It’s that time of the year again. Soaps begin to tease their big winter storylines. But Emmerdale has given fans a glimpse at Christmas, and viewers are terrified.
As the first previews of Christmas in the Dales have been released, Emmerdale also shared their own look at the festivities. But the eeriness left fans concerned.
In a 40 second video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), all the Emmerdale Christmas lights were on display. The caption simply read: “We love our Village at Christmas!”
While it may have been an innocent post to get everyone in the Christmas spirits, many thought it was hinting at something ominous.
The video showed an empty village, not one person in sight. And as the camera moved throughout, we got to see each building’s Christmas lights up close.
But why did the village need to be empty? Why was there an eerie feeling? Well fans think they were hinting that all may seem peaceful, but that’s not the actual case.
Fans react to Emmerdale Christmas video
Taking to X, fans expressed how they were awaiting something sinister at the end.
One wrote: “Genuinely thought this was going to turn into some kind of horror trailer.”
Another predicted: “Sprinkled with murder, affairs, heartbreak and Christmas cheer.”
“Looks great. But what is the surprise under the tree this year?” a third fan asked.
A viewer wrote: “It looks amazing. But bring on more drama for Christmas!”
We love our Village at Christmas!🎄 😍#Emmerdale pic.twitter.com/vZZp9dSu0R
— Emmerdale (@emmerdale) December 1, 2024
Christmas in Emmerdale
Let’s face it, Emmerdale loves to throw in some Christmas tragedies. The festive period seems to be the perfect time for secrets to come out or killers to strike. So it’s safe to assume this year will be no different.
A sneak peek to December in Emmerdale was released as show boss Iain MacLeod told Digital Spy that 2024 will be one of the most “exciting” Christmases in Emmerdale history.
He teased a “huge surprise arrival on Christmas Day”, as well as “some life or death jeopardy.”
There will also be “heartbreaking family drama with plenty of Dingle action”, along with some “classic gothic antics at Home Farm.”
Currently there are so many storylines bubbling away waiting to be popped open. Will Belle finally get the justice she deserves? Does the truth about Cain and Ruby come out? And just who is returning on Christmas Day – Joe? Pete? Robert? So many questions that need answering.
So with that knowledge, it seems the Emmerdale teaser was trying to lure viewers into a false sense of security. But it looks like Christmas in the Dales is not to be missed!
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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3.
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