroling.
I want to be
a snow belle.
I want to perform
at the mall...
Christmas Eve...
Just like mom did.
I know,
it sounds stupid.
It's not stupid, sweetie.
Boys! Food!
You know what? Forget
about the snow belles.
Why don't you start
your own group?
You can't just start
your own group.
Why not? Mom did.
Don't...
Put your hand
anywhere near their mouths
when they are eating.
You will lose
a finger.
Uhh. Stupid snow belles.
I should start my own group.
Even if I did, it's not like they'd
let us perform at the mall, anyway.
Excuse me. Who's in
charge of the mall?
Merry Christmas!
Santa? I need to ask you a
question about Christmas Eve.
Ha ha ha! Uh...
What do you want for
Christmas, young lady?
I know you're
not Santa claus.
Ha! Good.
You kind of threw me
there for a second.
I mean, I figured
you were a little old.
But it's a mall, right?
The place is full
of wackos.
What can I do you for?
I don't know.
I mean, every year
it's the snow belles.
It's just
the way it is.
Yeah, but theoretically,
can't another group
audition for
the Christmas Eve show?
Speaking strictly
theoretically?
Beats me. But I already
got the snow belles
on the sign
out front, so...
You know?
Yeah, I know.
Well, I mean it is
just a sign out front.
I could have my guy Carl change
that thing in, like, five minutes.
Yeah! Sure! You know
what we could do?
We could have tryouts
like that American idol!
Really?
Why not?
I'm the manager. I can
shake things up if I want.
We could make it
this really big thing
a week from Saturday...
Anybody who wants to
gets a chance.
And the best group will
perform Christmas Eve.
How's that sound?
Wait. I don't have
a group yet.
We were just speaking
theoretically.
Lady, we are way
past that.
I already got Carl out
front, changing the sign.
This is gonna be
awesome.
That
Christmas Eve
is our night.
And what... now we have
to compete for it?
It's unjust
is what it is.
The snow belles have
always performed
at the deck the mall
Christmas spectacular.
We're the only spectacular
thing about it!
I told you we should've
picked holly.
Barb! Please!
Now, if holly thinks that she
is gonna steal this from us,
well, she...
She...
She is peppermint-barking
up the wrong tree.
Oh, that's good!
Peppermint-barking?
Ruff-ruff-ruff!
Thanks, staci. Uhh!
But don't worry, girls.
Because, as usual,
I will fix this.
Because no one...
No one screws
with my snow belles.
Wow. Remind me never to
get on your bad side.
I didn't do this
for revenge.
It was just...
Kind of an accident.
Right. The belles
don't pick you,
so you "accidentally" open
up the Christmas spectacular
to everyone fa-LA-LA-ing
fruitcake in town.
Okay, so what do I do?
Hey, you started this.
You're gonna have to
put a group together.
Okay, okay.
I'll be in your group.
But you just called us
"fa-LA-LA-LA-ing fruitcakes".
Yeah. But the ladies
totally dig musicians.
Can you even sing?
Do you even
have a choice?
All right.
So we have you and me.
Now what?
O little town
of Bethlehem
how still
we see thee lie
What?
So tell Santa what you want
for Christmas, sweetheart.
Oh, crap!
What the hell, Mike?!
Marci!
Hey! What brings you
out to the mall?
Oh, you know damn well
what I'm doing here!
What? I thought it would be
fun to try something new.
They say variety is
the spice of life...
Shut up!
You are gonna
call off these auditions
and put the snow belles
back on that marquee!
Sorry, Marci, but I couldn't
do it even if I wanted to.
Word is out!
I had three groups sign
up just this morning!
Wouldn't be fair
to them.
Fair? You want
to know what's fair?
You son of a...
...kill you!
I'm sorry
you feel that way.
Yeah, you will
be sorry.
Boo!
Fine, we'll beat
everyone anyway!
What do you think?
Naughty list?
Psst!
Trust me. You gotta
hear this girl.
Bernie from h.R.?
I don't know about this, guys.
H.R. People weird me out.
It's always like they're trying to
catch you doing something skeezy.
Then don't do
anything skeezy.
Hey, Bernie.
Hey, Larry, holly.
I did not just look
down your shirt.
Glad to hear it.
What can I do
for you guys?
God, it is like
a day spa in here.
As a representative
of h.R.,
I have to say that this is
highly inappropriate.
Yeah, this is
a little weird.
Come on, Bernie!
Belt one out!
Show them what
you can do!
You guys are
making me nervous...
All staring at me
like that.
Here.
Just go inside,
shut the door,
and let it rip.
This feels wrong!
Just go for it!
I tell you... She's got
the voice of an angel.
Deck the...
Wait for it,
wait for it.
the halls
with boughs of holly
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA
'tis the season
to be jolly
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA
don we now
our gay apparel
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA
troll the ancient
yuletide Carol
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA
Ha ha ha!
Wow!
Told ya.
So...
Is somebody gonna tell me why
I'm caroling in the crapper?
Good night, holly.
Good night, sir.
Hey, you know we don't
pay overtime, right?
Yep. We're all
very aware of that.
Yeah. Well, don't
stay too late, okay?
Larry, did you get
the keys?
Let's do this.
Trust me, this is the
perfect place to rehearse.
Everyone knocks off
at 5:00,
and it is totally
soundproof.
You could murder
someone in here
and no one would
hear them scream.
Well, I've never
murdered anyone in here.
I've never murdered
anyone anywhere.
Oh, God. Can we
just start already?
All right, let's start
with something simple.
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
two turtle doves and a
partridge in a pear tree
Again! on the third
day of Christmas
my true love
sent to me
three French hens,
two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the fourth day
of Christmas
my true love
sent to me
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
Yeah! Ha ha ha ha!
Aah!
On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
five, five golden rings,
four calling birds
three French hens,
two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
six geese a-laying,
five, five golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the seventh day
of Christmas
my true love
sent to me
seven swans a-swimming,
six geese a-laying
five, five golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
yeah, yeah, yeah
on the eight day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
eight maids a-milking,
seven swans a-swimming
six geese a-laying,
five, five golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me, yeah
nine ladies dancing,
eight maids a-milking
seven swans a-swimming,
six geese a-laying
five, five, golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
ten lords a-leaping,
nine ladies dancing
eight maids a-milking,
seven swans a-swimming
six geese a-laying,
five, five golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
eleven pipers piping,
ten lords a-leaping
nine ladies dancing,
eight maids a-milking
seven swans a-swimming,
six geese a-laying
five, five golden rings
four calling birds,
three French hens
two turtle doves, and a
partridge in a pear tree
on the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me, yeah
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, five golden rings
four calling birds,
three French hens
two turtle doves, and a
partridge in a pear tree
oh, yeah
twelve days of Christmas
oh, yeah
That was better.
That was perfect...
If you were trying to sound
like a dying moose... Barb.
Now do it again,
from the top.
All right, bye.
Bye, guys.
See you guys later.
Have a good night.
Hey, so we were seriously
on point tonight, right?
Are you kidding me?
What are you talking about? You
said we're getting better.
The snow belles have been
doing this for years.
They're like
caroling robots.
They're gonna
destroy us.
Man, you're
a serious buzz-kill.
We're missing something.
Like what?
I don't know. We need
better moves or something.
It needs to be
more like a...
Like a show.
We got a week
to figure it out.
I'll see you, holly.
Okay, bye.
We are so screwed.
Arning.
Icy roads still in effect.
And here's a word
from our sponsor.
Hey, folks, it's Mike
from the linden grove mall,
reminding you to sign up
for the deck the mall
auditions.
Who knows? You could be
caroling on our stage...
Christmas Eve!
Ugh. Please kill me now.
See you guys!
Aah!
I don't want to die!
I don't want to die!
I don't want to die! Aah!
Ohh.
Hi. Yeah. Um...
My car is stuck
in the snow on main street,
just past overlook.
Okay, how long
is that gonna be?
Yes, I know that there's
a winter storm warning.
Fine. Just get here
when you can.
Thanks.
Just me and you and me
Wow! That was really,
really bad.
Can I have a glass
of white wine?
Up next, it's the king
of karaoke,
and he's here
to rock the mic!
Give it up,
dickens tavern!
Lord almighty
I feel my temperature
rising
higher, higher
it's burning through
to my soul
Oh, my God.
Girl, girl, girl
you're gonna set me
on fire, whoa!
My brain is flaming
I don't know
which way to go
'cause your kisses
lift me higher
like the sweet song
of a choir
and you light
my morning sky
with burning love
ooh, ooh, ooh
I feel my temperature
rising
oh, rising
help me, I'm flaming
I must be 109
yeah
burning, burning, burning
and nothing can cool me
I just might turn
into smoke
but I feel fine
'cause your kisses
lift me higher
like the sweet song
of a choir
and you light
my morning sky
with burning love
yeah
oh, my God!
'Cause your kisses
lift me higher
like the sweet song
of a choir
and you light
my morning sky
with burning love
Thank you!
Yeah!
St. Nick is in the house!
I pity the fool that
has to follow that.
Wow. That was
impressive.
Ah, I was just having fun, you know?
Doing my thing.
Glad you dug it.
I mean, I would not
have believed that
if I hadn't seen it
with my own eyes.
What are you doing here?
Nick, you were amazing!
You cannot tell anyone
at work about this.
Look, you should not
be embarrassed, okay?
You were great.
No one at work can know!
Do you realize what this would
do for you around the office?
People would
actually like you!
People like me.
You know what? I'm...
I'm the boss, okay?
My job isn't
to be liked.
It's to make sure that
the work gets done.
Absolutely.
You're right.
So do you
do this a lot?
Every Friday night.
You had the crowd in the
palm of your hands.
You were
unbelievable!
