Gather ‘round, children (or nostalgia-soaked millennials) because it’s the 15th anniversary of “The Best Chrismukkuh Ever” episode! Yes, on December 3rd, 2003, The OC introduced us to the perfect fusion holiday that is Chrismukkah by way of Seth Cohen. For teens in Jewish or interfaith families, “The Best Chrismukkuh Ever” was a Godsend, so to speak. Using his trademark wit, Seth offered up a way to blend all the best parts of the season in a harmonious way. For the rest of us, it was good television. Really good television.
In fact, I took “The Best Chrismukkuh Ever” for a spin just in time for this December 3 (first night of Hanukkah, btw) and let me tell you, it holds up. Not only because it mashes up all those great traditions, but because it mashes up all the storylines that made The OC a teen soap for the history books.*
So, what’s it going to be, huh? You want a menorah or a candy cane? Well, don’t worry, buddy, because on this show, you don’t have to choose. Chronologically speaking, here all the little grace notes that make “The Best Chrismukkah Ever” a true classic.
*Seasons one through three only, sorry, I’m a purist.
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Seth really brings out the enthusiasm for his Chrismukkah sales pitch.
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We learn that this is the most Cohen-y holiday ever, but also a really beautiful celebration of one’s dual heritage.
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On this blessed day, the Seth Cohen Starter Pack was born.
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Ryan and Marissa have an adorable Christmas montage.
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Ryan’s little smile when Seth hands him a Christmas stocking.
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Seth’s in the middle of a Summer and Anna love triangle and they both show up looking I N C R E D I B L E.
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Anna gifts Seth an objectively adorable comic book.
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…which Summer overshadows by dressing up as Wonder Woman, leading to a surprisingly peaceful confrontation.
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Back to Marissa, this episode’s downward spiral plotline involves an excellent Dandy Warhols motif.
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Which leads to a heartbreaking little outburst by Ryan.
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Sandy Cohen saves Chrismukkah, probably.
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Those Seth Cohen Starter Packs backfire, but don’t worry, Christmukkah is unruinable.
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Amazing, Happy Chrismukkah, everyone!
Source : https://www.distractify.com/entertainment/2018/11/30/jCZExGn/the-best-christmukkah-ever-the-oc