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*The grand hall of Mr. Goat’s Mansion glows with festive lights as a Christmas festival is in full swing. The air is thick with the scent of cocoa and BBQ. Nix & Betsy hang ornaments, while Yara & Milo stir hot drinks. In the pool, Donna, Finn, Wanda, and Teco splash joyfully. Duke and Jade feast on fresh meat nearby. Louie munches cheese, Phil snoozes, and Chippy & Fuzzy trade snowballs. Ollie aids Platty, who cooks Fugu. Buck, Frank, Bruce, and Zac grill outside. Piggy & Pepper watch TV, Paolo long-jumps while Roger & Tony cheer. Caly, Roxie, and Molly build a fort. Toby & Debby joke, Hazel & Ursula chat. Iris sleeps. Ravi shows off, ignoring unimpressed Truffle & Fluffa. Steve & Melvin return with hats and a gambling machine. Randolph wraps gifts near you, Kate, and Jack. Lucy builds…