It even continued throughout the pandemic, making audiences around the world laugh about any number of things.

It doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon, either.

Not every sketch works, but whenSNLgets something right, it can demonstrate comedic genius.

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That goes especially for its holiday-themed stuff.

Along with those cuts to the very confused audience, this goes down as a delectably random Christmas skit.

The tonal juxtaposition is hilarious, but the through line is that all of these moments were worth it.

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In the case of parents holiday-shopping for their toddlers, style absolutely trumps pragmatism in every imaginable way.

Adorable family photos can come at the cost of comfort.

The older woman sees it, and they start a conversation as such.

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Eilish’s character invites her over, and the neighbor accepts.

But she has some questions, and none of them are very nice.

So, every time this old woman holds up an offensive sign, the result is tremendous.

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Meanwhile,Mikey Day’s performance as Rutger cements this as a Christmas classic.

Instead of riding in Santa’s sleigh, she had to run with sled dogs.

One of many excellent details is how those reindeer buck dozens of feet in the air.

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Hence, the title, “D*** in a Box.”

The verse where they give the viewers step-by-step instructions on how to give someone this present is hysterical.

It didn’t have to be explained, but the song was so much funnier for it.

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All in all, this is a classic for a reason.

That argument the hosts have with their daughter about her getting engaged to a white guy is hilarious.

Well, this brilliant sketch shows what might happen if they did.

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It takes a while for the premise to kick in, but it’s worth the wait.

Unfortunately for him, he’s the only competent person on set.

The way Mr. Price tries to play the spooky host but keeps having to break character is a riot.

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Thus, the man’s fate is sealed.

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