Go. Get the door. Dwight dwight
Here we are. Michael michael
Go. Push! Dwight dwight
Oh god. Michael michael
Push! Dwight dwight
No, no, turn it around. Michael michael
Really shove it. Dwight dwight
You'll break it. Michael michael
Shove it through! Break it! Dwight dwight
You shove it. Shove it back! Here we go. Don't break the branches, Dwight. Michael michael
All right. Michael michael
I got a splinter. Dwight dwight
Well, suck it up. We all have problems. Hey, everybody, look what we have! [laughs] Nice, huh? Michael michael
I've got it leveraged. Push. Straight up. Dwight dwight
On three. Ready? Big, one, two, three. Michael michael
One, two, three. [they push the tree up and it breaks through a ceiling tile.] Dwight dwight
Merry Christmas! Michael michael
Did it work? Michael michael
[holds up the piece of tree he just cut off with a paper cutter] Well, sort of. Why did you get it so big? Kevin kevin
A, that's what she said, and B, I wanted it to be impressive. The biggest day of the year deserves the biggest tree of the year. Michael michael
But what are we going to do with this hacked off part? Kevin kevin
Well, that is a perfectly good mini-tree, Kevin. And we are going to sell that to charity. That's what Christmas is all about. Michael michael
So this year, for the first time ever, I got Pam in Secret Santa. And I got her this teapot, which I know she really wants, so she can make tea at her desk. But I'm also going to stuff it with some inside jokes. Like, this is my high school yearbook photo. She saw it at the party, and it really makes her laugh. Not sure why. What else .. ooh. This is a hot sauce packet. She put this on a hot dog a couple years ago because she thought it was ketchup. And it was really funny, so I kept the other two. [holds up a miniature pencil] This would take a little too long to explain, so I won't. And this is the card. Because Christmas is the time to tell people how you feel. Jim jim
Is there anything we're missing? Phyllis, you got the lights? Angela angela
Yes, I got those cute little ones. [Angela looks at her disapprovingly] Do you think I should have gotten the big ones? Phyllis phyllis
We'll see. Angela angela
Angela drafted me into the party planning committee. Her memo said that we need to prepare for every possible disaster. Which to me seems excessive. Ryan ryan
[comes into the conference room in a Santa hat and beard] Merry Christmas! Ho, ho, ho, [points to Ryan] pimp. I'm kidding. What do we got, what do we got? How many plates are we getting? Michael michael
Fifty. Angela angela
Double it. Double everything. Double ice cream. Double napkins. Double it. On me. Michael michael
It was a tough year. I had to fire somebody this year. This party has to really rock. Check it out. Christmas bonus. 3,000 G's. I got this for helping save the company money. So I guess some good came out of firing Devon after all. Maybe I should call him and tell him that. Michael michael
I want people to cut loose. I want people making out in closets. I want people hanging from the ceilings, lamp shades on the heads. I want it to be a Playboy Mansion party. And also, I want you to spread the word that I will have my digital camera. And I'll be taking pictures all along the way. And the best and craziest thing that happens will be on the cover of the newsletter. Incentive. Michael michael
You do realize that we can't serve liquor at the party. Pam pam
Yeah, I know. Damn it. Stupid corporate wet blankets. Like booze ever killed anybody. Michael michael
One, two, three. [they lift and start to move a desk] {Kevin} & {Oscar} kevin oscar
You guys should use a hand truck. Dwight dwight
Do we have one? Kevin kevin
No. Dwight dwight
[having trouble with a plastic tablecloth as Pam stands idly by] Will you help me? Angela angela
No! No way! It... no. Michael michael
Come on, Mike, let me borrow the hat for just a couple of hours. Darryl darryl
You wanna be Santa? Michael michael
Yeah. Darryl darryl
Have you ever seen Santa? Michael michael
Yeah, I've seen Santa. Darryl darryl
Okay. Michael michael
Who cares? Darryl darryl
Well, I'm sorry. It just doesn't work. Michael michael
