Christma-Tele-Kwanz-Ukah-Vision Day 2: HIMYM 2x11

Happy Christma-tele-kwanz-ukah-vision everybody!  This is my celebration of the holiday season through television- one holiday-themed episode a day all the way until Christmas (and for the most part the episodes will be Christmas based.  I've yet to see a kwanza television episode, but I'll keep my eyes and ears open).  Enjoy the spirit of the holidays through the medium of television- make yourself a cup of hot coco, snuggle up in a blanket and immerse yourself in the season.


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Lily the Grinch stole Christmas...and brought it to her apartment.

How I Met Your Mother “How Lily Stole Christmas” 2x11

This Christmas-themed episode of How I Met Your Mother pays homage to the classic holiday movie, A Christmas Story.  As Lily puts the final touches on “Christmas Eve Winter Wonderland” (according to Marshall), her and Ted listen to an old message where Ted calls her a Grinch.  Except he doesn’t actually say “Grinch”…  The episode follows Ted and Lily’s relationship as they both try to move on from Lily’s San Francisco jaunt, while the subplot shows Barney’s nose “overflowing with awesomeness” as Robin nurses him back to health.  Both Ted and Lily struggle with forgiveness in time to spend Christmas together as a “family” of sorts.  And the whole time Marshall’s off in his own world, playing Santa as he helps a postman deliver last minute packages.  A classic episode of HIMYM with plenty of sparkly lights, sweet moments, and silly jokes.  What you won’t find are Sinfully Cinnamon Cookies…I’m looking at you Robin…


*Available on Netflix Instant