#episode: extraordinary merry christmas

[cryscendo]

Merry Christmas, Kurt. Our first Christmas together.

First of many.

@giftober 2024 | day 18: gift

[gleetournaments]

The Ultimate Episode Tournament: Round 2 Match 20

[historyofglee]

On this day in 2012:

following a successful fan campaign, Ryan Murphy posted a deleted scene dubbed “The Klaine Box Scene” on his YouTube channel.

The scene featured Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel and Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson, and was cut from Glee season 3, episode 9 “Extraordinary Merry Christmas”.

[justgleekout]

What are your favourite artworks you ever made? Can you give us a top 5?

aaaah this is such a fun and sweet ask omg! hmmm okay lemme think..

Top 5 is hard I have a lot of pieces that I think deserve a little love, but I will give it a try!

The superhero one I made recently. Superhero!Kurt is one of my all-time favourite AUs and I’m also really happy with their poses and facial expressions and how the colours came out. So that's definitely nr. 1 <3

2. I think maybe the gif of them kissing. I really like how I made it look like them even though I mostly rotoscoped (that was very difficult oml). It also took me sooo long to do so, just for that, it deserves a spot in my top 5 lol.

3. The christmas special holiday chalet. I loved doing this one. I had never made a klaine comic before so that makes it special. Also, extraordinary merry christmas is my favourite glee episode so I was obsessed with this opportunity! And I loved drawing Blaine's silly expressions ^^

4. The Romeo and Juliet painting. I loved doing the study of the actual painting and I’m very proud of the atmosphere and colours in this work. Also, I am a mess for schmoopy romance stuff so <3333

5. okay this is really difficult because there is still a few that I feel like deserve a spot, but I think I’m going with the first proper fanart I posted on tumblr that I was actually proud of. The pose turned out so well and I loved their colour-coordinated outfits. When I look back at it I know it's not perfect, but it has a special place in my heart.

[justasmallbloginabigklainefandom]

Guess I'll also rank all the Glee Christmas songs

I blame you, @thnxforknowingme. Although, I will switch it up a bit. First off, I am sober, second off, I am completely fucking ignoring Previously Unaired Christmas' songs (except for one) cause that entire episode is dead to me, and third off, I do want to rank the album ones as well cause I always listen to the albums.

I am also vaguely ranking them on song choice, quality of the performance, and simply whether I like it. This is very unprofessional and biased. It might not make sense.

Let's start with the two separate songs, that fall outside of the ranking.

Hounourable mention: Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah - Glee, Actually

I also think it should kind of be its own thing, since it's not a Christmas song. It is catchy, though, and Puck and Jake sound great together. And it's nice of the show to acknowledge that there are characters who do not celebrate Christmas (looking at you, Rachel!) (I mean, Tina is also canonically Jewish, but she was never positioned as the big Christmas lover, like Rachel).

(Dis?)Honourable mention: Rocking Around the Christmas Tree - Previously Unaired Crisis

Aka, the only PUC song that I willingly listen. It's not the best song, but it is fun enough.

And now, the ranking:

35. River - Extraordinary Merry Christmas

Boring. The only song that is basically an instant skip for me. It isn't even on my Glee Christmas Spotify playlist. I don't know why. It just doesn't do it for me. Even when I first heard it at the episode's FLF, it just felt like a big pot of meh. Add this to a storyline of Rachel just... showing off... and it's not my thing. Like, I know I shouldn't care about the storylines for these episodes, since it's all about album sales at the end of the day, but it doesn't make it any better.

34. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - A Very Glee Christmas (album)

This song is just kind of weird? But it's also just fine. I do like hearing everyone sing on this one. And is this the only time Dianna appears on the album?

33. Merry Christmas, Darling - AVGC

Huh. It almost seems like I have a vendetta against Rachel Christmas ballads. It's just also a bit meh to me and to be honest, I can't take it seriously cause I keep playing the SIMGM Finchel break-up scene in my head while listening to me. ("You said you'd never stop being friends with me!!!!" "I never thought you could make me feel like this." "NOOOOOO-" "Hey, town down the autotune." "Oh. Sorry. Nooooo.")

32. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Glee, Actually (album)

Yeah. My vendetta continues. I actually didn't realise it until this moment. I like it. It's just fine. But that's it. It's just fine.

31. O Christmas Tree - AVGC (album)

Same here. It's just fine. Matt sounds great, but there isn't much to say.

30. Do You Hear What I Hear - EMC (album)

And same here. Look, we've reached the section of "fine, just fine" songs. I am ranking them mostly on how much I like the voices at this point, cause at the end of the day, all are just fine.

29. Blue Christmas - EMC

Also just fine. This does that the benefit of having a touchy storyline attached to it.

28. The First Noel - Glee, Actually

Same here. Fine. Melissa sounds fine.

27. Do They Know It's Christmas - EMC

I am a sucker of group numbers and it sounds great, but yeah, the song itself is kind of questionable. I agree with Jenna that it's very white saviourism. As if people in Africa don't know the concept of Christmas exists.

26. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - AVGC

k.d. lang sings this as a special guest and it's never acknowledged it the episode. I don't have much to say, but I just find it genuinely funny and it fits the whole Sue the Grinch vibe.

25. Last Christmas - AVGC

This song fits the storyline but for inside-joke reasons, I cannot take any version of this song seriously. But it sounds nice and Lea and Cory sound great.

24. Joy To The World - Glee, Actually (album)

Another song that's just nice to listen to. It's better than the "just fine" category, but this one (and the next two) are also just in the same category of "I like listening to it, it's good, that's all I gotta say".

23. Little Drummer Boy - AVGC (album)

I just like Kevin's voice.

22. Angels Have We Heard On High - AVGC (album)

And I like Amber's voice the most!

21. The Most Wonderful Day of the Year - AVGC

It's a nice opener. I think from all the openers, it's my least favourite, but it's just fun. I do prefer to listen to the episode version, mainly because I think Dianna sounds great in it. Like, I obviously also love Chris's voice, but Dianna's little additions are adorable.

20. My Favourite Things - EMC

Look, Glee made it a Christmas song, now. It's just very cute.

19. White Christmas - Glee, Actually

Yeah. Here is my big unpopular opinion. White Christmas just feels fine. The main reason it's not lower is because I am a Klainer 12. I think this duet just feels a bit unbalanced, as in, it's mostly Darren, so it's not really a duet. I do like the jazzy sound, but it's just nice.

18. Christmas Eve With You - EMC (album)

Yes, they wrote another original song that year. Honestly, this one is surprisingly good. Can't believe it made me care about Wemma for once, but Matt and Jayma sound really good together.

17. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Glee, Actually

It does work in the story! That's the main reason I like it. It wraps up everything nicely. But apart from that, it's also just nice to listen to. It's really soothing.

16. Welcome Christmas - AVGC

Same for this one. It sounds nice. The chorus is great. That's it. Also, this song isn't on the album!

15. We Need A Little Christmas - AVGC

This one just makes me very happy. I also just dance along like they did in the episode. It is funny to me.

14. O Holy Night - AVGC (album), Swan Song

The triumphant return of the Rachel solo. Questionable storyline aside, I actually think Lea sounds really good here. It feels like this was the emotion she was aiming for with the other ballads. (But also... Rachel, you're Jewish.)

13. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Glee, Actually (album)

Ah. Cory's solo. After he died, this passed around with people freaking out about a "hidden Cory solo!", but no, it was just always on the album. He sounds really lovely here, together with the chorus in the back.

12. Santa Baby - EMC (album, cut from episode)

Naya sounds great and God, I wish they had kept it in, cause the performance is really well done as well.

11. Jingle Bells - AVGC (album)

Look, this is just a lot of fucking fun. I am a bitch for upbeat songs and this is just a bop. Like, the glee ladies had that dreadful ballad on this album, but the guys got to party.