Michael, I would like to be the elf. Dwight dwight
That makes sense because he has elfish features. Michael michael
[now wearing an elf hat and ears] Okay, everybody listen up! It is time to get your presents, wrap them, and place them under the tree like so. If you do not get your present wrapped and under the tree within the next five minutes you will be disqualified from Secret Santa. All right? No exceptions except Michael. Dwight dwight
I got Angela. She is into these posters of babies dressed as adults. I got her one of those. I felt kind of weird buying that. Toby toby
I got Creed. And to tell you the truth, I don't know anything about Creed. I know his name's Creed. I know he works right over there. I think he's Irish and I .. I got him this shamrock keychain. Oscar oscar
I got myself for Secret Santa. I was supposed to tell somebody, but I didn't [smiles happily]. Kevin kevin
You get something good this year? Michael michael
I think I did a pretty good job. Jim jim
Yeah? Who did you have? Michael michael
Well, I can't tell you cause it's a secret. Jim jim
I think I got something pretty nice for my guy. Michael michael
Yeah? Jim jim
I spent a lot of dough. Lot of dough. Wow. Michael michael
Well, there's a $20 limit, right? So .. ? Jim jim
Yeah. I wanted this party to be really special so I sorta went above and beyond. Michael michael
That's great. Well don't tell me who it is, cause I can .. Jim jim
It was Ryan. Yeah. I have Ryan. Michael michael
Gather round. Secret Santa, let's go. Let's go. Come on. Stanley, no, I'm going to handle the cord. Okay, safety reasons. Dwight dwight
I know how to plug something in. Stanley stanley
I want to do it. Dwight dwight
All right, let's count it down, like Rockefeller Center. Ready? Michael michael
Three, two, one. [very dim lights come on the tree] All all
Not great. Michael michael
I'm sorry, everybody. Phyllis phyllis
I think the tree looks nice. Pam pam
Hey, I could get some flares from my car. Dwight dwight
No, no. Shake it off, everybody. Just, let's do Secret Santa. Michael michael
Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It's like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, "Hey, man, I love you this many dollars worth." Michael michael
First present, Oscar. Dwight dwight
[rips off the wrapping] Shower radio. Neat. Oscar oscar
Oh, good, that was from me. Kelly kelly
Thanks, Kelly. You know I was gonna get one of .. Oscar oscar
Okay. Okay. That's enough. Let's keep it moving on. Jim. Dwight dwight
Oh, cool. [opens his plastic bag] Jim jim
That's from me. Creed creed
Great. Where did you get it? Jim jim
I don't know. It was so long ago. Creed creed
He obviously forgot to get me something, and then he went in his closet and dug out this little number [holds up way-too-short sleeves] and then threw it in a bag. Jim jim
Yep. That's exactly what happened. Creed creed
Pam. Dwight dwight
[opens up her present] Oh, my god! Thank you very much, Santa, whoever you are. It's awesome. Pam pam
There's a little more to it. Jim jim
All right, next. Ryan. [tosses present] Dwight dwight
No, don't! Michael michael
[unwraps present] Whoa, a video iPod. Ryan ryan
Whoa. Wow. Jeez. Somebody really got carried away with the spirit of Christmas. That was me, I got a little carried away. Michael michael
Wasn't there a $20 limit on the gift? This is 400 bucks. Ryan ryan
You don't know that. Michael michael
Yeah, you left the price tag on. Ryan ryan
I did? Michael michael
Yeah. Ryan ryan
What? Oh, shoot. Wow. Okay, well, who cares? It doesn't matter what I spent. What matters is that Christmas is fun, right? Michael michael
Michael. Dwight dwight
Oh hey, for me. What is in here? [opens a handmade oven mitt] Oh, come on. Michael michael
I knitted it for you. Phyllis phyllis
An oven mitt? Okay. [walks out] Michael michael
So Phyllis is basically saying, "Hey Michael, I know you did a lot to help the office this year but I only care about you a homemade oven mitt's worth." I gave Ryan an iPod. Michael michael
Should we just keep opening up the presents? Kevin kevin
