This week on Sidebar Forever, we're diving into the surprising ways Christmas shows up in films, comics, and television shows that aren't about the holidays. From Die Hard and Trading Places, to comic book one-shots like Wanted: Santa Claus—Dead or Alive, to 30 Rock's infamous Ludachristmas episode, we're exploring how the festive backdrop amps up the drama, comedy, and chaos in unexpected ways. We also discuss what elements have to be present to call something a true Christmas story, and we cite examples like Frosty the Snowman and Home Alone. So grab your eggnog and join us as we unpack the holiday hijinks in stories where Christmas isn't the star—but it sure makes things interesting!