Gotta give
the people a show.
Right.
A lot of people think it's
just about getting up there
and hitting the notes,
but there is
so much more to it.
There's stagecraft,
there's choreography.
Everybody in the audience has to feel
like you are singing directly to them.
Exactly.
Holly... you okay?
We need your help.
We? Who's we?
Please, Nick.
I can only take
the group so far.
We just need a little bit
of what you've got.
It's the only way we can
beat the snow belles.
Forget it. I want
no part of this.
If you could just teach us
to do what you do...
Holly, this
conversation is over.
As far as I'm concerned, I never
saw you, you never saw me.
This never happened.
And you know what?
I don't want you guys using
the warehouse anymore.
You're slacking off
as it is.
Oh, yeah. I noticed.
Oh, yeah? Then I guess I'll
have to tell everybody
about St. Nick.
The king of karaoke.
Go ahead. Nobody
would believe you.
Really?
Well, the Internet
was invented for this.
...take me higher
Come next Friday, the entire
office will be down here.
You wouldn't dare.
Warehouse,
tomorrow, 2:30...
Or this goes viral
at 3:00.
Rld
with truth and grace
and makes
the nations prove
the glories of
his righteousness
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love
and wonders,
and wonders of his love
Oh, man!
What is he doing here?
It's Saturday. He can't fire
us on Saturday. Can he?
What's the company policy
in a situation like this?
We're in a bit of
a gray area here.
Guys, calm down. I invited him.
You what?
If we're gonna have a chance
at beating the snow belles,
we need help.
And Nick has
serious skills.
He does? You do?
How do you know this?
I can't tell you that,
but trust me... we need him.
I wasn't sure
you were gonna come.
Well, I didn't really
have a choice, did I?
No, I guess you didn't.
So... this is the group?
What do you call yourselves?
You have a name?
Sir, I'm Larry
from purchasing.
I know your name, Larry.
I'm talking about the group.
What do you call the group?
Well, we're sort of
still working on that.
You don't have a name? Mm-mm.
Okay, all right.
We'll get to that later.
I am sensing some hostility.
True that.
Guys, he's here
to help us.
What do you think?
How do we sound?
Well, at least you can sing.
Yeah!
Not you so much, bu the
rest of you aren't bad.
I mean,
they're not good.
Okay.
Look, you're just not...
Working as a team.
You need to think of your
voices as keys on a piano.
Separately,
you make sounds,
but together,
you make music.
Damn!
That's deep, son.
Now, you guys...
You have potential.
But what you don't
have is time.
So if I'm gonna
help you,
you need to do
exactly as I say.
Check.
Also, I am only
helping you.
I am not part
of your group.
Chiggity-check.
Don't do that.
Sorry. No one can
know about this.
No one. Clear?
Word. Got it. Crystal clear.
Okay.
Let's take it from the top.
joy to the world
the lord is come
drop your jaw.
Let earth receive
her king
oh, yeah
nice.
Let every heart
prepare him room
stand up straight!
Oh, sorry.
And heaven and nature sing
Come on, sell it,
sell it.
Ooh, yeah
and heaven, and heaven
and nature sing
joy to the world
good.
The savior reigns
let men
let men
their songs
their songs
employ
pick your feet.
Oh, oh, oh
while fields and floods
rocks, hills and plains
repeat the sounding joy
keep the energy up.
Repeat the sounding joy
repeat, oh, yeah
Good, nice.
joy
repeat, repeat
the sounding joy
Good, all right!
Uhh!
Ohh! Perfect.
No more let sins
and sorrows grow
oh, yeah
nor thorns
nor thorns
infest
infest
the ground
the ground
he comes to make
his blessings flow
far as the curse is found
far as the curse is found
far as the curse is found
is found
far as
far as
the curse is found
ooh, ooh
ooh, yeah
I'm just... stretching.
oh, yeah
he rules the world
with truth and grace
and makes
and makes
the nations
the nations
prove
makes the nations prove
the glories of
his righteousness
righteousness
and wonders of his love
wonders of his love
and wonders of his love
ohh, ohh, ohh
and wonders
wonders
of his love
of his love
love
oh, yeah
love
ohh, love
Well, that wasn't
totally excruciating.
But we still have
a lot of work to do.
I think it's great.
Heh heh.
All right, guys, that's enough for tonight.
Who wants a drink?
I do.
Ooh.
Okay.
So are you coming?
I got work to do.
It's 8:30.
You're going back
to the office?
The time that I waste
here in the warehouse
has to be made up
somehow, doesn't it?
Unless, of course, you would
like to delete that video.
Are you kidding me?
Because of you,
I'm starting to believe
we have a chance.
Come on, just have
one drink with us.
No, thanks.
Man, you really
need to get a life.
Oh, really?
Mm-hmm.
Says the girl who
blackmailed her boss
so that her caroling group
can sing in a mall.
All right. Well,
if you change your mind,
we'll be at Deacon's tavern.
Heh.
You do know where
that is, right?
Ha ha. Very funny.
All right, bye.
Good night, holly.
Ow!
I drive by this place
every day,
but it never occurred to me
to actually come inside.
I always though it was
full of day drinkers
and people with mullets.
Whoo!
Yee-haw!
And was not wrong.
Listen, guys,
I want to thank you
for working
so hard on this.
I couldn't have
done it without you.
Are you kidding?
I'm still riding high
from tonight's practice.
I'm having the best time.
My wife can't wait
to see us perform.
Wait, wait, wait!
You have a wife?
Yeah... Theresa.
She married me
for my body.
Not this body.
The one I had
when we got married.
Oh.
Oh!
I'm glad you
asked me, too, holly.
I haven't had a whole
lot to do after work
since I beat
red horizon 2.
Yeah. You beat
red horizon 2.
Mm-hmm, twice.
Whoa. That is hot.
That isn't appropriate.
But I'm okay with it.
Well, I'm glad
we're in this together.
So here's to...
Whatever we're called.
Nick's right.
We need a name.
I got it.
Holidazed and confused.
Ha!
No.
Ooh, I got one!
The snow tunes.
Sounds kind of like show
tunes, but it's snow tunes.
Right.
That's okay.
We need something cool,
something that rocks. Yes, yes!
Sled zeppelin.
Clever.
Hmm, not quite.
The backstreet goys.
Okay, that's
just stupid.
And I'm Jewish.
I did not know that.
Guys, the snow belles have
been doing this forever.
We need a name that
screams holiday tradition.
We have until Friday
to sign up,
so clearly, we can think
of something by then.
Oh! Oh!
Oh, I got nothin'.
Hey, bonkers.
How hard is it to come up
with a freaking name?
That's it.
Bye, bonkers.
Listen, baby,
if you want to audition,
you gotta come down here
and sign up in person,
just like everybody else.
Yeah. I got somebody else in my office.
I gotta jump.
So... what can I
do for you, babe?
Uh...
Hey. It's you!
Yeah, it's me.
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Lady, I got to admit,
I thought you were nuts for
taking on the snow belles,
but this is the best
thing that's happened
since we put stuff on a
stick in the food court.
Foot traffic's up 60%,
and we've still got two
weeks till Christmas!
And I owe it all
to you.
I came here to sign up
for the auditions.
Yeah. Sure.
Here's the list.
Wow. That's
a lot of groups.
No. That's
a lot of groups.
Just sign
at the bottom.
How awful are they?
Not awful enough.
Hmm? Please.
They're, like,
a group of rejects.
And that holly girl...
Yeah, she's not so great.
Oh, please. Don't be
an idiot, staci.
Holly was easily the best singer
to try out for the belles.
Well, then why did you...
Because the snow belles
are my group,
and I'm not gonna let
some diva come in here
and take this all
away from me.
Besides, I didn't know
that little door mouse
was gonna start
a war over it.
But make no mistake,
staci...
Holly has talent
and a grudge.
She's dangerous.
So what are you
gonna do?
Oh. Heh heh.
I'm gonna give her
what she wants.
Ooh. Christmas cookies.
Ah! You know...
To wear a snow belles
costume,
you actually
have to fit...
Into a snow belles
costume.
You called
us the mistle-tones?
That's stupider than any of
the ideas we came up with.
I like it.
Me, too.
Works for me.
You know, it's kind of
growing on me.
Nick,
next time this year,
you'll be running
an entire division.
Sounds good to me, Jim.
You know what sounds good?
The engines on
a corporate g-5
as you leave ridgeburg
for good.
Ridgefield.
Whatever.
If you deliver
the quarterly numbers
you're on track to deliver,
you're golden.
I'll catch you later.
So who said you could
stop working?
Heh! Holly.
My car won't start.
I just came inside
to call a cab.
That's fine.
I can give you a ride.
Oh, no, no,
you don't have to.
No, it's fine. I'm done
for the night, anyway.
Okay. Well, if it's
not too much trouble.
No, it's no trouble
at all.
Let me just
get my stuff.
You ready?
Yeah. Sure, let's go.
So... everybody was looking
pretty good today.
Larry hit
all his marks.
Bernie... seems like
she's having fun.
And ajay is... He's not
singing through his nose.
I'd say
the mistle-tones
have a decent shot
on Saturday.
You know, you could've
told them that.
Yeah, that's not really
my management style.
I've noticed.
Hey, I get results.
That's why you're forcing
me to do this, right?
No, I'm forcing you
to do this
because under that
corporate robot exterior
beats the heart
of a rock star.
Ha! Come on.
No, I'm serious.
That guy on stage
is amazing.
You should try being him
a little more often.
He's fun.
I was that guy,
holly, for a long time.
And then I grew up.
Boo.
Oh, God.
I'm sorry, but not all of our
lives can be made complete
by singing in a shopping
mall Christmas show.
