: After Michael forced a kiss on Oscar in "Gay Witch Hunt," the character Oscar was given a settlement of three months' paid vacation because the actor, Oscar Nunez, was actually filming another show.
: To prevent Michael from revealing his feelings, Jim is forced to spend the day with him. Meanwhile, Dwight investigates whether Oscar is actually sick or just faking it.
The show features several holiday-themed gift exchanges, most notably the Season 6 episode specifically titled "."
: The title is intentionally vague, referring to three distinct secrets revealed in the episode: Jim's feelings for Pam, Dwight and Angela's relationship, and Oscar's homosexuality. "Secret Santa" Episodes
: Michael becomes outraged when Phyllis is allowed to play Santa. He retaliates by dressing as a cynical Santa and later as Jesus to disrupt the party. The episode also reveals that Dunder Mifflin has been sold to an unknown buyer.
This episode primarily focuses on Jim Halpert's secret crush on Pam Beesly being discovered by Michael Scott.
: A deleted scene confirmed the rumor that Creed lived in the office four nights a week and slept under his desk.