• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Archie goes skiing with Veronica and ends up going down the slope backwards.

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• from Jackpot Comics (Archie, 1941 series) #7 (Fall 1942)

The first-ever Archie Christmas story manages to combine two classic 1940s motifs into one festive tale: a comedy of misunderstandings involving multiple sets of skis intended as Christmas gifts and slapstick action on the ski slopes!

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

It's double the fun...and double the laughs...when both Archie and Jughead are invited to a Christmas party by identical twins!

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• from Archie Comics (Archie, 1942 series) #1 (Winter 1942)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Archie gets a cheque for $50 from his grandfather, makes a list of what he wants to buy for his friends, but most of the money is gone by the time he buys the gifts.

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• from Pep Comics (Archie, 1940 series) #46 (February 1944)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

"Peace on earth and good will to men" is given an alternative treatment when the boys decide to "give back" to the one among them who has "given until it hurts!"

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #5 (1958)

• Genre:humor; teen

• Archie Andrews
• Jughead Jones
• Midge Klump
• Veronica Lodge
• Reggie Mantle
• Moose Mason
• Pop Tate

Synopsis:

Reggie has found the ultimate loophole regarding his affection for Midge: convinced that Santa won't give him presents if he doesn't "play by the mistletoe rules," Moose begrudgingly allows Reggie to kiss her!

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #5 (1958)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

In the spirit of giving, the boys decide to cut down a huge Christmas tree to be filled with presents for the needy. Veronica promises a whole month of exclusive dates to the boy who cuts down the largest tree. Archie and Jughead are working together so Archie can be the winner, while Betty and Reggie work together to stop them and to get the biggest tree so Reggie can be the winner.

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• from Life with Archie (Archie, 1958 series) #33 (January 1965)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

A contest for the “most inspiring holiday display” inevitably inspires Veronica to break out all the bells and whistles!

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• from Betty and Veronica Spectacular (Archie, 1992 series) #80 (December 2007)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

To avoid the stress of arguments and clashing tastes, the Lodges hire a team of “experts” to decorate their Christmas tree...but they soon learn precision trimming can’t beat the joy of togetherness!

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• from Veronica (Archie, 1989 series) #191 (January 2009)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Nothing can stop Archie’s dad‘s quest to find the perfect...and perfectly priced...Christmas tree!

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• from Archie Comics Digest (Archie, 1973 series) #248 (December 2008)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Betty and Veronica admire the ingenious satire imbued in some snow sculptures, until one hits too close to home.

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #182 (February 2003)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Betty and Veronica lament the fact that the stores rush the holidays months before they actually hit...until Mr. Lodge gives them some early Christmas gifts!

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• from Archie's Holiday Fun Digest (Archie, 1997 series) #11 (December 2006)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Veronica is feeling extra generous this holiday season. So much so that she's gifted Reggie to Betty!

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• from Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1950 series) #87 (March 1963)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

The gang think they’ve figured out what Veronica’s giving them for Christmas—until they find out they’re spying in the wrong shopping bag!

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• from Veronica (Archie, 1989 series) #60 (February 1997)

In Veronica (Archie, 1989 series) #60, Veronica was featured instead of Archie and Friends.

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Betty is on a green stamp collecting binge, hoping to trade them all in for a worthy premium. Naturally, Veronica scoffs at the idea...until she sees the handsome young man Betty meets in her quest!

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #6 (1959)

• Genre:humor; teen

• Chuck Clayton
• Midge Klump
• Moose Mason
• Nancy Woods

Synopsis:

Chuck and Moose are having a hard time figuring out what to get their girlfriends for Christmas, until they make suggestions for each other’s girl!

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• from Archie's Holiday Fun Digest (Archie, 1997 series) #11 (December 2006)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Seeking ideas that will save some money this holiday, the gang decide to do a “Secret Santa” giveaway...but once they see their presents they’ll wish the idea had stayed a secret!

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #244 (October [December] 2009)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Jughead and his sworn nemesis Trula Twyst engage in their latest battle of wits--what kind of Christmas present to surprise each other with.

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• from Archie's Pal Jughead Comics (Archie, 1993 series) #125 (February 2000)

• Genre:humor; teen

• Archie Andrews
• Chuck Clayton
• Betty Cooper
• Dilton Doiley
• Reggie Mantle
• Nancy Woods

Synopsis:

In this poignant Christmas tale, Riverdale's resident prankster Reggie proves he's not a Scrooge, but has a generous heart after all!

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• from Archie Comics Digest (Archie, 1973 series) #248 (December 2008)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

It’s a festive feast or famine when Archie goes from having no available volunteers to play Santa at the orphanage to way too many!