Oh, yeah. And a wall full of
corporate "way to go" plaques
is so much more
meaningful.
Hey, I worked very hard for
those "way to go" plaques.
Work isn't the same
as passion.
When you find something
that makes you happy,
you can't give up on it,
no matter what.
Look, let's just agree that we
both want different things.
Fine.
But your thing's
stupider than mine.
Ah, that's me...
The one with
all the lights.
Yeah, I figured.
So let's say
you get your wish.
You beat
the snow belles,
the mistle-tones perform
on Christmas Eve.
What are you
gonna open with?
I don't know.
But I do know what
I'm gonna close with.
When my mom
was a snow belle,
they closed with
the same song every year.
The snow's coming down
I'm watching it fall
lots of people around
baby, please come home
the church bells
in town
all singing its song
full of happy sounds
baby, please come home
It's perfect.
Well, thanks
for the ride.
No problem.
Heh. Good night.
Holly.
Don't forget... The
holiday party's tomorrow.
I don't know why I just
told you that. Heh!
Well, I appreciate
the reminder.
Good night... again.
Good night.
It's about time
you got home.
Marci? So... tell me everything.
Was that
your boyfriend?
Uh, what are you
doing here?
Holly, I think we got
off on the wrong foot.
I just want you to
know that, honestly,
I don't blame you for
starting this whole mess.
So I've been thinking...
Working against each other
doesn't do anyone
any good.
But if we
joined together,
then none
of those groups
could even hold
a candle to us.
What are you
talking about?
In the spirit
of Christmas,
I have decided to make room
for a sixth snow belle.
So, holly...
Congratulations.
You're in. Aah!
Ohh! You're a belle!
Just like your mom.
Oh. I know. This is so
overwhelming for you.
Yes, right, okay.
You know what?
You take the night,
let it sink in,
then meet us at the church
first thing Monday morning,
'cause we have
a lot of work to do.
Let's bounce, ViXen.
Bye!
Wha...
Attention, everybody!
Happy holidays!
Please drink responsibly.
Whoa.
Guys, this is the lamest
holiday party ever, isn't it?
No, it's just...
Yeah, it's pretty lame.
Don't worry.
I can fix this.
Not that lame, though.
Like, only 9% lamer
than last year.
Just like
the report said.
Thank you.
Hey. You're missing a really
pathetic holiday party out there.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Oh, wow. Heh.
Merry Christmas.
Do you think the
mistle-tones have a chance
of winning
this contest?
Well...
You've only had, like, a
week and a half to practice.
I'll take that
as a "no".
I didn't say no.
But you didn't say yes.
Okay.
Holly, what's this
really about?
All right. Marci came by
the house last night,
and she asked me to
join the snow belles.
Seriously?
Yeah, it was weird.
She just showed up
and said I was in.
Hmm. So are you
gonna do it?
I don't know. I mean, if
I join the snow belles,
I'm practically
guaranteed a chance
to sing on
Christmas Eve.
The tones are fun, but
you said it yourself...
We don't have
a chance.
Okay, then you have
a choice to make.
Do you take a risk, or do
you go with the sure thing?
What would you do?
You'd take
the sure thing.
This is your
decision, holly.
Why didn't she just let
me in when I tried out?
Sometimes the opportunities
that we want
don't always come exactly
when we want them to.
Heh. What are you doing?
Thank you
for your help.
I guess I'd better
go tell the guys.
Mm. Wow.
That's awful.
Whoa, coming through.
Always keep this baby
in the car...
In case of emergency.
Check one, two,
one to the two.
All right, Ridgefield
international resources...
If you down
for a little karaoke,
make some noise!
Yay!
Richfield, if you down
for a little karaoke,
make some noise!
Yay! Whoo!
Yay!
Yay.
Okay, you know what?
I'm just gonna leave this on.
Use it, don't use it...
See if I care.
I tried.
Thank you.
Hey, guys.
I need to talk to you.
What's up?
What's going on?
It's about the
audition tomorrow.
Everybody, can I have
your attention, please?
There's something I need
to share with you.
sleigh bells ring,
are you listening?
In the Lane,
snow is glistening
a beautiful sight,
we're happy tonight
oh, yeah, walking
in a winter wonderland
gone away
gone away
is the bluebird
is the bluebird
here to say
oh, yeah
is the new bird
is the new bird
he sings a love song
as we go along
walking in
a winter wonderland
in the meadow,
we can build a snowman
then pretend
that he is parson brown
he'll say, are you married?
are you married?
We'll say, no, man
no.
But you can do the job when
you're in town, oh, yeah
gone away is the bluebird
here to stay is the new bird
whee!
He sings a love song
as we go along
walking in
a winter wonderland
in the meadow, we can build a snowman
snowman
then pretend that he is parson brown
oh, oh, oh
he'll say,
are you married?
We'll say, no, man
but you can do the job when
you're in town, oh, yeah
later on
later on
we'll conspire
we'll conspire
as we dream
oh, yeah
by the fire
by the fire
to face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in
a winter wonderland
to face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in
a winter wonderland
yeah!
Yo, give it up
for the boss-man!
Whoo! Yeah!
You can't leave
the mistle-tones.
Screw the belles.
The tones is your group.
Win or lose,
you're in this together.
What?
What? Say something.
If the mistle-tones
are gonna win,
we need you
to help us.
I am helping.
No, I mean, we need
you to sing with us.
Come on, you just
outed yourself
in front of
the entire office.
Singing at the ball would
be a walk in the park.
I wouldn't miss it
for the world.
So I'll...
See you tomorrow?
Absolutely.
Okay.
Nick. I'm going to
need you and holly
to stop by my cube
on Monday
because there are some
boss-employee make-out forms
I need you
to fill out.
Shut up.
This is Nick.
Hey, buddy, it's Jim.
Surprised you're still there.
What am I talking about? Of
course you're still there.
You're a workaholic.
What's up? Got some
great news, man.
Marty schuster...
Our southeast Asia guy...
Lost it... like,
total nervous breakdown.
That doesn't sound
so great.
Not for Marty,
but it is for you.
Buddy, I'm giving you
the keys to southeast Asia.
What?
That's right, pal.
Looks like you're getting your
promotion a few weeks early.
Merry friggin' Christmas.
Just one more thing.
You need to get
on a plane tonight.
We need boots on
the ground, asap.
When the boys upstairs
asked me who we could send
halfway around the world
this close to Christmas,
i was, like, "Nick's our guy.
He works 24/7, no family."
You were made for
this moment, brother.
Congrats. Call me when
you touch down in Mumbai.
Hey, Marci. It's holly.
Um, look, I thought
about your offer,
and, well...
I'm not
snow belle material.
But listen...
Good luck tomorrow.
You guys are adorable!
Merry Christmas!
Staci? Assemble
the snow belles right now.
We are having
an emergency rehearsal.
Because I said so!
Okay?
Cheering )
Welcome to the fight
before Christmas!
The ultimate caroling
battle royale!
20 groups facing off
to be the official
musical act of...
Deck the mall Christmas Eve
spectacular!
First up...
It's the chest-notes!
whoo, uhh
you gotta deck
them halls
you gotta deck
them halls
deck the halls
with boughs of holly
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA,
LA-LA-LA-LA
'tis the season
to be jolly
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA,
LA-LA-LA-LA
don we now
our gay apparel
fa-LA-LA, LA-LA-LA,
LA-LA-LA
troll the ancient
yuletide Carol
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA,
LA-LA-LA-LA
Hey, sorry we're late.
Hey, guys.
No worries.
We don't go on
for a while.
Where's Nick?
He'll be here.
All right, everybody.
This next fella's gonna put
the hip-hop in your holiday.
It's ludakris kringle!
Away in a manger,
no crib for his bed
little lord Jesus
laid down his sweet head
the stars in the bright sky
looked down where he lay
little lord Jesus
was asleep on the hay
the cattle are lowing,
the poor baby wakes
but little lord Jesus,
no crying he makes
I love thee, lord Jesus,
look down from the sky
stay by my side
till morning is nigh
away in a manger
no crib from his bed
little lord Jesus
little lord Jesus
laid down his sweet head
Hi, this is Nick Anderson.
Leave a message,
and I'll get back to you.
Hey, Nick, it's me...
Holly.
We're at the mall, and I'm
just wondering where you are.
Please call me back.
Thanks. Bye.
Hey! You made it!
Of course we did.
We wouldn't miss this.
You don't have
to be nervous.
You're gonna be
just great.
Thanks for coming.
Ladies and gentlemen,
put your hands together
for the tinsel tweens!
o Christmas tree,
o Christmas tree
thy leaves
are so unchanging
o Christmas tree,
o Christmas tree
thy leaves
are so unchanging
not only green
when summer's here
but also when 'tis
cold and drear
o Christmas tree,
o Christmas tree
thy leaves
are so unchanging
are so unchanging
o Christmas
thy leaves are so unchanging
Ladies and gentlemen,
the tinsel tweens!
Let 'em hear it!
Great job, ladies. Yo,
yo, that was awesome!
Those little monsters
just threatened me.
Hey, guys, I guess
Nick's not coming.
So what?
We don't need him.
Yeah, we can do this.
I'll sing his part.
I guess so.
It's now
or never.
All right,
let's do this.
Mistle-toes.
Put your hands together
for the mistle-toes!
sleigh bells ring,
are you listening?
In the Lane,
snow is glistening
a beautiful sight,
we're happy tonight
walking in
a winter wonderland
gone away
is the bluebird
here to say
is the new bird
he sings a love song
as we go along
walking in
a winter wonderland
in the meadow,
we can build a snowman
then pretend
that he is parson brown
he'll say, are you married?
We'll say, no, man
but you can do the job
when you're in town
later on, we'll conspire
as we dream by the fire
to face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in
a winter wonderland
Whoo! Whoo!
