The central conflict involves , who has managed to secure two highly coveted tickets to a performance of The Nutcracker on Christmas Eve. She is immediately torn between taking her best friend, Will Truman , or her new husband, Leo Markus . Her inability to make a firm decision leaves Will caught in the middle of her indecisiveness while he also tries to manage holiday plans with Jack and Karen.
Meanwhile, and Karen Walker have their own holiday subplot, and the episode features guest star Mary McDonough . The episode concludes with a heartwarming realization from Will about the difference between being "alone" and "lonely". Production Details & Trivia [S5E11] All About Christmas Eve
While most commonly associated with Will & Grace , "All About Christmas Eve" is also the title of: The central conflict involves , who has managed
: Will famously compares their holiday gathering to the first Christmas: "Except we did get a room, none of us are virgins, and instead of the baby Jesus, we have a plate of cheeses" . Other Versions Meanwhile, and Karen Walker have their own holiday
Grace jokes that Karen’s nose is red enough from alcohol to guide .