How the Ghosts Stole Christmas (The X-Files)

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How the Ghosts Stole Christmas
The X-Files episode
Episode no. Season 6
Episode 6X06
Written by Chris Carter
Directed by Chris Carter
Guest stars Ed Asner as Maurice
Lily Tomlin as Lyda
Production no. 6ABX06
Original airdate December 13, 1998 (Fox)
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"How the Ghosts Stole Christmas" was the sixth episode of the sixth season of The X-Files science-fiction television series created by Chris Carter, as well as a Christmas-themed episode of the series.

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Mulder calls Scully on Christmas Eve to investigate a haunted house. The house is the former residence of Maurice and Lyda, two star-crossed lovers who performed a murder/suicide pact years ago. While in the house, Mulder and Scully encounter traps set up by the mysterious couple. Eventually, Maurice and Lyda (Asner and Tomlin) perform their usual Christmas tradition and try to convince the FBI agents to kill each other.

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