It's all going down in Soap Land! Here's the inside scoop on all the biggest storylines this week.
FAIR CITY
Once again, there are plenty of surprises under the Carrigstown tree this Christmas...
When it comes to romance, the Rafferty-Carol-Sharon love triangle has fans wondering who will end up together or alone by 1 January.
When it comes to laughs, there are ructions between Renee, Olwen, Bob and Hughie over at... Santa's grotto!
The bereaved Joan agrees to spend Christmas with Dearbhla and co at the Dillons' - and that's just the start of the drama...
CORONATION STREET
As Damon tries to make amends with his son, he's shocked to hear Harvey was physically abusive towards Jacob. Jacob worries about people finding out that Harvey is his uncle and tells Damon he wants nothing to do with him.
Elsewhere, David and Shona make one last effort to convince Max not to go on the camping trip. Max won't listen and storms out.
Later in the week, Daniel tells Jenny he plans to propose to Daisy, while Tyrone is panicking about the wedding.
EASTENDERS
Honey falls ill on the day of the panto, so Alfie begs Kat to step in. Alfie wastes little time in wanting to rehearse the kissing scene, but Kat refuses.
Elsewhere, Shirley struggles to get Scarlett to share details of Janine's secret. Scarlett hides the incriminating photo of Janine in her diary.
Later in the week, Lola's meeting with the specialist goes badly when she's told that miracles rarely happen. Jay tells Ben that they have to make Christmas special, as it could be their last one with the full family.
EMMERDALE
It's baby Esther's christening and Amelia is touched by Noah's support. As Charles begins the christening at the church, Charity's feud with Amy threatens to put the service in jeopardy.
Elsewhere, Ethan and Marcus continue looking for their own place.
Later in the week, Chloe attempts to get Amy to see reason over her false police statement.
ROS NA RÚN
It's a week of high drama over in the West.
When Sonny asks John Joe for help with the eco protestors, it sets off a chain of events that results in a shooting. Is the shot fatal?
Knowing that they both have the goods on each other, Vera and Réailtín reach a decision. What's the deal?
Also in the village, Bobbi Lee has a big win - but being in the money might not last long...