10. Jingle Bell Rock - Glee, Actually

I just like this song in general and Chord sounds fun. The accompanying storyline was... weird, though, but it's season 4, everything was weird here.

9. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - EMC

Sure. Why not. I like how Cory and Mark sound together and I really like the instrumentals of this song as well.

8. Let It Snow - EMC

This is just a lot of fun. Darren and Chris sound great on it and there's the nice instrumental and it's just jolly! And of course, I am a Klainer 12.

7. Christmas Wrapping - EMC

I unironically adore this song. Like, it objectively isn't the best song, which is partially because Hemo was never the strongest singer in the cast, but for some reason this one is really doing it for me.

6. Feliz Navidad - Glee, Actually

I am a sucker for Kevin's voice. It's weird. I know. But I think you need to see it as an intentional goofy thing. I always want to dance along to this one.

5. Extraordinary Merry Christmas - EMC

I vaguely recall Darren saying he dislikes this song, but I disagree. It's fun, it's upbeat, but it also doesn't sound like some trashy pop Christmas song (in my opinion) and Lea and Darren sound great together.

Now it's getting difficult. These four are just amazing.

4. Silent Night - Glee, Actually (album)

This is my favourite song of this album. I just remember being moved when I first heard it and that feeling has always sticked. I am usually not the person who likes ballads. I like the upbeat stuff more, which might've become apparent in this list, but this one just got me in the feels for some reason.

3. Deck the Rooftop - AVGC (album)

A mash-up! It's just a really good mash-up and it sounds like everyone is having fun while singing it. I think this is my underappreciated gem.

2. All I Want For Christmas - EMC

This song was made for Amber. She sounds so fucking good in it. It's also a great opener (even though we know it was supposed to be the closing number).

Baby, It's Cold Outside - AVGC

Come on. I am a Klainer 12, after all. But I think even without the Klainer aspect, this is just a really good cover, which is probably why stores still play it. And honestly, it's ballsy to have two men sing this universally known love song in 2010. They sound so good together, too.

[doctor-john-smith]

Hello there! I wanted to wish you the best holiday season! 🎄❄️

Merry Christmas! I hope you're having a lovely holiday. I apologise for my absence, the last few weeks have been hectic. I loved 'The Giggle', the bi-generation was a thing of beauty and Ncuti knocked it out of the park in that episode. I already love his Doctor, 'The Church on Ruby Road' was a wonderful first story for the Doctor and Ruby and I can't wait for May and the continuation of this fantastic new era! What a time to be a Doctor Who fan! 🎅🎄

* * *

The brand new Doctor beamed the most infectious smile towards Ruby Sunday as he leaned calmly against the bright white Tardis console, his arms folded, his legs crossed. Ruby couldn't help but smile back, mesmerised by the impossible man that stood before her, in his equally impossible time machine.

So many things had happened within such a short space of time. Scary things. When I say scary, I mean time travelling, baby eating, coincidence-obsessed goblins. That kind of scary. It's definitely the last thing you want at Christmas.

On the other hand, though, she had met The Doctor. Throughout this incredible, mayhem fueled chapter in her life, he had always been there for her, guiding her by the hand and protecting her like a guardian angel, even at times she hadn't realised. This day had made absolutely no sense whatsoever and yet.. somehow, at the same time, it made perfect sense. There was a paradox of thoughts competing inside her head as she stared into his warm, comforting eyes, which sparkled like the stars in the night sky.

Ruby had no idea what was going to happen next now she had made the daring leap of a decision to travel with The Doctor into territories of time and space both known and unknown. All she did know, at that exact moment, was that she wouldn't have it any other way.

Two foundlings, two new friends bound and brought together by the universe, navigating the vast reaches of reality like an endless ocean.

Ruby cleared her throat. "Doctor Who, exactly? I mean, do you have a name or is it just 'The Doctor'?"

"Just the Doctor," he responded, his eyes still fixed on hers. "I mean, I used to have a name before I took the title of The Doctor, but, it's really long and complicated. Only children and cats can pronounce it. Besides, I've more than earned this title. I've put a lot of work into your universe, hun."