We don't do anything until Michael gives us further instructions. Dwight dwight
I got it! We are going to turn Secret Santa into Yankee Swap. Michael michael
What is Yankee Swap? Jim jim
One person chooses a gift. The next person can either choose a gift or steal that person's gift. If your gift gets stolen, then you can steal somebody else's gift or choose a new gift. Michael michael
I thought that was called Nasty Christmas. Jim jim
Yeah, we call it White Elephant. Pam pam
Well, I call it fun! Michael michael
Why are we doing this? Oscar oscar
Because it's better. Because it's more special. Michael michael
It sounds mean. Angela angela
Shut it. No, it's not. Okay, just give it a shot. Michael michael
Michael should have asked the party planning committee first. He's not supposed to just spring things on us out of nowhere. [starts to cry] Angela angela
Okay, Meredith is up first. Here's the deal. You can either pick a new gift or you can steal somebody else's gift that they've already gotten, like the oven mitt. Michael michael
I'll take the teapot. Meredith meredith
Oh, shouldn't we ... I bought that specifically for Pam. Jim jim
Yankee Swap! That's what makes it fun. Pam, you can steal the oven mitt now. Michael michael
I'll take the iPod. Pam pam
And I have to give it to her? I don't have a choice? Ryan ryan
Yes, now you can steal the oven mitt, the old shirt or the shower radio or pick a new gift. Dwight dwight
[after Ryan opens a new gift - a nameplate saying 'Kelly'] That was meant for Kelly. Stanley stanley
Yeah, I figured. Ryan ryan
I think this is going great. Michael michael
[unwrapping the poster] Yikes. Kelly kelly
Well, it's for Angela, so .. Toby toby
That's like, the creepiest thing that I've ever seen. Kelly kelly
Angela, you're up. Dwight dwight
I'll take the poster. Some people like these. Angela angela
I will steal the iPod. Kelly kelly
Everyone wants the iPod. It's a huge hit. It is almost a Christmas miracle. Michael michael
Oh, well, Oscar, you little gourmand, you have the next turn. Michael michael
I'll take the ... teapot. Oscar oscar
Damn it. Meredith meredith
Okay, moving along. Meredith, let's go. Dwight dwight
I really want the iPod. Meredith meredith
It's already been stolen this round. Pick something else. Dwight dwight
[holding oven mitt] I hope nobody takes this baby, cause this is great. Wow, look at that fine craftsmanship. Somebody really put a lot of work into that. It's beautiful. Michael michael
I'll take the oven mitt. Meredith meredith
Sucker! See, I wanted somebody to take it. Boom! Reverse psychology. Michael michael
Reverse psychology is an awesome tool. I don't know if you guys know about it, but basically you make someone think the opposite of what you believe and that tricks them into doing something stupid. Works like a charm. Michael michael
[opens present] "In addition to these paintball pellets, your gift includes two paintball lessons with Dwight Schrute." Michael michael
You and me, Michael. Yes! Dwight dwight
Who wants to take paintball lessons? How is that better than an iPod? Michael michael
I never said it was better than an iPod. Dwight dwight
Michael keeps bragging about his iPod, but you know what? Two paintball lessons with someone as experienced as I am is worth easily, like, 2 grand. Dwight dwight
[shooting paintball gun at target] Take that, Saddam! Dwight dwight
Last gift. Kevin. Michael michael
I want the foot bath. Kevin kevin
That's the thing I bought myself. I'm really psyched to use it. [pauses] Maybe I should have taken the iPod. Oh, shoot. Kevin kevin
Pam, steal something or pick the final gift. Dwight dwight
I want the iPod. Pam pam
Damn it. Kelly kelly
Sure you don't want the teapot? Jim jim
Well, I mean, it's an iPod. But .. Pam pam
Right. Jim jim
Sorry, I .. Pam pam
No. No. Definitely. It's .. Jim jim
Okay, well, I guess I will take that book of short stories. Kelly kelly
Yes! There you go. I want the teapot. Gracias. Dwight dwight
Got to be kidding me. Jim jim
Yankee Swap is like Machiavelli meets ... Christmas. Dwight dwight
[after Phyllis leaves suddenly] What is she so upset about? Michael michael
