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December mailbag!

What's the difference between a New Year's movie and a Christmas movie? Also: the Muppets AND The Polar Express.
Michael Caine (in nightcap) joins several Muppets on the Muppet Christmas Carol set.
Michael Caine and the Muppets wish you a very festive holiday. (Credit: Disney/Jim Henson Studios)

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Emily St. James

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