Original subtitles

Ornaments! Ornaments! We have all your favorite ornaments here. Snowmen,

icicles, Rudolph the Red... Hey, where did that go?

By any chance, was his nose a delicious berry?

Mr. Finn.

What? Guys, Christmas is the season of giving.

So what else can you give me?

Ooh, this pine cone looks delicious.

What's this made of?

Pine cone.

Mmm, it really tastes like pie.

I think it's good enough. No, just one more.

Almost.

Got it.

Whoa, whoa.

Totally worth it.

Yeah.

We did it, Tamika.

It really is the most wonderful time of the year.

Yeah. Just a little tinsel makes all the difference.

Suddenly this is the place people want to be.

I do not want to be here.

You don't like Christmas, Principal Mullen? No, I love it.

But my Christmas doesn't start until the doors of this school are padlocked shut

and I'm floating on an inflatable pineapple in my neighbor's pool while

out of town.

But what they don't know won't hurt them.

Hey, I have winter solstice presents for you guys.

Oh, that is so generous. Oh, oh, it's just for them.

Oh, it's a real kick in the chimney.

Oh, holiday cookies.

This is so sweet. I'm going to save them for Christmas morning to share with my

family.

I feel terrible. I didn't get you anything yet. Sure you did. You gave me

gift of friendship.

And you trusted me with a really big secret.

That you are a wolfman!

Come on, Kale. You're such a good friend.

You're always doing nice stuff for us.

Let us do something nice for you.

Don't you have a Christmas wish?

Actually, there is one thing I want.

I wish I could sing in the school's holiday pageant, but...

I don't know if I'm good enough.

Oh, don't say that.

All you need is the will, a sense of rhythm, a good ear, trained diaphragm.

helping.

No, no, it's all right. It's just some silly Christmas wish from deep down in

heart. I'll just push it down with all the other ones.

Of course, the pageant thing. We'll just keep the slippers in our back pocket.

You want to split this with me?

They're not edible, Mr. Finn. You never know until you try.

Not edible.

I'm picking up some serious bummer vibes.

You know you can talk to me about anything, right?

Yeah. Anytime.

You do the talking, I'll do the listening.

entirely focused on you, taking myself completely out of the equation, even

though I do have some stuff going on myself. Fine.

I miss my mom.

This will be our first Christmas apart.

Sorry, buddy.

She's still in Miami taking care of your grandpa?

Yeah, and it's really busy at the hardware store during the holiday hammer

Stop. It's hammer time?

I know it's hard, but I bet Lawrence's mom will take good care of you.

She's awesome, but...

It just won't feel like Christmas without my mom and all our holiday

What kind of traditions?

Every year we go up to the snow and go sledding.

Then we decorate our Christmas tree.

And then my mom dresses up like Santa and wakes me up first thing in the

to open up presents.

She does all that?

I'm lucky if my parents give me some drugstore body spray.

Is that what that smell is?

I thought someone was boiling gym socks.

Thank you.

Look, your Christmas traditions sound great.

I'm sorry you're missing out. All right, Mr. Finn.

I'm just going to pretend there's no Christmas this year.

Ho, ho, ho!

Happy holidays!

Might be a little harder than I thought.

You made a snowmaking machine at lunch?

Ain't no thing.

I'm happy to skip lunch to help recreate my sad friend's Christmas tradition.

You're a good man for missing out on Finna Tuesday.

What?

Anyway, I flip this switch and the whole front of the school becomes a winter

wonderland. Guys, Freddy's going to be here any second. Make it snow!

Oh,

snow, you didn't.

I think the snow may have come out the wrong end.

Oh, you're thinking that, huh?

This is a problem.

Or is this an opportunity disguised as a problem?

I'm going sled.

It's definitely a problem.

Hey, show me what you know.

I'm dry. You can rely on my discretion.

I flipped on the ice.

Right. As far as anyone knows.

Wink.

And just to be clear, this is why we always check with administration before

do a science experiment.

Even if it will solve global warming.

And I just want to thank you children for reminding me how much I need a

vacation.

left, I suppose I'm in charge.

That checks out.

So, I'm letting you know that your class has been signed up for mandatory

caroling duty. You may only sing the approved songs.

No lords leap in garbage.

Sorry, Freddie.

Since playing in the snow is one of your family traditions, we thought this

might cheer you up.

Well, I appreciate it, but I'm just gonna skip Christmas this year.

Would it help if I dressed up as your mom and called you my little cucaracha?

No. What if I just... No.

I really appreciate you coaching me for the pageant audition.

It's like a dream come true.

Ooh, new dream.

Let's not do this.

Come on, Kale.

Don't be nervous.

I don't know if I can do this.

Not in front of people.

When it comes to singing, I get really shy.

Oh, how shy can you be? You're doing this.

A one, a two, a one, two, three, four.

Okay, pretty shy.

Um, Kale, are you singing as loudly as you can? Why? Was I too loud?

Uh, no.

Come on, you can do this.

Sing, woman.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly.

Phew,

I did it.

Kale, if you want to get into the Christmas pageant, you need to project

more. I'll help you sing.

Okay. Like this?

No,

like that.

Okay, I don't think that's going to work. You can't stomp on my feet the

time I'm singing.

Pretty sure I can.

Just think of yourself as a caterpillar. Go into your cocoon tonight and

tomorrow come out as a beautiful butterfly.

That's not a long enough gestation period.

You can do this. You want to do this. You love to sing.

Yeah. In my bedroom.

