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+ | '''{{ep|Have Yourself A Morlock Little X-Mas}}''' is the sixty-second episode of {{xm}} and the fourteenth episode of the [[X-Men Season Four|fourth season]]. It originally aired on December 23, 1995. The episode was written by [[Eric Lewald]] and [[Larry Parr]] and directed by [[Larry Houston]]. While the holiday has been mentioned in other episodes of [[Marvel Animated Universe|other]] series, this is the only [[Christmas]]-themed episode. |
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− | '''{{C|Thanksgiving Day|ssm}}''' is is a federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States of America. It is a day where people reflect on what they are thankful for, usually friends and family. It occurs in November after {{C|Halloween|ssm}} and before {{C|Hanukkah|ssm}} and {{C|Christmas|ssm}}. The following day, called Black Friday, is considered the start of the {{C|Christmas Shopping|ssm|Christmas shopping}} season. |
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+ | It's [[Christmas Eve]] and the [[X-Men]] are busy decorating the [[Xavier Mansion|mansion]] for [[Jubilee]]'s first Christmas with the team. [[Rogue]] and [[Cyclops|Scott]] help the new X-Man decorate the [[Christmas Tree|tree]] while [[Jean Grey]] and [[Gambit|Remy]] argue about making [[Christmas Dinner|dinner]]. Jubilee tries to get [[Wolverine|Logan]] to sing ''[[Jingle Bells]]'' with them, but he refuses to participate with the festivities. |
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− | Almost every culture has a end of the year festival, usually to celebrate a successful harvest. The most iconic feature of the day is the {{C|Thanksgiving Dinner|ssm|traditional dinner}}. Food typically served include but are not limited to an oven baked {{C|turkey|ssm}}, {{C|yam|ssm}}s, and {{C|Pumpkin Pie|ssm|pumpkin pie}}. The meal can be extensive and difficult to make, especially for one person. {{C|Spider-Man|ssm|Peter Parker}} once tried to make it himself when his {{C|May Parker|ssm|Aunt May}} was in the hospital, but he ended up burning it rendering the food useless. Luckily, May had the foresight to ask his friend {{C|Gwen Stacy|ssm}} and her father {{C|George Stacy|ssm|George}} to make one for them. They brought it over for Peter, May, and her friend Doctor Bromwell. |
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+ | Following an accident with [[Beast|Hank's]] attempts to cook, Jubilee convinces Logan and [[Storm|Ororo]] to take her [[Christmas Shopping|shopping]]. The hustle and bustle annoy Logan and they decide to go [[Ice Skating|ice skating]] at [[Rockefeller Center]]. Their peaceful day is interrupted by a stolen [[ambulance]] driven by the [[Morlocks]] Ape and Annalee. They are trying to get medicine to [[Leech]], who is very sick but the hospital refused to help him. The X-Men decide to help the Morlocks flee the authorities into the sewers. |
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− | One particularly memorable event of the day is the {{C|Thanksgiving Day Parade|ssm}} that occurs in New York City. It is an enormous event that takes up several city blocks. Most memorable are the {{C|Parade Balloon|ssm|parade balloons}}, large helium filled balloons shaped like characters. Figures seen include a fish, turkey, pilgrim, gorilla, the Statue of Liberty, clown-colored bear, dinosaur, football player, cat, bee, and mustang. Additionally, high school sport teams and bands will also march. |
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+ | In the Morlock tunnels, [[Callisto]] berates Ororo for taking the leadership (in {{eps|Captive Hearts}}) but never being there for them. Ororo decides to take Leech to the mansion but the boy is too sick to move. She then theorizes that Logan's healing factor could help via a [[transfusion]]. However, Logan tells them that it's been tried before and failed. Meanwhile, Jubilee befriends a Morlock named [[Mariana]]. The young girl shows Jubilee around to see the Morlock's humble Christmas. They see the branch Leech got them for a tree as well as the meager dinner Leech gathered. When Leech gets worse, Hank rushes over to help and Logan agrees to the transfusion. The healing factor cures him just before Hank gets there. Jubilee decides to give the presents she bought to Leech and Mariana. The four X-Men join the Morlocks for dinner and while [[Professor X|Charles Xavier]] is happy for them Jean and Remy are upset that their elaborate meal will be frozen for later. |
