Red lends Eric some money for a Christmas tree. In return he can keep the left over money. So with a plan to keep the money Eric cuts a tree down off the interstate to keep the money to buy beer and so Kelso can get Jackie a Christmas present. Laurie being the way she is, adds alcohol to the punch and makes Jackie's friends fall in love with Fez.

On Christmas Eve, Mulder has Scully meet him at a supposedly haunted mansion in Maryland. Scully, however, doesn't have time for ghost stories and begins to leave when she sees Mulder leave his car and approach the house. Upon entering the manse, both discover a pair of star-crossed lovers who died ages ago. On this night, the two ghosts are going to have a bit of fun with their guests.