Alone. In front of the mirror.

That's it.

That's what you have to do. Just do whatever you do when you're alone in

room. And don't think about anyone else there.

Yeah. When I'm on stage singing in School of Rock, I'm really free.

You just need to let loose and give it all you've got. And it's not just about

your voice. You want to make it memorable, so wear something that will

I don't know, guys. I'm still not too...

Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Nice audition for you.

Frankly, I'm hurt that I have to suffer the indignity of an audition at all.

Outrageous. I mean, I don't care about them.

He doesn't care about us.

But shouldn't the nature of our friendship guarantee me the finale of

Christmas pageant?

Showstopper.

Thanks, we'll let you know. Let us know? You do not let the acapellas know. The

acapellas let you know.

FYI, our schedule's wide open.

Next.

Next.

I don't see Kale. I hope she didn't chicken out.

I hope she took our advice.

She can be so shy sometimes.

Me too.

And I've seen Mr. Finn drink a whole jar of mayonnaise.

She must be devastated.

We'll do whatever it takes to lift her spirits up.

You told me to give it all I've got.

So I did.

We didn't know you had any of that.

Attention, students. Here is a list of the performers chosen for this year's

Christmas pageant. Read it and weep. Or just read it. I don't have time for

emotions.

Wait. We're not the finale. This is an outrage.

Stand back. You're about to see a hissy fit.

Now we'll never know.

Oh.

Looks like I'm not going to be in the pageant after all.

I'm so sorry, Kale.

Well, I guess the universe has been trying to tell me something.

She's saying...

Ever again, Kale.

I hear you, universe.

You don't have to be a jerk about it.

So, flippers?

Okay.

I love the holidays.

And when Freddy sees this exact replica of his childhood Christmas tree, he

will, too.

I wouldn't say exact replica.

Now, can we hurry up and find Freddy?

I got sap dripping down my back and it's heading for the canyon.

Here he is!

Feliz Navidad, Freddy! Happy holidays!

Merry Christmas!

What

was

that all about?

Getting you back in the Christmas spirit. This is an exact replica of your

childhood Christmas tree.

I guess I didn't recognize it at first because that tree never attacked me.

I feel like I got mugged by an air freshener.

You're welcome.

Okay, let me do the talking.

Why? Because I'm going to make up a story that makes Principal Mullins feel

sorry for Kale and let her in the pageant.

Oh, no, I can't lie.

Not this close to Christmas. I'll be on the naughty list, and that cannot

happen. I'm not asking you to lie.

I'm asking you to shut up.

I'll do it for Kale.

Ah, Principal Mullins. I need to talk to you. It's about a student's well

-being. What is it?

Oh, we need you to give Kale another chance. And we have a very simple

explanation why.

Turns out Kale's evil twin sister took her place at the audition.

Evil twin sister.

Yes. And her horrible song was all part of her plot to sabotage Kale.

The real Kale has a beautiful voice.

So, will you let a thing in the pageant?

Summer.

Is this true?

Yeah.

I don't believe you.

Well, she didn't say no.

No. There it is.

Mrs. Cross, why did every costume shop in town have to be out of regular

Oh, they had one Santa costume left, but I thought the belt looked a little

cheap. What?

This is going to be great. When Freddy sees Mrs. Claus coming out of the air

conditioning duct, it'll be just like his Christmases at home.

Didn't Freddy say his mom would wake him up Christmas morning dressed as Santa?

Except for a couple details.

This is exactly that.

Now, we'll lure Freddy into the drinking fountain, and then I'll give you a

signal. Caw -caw!

And then you'll slide down and hand him the gift.

Gotcha.

Man, am I glad I'm wearing pantyhose.

We all are.

All set up here.

Okay, Freddy should be here any second.

Yo, I got a text. Where's the corn chip that looks like Dave Grohl?

The corn!

Excuse me, Freddy. I just need a quick drink of water.

Mrs. Close, Mrs.

Sandra... Okay, get off! Okay.

So I'm guessing there's no Dave Grohl corn chip.

I bet there is, buddy, and I will eat bag after bag until I find it.

This stinks.

What are you guys complaining about?

You're not the one wearing a rent and...

Could this day get any worse?

Why are my words so powerful?

According to the schedule, it's your class' turn to do caroling duty.

Half of you are in the North Hall and half of you are in the South Hall.

I'm not in the mood.

I'm sick of Christmas.

Look,

I don't make the schedule.

Oh, actually I do. Now get out there and spread Christmas cheer.

All right, let's just get this over with.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in one Christmas sleigh.

Hey! That's not an animal dying. That's kids singing.

Could you do that somewhere else?

Sorry, but we're supposed to be caroling right here.

Yeah, we're spreading Christmas cheer.

honest it wasn't our best work

Christmas. It really does.

Bravo, everyone.

And Kale, I never knew you had such a lovely singing voice.

Really?

So much better than your evil twin.

You have to perform at the Christmas pageant. I'd be honored.

Thank you both so much.

I got my Christmas wish. What a great gift.

And better than the slippers I was going to get you. Wait.

You were going to get me slippers?

Oh, man, I love slippers.

Thanks.

Hey, guys, I really appreciate everything you did to cheer me up.

It's not going to stop me from missing my mom or our family traditions, but now

I've got some new traditions with my friends.

Hopefully Mr. Finn in a dress isn't one of them.

Sorry, buddy. You heard Freddy. He needs me in this dress.

I didn't say that, Mr. Finn.

Shh.

Merry Christmas, Freddy.