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There are two examples that claim to be deconstruction and reconstruction, but aren't


* '''Deconstructed''': People get so caught up in the Christmas spirit, they don't pay attention to any bad things that happen around them.
* '''Reconstructed''': Even when disaster strikes, people are still grateful since they don't need any material goods to celebrate.
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** The characters in the story are actively trying to avoid making it Christmas, because they're afraid that their Christmas special will be the [[NoFourthWall worst episode of the series.]]
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Production for the show already had an episode scheduled for Christmas day.
* '''Inverted''': ???It's the only episode that doesn't focus on Christmas.



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* '''Enforced''': ???The executives demand a Christmas special to pull in viewers.



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* '''Invoked''': ???The cast enters a time machine so they can travel to Christmas time.



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* '''Defied''': ???The cast doesn't celebrate Christmas.



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People get so caught up in the Christmas spirit, they don't pay attention to any bad things that happen around them.
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'''Reconstructed''': ???Even when disaster strikes, people are still grateful since they don't need any material goods to celebrate.
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* '''Played for Drama''': SoaplandChristmas.

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* '''Played for Drama''': SoaplandChristmas.TwistedChristmas.
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* '''Justified''': Hey, Christmas exists!

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* '''Justified''': Hey, Christmas exists!???
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'''Basic Trope''': An episode set on Christmas.
* '''Straight''': It's Christmas!
* '''Exaggerated''': Even some aliens that are visiting Earth know all about Christmas and are celebrating it.
* '''Downplayed''': It's ''nearly'' Christmas, and Christmas is in the air.
* '''Justified''': Hey, Christmas exists!
* '''Inverted''': ???
* '''Subverted''': Turns out it was ChristmasInJuly.
* '''Double Subverted''': Bob got the date wrong.
* '''Parodied''': YouMeanXmas.
* '''Averted''': There are no Christmas episodes.
* '''Zigzagged''': The cast consists of a variety of humans of different religions, aliens, pets, and FairFolk, so this episode is a mixture of Christmas, Hannukah, Life Day, and an alien religion which loosely translates to Awakening Day.
* '''Enforced''': ???
* '''Lampshaded''': "Merry Christmas!"
* '''Invoked''': ???
* '''Exploited''': People who sell Christmas decorations, presents, and food can make money--but, hey! Everyone benefits from Christmas!
* '''Defied''': ???
* '''Discussed''': "I wonder what to give Bob for Christmas?"
* '''Conversed''': "Cool, a Christmas episode!"
* '''Implied''': Christmas decorations are seen in the background.
* '''Deconstructed''': ???
* '''Reconstructed''': ???
* '''Played for Laughs''': Bob, who has a crush on Alice, keeps trying to be kissed under the mistletoe by her.
* '''Played for Drama''': SoaplandChristmas.
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