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Season's Greetings With 'SNL' Favorites

It's that time of year: Parking lots are full at the local mall, there's an endless line to see Santa, and the stores are all out of this year's must-have gifts. A surefire way to summon good cheer? A look back at classic holiday sketches from the "Saturday Night Live" crew. There are dozens, of course, but here's a roundup of some of our favorite bits featuring Santa, his elves, and even Frankenstein.

Irvin Mainway
Think toys were safer way back when? Think again. Irv Mainway's so-called safe toys — including Johnny Switchblade, the doll — would never fly in this day and age. And then there are the perennial favorites, the Bag O' Glass and Teddy Chainsaw Bear. Something tells us these aren't on kids' lists this year.
Mall Santa
A word of advice for any aspiring mall Santas: Keep your love life separate from your profession. That means no funny stuff with one of your female elves. Otherwise, she may be tempted to keep a toothbrush at your place, and it's downhill from there. Next thing you know, she'll be making snide remarks while the kids share their wish lists — and the only thing that can save that sort of situation is a Christmas miracle. Or maybe just a visit from the head of Macy's.
Debbie Downer
Poor Santa. He risks life and limb to climb down the chimney at night, all for some milk and cookies. But leave it to Debbie Downer (Rachel Dratch) to ruin all the fun. With her warnings of food poisoning, carbon monoxide deaths, and shattered kneecaps, it seems like nothing can cheer up this unhappy camper.
Tarzan, Tonto, and Frankenstein
Christmas caroling gets a new spin when '90s standbys Tarzan, Tonto, and Frankenstein take a dim-witted stab at "Silent Night." After weeks of poppy holiday songs, their off-key version is music to our ears.

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