Best Christmas TV episodes of all time: Friends, Modern Family, The Office and more

Baby, it’s cold outside.‘Tis the season and when the temperatures are low and the snow is falling, nothing is better than snuggling up on the couch, getting cozy with family and friends, and passing the time with a marathon of Christmas episodes from some of your favorite sitcoms and dramas.

Set your big screen to any of the following classic holiday television episodes and you’ll experience anything but a silent night because your home will be filled with loads of big laughs and possibly even a few tinsel-toe tears.Either way, you’ll be in for a holly jolly good night.From “Friends” and “Modern Family” to the “Big Bang Theory” and “Downton Abbey,” here’s the ultimate nice list of great Christmas television episodes to bring you good cheer and remind you that it’s the most wonderful time of the time year.When Ross (David Schwimmer) gets his son Ben for Christmas, he decides it’s the perfect time to teach his half-Jewish child about the wonders of Hanukkah.

Yet Ben is all about Christmas, especially since his mother Susan dresses up like Santa every year and Santa has reindeer that can fly.After Ross has a change of heart and plans to give his son his wish, he struggles to find a Santa costume so close to Christmas.

Ross does however locate an armadillo costume and he creates a unique character dubbed the “Holiday Armadillo” that finally gets Ben excited about all of the festivities around Hanukkah.That is until Chandler (Matthew Perry) arrives in a Santa costume, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) appears in a Superman costume and chaos ensues.Where to watch: MaxIn this festive episode of the “Big Bang Theory,” the boys decide to celebrate the holidays with a unique tradition — a spirited game of Dungeons & Dragons but the girls are not invited.

Sheldon (Jim Parsons), who is the most excited about the game, takes on the role of Dungeon Master and leads the others through an imaginary quest that involves saving Santa Claus from im...