South Park Season 3 Episode 15 Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics

Mr. Hankey is back with a special Christmas show in South Park season 3 episode 15. This episode features a compilation of classic holiday songs sung by some familiar South Park characters. The episode kicks off with Kyle's mom attempting to get the school to change the Christmas play. She argues that the play should be about something everyone can relate to, like Hanukkah. Meanwhile, Mr. Hankey is putting on his own Christmas show at the community center.

The episode is structured like a classic holiday variety show complete with cheesy set designs and awkward banter between Mr. Hankey and his co-hosts. Mr. Garrison kicks off the show with his rendition of "Merry Fucking Christmas", which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the episode. The other songs featured throughout the show include Cartman's take on "O Holy Night", Kyle's mom singing "The Dreidel Song", and Mr. Hankey's own song "Christmas Time in South Park".

The highlight of the episode is undoubtedly the introduction of Woodland Critter Christmas. This segment is a departure from the rest of the episode and follows the story of a group of cute woodland critters who are preparing for the birth of their savior. However, things take a dark turn when it's revealed that the savior they're waiting for is the antichrist. The woodland critters convince a human boy named Kyle to help them summon the antichrist, and the resulting bloodbath is one of the show's most notoriously gruesome moments.

While the Woodland Critter Christmas segment is a departure from the rest of the episode, it's clear that the whole thing is intended as a satire of classic Christmas specials. The overly cheerful set designs, awkward musical numbers, and sappy sentimentality are all lampooned throughout the show. However, as always with South Park, there's a subversive message beneath the surface. The episode critiques the commercialization and forced cheer of the holiday season while also poking fun at the idea that there's only one "correct" way to celebrate the holidays.

Overall, Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics is a quintessential South Park episode. It's a mix of irreverent humor and pointed social commentary that's become synonymous with the show's style. The episode's musical numbers are catchy and memorable, and the Woodland Critter segment is one of the most memorable in the show's history. The episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone looking for a humorous take on the holiday season.