However, the beloved series is not exclusive to one time of year.
Lorelai’s love of snow and the general familial chaoslend the series to some holiday drama.
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Christmas is a time of togetherness, especially concerning family, but that concept is complicated forthe Gilmores.
Meanwhile, Rory sees Lorelai’s frustration with her as a lack of trust.
This argument puts both mother/daughter pairs in opposition, a rarity for Lorelai and Rory.
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In the middle of their Christmas dinner, Richard (Edward Herrmann) collapses.
His health scare rattles Emily and Rory as they rush him to the hospital.
It also serves as a reality check for the family.
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This unity gives “Forgiveness and Stuff” a Christmas message.
However, the character who learns the most is Lorelai.
A dramedy centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.