Maybe because you hated her present so much. Pam pam
Come on! I think that Yankee Swap was a big hit! I think it's a success and I'm the one who ended up with Dwight's stupid paintball pellets. Michael michael
Yeah, but, Michael, the point is that we all bought gifts for specific people. Jim jim
And you should have just bought a $20 gift like everyone else. Stanley stanley
Well, I didn't. I got a big bonus because I fired Devon, and I used the money to buy something awesome. Sue me! Michael michael
You got a bonus check? Oscar oscar
How much? Pam pam
It wasn't. It wasn't that much. It was $3,000. Michael michael
All right, I'm done now. Stanley stanley
Unbelievable. I do the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for these people and they freak out. Well, happy birthday, Jesus. Sorry your party's so lame. Michael michael
It comes to $166.41. Liquor Store Clerk liquor-store-clerk
All right, now, you're the expert. Is this enough to get 20 people plastered? Michael michael
Fifteen bottles of vodka? Yeah, that should do it. Liquor Store Clerk liquor-store-clerk
Cool, cool. Box it up. Michael michael
I bought this teapot for Pam, and I know she really wants it. So, can I trade you for it? Jim jim
No trades. Dwight dwight
Come on, it's a shamrock keychain. Good luck. Jim jim
"A real man makes his own luck." Billy Zane. Titanic. Dwight dwight
Look, it has sentimental value, Dwight. Can I buy it from you? Jim jim
No. I want it. I'm going to use it. Dwight dwight
You don't even drink tea. Jim jim
True. But I get sinus infections, and sinus infections can be cured by making your tea from green tea leaf stems .. Dwight dwight
Okay .. Jim jim
.. and pouring it directly into your nose, like so. [demonstrates] Dwight dwight
To think that my gift for Pam will be used for that, it's a little too much to handle. Jim jim
This is awesome. Roy roy
I know. It's totally going to change the way I work out. Pam pam
Yeah, I was gonna get you one of these for Christmas, and now I don't have to. I'm gonna save a ton of money. Roy roy
So what are you going to get me instead? Pam pam
I don't know. Probably like, a sweater or something. Roy roy
Uh-oh. Looks like Santa was a little naughty. Michael michael
What is that? Angela angela
This is Christmas spirit, as in spirits, booze. Michael michael
We can drink? Meredith meredith
We're really not supposed to serve alcohol. Toby toby
Zip it, Toby! Just .. I mean, it's a party. Come on. If I can't throw a good party for my employees, then I am a terrible boss. Who wants a drink? Michael michael
Me. Please. Meredith meredith
Go, here we go! Michael michael
The deal is that this is my last hurrah, cause I made a New Year's resolution that I'm not going to drink anymore. During the week. Meredith meredith
Hi guys. Phyllis phyllis
Hey. Ryan ryan
Does everybody know my boyfriend, Bob Vance? Phyllis phyllis
Kevin Malone. Kevin kevin
Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration. Bob Vance bob-vance
Stanley Hudson. Stanley stanley
Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration. Bob Vance bob-vance
Ryan Howard. Ryan ryan
Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration. Bob Vance bob-vance
What line of work you in, Bob? Ryan ryan
I think after I lost Culpepper and T.O it was over, man. Roy roy
Oh, yeah, I need McMahon, Deion Branch to have big games or else I'm done. Darryl darryl
It's possible. I can't believe you traded Shaun Alexander, man. Roy roy
I had to. I needed defense. Darryl darryl
Come on! Shaun Alexander? He's the best back in the league. Roy roy
It's defense. Darryl darryl
Oh, no. That is not worth it. Roy roy
It is worth it. Darryl darryl
Never. Roy roy
Are you kidding? You wait. Darryl darryl
Anybody making out in here? [checks hallway] Not yet, give it time. Oh, hey, Ebenezer, boink. [takes picture of Jim] Okay, how's it going in here? [takes picture of Meredith and Kevin] Michael michael
We're running low on cups. Do you want me to just run out and get some? Ryan ryan
There should be some .. Angela angela
No, no, no, no. We'll find some, don't leave the party. Michael michael
