That Austin Butler episode—actually the only Christmas episode not hosted by a former cast member since 2018!—also served as a mid-season farewell to longtime cast member Cecily Strong. I’m sure these types of things aren’t actually planned out particularly far in advance;

Saturday's Christmas episode was Yang's last as a cast member, as it was revealed on Friday that he's exiting the sketch comedy series.

But with a closer look, it was clear that the dress not only looked like it was from the ’70s, it was from the ’70s. Furthermore, it was designed by the beloved Bob Mackie for the one and only Carol Burnett, who wore it on a 1973 episode of the Carol Burnett Show —a sketch comedy series that ran from 1967 to 1978.

On his final episode of Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang crashed Ariana Grande's monologue to sing "All I Want for Christmas Is You."

Bowen Yang bid an emotional farewell to “Saturday Night Live” with music, laughter and help from his “Wicked” buddy Ariana Grande.

Ariana Grande wore a 50-year-old Bob Mackie dress in a 'Saturday Night Live' promo video. The same dress was originally worn a Hollywood legend.

Seth Meyers asked the Academy Award-nominated actress on her first appearance on his late night show which “Wicked” merchandise she coveted most. She said that her mom went a little overboard and has it all.

Saturday Night Live host Ariana Grande took on the role of Home Alone ‘s Kevin McCallister, who welcomes his family back after their time apart-but forgets to disarm all the traps he has set for the wet bandits.