Oh, lar-bear,
you did so good!
Mwah! Heh heh!
Well... it wasn't
our best performance.
Don't worry, Larry.
We were great.
Yeah, who cares
what happens.
Yo, that was
awesome. Right?
The mistle-tones,
everybody!
Let 'em hear it!
You were fantastic!
I am so proud of you!
Oh, thank you.
You were great.
Thank you.
Really great.
Our last group needs
no introduction.
They've been bringing
the Christmas spirit
for the last 30 years.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the snow belles!
I don't want a lot
for Christmas
there is just
one thing I need
I don't care
about the presents
underneath
the Christmas tree
I don't need
to hang that stocking
there upon the fireplace
Santa claus
won't make me happy
with a toy
on Christmas day
I just want you
for my own
more than you
could ever know
make my wish come true
baby, all I want
for Christmas is you
you, you, you
you, baby
though all the lights
are shining
so brightly everywhere
and the sound of children's
laughter fills the air
everyone is singing
I hear the sleigh bells
ringing
Santa, won't you bring me
the one I really need?
Won't you please
bring my baby to me?
I don't want a lot
for Christmas
this is all
I'm asking for
I just want
to see my baby
standing right
outside my door
I just want you
for my own
more than you
could ever know
make my wish come true
baby, all I want
for Christmas
is you
you, baby
all I want
for Christmas
is you, baby
all I want
for Christmas
is you, baby
all I want
for Christmas
is you, baby
you, you, you
all I want
for Christmas
is you
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
We love you, too.
Well, I guess
that's it.
Want to hit
the arcade?
Sure.
Heh! We'll see
you guys on Monday.
Okay.
Bye, holly.
Bye.
I'm gonna go check
on the kids.
Whew.
Why don't you have a
chat with the old man?
Come on.
You know, your mother would've
been real proud of you today.
I doubt that.
She would've been up there
with the snow belles,
bringing the house down.
Do you know why your mom
started the snow belles?
It was so that
she and her friends
could have a good time
singing Christmas songs.
It wasn't about
the applause
or winning contests.
It was about
having fun.
But do you know what
her favorite part was?
The last song of the
Christmas Eve show...
She'd take you
up in her arms,
walk out on stage,
and all of those
people were watching,
but she was singing
right to you.
That's all
I remember of her.
And she'd be okay
with that.
It's what mattered
to her.
I love you, holly.
I love you, too.
It's a little late, Nick.
Heh heh.
See what he has to say.
Hello?
Holly,
i am so sorry.
I have been on a plane
since last night.
I... I don't know
what to say.
You don't need
to say anything, Nick.
They gave me
the promotion.
I've been working
really hard for this.
Congratulations.
I really hope that you get
everything you want.
Holly...
Good-bye, Nick.
Pretty lights
on the tree
I'm watching them shine
you should be here
with me
baby, please come home
baby, please come home
baby, please come home
Rings doorbell )
Bonkers!
Coming!
I can't believe you're
making me do this.
Oh, come on.
This is a tradition.
I'll meet you guys
in a second.
You okay?
You all right?
Yeah.
You sure.
Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Ooh. Poinsettias
for Christmas.
Looks like someone stopped
at a supermarket.
Can I come in?
Sweetie! Oh...
I'm sorry.
This dressing room
is for
performers only.
Which you aren't.
I just wanted to say...
Say what? That
you're for causing
this whole
Carol-off situation?
Or are you sorry that you
didn't take my offer
to become a belle?
Or are you just
plain sorry you lost?
I just wanted to say
merry Christmas.
What's that
supposed to mean?
Have a great show.
You... you don't
tell me what to do!
Welcome to the deck the mall
Christmas Eve spectacular!
Featuring... the snow belles!
They're singing
deck the halls
What is he doing?
But it's not like
Christmas at all
'cause I remember
when you were here
and all the fun
we had last year
the snow's coming down
I'm watching it fall
lots of people around
baby, please come home
Come and sing with me.
Forget it.
Please.
Holly, go on and
sing with the guy.
I'm not going
up there.
Who wants to hear
holly sing?
What are you doing here?
I turned
the promotion down.
It was what I thought
I always wanted.
But when I got there...
I realized I didn't
want it anymore.
I wanted you.
Somebody once told me that
when you find something
that makes you happy,
you can't give up on it,
no matter what.
I'm gonna make you
work for this.
Heh. That's fine.
I'm a workaholic.
Please come
and sing with me.
Christmas
the church bells
in town
Christmas
all singing its song
Christmas
full of happy sounds
Christmas
baby, please come home.
They're singing
deck the halls
but it's not like
Christmas at all
'cause I remember
when you were here
and all the fun
we had last year
pretty lights on the tree
pretty lights on the tree
I'm watching them shine
I'm watching them shine
you should be here
with me
baby, please come home
What is this?
This is not part of
the Christmas Eve spectacular!
Maybe it is now.
Wait.
Where are you going?
I am your leader,
and we can't support this!
Marci, come on.
It looks like fun.
Staci, if you go
over there,
your off-key ass is out
of the belles... Forever!
Marci, lighten up.
It's Christmas.
Wha... you...
They're singing
deck the halls
but it's not like
Christmas at all
'cause I remember
when you were here
and all the fun
we had last year
Christmas
if there was a way
Christmas
I'd hold back these tears
Christmas
but it's Christmas day
Christmas
baby, please come home
Christmas
oh, oh, oh, oh
Christmas
oh, oh, oh, oh
Christmas
oh, oh, oh, oh
please
please
please
please
please, please, please
Christmas
please come home
Christmas
please come home
baby,
please come home
come on home, baby
come on, come on, come on
baby, please come home
jingle bells, jingle
bells, jingle all the way
oh, what fun
it is to ride
in a one-horse
open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
jingle all the way
oh, what fun
it is to ride
in a one-horse
open sleigh
dashing through the snow
in a one-horse
open sleigh!
O'er the fields we go
laughing all the way
bells on bobtails ring
making spirits bright
what fun it is
to laugh and sing
a sleighing song tonight
Aaah!
Oh! Mr. bonkers...
You boil me to death
in my own shower,
there'll be no one
here to feed you.
What time is it?
I'm late! Oh!
Bonkers, what happened
to my dress?!
jingle bells, jingle bells
jingle all the way
oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse
open sleigh, hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Close your eyes.
jingle all the way
oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse
open sleigh
we wish you
a merry Christmas
we wish you a merry
Christmas
we wish you
a merry Christmas
and a happy new...
year!
Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin
good tidings for Christmas,
and a happy new year
Come on!
Ah! I still got time!
I can still make it.
We three kings
of orient are
bearing gifts,
we traverse afar
field and fountain,
moor and Mountain
following yonder star
o star of wonder, star of night...
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
westward leading, still proceeding
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
guide us to thy perfect light
LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA
hark the herald
angels sing
glory to the newborn king
peace on earth
and mercy mild...
It's okay.
With...
thank you, Annette!
Wow, that was, uh...
That was beautiful.
Yay.
Great job, girls.
There is a lot of talent
in this... town.
Ahem. As you know,
the snow belles have been
the very definition
of Christmas spirit
in richfield
for over 40 years.
Becoming a belle
is a big deal.
Now, we have a very difficult
decision to make.
So, to all of you,
we wish you good luck.
And, most importantly...
We
wish you
a merry Christmas
and a happy new year
You can go now.
Wait! Wait!
I'm so sorry I'm late.
My cat, my car,
and that stupid snowplow.
I'm sorry. Please tell me I
didn't miss the auditions.
Holly... oh, sweetie,
I would love
to let you try out,
but we only have the
church till 8:30, so...
But it's only 8:20.
Ooh, yeah.
You just missed it.
I'm sure that's
really disappointing.
Please, Marci,
I've waited years
for a spot to open up
in the snow belles.
Now that Ingrid's gone...
May she rest in peace...
I cannot miss this chance.
Marci, her mom founded
the snow belles.
You have to
let her try out.
Look, Marci, I have
wanted this so bad.
It's all I ever think about.
Look at this.
I designed new costumes.
I got new arrangements
of classic Carols.
I'm just asking
for a chance, please.
I'm sorry. Maybe another
spot will open up soon.
In fact,
Barb's vocal chords
are aging much faster
than her face.
So fingers crossed.
Oh, I'm dying for
a gingerbread latte.
Let's go, girls.
O holy night
the stars are
brightly shining
it is the night
of the dear
savior's birth
long lay the world
in sin and error pining
till he appeared
and the soul
felt its worth
a thrill of hope
the weary world rejoices
for yonder breaks
a new and glorious morn
fall
on your knees
o hear
the angel voices
o night
divine
o night
when Christ was born
o night
o night
o night
o night divine
o night
o night
o night
o night divine
Wow.
Thanks for making that
decision more difficult.
Yeah. Okay.
Well, we're gonna
go deliberate...
And caffeinate.
Let's go, girls.
Heh.
Hi, Mike.
Hi, holly.
- Hi, guys.
- Hi.
Hi, Jessica.
Hi, holly.
So, how'd it go?
You killed it. Come on,
you killed it, right?
Oh, yeah! I told you
you'd kill it!
And can I be the first one to say...
Thank God!
Because if I had to hear you talk about
making the snow belles one more time...
Ajay, I don't talk
about it that much.
Really? Because every time
you say "snow belle",
I add a paperclip...
Ahem... to this.
Wow. That is a huge waste
of office supplies.
Yes, it is. Here,
you should have it.
I haven't exactly
made the belles yet.
Ah. Ahem.
Hey, don't worry
about it.
You'll get it... Because
you have an amazing voice.
And because we're completely
out of paperclips.
