2. Deck the Halls

Bakers are tasked with creating a Christmas cookie wreath, but the seemingly simple assignment proves to be too much for some; a 3-D Christmas tree cake leads to a major meltdown for one family pair.

3. The 12 Days of Christmas

With each team given a lyric from "The 12 Days of Christmas," the ovens are going full tilt to turn out 12 perfect cupcakes; families trifle with lots of lush layers to create showstoppers for the holiday table.

4. Sugar and Spice

Sugar and spice are not so nice, with an ornamental donut challenge, including a surprise ingredient, followed by a gingerbread build; the baking bar is rising higher than a Christmas star.

5. Santa's Workshop

The teams get fancy for Santa with choux pastry, then bake their holiday dreams come true with cakes reminiscent of their best childhood gift.

6. Let it Snow

Teams are dreaming of a White Christmas as the temperatures drop in the baking barn. First, a no-bake cheesecake recipe chills some pairs to the bone, and the kitchen proves too hot for one team in a Baked Alaska blizzard.

7. The Night Before Christmas

It's the night before Christmas, and all through the barn, our bakers are stirring... macaron batter! Later, the pairs try their best at breathtaking tiered snow globe cakes, that draw a few real tears from bakers and judges alike.

8. Sweetest Christmas Ever

Christmas day begins with a canape challenge, and the teams must pull out all the stops for a Christmas centerpiece showcasing three unique baked elements. Plus, Anna and Vaughn have help in judging from the iconic Mary Berry!