Five minutes into sabrinacarpenter’s A Nonsense Christmas, it’s clear that the new Netflix special will be deviating from tradition, even within the context of pop star-helmed holiday specials. “It’s the ho-ho-hoiest season of all,” she sings in her opening monologue, sprinkling amorous quips like snowflakes. The format itself might be familiar but Carpenter’s sly self-awareness adds much-needed spice to the fluff. “Everyone with a musical comedy special does them with celebrity guests,” she adds in one of a few fourth-wall-breaking moments, getting meta about the long lineage of specials she’s following. “And this is one of those.” At the link in bio, the executive producers of A Nonsense Christmas holiday special discuss its vintage variety holiday special inspirations and sketch-comedy slant. 📸 Netflix #SabrinaCarpenter #ANonsenseChristmas