Ruby mused The Doctor's response. "You've put a lot of work into the universe..of course you have.. I mean, everything you've done, rescuing Lulabella and me, defeating a flying pirate ship full of goblins.. it was literally like something out of a fantasy movie. To top it all off, you even have a time machine! I'm still trying to decide if this is a dream or not.."

The Doctor moved away from the console, towards Ruby, resting his hands firmly, reassuringly, on her shoulders. He emitted a chuckle, the grin refusing to vacate his lips. "It's completely real, Ruby. Everything you've experienced, all those extraordinary moments, are what I deal with on a day-to-day basis. You're about to witness all the possibilities this universe has to offer, by stepping through those doors. Take, for example, what happened to me and a good friend of mine, Nomad, after we made out escape from an old enemy of mine, The Cybermen.."

@musesreunite

[kevinmchalenews]

Wrapped Up in a Bow ("Extraordinary Merry Christmas" S3 EP 9)

It's Christmas time at McKinley High, and the music is be-yule-tiful! It's a time of giving, and Kevin and Jenna are giving plenty of BIG scoops like . . . Glee's ratings were starting to dip, so Kevin leaked a staged photo that went viral and then happened to be true!! Plus, the deleted scene that caused fan backlash, thoughts on Matthew Morrison's directing debut, Jenna's recap on "Christmas Wrapping," and the story on the wildly inappropriate voice memo Kevin played over the set's loudspeaker. You're going to want to unwrap this episode right away!

[queerstuffonscreen]

Glee (2009-2015) [I]

Episode length: 40-58 min.