God rest you merry,
gentlemen
let nothing you dismay
remember Christ
our savior
was born
on Christmas day
to save us all
from Satan's power
when we had gone astray
o tidings of comfort
and joy
comfort and joy
o tidings of comfort
and joy
Ladies, I think we've
found our girl.
Those in favor of staci.
Oh, seriously?
Staci?
I mean, she's good.
She's a solid choice,
but holly was...
Late, for starters.
How hard is it
to show up on time?
And that performance.
Ha! I mean, hello?
Um, Christina Aguilera
called, and she...
She, well...
She wants that whole Christina
Aguilera thing you ripped off back.
We are not gonna have
a diva in this group.
Ha ha!
I'm sorry. Did I say
something funny, Barb?
Well, I just think we
should just consider holly.
Oh. We did.
And we're picking staci.
Who's in favor?
Mm-hmm.
I'll call holly
and tell her the bad news.
Unless any of you
want to.
No? Great.
Listen, I know that
it's the holidays,
and the temptation
is to just slack off
and cruise into
the new year.
But remember... We don't
shut down until December 25,
so I want 100%
from everybody.
Yes, Larry. We're still having
a holiday party, right?
I'm gonna let h.R.
Handle this one.
Bernie.
Yes.
The holiday party.
The good news is that we...
Are having one.
But the not-as-good-news
is that it's going to be here
in the lobby of the office.
What?!
Ohh!
But corporate
has assured me that this,
uh, change of venue
should result in,
at most,
a 9% reduction
in employee enjoyment.
So...
Happy holidays
from headquarters!
Nick, back to you.
Guys, let's not worry about
the holiday party right now.
We need to finish strong.
Because there is no better gift
this Christmas
than the pride you feel
when you tell your loved ones
that richfield
international resources
had the most productive
fiscal year in company history!
Hallelujah!
Um... I'm just so inspired,
you know?
Ready to get back to work.
Let's go, team!
Hello?
Hi, holly. It's Marci.
Oh, hi, Marci.
Is this a bad time?
No, this isn't
a bad time at all.
Oh, great.
So we made our decision.
Well, I have to admit...
I've been obsessing about
this since this morning.
Then I won't keep you
waiting a minute longer.
We all talked, and...
Well, holly...
You're just not
snow belle material.
But listen...
Your performance...
It was...
Oh, just adorable.
Ha ha! You're just
the cutest little thing!
So, you know,
keep on singin', you.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
I hope that's not
a personal call.
What?
Oh, no.
It was just, um...
Good.
Listen, holly...
I know you think I take office
productivity very seriously.
But it kind of felt like
you were mocking me.
I can't be humiliated
in front of my team.
We understand
each other?
Sure, Nick.
Great.
That's...
That's cute. Heh.
Let's get those paperclips
back in the supply room
by the end
of the day, huh?
Hey, whatcha doin'?
Come on,
it's kind of funny.
This is all your fault.
Exactly. That is what
makes it so funny.
Okay, I'm sorry.
Hey, you want some help?
Nope, I'm almost done.
Good, because the girls from
accounting are going out for drinks,
and I was gonna
go join them.
They invited you
no.
I'll see you.
Oh, holly.
You got a second?
Sure. What's up?
Would you mind
taking that down?
It's not really appropriate
above the boss' door.
Oh, and, holly?
Yeah? Could you close
the door, too, please?
Thanks.
Jerk.
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Boys, boys!
I don't understand
this game.
What are the rules?
I don't know.
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
Aah!
How can you think
with all of this noise?
What noise?
Honestly, I don't even
hear it anymore.
I just kind of
tune it out.
Ed, restart the DVD!
Staying for dinner?
It's healthier
than it looks.
Boys would puke if they knew
they were eating veggies.
Well, this is
my dinner.
Holly!
Grace!
First of all,
Marci is a frigid biatch,
and second of all, if you want
to go Christmas caroling so bad,
we'll go with you.
Yeah. Me, dad, Gary...
I'll force the kids.
They'll hate it.
It'll be great!
I don't want to go
Christmas caroling.
I want to be
a snow belle.
I want to perform
at the mall...
Christmas Eve...
Just like mom did.
I know,
it sounds stupid.
It's not stupid, sweetie.
Boys! Food!
You know what? Forget
about the snow belles.
Why don't you start
your own group?
You can't just start
your own group.
Why not? Mom did.
Don't...
Put your hand
anywhere near their mouths
when they are eating.
You will lose
a finger.
Uhh. Stupid snow belles.
I should start my own group.
Even if I did, it's not like they'd
let us perform at the mall, anyway.
Excuse me. Who's in
charge of the mall?
Merry Christmas!
Santa? I need to ask you a
question about Christmas Eve.
Ha ha ha! Uh...
What do you want for
Christmas, young lady?
I know you're
not Santa claus.
Ha! Good.
You kind of threw me
there for a second.
I mean, I figured
you were a little old.
But it's a mall, right?
The place is full
of wackos.
What can I do you for?
I don't know.
I mean, every year
it's the snow belles.
It's just
the way it is.
Yeah, but theoretically,
can't another group
audition for
the Christmas Eve show?
Speaking strictly
theoretically?
Beats me. But I already
got the snow belles
on the sign
out front, so...
You know?
Yeah, I know.
Well, I mean it is
just a sign out front.
I could have my guy Carl change
that thing in, like, five minutes.
Yeah! Sure! You know
what we could do?
We could have tryouts
like that American idol!
Really?
Why not?
I'm the manager. I can
shake things up if I want.
We could make it
this really big thing
a week from Saturday...
Anybody who wants to
gets a chance.
And the best group will
perform Christmas Eve.
How's that sound?
Wait. I don't have
a group yet.
We were just speaking
theoretically.
Lady, we are way
past that.
I already got Carl out
front, changing the sign.
This is gonna be
awesome.
That
Christmas Eve
is our night.
And what... now we have
to compete for it?
It's unjust
is what it is.
The snow belles have
always performed
at the deck the mall
Christmas spectacular.
We're the only spectacular
thing about it!
I told you we should've
picked holly.
Barb! Please!
Now, if holly thinks that she
is gonna steal this from us,
well, she...
She...
She is peppermint-barking
up the wrong tree.
Oh, that's good!
Peppermint-barking?
Ruff-ruff-ruff!
Thanks, staci. Uhh!
But don't worry, girls.
Because, as usual,
I will fix this.
Because no one...
No one screws
with my snow belles.
Wow. Remind me never to
get on your bad side.
I didn't do this
for revenge.
It was just...
Kind of an accident.
Right. The belles
don't pick you,
so you "accidentally" open
up the Christmas spectacular
to everyone fa-LA-LA-ing
fruitcake in town.
Okay, so what do I do?
Hey, you started this.
You're gonna have to
put a group together.
Okay, okay.
I'll be in your group.
But you just called us
"fa-LA-LA-LA-ing fruitcakes".
Yeah. But the ladies
totally dig musicians.
Can you even sing?
Do you even
have a choice?
All right.
So we have you and me.
Now what?
O little town
of Bethlehem
how still
we see thee lie
What?
So tell Santa what you want
for Christmas, sweetheart.
Oh, crap!
What the hell, Mike?!
Marci!
Hey! What brings you
out to the mall?
Oh, you know damn well
what I'm doing here!
What? I thought it would be
fun to try something new.
They say variety is
the spice of life...
Shut up!
You are gonna
call off these auditions
and put the snow belles
back on that marquee!
Sorry, Marci, but I couldn't
do it even if I wanted to.
Word is out!
I had three groups sign
up just this morning!
Wouldn't be fair
to them.
Fair? You want
to know what's fair?
You son of a...
...kill you!
I'm sorry
you feel that way.
Yeah, you will
be sorry.
Boo!
Fine, we'll beat
everyone anyway!
What do you think?
Naughty list?
Psst!
Trust me. You gotta
hear this girl.
Bernie from h.R.?
I don't know about this, guys.
H.R. People weird me out.
It's always like they're trying to
catch you doing something skeezy.
Then don't do
anything skeezy.
Hey, Bernie.
Hey, Larry, holly.
I did not just look
down your shirt.
Glad to hear it.
What can I do
for you guys?
God, it is like
a day spa in here.
As a representative
of h.R.,
I have to say that this is
highly inappropriate.
Yeah, this is
a little weird.
Come on, Bernie!
Belt one out!
Show them what
you can do!
You guys are
making me nervous...
All staring at me
like that.
Here.
Just go inside,
shut the door,
and let it rip.
This feels wrong!
Just go for it!
I tell you... She's got
the voice of an angel.
Deck the...
Wait for it,
wait for it.
the halls
with boughs of holly
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA
'tis the season
to be jolly
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA
don we now
our gay apparel
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA
troll the ancient
yuletide Carol
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA
LA-LA-LA-LA
Ha ha ha!
Wow!
Told ya.
So...
Is somebody gonna tell me why
I'm caroling in the crapper?
Good night, holly.
Good night, sir.
Hey, you know we don't
pay overtime, right?
Yep. We're all
very aware of that.
Yeah. Well, don't
stay too late, okay?
Larry, did you get
the keys?
Let's do this.
Trust me, this is the
perfect place to rehearse.
Everyone knocks off
at 5:00,
and it is totally
soundproof.
You could murder
someone in here
and no one would
hear them scream.
Well, I've never
murdered anyone in here.
I've never murdered
anyone anywhere.
Oh, God. Can we
just start already?
All right, let's start
with something simple.
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
two turtle doves and a
partridge in a pear tree
Again! on the third
day of Christmas
my true love
sent to me
three French hens,
two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the fourth day
of Christmas
my true love
sent to me
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
Yeah! Ha ha ha ha!
Aah!
