Christmas in Washington Christmas in Washington Christmas in Washington was an annual Christmas television special that aired for many years on the U.S. TNT network. It ended in 2015 after a 33-year run. One of two annual holiday specials produced by George Stevens Jr. (the other being the "Kennedy Center Honors"), the variety show first aired in 1982 on NBC before moving to its most recent home on TNT in 1998. Recorded in Washington, D.C. at the National Building Museum, on the second Sunday of each December before being re-edited for later broadcast, "Christmas in Washington" is a one-hour concert featuring artists from
Daze Before Christmas giant rats, evil toys and living snowmen using his magic powers to turn them all into harmless Christmas presents. He can also collect a power-up that makes him shoot flames which melt ice. Santa's magic can also be used to open the Christmas presents scattered around the levels. These presents may contain enemies, power-ups or bombs. Santa's energy level is represented by Santa hats, which represent how many hits he can take before losing a life. He can collect more hats to replenish lost energy. The game's most remarkable feature is Santa's ability to turn into his evil twin, "Anti-Claus".