One, two, three. [do a shot] {Phyllis}, {Meredith}, {Michael}, {Kevin} phyllis meredith michael kevin
Kudos to Ryan, king of the party committee. Michael michael
Oh, no. Ryan ryan
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Michael michael
I really did not do anything. Ryan ryan
Oh, no, no. No false modesty, my friend. Michael michael
You know, you don't have to answer calls during a party. Just thought you should know. Jim jim
[laughs] No, I was just checking out my present. [holds up teapot] Pam pam
But .. Jim jim
I traded with Dwight. Just, I figured, you know, you went to a lot of trouble and it means a lot. And also, Roy got me an iPod or was going to get me an iPod, so .. Pam pam
Well, either way. This is an amazing gift because it comes with bonus gifts. Look inside. Jim jim
[opens teapot] Oh my god! The yearbook picture! Pam pam
Yeah, I think I made the right choice. Pam pam
Oh, my God! It's incredible. [Jim reaches and steals his card back before she can notice it] Is this the Boggle timer? Pam pam
I didn't think you were going to get that one. I really didn't. Jim jim
This is so awesome. Dwight dwight
Not bad. And if it couldn't go to Ryan, you are the guy I'd want it to go to. Michael michael
Thank you. Dwight dwight
You're welcome. Michael michael
[grabbing Michael around the neck] Merry Christmas, asswipe! Todd Packer todd-packer
No way. Oh, you're kidding me. Packer! Yes! Todd Packer, ladies and gentlemen! Michael michael
[rapping] What's up my nerds. Check it out. [points at the mistletoe stuck down his pants] Todd Packer todd-packer
Oh, no, no. Oh look at that. Icing on the cake. Michael michael
Pacman need a drinky. Todd Packer todd-packer
Oh, let's fix you up. Who wants to fix up .. Toby. Toby's gonna fix you up. Michael michael
[listening to music through headphones] Yeahhh. Kevin kevin
Darryl. There you go. [hands him the Santa hat] You earned it. Michael michael
That's okay, Mike. Darryl darryl
No, no, no, no. I really, really want you to have it. Michael michael
All right. Thanks, man. Darryl darryl
Hey, Merry Christmas. Michael michael
[looking at Xeroxed butt pictures] Whose butt is that? Ryan ryan
Mine. Kevin kevin
Oh, how did I not guess that? Ryan ryan
[coming out of his office] Lampshade on head! It's happening! Michael michael
[as Jim decorates a passed out Todd Packer] Oh, no. Creed creed
Hey. Kelly kelly
Oh, hello there. [Kelly leans up and kisses him] But what are you doing? Dwight dwight
I don't know. Kelly kelly
You shouldn't do things like that. The man is supposed to do that. Dwight dwight
Thanks for the party, Michael. Kevin kevin
Yeah. Meredith meredith
Oh, hey. Listen up. We're going to Poor Richard's. Who's in? Bob Vance bob-vance
I'm in. Oscar oscar
Yes. Dwight dwight
Michael? Poor Richard's? Oscar oscar
Yeah, that sounds good. Michael michael
Christmas is awesome. First of all, you get to spend time with people you love. Secondly, you can get drunk and no one can say anything. Third, you give presents. What's better than giving presents? And fourth, getting presents. So, four things. Not bad for one day. It's really the greatest day of all time. Michael michael
Hey, Meredith. Heading over to Poor Richard's? Michael michael
Yep. Meredith meredith
Cool, cool, cool. Do you need a ride? [Meredith drops her top. Michael takes a picture] All right, let's head out. Sounds good. Do you have a coat? Michael michael
Yeah. Meredith meredith
Okay! Michael michael
Towards me. Oscar oscar
Okay. Creed creed
Towards me. That's good, towards me. Towards me. Towards me, towards me. Okay, I'm good. I'm good, I'm good. Oscar oscar
Okay, okay. [gasping] Creed creed
Creed. Oscar oscar
Remember on that animated special when they taught the uh, the monster to put the star on top? That's Dwight. Dwight's the monster that we taught to put the star on top of the tree. You take his teeth out, and he could put the star on top of the tree. Michael michael
Do you want me to help you with that? Pam pam
Yeah. Phyllis phyllis
Phyllis and Angela and Meredith are helpers. I guess Angela's kind of... Angela's little. Phyllis and Meredith are not little. Pam is sort of a medium helper. Michael michael