On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
five, five golden rings,
four calling birds
three French hens,
two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
six geese a-laying,
five, five golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the seventh day
of Christmas
my true love
sent to me
seven swans a-swimming,
six geese a-laying
five, five golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
yeah, yeah, yeah
on the eight day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
eight maids a-milking,
seven swans a-swimming
six geese a-laying,
five, five golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me, yeah
nine ladies dancing,
eight maids a-milking
seven swans a-swimming,
six geese a-laying
five, five, golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
ten lords a-leaping,
nine ladies dancing
eight maids a-milking,
seven swans a-swimming
six geese a-laying,
five, five golden rings
four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves
and a partridge
in a pear tree
on the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
eleven pipers piping,
ten lords a-leaping
nine ladies dancing,
eight maids a-milking
seven swans a-swimming,
six geese a-laying
five, five golden rings
four calling birds,
three French hens
two turtle doves, and a
partridge in a pear tree
on the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me, yeah
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, five golden rings
four calling birds,
three French hens
two turtle doves, and a
partridge in a pear tree
oh, yeah
twelve days of Christmas
oh, yeah
That was better.
That was perfect...
If you were trying to sound
like a dying moose... Barb.
Now do it again,
from the top.
All right, bye.
Bye, guys.
See you guys later.
Have a good night.
Hey, so we were seriously
on point tonight, right?
Are you kidding me?
What are you talking about? You
said we're getting better.
The snow belles have been
doing this for years.
They're like
caroling robots.
They're gonna
destroy us.
Man, you're
a serious buzz-kill.
We're missing something.
Like what?
I don't know. We need
better moves or something.
It needs to be
more like a...
Like a show.
We got a week
to figure it out.
I'll see you, holly.
Okay, bye.
We are so screwed.
Arning.
Icy roads still in effect.
And here's a word
from our sponsor.
Hey, folks, it's Mike
from the linden grove mall,
reminding you to sign up
for the deck the mall
auditions.
Who knows? You could be
caroling on our stage...
Christmas Eve!
Ugh. Please kill me now.
See you guys!
Aah!
I don't want to die!
I don't want to die!
I don't want to die! Aah!
Ohh.
Hi. Yeah. Um...
My car is stuck
in the snow on main street,
just past overlook.
Okay, how long
is that gonna be?
Yes, I know that there's
a winter storm warning.
Fine. Just get here
when you can.
Thanks.
Just me and you and me
Wow! That was really,
really bad.
Can I have a glass
of white wine?
Up next, it's the king
of karaoke,
and he's here
to rock the mic!
Give it up,
dickens tavern!
Lord almighty
I feel my temperature
rising
higher, higher
it's burning through
to my soul
Oh, my God.
Girl, girl, girl
you're gonna set me
on fire, whoa!
My brain is flaming
I don't know
which way to go
'cause your kisses
lift me higher
like the sweet song
of a choir
and you light
my morning sky
with burning love
ooh, ooh, ooh
I feel my temperature
rising
oh, rising
help me, I'm flaming
I must be 109
yeah
burning, burning, burning
and nothing can cool me
I just might turn
into smoke
but I feel fine
'cause your kisses
lift me higher
like the sweet song
of a choir
and you light
my morning sky
with burning love
yeah
oh, my God!
'Cause your kisses
lift me higher
like the sweet song
of a choir
and you light
my morning sky
with burning love
Thank you!
Yeah!
St. Nick is in the house!
I pity the fool that
has to follow that.
Wow. That was
impressive.
Ah, I was just having fun, you know?
Doing my thing.
Glad you dug it.
I mean, I would not
have believed that
if I hadn't seen it
with my own eyes.
What are you doing here?
Nick, you were amazing!
You cannot tell anyone
at work about this.
Look, you should not
be embarrassed, okay?
You were great.
No one at work can know!
Do you realize what this would
do for you around the office?
People would
actually like you!
People like me.
You know what? I'm...
I'm the boss, okay?
My job isn't
to be liked.
It's to make sure that
the work gets done.
Absolutely.
You're right.
So do you
do this a lot?
Every Friday night.
You had the crowd in the
palm of your hands.
You were
unbelievable!
Gotta give
the people a show.
Right.
A lot of people think it's
just about getting up there
and hitting the notes,
but there is
so much more to it.
There's stagecraft,
there's choreography.
Everybody in the audience has to feel
like you are singing directly to them.
Exactly.
Holly... you okay?
We need your help.
We? Who's we?
Please, Nick.
I can only take
the group so far.
We just need a little bit
of what you've got.
It's the only way we can
beat the snow belles.
Forget it. I want
no part of this.
If you could just teach us
to do what you do...
Holly, this
conversation is over.
As far as I'm concerned, I never
saw you, you never saw me.
This never happened.
And you know what?
I don't want you guys using
the warehouse anymore.
You're slacking off
as it is.
Oh, yeah. I noticed.
Oh, yeah? Then I guess I'll
have to tell everybody
about St. Nick.
The king of karaoke.
Go ahead. Nobody
would believe you.
Really?
Well, the Internet
was invented for this.
...take me higher
Come next Friday, the entire
office will be down here.
You wouldn't dare.
Warehouse,
tomorrow, 2:30...
Or this goes viral
at 3:00.
Rld
with truth and grace
and makes
the nations prove
the glories of
his righteousness
and wonders of his love,
and wonders of his love
and wonders,
and wonders of his love
Oh, man!
What is he doing here?
It's Saturday. He can't fire
us on Saturday. Can he?
What's the company policy
in a situation like this?
We're in a bit of
a gray area here.
Guys, calm down. I invited him.
You what?
If we're gonna have a chance
at beating the snow belles,
we need help.
And Nick has
serious skills.
He does? You do?
How do you know this?
I can't tell you that,
but trust me... we need him.
I wasn't sure
you were gonna come.
Well, I didn't really
have a choice, did I?
No, I guess you didn't.
So... this is the group?
What do you call yourselves?
You have a name?
Sir, I'm Larry
from purchasing.
I know your name, Larry.
I'm talking about the group.
What do you call the group?
Well, we're sort of
still working on that.
You don't have a name? Mm-mm.
Okay, all right.
We'll get to that later.
I am sensing some hostility.
True that.
Guys, he's here
to help us.
What do you think?
How do we sound?
Well, at least you can sing.
Yeah!
Not you so much, bu the
rest of you aren't bad.
I mean,
they're not good.
Okay.
Look, you're just not...
Working as a team.
You need to think of your
voices as keys on a piano.
Separately,
you make sounds,
but together,
you make music.
Damn!
That's deep, son.
Now, you guys...
You have potential.
But what you don't
have is time.
So if I'm gonna
help you,
you need to do
exactly as I say.
Check.
Also, I am only
helping you.
I am not part
of your group.
Chiggity-check.
Don't do that.
Sorry. No one can
know about this.
No one. Clear?
Word. Got it. Crystal clear.
Okay.
Let's take it from the top.
joy to the world
the lord is come
drop your jaw.
Let earth receive
her king
oh, yeah
nice.
Let every heart
prepare him room
stand up straight!
Oh, sorry.
And heaven and nature sing
Come on, sell it,
sell it.
Ooh, yeah
and heaven, and heaven
and nature sing
joy to the world
good.
The savior reigns
let men
let men
their songs
their songs
employ
pick your feet.
Oh, oh, oh
while fields and floods
rocks, hills and plains
repeat the sounding joy
keep the energy up.
Repeat the sounding joy
repeat, oh, yeah
Good, nice.
joy
repeat, repeat
the sounding joy
Good, all right!
Uhh!
Ohh! Perfect.
No more let sins
and sorrows grow
oh, yeah
nor thorns
nor thorns
infest
infest
the ground
the ground
he comes to make
his blessings flow
far as the curse is found
far as the curse is found
far as the curse is found
is found
far as
far as
the curse is found
ooh, ooh
ooh, yeah
I'm just... stretching.
oh, yeah
he rules the world
with truth and grace
and makes
and makes
the nations
the nations
prove
makes the nations prove
the glories of
his righteousness
righteousness
and wonders of his love
wonders of his love
and wonders of his love
ohh, ohh, ohh
and wonders
wonders
of his love
of his love
love
oh, yeah
love
ohh, love
Well, that wasn't
totally excruciating.
But we still have
a lot of work to do.
I think it's great.
Heh heh.
All right, guys, that's enough for tonight.
Who wants a drink?
I do.
Ooh.
Okay.
So are you coming?
I got work to do.
It's 8:30.
You're going back
to the office?
The time that I waste
here in the warehouse
has to be made up
somehow, doesn't it?
Unless, of course, you would
like to delete that video.
Are you kidding me?
Because of you,
I'm starting to believe
we have a chance.
Come on, just have
one drink with us.
No, thanks.
Man, you really
need to get a life.
Oh, really?
Mm-hmm.
Says the girl who
blackmailed her boss
so that her caroling group
can sing in a mall.
All right. Well,
if you change your mind,
we'll be at Deacon's tavern.
Heh.
You do know where
that is, right?
Ha ha. Very funny.
All right, bye.
Good night, holly.
Ow!
I drive by this place
every day,
but it never occurred to me
to actually come inside.
I always though it was
full of day drinkers
and people with mullets.
Whoo!
Yee-haw!
And was not wrong.
Listen, guys,
I want to thank you
for working
so hard on this.
I couldn't have
done it without you.
Are you kidding?
I'm still riding high
from tonight's practice.
I'm having the best time.
My wife can't wait
to see us perform.
Wait, wait, wait!
You have a wife?
Yeah... Theresa.
She married me
for my body.
Not this body.
The one I had
when we got married.
Oh.
Oh!
I'm glad you
asked me, too, holly.
I haven't had a whole
lot to do after work
since I beat
red horizon 2.
Yeah. You beat
red horizon 2.
