Last night on Castle, fans met the parents.

On December 3rd, meanwhile, they will meet Santa Claus. A dead Santa Claus, unfortunately.

Indeed, this ABC favorite is off for a week and then returns to celebrate the holidays with the murder of someone dressed like Kris Kringle. As Castle and Beckett look into the crime, they will also be preparing for their first Christmas as a couple.

And will there be trouble in Caskett paradise? Watch the official promo now:

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