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− | One Thanksgiving, Eddie Brock revealed to Spider-Man that he had bonded with the {{C|symbiote|ssm}} to become the supervillain {{C|Venom|ssm}}. Together, the two intended to punish Peter for all the things he did to both Eddie and the symbiote. They attacked Peter in his home revealing they had all his memories and powers. They threatened the one he loves most and went off to the hospital to attack Aunt May. Spider-Man fought him off, but threatened the one he really loves. Spider-Man went to the parade thinking Venom meant {{C|Mary Jane Watson|ssm}}, but found that Gwen had been kidnapped. Spider-Man tried to rescue her, but was overwhelmed by Venom. She was saved by Mary Jane, {{C|Flash Thompson|ssm}}, and their friends on the football and cheerleader teams. Spider-Man defeated Venom by tricking the symbiote into leaving Eddie then capturing it. He trapped it in drying cement before heading off to his Thanksgiving Day activities. |
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+ | <center>The {{C|Christmas|ssm}} {{C|Christmas Decoration|ssm|decorations}} set up outside the Parker residence in Queens. ({{eps|Reinforcement}})</center> |
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− | <center>[[Jean Grey]], [[Gambit|Remy LaBeau]], and [[Beast|Hank McCoy]] prepare a fantastic feast including turkey, [[Cranberry Glaze|cranberry glaze]], oyster loaf, and daube glace for the [[X-Men]]. ({{eps|Have Yourself A Morlock Little X-Mas}})</center> |
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"Have Yourself A Morlock Little X-Mas" is the sixty-second episode of X-Men and the fourteenth episode of the fourth season. It originally aired on December 23, 1995. The episode was written by Eric Lewald and Larry Parr and directed by Larry Houston. While the holiday has been mentioned in other episodes of other series, this is the only Christmas-themed episode. It's Christmas Eve and the X-Men are busy decorating the mansion for Jubilee's first Christmas with the team. Rogue and Scott help the new X-Man decorate the tree while Jean Grey and Remy argue about making dinner. Jubilee tries to get Logan to sing Jingle Bells with them, but he refuses to participate with the festivities. Following an accident with Hank's attempts to cook, Jubilee convinces Logan and Ororo to take her shopping. The hustle and bustle annoy Logan and they decide to go ice skating at Rockefeller Center. Their peaceful day is interrupted by a stolen ambulance driven by the Morlocks Ape and Annalee. They are trying to get medicine to Leech, who is very sick but the hospital refused to help him. The X-Men decide to help the Morlocks flee the authorities into the sewers. In the Morlock tunnels, Callisto berates Ororo for taking the leadership (in "Captive Hearts") but never being there for them. Ororo decides to take Leech to the mansion but the boy is too sick to move. She then theorizes that Logan's healing factor could help via a transfusion. However, Logan tells them that it's been tried before and failed. Meanwhile, Jubilee befriends a Morlock named Mariana. The young girl shows Jubilee around to see the Morlock's humble Christmas. They see the branch Leech got them for a tree as well as the meager dinner Leech gathered. When Leech gets worse, Hank rushes over to help and Logan agrees to the transfusion. The healing factor cures him just before Hank gets there. Jubilee decides to give the presents she bought to Leech and Mariana. The four X-Men join the Morlocks for dinner and while Charles Xavier is happy for them Jean and Remy are upset that their elaborate meal will be frozen for later. The episode was not well received and is considered one of the weakest of the series. Criticism is usually leveled at it failing to differentiate itself from other Christmas specials and weak characters.
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