Mm-hmm, twice.
Whoa. That is hot.
That isn't appropriate.
But I'm okay with it.
Well, I'm glad
we're in this together.
So here's to...
Whatever we're called.
Nick's right.
We need a name.
I got it.
Holidazed and confused.
Ha!
No.
Ooh, I got one!
The snow tunes.
Sounds kind of like show
tunes, but it's snow tunes.
Right.
That's okay.
We need something cool,
something that rocks. Yes, yes!
Sled zeppelin.
Clever.
Hmm, not quite.
The backstreet goys.
Okay, that's
just stupid.
And I'm Jewish.
I did not know that.
Guys, the snow belles have
been doing this forever.
We need a name that
screams holiday tradition.
We have until Friday
to sign up,
so clearly, we can think
of something by then.
Oh! Oh!
Oh, I got nothin'.
Hey, bonkers.
How hard is it to come up
with a freaking name?
That's it.
Bye, bonkers.
Listen, baby,
if you want to audition,
you gotta come down here
and sign up in person,
just like everybody else.
Yeah. I got somebody else in my office.
I gotta jump.
So... what can I
do for you, babe?
Uh...
Hey. It's you!
Yeah, it's me.
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Lady, I got to admit,
I thought you were nuts for
taking on the snow belles,
but this is the best
thing that's happened
since we put stuff on a
stick in the food court.
Foot traffic's up 60%,
and we've still got two
weeks till Christmas!
And I owe it all
to you.
I came here to sign up
for the auditions.
Yeah. Sure.
Here's the list.
Wow. That's
a lot of groups.
No. That's
a lot of groups.
Just sign
at the bottom.
How awful are they?
Not awful enough.
Hmm? Please.
They're, like,
a group of rejects.
And that holly girl...
Yeah, she's not so great.
Oh, please. Don't be
an idiot, staci.
Holly was easily the best singer
to try out for the belles.
Well, then why did you...
Because the snow belles
are my group,
and I'm not gonna let
some diva come in here
and take this all
away from me.
Besides, I didn't know
that little door mouse
was gonna start
a war over it.
But make no mistake,
staci...
Holly has talent
and a grudge.
She's dangerous.
So what are you
gonna do?
Oh. Heh heh.
I'm gonna give her
what she wants.
Ooh. Christmas cookies.
Ah! You know...
To wear a snow belles
costume,
you actually
have to fit...
Into a snow belles
costume.
You called
us the mistle-tones?
That's stupider than any of
the ideas we came up with.
I like it.
Me, too.
Works for me.
You know, it's kind of
growing on me.
Nick,
next time this year,
you'll be running
an entire division.
Sounds good to me, Jim.
You know what sounds good?
The engines on
a corporate g-5
as you leave ridgeburg
for good.
Ridgefield.
Whatever.
If you deliver
the quarterly numbers
you're on track to deliver,
you're golden.
I'll catch you later.
So who said you could
stop working?
Heh! Holly.
My car won't start.
I just came inside
to call a cab.
That's fine.
I can give you a ride.
Oh, no, no,
you don't have to.
No, it's fine. I'm done
for the night, anyway.
Okay. Well, if it's
not too much trouble.
No, it's no trouble
at all.
Let me just
get my stuff.
You ready?
Yeah. Sure, let's go.
So... everybody was looking
pretty good today.
Larry hit
all his marks.
Bernie... seems like
she's having fun.
And ajay is... He's not
singing through his nose.
I'd say
the mistle-tones
have a decent shot
on Saturday.
You know, you could've
told them that.
Yeah, that's not really
my management style.
I've noticed.
Hey, I get results.
That's why you're forcing
me to do this, right?
No, I'm forcing you
to do this
because under that
corporate robot exterior
beats the heart
of a rock star.
Ha! Come on.
No, I'm serious.
That guy on stage
is amazing.
You should try being him
a little more often.
He's fun.
I was that guy,
holly, for a long time.
And then I grew up.
Boo.
Oh, God.
I'm sorry, but not all of our
lives can be made complete
by singing in a shopping
mall Christmas show.
Oh, yeah. And a wall full of
corporate "way to go" plaques
is so much more
meaningful.
Hey, I worked very hard for
those "way to go" plaques.
Work isn't the same
as passion.
When you find something
that makes you happy,
you can't give up on it,
no matter what.
Look, let's just agree that we
both want different things.
Fine.
But your thing's
stupider than mine.
Ah, that's me...
The one with
all the lights.
Yeah, I figured.
So let's say
you get your wish.
You beat
the snow belles,
the mistle-tones perform
on Christmas Eve.
What are you
gonna open with?
I don't know.
But I do know what
I'm gonna close with.
When my mom
was a snow belle,
they closed with
the same song every year.
The snow's coming down
I'm watching it fall
lots of people around
baby, please come home
the church bells
in town
all singing its song
full of happy sounds
baby, please come home
It's perfect.
Well, thanks
for the ride.
No problem.
Heh. Good night.
Holly.
Don't forget... The
holiday party's tomorrow.
I don't know why I just
told you that. Heh!
Well, I appreciate
the reminder.
Good night... again.
Good night.
It's about time
you got home.
Marci? So... tell me everything.
Was that
your boyfriend?
Uh, what are you
doing here?
Holly, I think we got
off on the wrong foot.
I just want you to
know that, honestly,
I don't blame you for
starting this whole mess.
So I've been thinking...
Working against each other
doesn't do anyone
any good.
But if we
joined together,
then none
of those groups
could even hold
a candle to us.
What are you
talking about?
In the spirit
of Christmas,
I have decided to make room
for a sixth snow belle.
So, holly...
Congratulations.
You're in. Aah!
Ohh! You're a belle!
Just like your mom.
Oh. I know. This is so
overwhelming for you.
Yes, right, okay.
You know what?
You take the night,
let it sink in,
then meet us at the church
first thing Monday morning,
'cause we have
a lot of work to do.
Let's bounce, ViXen.
Bye!
Wha...
Attention, everybody!
Happy holidays!
Please drink responsibly.
Whoa.
Guys, this is the lamest
holiday party ever, isn't it?
No, it's just...
Yeah, it's pretty lame.
Don't worry.
I can fix this.
Not that lame, though.
Like, only 9% lamer
than last year.
Just like
the report said.
Thank you.
Hey. You're missing a really
pathetic holiday party out there.
Here you go.
Thank you.
Oh, wow. Heh.
Merry Christmas.
Do you think the
mistle-tones have a chance
of winning
this contest?
Well...
You've only had, like, a
week and a half to practice.
I'll take that
as a "no".
I didn't say no.
But you didn't say yes.
Okay.
Holly, what's this
really about?
All right. Marci came by
the house last night,
and she asked me to
join the snow belles.
Seriously?
Yeah, it was weird.
She just showed up
and said I was in.
Hmm. So are you
gonna do it?
I don't know. I mean, if
I join the snow belles,
I'm practically
guaranteed a chance
to sing on
Christmas Eve.
The tones are fun, but
you said it yourself...
We don't have
a chance.
Okay, then you have
a choice to make.
Do you take a risk, or do
you go with the sure thing?
What would you do?
You'd take
the sure thing.
This is your
decision, holly.
Why didn't she just let
me in when I tried out?
Sometimes the opportunities
that we want
don't always come exactly
when we want them to.
Heh. What are you doing?
Thank you
for your help.
I guess I'd better
go tell the guys.
Mm. Wow.
That's awful.
Whoa, coming through.
Always keep this baby
in the car...
In case of emergency.
Check one, two,
one to the two.
All right, Ridgefield
international resources...
If you down
for a little karaoke,
make some noise!
Yay!
Richfield, if you down
for a little karaoke,
make some noise!
Yay! Whoo!
Yay!
Yay.
Okay, you know what?
I'm just gonna leave this on.
Use it, don't use it...
See if I care.
I tried.
Thank you.
Hey, guys.
I need to talk to you.
What's up?
What's going on?
It's about the
audition tomorrow.
Everybody, can I have
your attention, please?
There's something I need
to share with you.
sleigh bells ring,
are you listening?
In the Lane,
snow is glistening
a beautiful sight,
we're happy tonight
oh, yeah, walking
in a winter wonderland
gone away
gone away
is the bluebird
is the bluebird
here to say
oh, yeah
is the new bird
is the new bird
he sings a love song
as we go along
walking in
a winter wonderland
in the meadow,
we can build a snowman
then pretend
that he is parson brown
he'll say, are you married?
are you married?
We'll say, no, man
no.
But you can do the job when
you're in town, oh, yeah
gone away is the bluebird
here to stay is the new bird
whee!
He sings a love song
as we go along
walking in
a winter wonderland
in the meadow, we can build a snowman
snowman
then pretend that he is parson brown
oh, oh, oh
he'll say,
are you married?
We'll say, no, man
but you can do the job when
you're in town, oh, yeah
later on
later on
we'll conspire
we'll conspire
as we dream
oh, yeah
by the fire
by the fire
to face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in
a winter wonderland
to face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in
a winter wonderland
yeah!
Yo, give it up
for the boss-man!
Whoo! Yeah!
You can't leave
the mistle-tones.
Screw the belles.
The tones is your group.
Win or lose,
you're in this together.
What?
What? Say something.
If the mistle-tones
are gonna win,
we need you
to help us.
I am helping.
No, I mean, we need
you to sing with us.
Come on, you just
outed yourself
in front of
the entire office.
Singing at the ball would
be a walk in the park.
I wouldn't miss it
for the world.
So I'll...
See you tomorrow?
Absolutely.
Okay.
Nick. I'm going to
need you and holly
to stop by my cube
on Monday
because there are some
boss-employee make-out forms
I need you
to fill out.
Shut up.
This is Nick.