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• from Archie and Me (Archie, 1964 series) #26 (February 1969)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the mall, not a creature was stirring—except for all the pets who came to the department store to get their photos taken with Santa Archie!

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• from Archie Comics Digest (Archie, 1973 series) #248 (December 2008)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Veronica secretly takes a “Santa’s helper” position to be closer to department store Santa Archie...who unbeknownst to Veronica has left early for the day!

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• from Veronica (Archie, 1989 series) #176 (January 2007)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Throwing a Christmas party for needy kids without a Santa Claus? Better find a replacement... or two... or three... quick!

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #231 (January 2008)

• Genre:teen

• Veronica Lodge

Synopsis:

Seasons Greetings from Veronica to all of the readers.

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #180 (January 1971)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

When ailing Ol’ Kris Kringle needs extra help delivering presents, Jughead trades in his trademark crown for a genuine Santa hat! But can even Jughead find his baby sister the elusive “Laugh-a-Lot Elroy” doll that’s been sold out for months?

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• from Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine (Archie, 2005 series) #35 (January 2010)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Progress comes to the North Pole: Santa has his first-ever female elf, Lisa—and she invents Santa’s first-ever website! All is not merry, however, when Lisa decides the boys need a more romantic present than video games!

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• from Archie Comics Digest (Archie, 1973 series) #248 (December 2008)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Take Jughead, some pizzas, and a giving heart. Now mix it all up with good cheer and what have you got? A yuletide tale that will warm your heart...and your belly!

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• from Jughead's Double Digest (Archie, 1989 series) #145 (January 2009)

• Genre:teen

• Archie Andrews

Synopsis:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Archie to the readers.

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• from Archie's Double Digest Magazine (Archie, 1984 series) #148 (February 2004)

• Genre:humor; teen

• First Line of Dialogue or Text:W-who are you?

Synopsis:

It’s a momentous occasion: the first time Archie and his friends ever meet Jingles the Elf! Of course, since only the kids can see him, all the adults think the teens have eaten too many candy canes! Of course, that won’t stop Jingles from working a little holiday magic!

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #15 (January 1962)

This story is credited as being from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #10 but it doesn't appear in that issue. Verified with hard copy of Archie Giant Series Magazine #10.

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Jingles returns to help the gang with their Christmas spirit, but he’s the one who needs help when he discovers Jangles is already on the scene! Can Jingles go from selfish to elfish before Christmas Eve?!

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #20 (January 1963)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

In a mischievous mood, Jingles makes a surprise appearance simply to work his magic... and wreak havoc... on Archie, Jughead and Reggie! Will the tables turn on this impish elf?

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #158 (January 1969)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Instead of a lump of coal for his stocking, Jingles gives Reggie an extra-meaningful Christmas present: a taste of his own medicine, pulling one practical joke after another on Riverdale's resident prankster!

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #150 (January 1968)

• Genre:humor; teen

• Archie Andrews
• Betty Cooper
• Jingles
• Gladys Jones
• Jughead Jones
• Veronica Lodge
• Reggie Mantle

Synopsis:

The Archies prepare to spread a little holiday cheer by playing a “Toys for Tykes” benefit concert, but Reggie comes down with a nasty cold. In true Christmas spirit, however, Jingles the Elf agrees to fill in. There’s only one problem--adults can’t see him!

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• from Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine (Archie, 2011 series) #21 (December 2012)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

The Sugar Plum Fairy pays her annual visit to Betty and Veronica, just in time to get everyone in the Christmas spirit... but can she possibly help the girls make Veronica‘s holiday party more festive?

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #156 (February 2001)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

The Sugar Plum Fairy comes to Betty and Veronica for help when she has... what else?... man trouble! It’s up to Betty and Veronica to make sure she has a Merry Christmas after all!

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #108 (February 1997)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

The Sugar Plum Fairy helps Veronica shake her cold so that she can shake it on the dance floor at the annual Christmas dance!

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #120 (February 1998)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Encouraged by her parents to give homemade gifts from the heart this holiday season, Veronica is at a loss... until the Sugar Plum Fairy helps her discover her true talent!

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• from Veronica (Archie, 1989 series) #191 (January 2009)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

The Sugar Plum Fairy is sent on her most important holiday mission yet: to show Betty and Veronica that friendship is the greatest gift of all!

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #169 (February 2002)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

It just wouldn’t be the holidays without a visit from Jingles the Elf and the Sugar Plum Fairy, but now that they’re love-struck they need someone to make sure they don’t slack on their duties... and Santa has assigned that task to Betty and Veronica!