Okay. Christmas lights? Good. Tinsel? Good. Star? Good. Dwight dwight
Dwight is... Dwight looks like Spock to me. He always wears the ears, and I always give him grief about looking like Spock, and he hates it because he has a different pair of ears that he wears to be Spock, for some reason. Michael michael
Question, Pam. Is Roy coming to the party? Dwight dwight
Yes. Pam pam
Okay, well, you didn't tell me that. Now, he will not be allowed in unless we register him on this list. Dwight dwight
Are you kidding? Pam pam
Do I look like I'm kidding? [Pam shakes her head 'no'] Phyllis, stag, I assume. Dwight dwight
I'm bringing someone. Phyllis phyllis
Really? Dwight dwight
I invited someone to the party. Bob Vance. He works at Vance Refrigeration next door. That's how we met. [whispers] He's my boyfriend. Phyllis phyllis
Everyone, please remain calm until we receive further instructions. Dwight dwight
Just let us open up the presents, Dwight. Pam pam
Absolutely... not. Dwight dwight
What separates humans from jungle beasts? The fact that we have rules. When humans give each other gifts, they do it properly and orderly. When bears give each other gifts they just rip open a fox carcass and present it to their mate. I prefer the human way. Dwight dwight
Man, I really wanted that. I really wanted the shower radio, too. Oscar oscar
Well, thank God you didn't steal my oven mitt. And Oscar, you little gourmand, your turn. Michael michael
I'll take the tea pot. Oscar oscar
Damn it. Meredith meredith
So, I guess, you really didn't want the shower radio that bad. Kelly kelly
No, I just like tea. Oscar oscar
I don't know why Oscar didn't like the gift. I know he wanted a shower radio. I mean, I totally remember him telling me that he wanted one. Kelly kelly
Kelly had me last year, too, and she gave me the same exact thing. I only have one shower. Oscar oscar
Oscar, paint ball pellets. Michael michael
I guess I'll take the last gift. Cool. Oscar oscar
It was supposed to be for Meredith, 'cause she said she likes my drawings. Pam pam
Thanks. I wish I could've had it. Do you wanna trade? Meredith meredith
Yeah. Like anybody would want an oven mitt. [Phyllis gets up and leaves the party] Michael michael
So, hey, you wanna trade? Toby toby
Yes, totally, 'cause I was just gonna throw this out anyway. Kelly kelly
Really? You were gonna throw out a book? Toby toby
Mmm-hmm. Kelly kelly
[Rap music playing] [singing] The time is now, the place is here And the whole wide world is filled with cheer My name's DMC with the mike in my hand And I'm chilling and cooling just like a snow man Kevin kevin
Yeah. Darryl darryl
[singing] So open eyes Lend us an ear We wanna say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year [Darryl whooping] Yeah. Kevin kevin
I'm the DJ because I really know how to heat up a party. Kevin kevin
I do enjoy a drink now and again, but tonight, no. I am also an officer of the law and I'm unofficially on the clock. I need to stay sober and alert. Also, on a personal note, I'm not at my best when I drink. Dwight dwight
I actually got that for you. I had you originally. Ryan ryan
Oh, cool. It looks really interesting. What did you end up with? [Ryan pulls Creed's old coat out of a bag] Sorry. Toby toby
I didn't want anything else, so I figured at least I could give it to a homeless guy. Ryan ryan
Christmas. Toby toby
Yeah, Christmas. Ryan ryan
What did you end up with? Oscar oscar
Your shower radio. Creed creed
You like music at least? Oscar oscar
I love it. I actually used to have a radio show back in the '70s. Creed creed
You're kidding. What was your DJ name? Oscar oscar
Whacky-weed Creed. Creed creed
Turns out that Creed is a pretty interesting guy. Oscar oscar
You behaved very badly tonight. Angela angela
Sorry? Kelly kelly
See, that's what Christmas is all about to me, is when you see someone open a gift and you think, "Man, I wish I got that." I mean, that's just such a great feeling, to watch other people envying a gift that you gave to somebody else. I don't know, it's just... I don't know, just makes you kind of feel good. Michael michael