It's Christmas time in Jersey! But the Gorgas' tree doesn't seem to fit in their rental home...
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The twins get a lesson in the importance of tradition from their father.
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Santa (that's their mom's name!) isn't in the mood for a lecture.
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Amber is taking her gingerbread house decorating very seriously.
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Evidently there waere some faulty construction issues...
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Joe needs a drink after decorating the tree became a little too hectic.
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Hopefully they didn't lose too many ornaments.
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Evidently Dina and Nicole bonded at Amber's Harvest Party, because now they're brunch buddies.
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They've bonded over being single moms.
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Nicole's not quite ready to open up completely about her divorce though.
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The holidays are a beautiful yet deadly time of year, so why not run a family fire drill?
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Amber is extremely serious about family safety. Constant holiday vigilance!
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The Gorgas show their kids, Teresa, and Melissa where they'll be building their dream house. Dina's still not too sure about Melissa given her past drama with Teresa.
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Joe wants Teresa to know he's here is she ever needs to talk. Look how far these two have come!
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Teresa and her restaurant designer go over ideas for their newest restaurant venture.
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Rino is ready to teach his son the ropes of the restaurant biz.
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Giovanni is a natural!
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A family dinner with the cousins -- the Giudices, Gorgas, and Wakiles are all finally getting along.
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Who doesn't love a good gag gift holiday swap. Joe Gorga got a fruitcake and Teresa got a dictionary.
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Nicole thinks it may be time to start thinking about moving out of her parents' house.
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Santa understands, but know when Nicole finally leaves, she'll have some serious case of IBS over it.
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Joe and Melissa enjoy some of the kids' Christmas presents.
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The Giudice girls have a big surprise coming their way on Christmas morning...
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...a new puppy!
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Dina and Lexi perform a little ritual to help out with Lexi's college application process. Fingers crossed!
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Nicole isn't too thrilled with her high heel wine holder from the Colts Neck Pharmacy. Bobby's in the dog house this holiday...
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Joe shows the kids how it's done on their snow day. Although things didn't go so well later when he stuck his tongue to a pole...
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Teresa tucks in the girls (and their new puppy).
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Now time for some adult Christmas celebrations. According to Teresa, Joe always picks out the best cards.
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Teresa and Joe share an emotional moment when Joe brings up possibly having to go away. This family needs Joe.