Country: USA

Genre: Music, Comedy, Drama

Language: English

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

Season 1

Episode 1: Pilot

Episode 2: Showmance

Episode 3: Acafellas

Episode 4: Preggers

Episode 5: The Rhodes Not Taken

Episode 6: Vitamin D

Episode 7: Throwdown

Episode 8: Mash-Up

Episode 9: Wheels

Episode 10: Ballad

Episode 11: Hairography

Episode 12: Mattress

Episode 13: Sectionals

Episode 14: Hell-O

Episode 15: The Power of Madonna

Episode 16: Home

Episode 17: Bad Reputation

Episode 18: Laryngitis

Episode 19: Dream On

Episode 20: Theatricality

Episode 21: Funk

Episode 22: Journey to Regionals

Season 2

Episode 1: Audition

Episode 2: Britney/Brittany

Episode 3: Grilled Cheesus

Episode 4: Duets

Episode 5: The Rocky Horror Glee Show

Episode 6: Never Been Kissed

Episode 7: The Substitute

Episode 8: Furt

Episode 9: Special Education

Episode 10: A Very Glee Christmas

Episode 11: The Sue Sylvester Shuffle

Episode 12: Silly Love Songs

Episode 13: Comeback

Episode 14: Blame It on the Alcohol

Episode 15: Sexy

Episode 16: Original Song

Episode 17: A Night of Neglect

Episode 18: Born This Way

Episode 19: Rumours

Episode 20: Prom Queen

Episode 21: Funeral

Episode 22: New York

Season 3

Episode 1: The Purple Piano Project

Episode 2: I Am Unicorn

Episode 3: Asian F

Episode 4: Pot o' Gold

Episode 5: The First Time

Episode 6: Mash Off

Episode 7: I Kissed a Girl

Episode 8: Hold On to Sixteen

Episode 9: Extraordinary Merry Christmas

Episode 10: Yes/No

Episode 11: Michael

Episode 12: The Spanish Teacher

Episode 13: Heart

Episode 14: On My Way

Episode 15: Big Brother

Episode 16: Saturday Night Glee-ver

Episode 17: Dance with Somebody

Episode 18: Choke

Episode 19: Prom-asaurus

Episode 20: Props

Episode 21: Nationals

Episode 22: Goodbye

Season 4

Episode 1: The New Rachel

Episode 2: Britney 2.0

Episode 3: Makeover

Episode 4: The Break Up

Episode 5: The Role You Were Born to Play

Episode 6: Glease

Episode 7: Dynamic Duets

Episode 8: Thanksgiving

Episode 9: Swan Song

Episode 10: Glee, Actually

Episode 11: Sadie Hawkins

Episode 12: Naked

Episode 13: Diva

Episode 14: I Do

Episode 15: Girls (and Boys) On Film

Episode 16: Feud

Episode 17: Guilty Pleasures

Episode 18: Shooting Star

Episode 19: Sweet Dreams

Episode 20: Lights Out

Episode 21: Wonder-ful

Episode 22: All or Nothing

Watch on Disney+

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@giftober 2024 | day 19: purple

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[gleetournaments]

The Ultimate Episode Tournament: Round 3 Match 10

[historyofglee]

On this day in 2011:

actor Peter Mayhew visited the set of Glee, where he filmed a cameo in episode 3x09 “Extraordinary Merry Christmas” as his Star Wars character, Chewbacca.

[sillyname30]

I rewatched Extraordinary Merry Christmas, the two deleted scenes and the bts videos in preparation for the next recap episode.

Rachel gives Finn a wish-list and is really pushing it.

Sue is volunteering at the Lima homeless shelter. She wants the glee club pitch in by giving the gift of song. (Blaine's first scene in Sue's office.)

The local station manager of Lima's PBS wants the Glee club to do a holiday special with Artie as director. Artie agrees and wants it to be inspired be The Star Wars Holiday Special and a hommage to the Judy Garland Christmas Show.

The taping of the show is at the same time as the Homeless shelter thing and only Sam and Quinn show up for that. The rest of the New Directions come later to the shelter, but only because their last number was cut.

Cringe moment: Sue: Wheels, Procelain, other gay.  Sue called Blaine later young Burt Reynolds which is more a compliment than an insult. In season six we learn Sue is a Klaine fan.

best song: It's an impossible choice. I can say that I'm happy Darren had 2 duets and  a part in My Favorite Things. And I want to mention that River is on his Christmas album.

best dance move: Christmas Wrapping

performance mvp: Chris, Darren, Lea and Amber in the Christmas Special. They all managed to talk and perform like this show was really from the 60's. (I'm pretty sure I heard Darren was watching Judy Garland Shows on YouTube as preparation.)

Deleted Santa Baby scene: Santana helps Finn pick out a present for Rachel and sings Santa Baby.

Deleted box scene: A cute little Klaine thing. Blaine gives Kurt a self-made promise ring.

Bts video: Chris said that he had problems with the riffs, runs and scats in Let It Snow.

[lusthurts]

everyone pull up disney plus/hulu/whatever you watch glee on and go to season 3 episode 9 extraordinary merry christmas at 4:16 when sue calls blaine “young burt reynolds” you will not regret it

[tuiyla]

"I started thinking about how to tie Buffy and Glee together and the best I could come up with was through Veronica Mars because Alyson Hannigan and Charisma Carpenter were both recurring on there and Jane Lynch and Dianna Agron guest starred. Boom!"

And Buffy creator Joss Whedon directed an episode of Glee in S1. But he's a terrible person, so I understand if you didn't want to mention him lol

oh, and Marti Noxon was a writer and producer on both Buffy and Glee. She was responsible for what's arguably the most controversial Buffy season. I wouldn't have known that she worked on Glee if she hadn't pointed out how misogynistic it was that only Lea and Naya's feud was given attention when there were male actors fighting onset too.

I can't really speak to his terrible-ness, only left him out because I was thinking only of cast members. But true! And to think I only just listened to Kevin and Jenna gush about his episode yesterday lol.

Part of me knew about Marti Noxon but part of me also forgot. I'm curious about Buffy s6 - assuming that's what you're referring to. I checked and her Glee eps are Extraordinary Merry Christmas and Choke so she's alright in my Glee book, if not, you know, extraordinary. Good on her for pointing out the double standard though.