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #244 (October [December] 2009)

• Genre:humor; teen

• Feature Logo:B&V

• Archie Andrews
• Betty Cooper
• Veronica Lodge

Synopsis:

Sugar Plum thinks the girls are being manipulated by Archie; while Jingles thinks Archie would be better off without them. They each decide to take matters into their diminutive hands-- by taking human forms to distract the teens!

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• from Betty and Veronica Spectacular (Archie, 1992 series) #86 (January 2009)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

When Jingles and the Sugar Plum Fairy reveal that Reggie has made the "naughty list," it’s up to Archie and his friends to turn things around for Riverdale’s resident prankster. Can they prove to Santa that Reggie’s done a good deed before Christmas Eve?!

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• from Archie (Archie, 1959 series) #639 (January 2013)

• Genre:humor; children

Synopsis:

An alternate-universe Santa Claus from "Planet Peewee," a planet populated almost entirely by children, crash-lands his spaceship on Little Archie's roof.

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• from The Adventures of Little Archie (Archie, 1961 series) #29 (Winter 1963-1964)

• Genre:humor; teen; fantasy-supernatural; horror-suspense

• Keywords:Christmas; winter

Synopsis:

Archie tells the triplets a story. Little Ashley Collins, who lived in a warm clime, longed to see snow for Christmas. Jack Frost would have provided snow, but Old Man Winter forbade using powers to change the rhythm of nature. Jack, Jill, and Spring stole a snow-making machine, played in the snow with Ashley through the night, convinced her it was all a happy dream, and melted the snow by morning.

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• from Archie's Weird Mysteries (Archie, 2000 series) #18 (February 2002)

• Genre:humor; teen; fantasy-supernatural

Synopsis:

Hilda solves the problem Sabrina has with reaching the top of the Christmas tree.

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• from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (Archie, 1971 series) #65 (February 1981)

• Genre:humor; teen; fantasy-supernatural

Synopsis:

Sabrina and Hilda reminisce over a photo album.

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• from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (Archie, 1971 series) #65 (February 1981)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Archie and Jughead mount skis on an old grocery cart, then get the idea of riding down a snow-covered hill in it.

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• from Laugh Comics / Laugh (Archie, 1946 series) #300 (March 1976)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

A blizzardy night is not about to stop Archie from attending the Lodge Christmas party...especially since he’s playing Santa Claus! Archie travels via a one horse sleigh...and if you think the real Santa knows how to make an entrance wait until you see Archie’s!

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• from Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #5 (1958)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Veronica goes to the ski lodge to meet cute guys, but ends up with a bunch of bratty kids. Meanwhile, Betty goes to have fun snowmobiling and ends up with a cute guy.

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #120 (February 1998)

• Genre:humor; teen

• Keywords:snow-mobile

• Archie Andrews
• Betty Cooper

Synopsis:

Archie and Betty on a snow-mobile ride.

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• from Jughead with Archie Digest (Archie, 1974 series) #180 (February 2003)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Veronica is excited to throw one of her patently elaborate Christmas Eve parties, until Betty informs her all her guests are already committed to helping feed the needy that night. Will the Christmas spirit inspire a change of plans for Veronica?

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• from Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest (Archie, 1987 series) #176

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

All the kids bring their dogs to Veronica's house for a Christmas party specifically for the dogs.

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #222 (January 2007)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

When Mrs. Lodge realizes most of Veronica's friends are having a tough time financially, she encourages Veronica to throw a "gifts from the heart" holiday party. It's one party that's priceless!

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• from Archie Comics Digest (Archie, 1973 series) #258 (December 2009)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Veronica‘s personal chef has baked some delectably delicious pastries for the orphanage's Christmas party... but hungry Jughead has accidently eaten them all! Can this story still in on a sweet note?

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• from Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine (Archie, 1983 series) #189 (January 2009)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Betty and Veronica cook all day to decorate the Lodges' house with gingerbread men for the tree and an elaborate gingerbread village display.

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• from Veronica (Archie, 1989 series) #176 (January 2007)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Betty becomes depressed when she sees how much Veronica out-spent her in gift shopping. So, with some prodding from Jughead, Veronica decides to rekindle her best friend's Christmas spirit.

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #132 (February 1999)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

The secret of Gaston's fruitcake is revealed when Jughead has the same secret recipe.

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• from Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1987 series) #169 (February 2002)

• Genre:humor; teen

• Keywords:caroling; Christmas

Synopsis:

The gang sing Christmas carols around town and end up at the children's hospital.

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• from Archie's Holiday Fun Digest (Archie, 1997 series) #8 (December 2003)

• Genre:humor; teen

Synopsis:

Archie and the gang present a holiday scrapbook filled with their memories.

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• from Archie's Holiday Fun Digest (Archie, 1997 series) #12 (December 2007)