In this special Christmas edition of Drunk History, narrator Allan McLeod attempts to recite the classic poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (commonly known as "The Night Before Christmas") while heavily intoxicated. Ryan Gosling plays the man in his nightcap who springs from his bed to investigate mysterious sounds, Eva Mendes portrays the mama settling down for a long winter's nap, and Jim Carrey embodies Santa Claus delivering presents. The comedy gold comes from McLeod's drunken fumbles through the formal Victorian language - mixing up reindeer names, saying "the children were hung" instead of "hung their stockings," and repeatedly apologizing for his mistakes - while the A-list actors dutifully lip-sync every stumble, slur, and self-deprecating comment with perfect comedic timing. The sketch perfectly captures the Drunk History format's signature blend of educational content and alcohol-fueled chaos.