Hey, buddy, it's Jim.
Surprised you're still there.
What am I talking about? Of
course you're still there.
You're a workaholic.
What's up? Got some
great news, man.
Marty schuster...
Our southeast Asia guy...
Lost it... like,
total nervous breakdown.
That doesn't sound
so great.
Not for Marty,
but it is for you.
Buddy, I'm giving you
the keys to southeast Asia.
What?
That's right, pal.
Looks like you're getting your
promotion a few weeks early.
Merry friggin' Christmas.
Just one more thing.
You need to get
on a plane tonight.
We need boots on
the ground, asap.
When the boys upstairs
asked me who we could send
halfway around the world
this close to Christmas,
i was, like, "Nick's our guy.
He works 24/7, no family."
You were made for
this moment, brother.
Congrats. Call me when
you touch down in Mumbai.
Hey, Marci. It's holly.
Um, look, I thought
about your offer,
and, well...
I'm not
snow belle material.
But listen...
Good luck tomorrow.
You guys are adorable!
Merry Christmas!
Staci? Assemble
the snow belles right now.
We are having
an emergency rehearsal.
Because I said so!
Okay?
Cheering )
Welcome to the fight
before Christmas!
The ultimate caroling
battle royale!
20 groups facing off
to be the official
musical act of...
Deck the mall Christmas Eve
spectacular!
First up...
It's the chest-notes!
whoo, uhh
you gotta deck
them halls
you gotta deck
them halls
deck the halls
with boughs of holly
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA,
LA-LA-LA-LA
'tis the season
to be jolly
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA,
LA-LA-LA-LA
don we now
our gay apparel
fa-LA-LA, LA-LA-LA,
LA-LA-LA
troll the ancient
yuletide Carol
fa-LA-LA-LA-LA,
LA-LA-LA-LA
Hey, sorry we're late.
Hey, guys.
No worries.
We don't go on
for a while.
Where's Nick?
He'll be here.
All right, everybody.
This next fella's gonna put
the hip-hop in your holiday.
It's ludakris kringle!
Away in a manger,
no crib for his bed
little lord Jesus
laid down his sweet head
the stars in the bright sky
looked down where he lay
little lord Jesus
was asleep on the hay
the cattle are lowing,
the poor baby wakes
but little lord Jesus,
no crying he makes
I love thee, lord Jesus,
look down from the sky
stay by my side
till morning is nigh
away in a manger
no crib from his bed
little lord Jesus
little lord Jesus
laid down his sweet head
Hi, this is Nick Anderson.
Leave a message,
and I'll get back to you.
Hey, Nick, it's me...
Holly.
We're at the mall, and I'm
just wondering where you are.
Please call me back.
Thanks. Bye.
Hey! You made it!
Of course we did.
We wouldn't miss this.
You don't have
to be nervous.
You're gonna be
just great.
Thanks for coming.
Ladies and gentlemen,
put your hands together
for the tinsel tweens!
o Christmas tree,
o Christmas tree
thy leaves
are so unchanging
o Christmas tree,
o Christmas tree
thy leaves
are so unchanging
not only green
when summer's here
but also when 'tis
cold and drear
o Christmas tree,
o Christmas tree
thy leaves
are so unchanging
are so unchanging
o Christmas
thy leaves are so unchanging
Ladies and gentlemen,
the tinsel tweens!
Let 'em hear it!
Great job, ladies. Yo,
yo, that was awesome!
Those little monsters
just threatened me.
Hey, guys, I guess
Nick's not coming.
So what?
We don't need him.
Yeah, we can do this.
I'll sing his part.
I guess so.
It's now
or never.
All right,
let's do this.
Mistle-toes.
Put your hands together
for the mistle-toes!
sleigh bells ring,
are you listening?
In the Lane,
snow is glistening
a beautiful sight,
we're happy tonight
walking in
a winter wonderland
gone away
is the bluebird
here to say
is the new bird
he sings a love song
as we go along
walking in
a winter wonderland
in the meadow,
we can build a snowman
then pretend
that he is parson brown
he'll say, are you married?
We'll say, no, man
but you can do the job
when you're in town
later on, we'll conspire
as we dream by the fire
to face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in
a winter wonderland
Whoo! Whoo!
Oh, lar-bear,
you did so good!
Mwah! Heh heh!
Well... it wasn't
our best performance.
Don't worry, Larry.
We were great.
Yeah, who cares
what happens.
Yo, that was
awesome. Right?
The mistle-tones,
everybody!
Let 'em hear it!
You were fantastic!
I am so proud of you!
Oh, thank you.
You were great.
Thank you.
Really great.
Our last group needs
no introduction.
They've been bringing
the Christmas spirit
for the last 30 years.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the snow belles!
I don't want a lot
for Christmas
there is just
one thing I need
I don't care
about the presents
underneath
the Christmas tree
I don't need
to hang that stocking
there upon the fireplace
Santa claus
won't make me happy
with a toy
on Christmas day
I just want you
for my own
more than you
could ever know
make my wish come true
baby, all I want
for Christmas is you
you, you, you
you, baby
though all the lights
are shining
so brightly everywhere
and the sound of children's
laughter fills the air
everyone is singing
I hear the sleigh bells
ringing
Santa, won't you bring me
the one I really need?
Won't you please
bring my baby to me?
I don't want a lot
for Christmas
this is all
I'm asking for
I just want
to see my baby
standing right
outside my door
I just want you
for my own
more than you
could ever know
make my wish come true
baby, all I want
for Christmas
is you
you, baby
all I want
for Christmas
is you, baby
all I want
for Christmas
is you, baby
all I want
for Christmas
is you, baby
you, you, you
all I want
for Christmas
is you
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
We love you, too.
Well, I guess
that's it.
Want to hit
the arcade?
Sure.
Heh! We'll see
you guys on Monday.
Okay.
Bye, holly.
Bye.
I'm gonna go check
on the kids.
Whew.
Why don't you have a
chat with the old man?
Come on.
You know, your mother would've
been real proud of you today.
I doubt that.
She would've been up there
with the snow belles,
bringing the house down.
Do you know why your mom
started the snow belles?
It was so that
she and her friends
could have a good time
singing Christmas songs.
It wasn't about
the applause
or winning contests.
It was about
having fun.
But do you know what
her favorite part was?
The last song of the
Christmas Eve show...
She'd take you
up in her arms,
walk out on stage,
and all of those
people were watching,
but she was singing
right to you.
That's all
I remember of her.
And she'd be okay
with that.
It's what mattered
to her.
I love you, holly.
I love you, too.
It's a little late, Nick.
Heh heh.
See what he has to say.
Hello?
Holly,
i am so sorry.
I have been on a plane
since last night.
I... I don't know
what to say.
You don't need
to say anything, Nick.
They gave me
the promotion.
I've been working
really hard for this.
Congratulations.
I really hope that you get
everything you want.
Holly...
Good-bye, Nick.
Pretty lights
on the tree
I'm watching them shine
you should be here
with me
baby, please come home
baby, please come home
baby, please come home
Rings doorbell )
Bonkers!
Coming!
I can't believe you're
making me do this.
Oh, come on.
This is a tradition.
I'll meet you guys
in a second.
You okay?
You all right?
Yeah.
You sure.
Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Ooh. Poinsettias
for Christmas.
Looks like someone stopped
at a supermarket.
Can I come in?
Sweetie! Oh...
I'm sorry.
This dressing room
is for
performers only.
Which you aren't.
I just wanted to say...
Say what? That
you're for causing
this whole
Carol-off situation?
Or are you sorry that you
didn't take my offer
to become a belle?
Or are you just
plain sorry you lost?
I just wanted to say
merry Christmas.
What's that
supposed to mean?
Have a great show.
You... you don't
tell me what to do!
Welcome to the deck the mall
Christmas Eve spectacular!
Featuring... the snow belles!
They're singing
deck the halls
What is he doing?
But it's not like
Christmas at all
'cause I remember
when you were here
and all the fun
we had last year
the snow's coming down
I'm watching it fall
lots of people around
baby, please come home
Come and sing with me.
Forget it.
Please.
Holly, go on and
sing with the guy.
I'm not going
up there.
Who wants to hear
holly sing?
What are you doing here?
I turned
the promotion down.
It was what I thought
I always wanted.
But when I got there...
I realized I didn't
want it anymore.
I wanted you.
Somebody once told me that
when you find something
that makes you happy,
you can't give up on it,
no matter what.
I'm gonna make you
work for this.
Heh. That's fine.
I'm a workaholic.
Please come
and sing with me.
Christmas
the church bells
in town
Christmas
all singing its song
Christmas
full of happy sounds
Christmas
baby, please come home.
They're singing
deck the halls
but it's not like
Christmas at all
'cause I remember
when you were here
and all the fun
we had last year
pretty lights on the tree
pretty lights on the tree
I'm watching them shine
I'm watching them shine
you should be here
with me
baby, please come home
What is this?
This is not part of
the Christmas Eve spectacular!
Maybe it is now.
Wait.
Where are you going?
I am your leader,
and we can't support this!
Marci, come on.
It looks like fun.
Staci, if you go
over there,
your off-key ass is out
of the belles... Forever!
Marci, lighten up.
It's Christmas.
Wha... you...
They're singing
deck the halls
but it's not like
Christmas at all
'cause I remember
when you were here
and all the fun
we had last year
Christmas
if there was a way
Christmas
I'd hold back these tears
Christmas
but it's Christmas day
Christmas
baby, please come home
Christmas
oh, oh, oh, oh
Christmas
oh, oh, oh, oh
Christmas
oh, oh, oh, oh
please
please
please
please
please, please, please
Christmas
please come home
Christmas
please come home
baby,
please come home
come on home, baby
come on, come on, come on
baby, please come home