The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of December 21, 2020

Salem shines with holiday cheer (mostly)!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 21, 2020. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

As they can sense the love is still in the air this season, Doug and Julie set out to set up their estranged loved ones like Eli and Lani, and Jack and Jennifer

The holiday season in Salem also wouldn't be complete without the homecomings of several loved ones...

While some out-of-towners only bring merry wishes, others, like Anna, come with some dire warnings for their loved ones

Drama may derail the festivities for the DiMera family, especially if Grinchy Gwen gets her wicked way now that she's reorganized

Things get sentimental in Salem when time-honored traditions take place, but it's also a time to celebrate the new...

It's a fresh beginning for Joey as he looks forward to the future with a new goal in mind, and two tiny new lives light up Lani and Eli's world

Abe and Valerie celebrate the birth of their twin grandchildren -- a boy and girl yet to be named, but already adored

Still wishing on the Christmas star for a new start with his wife, Jack hopes to warm Jennifer's heart with a sentimental gift

Abigail has something stunning to share with her mother, Jennifer, while Allie believes it's time tell her mom the terrible truth about Tripp

Tripp's day takes a terrible turn when Lucas tears into him, though an abducted Ava still has it worse, thanks to Charlie

Smitten Claire can't get Charlie out of her holiday thoughts, so Allie has a plan for her to surprise him

Allie's plan may be more of a shock to her once she meets Charlie, and Charlie is surely shocked to see her, too

While Nicole shares a shocking secret with Allie, Claire presents a heartfelt gift from Ciara to her newlywed (and newly windowed) husband, Ben

Ben continues to believe in his heart that Ciara is homeward bound, but he is happy to celebrate Christmas with her loved ones, nonetheless

It's a bittersweet year of celebration as the Horton family comes together in tradition to trim their tree with their namesake ornaments

It's also a bittersweet time for Brady and Kristen, who celebrate in prison but dream of her being home for the holidays

Nicole is pleasantly surprised to see Will has returned home to Salem to celebrate Christmas with his loved ones

Will seems pleased as he updates everyone on his life in Arizona with husband Sonny, while Belle says, "Yes!" when Shawn asks to be her husband again

It's a merry time at Marlena and John's when Belle and Shawn finally marry again (this time without Jan's interference)

Marlena also has merry hopes that best friends John and Steve will work things out over the holidays

Still hoping for smoother sailing with his sweetness, Steve has a surprise for Kayla and also shares a possible game-changing hunch with her

As per tradition, Salem University Hospital is filled with cheer as the Christmas story is read and Patchy Claus comes to town

Nicole's Christmas is spent with a surprising guest, while surprising guests at the Kiriakis' celebration only add to the dysfunctional family drama

Though she came to the party with someone unexpected, flirty exes Philip and Chloe have a warm encounter

Yes, Xander's date certainly sends shockwaves through the family, but it's Bonnie showing up with Justin that's met with scathing reviews

Bryan Dattilo back on contract at Days of our Lives

Soap icon Linda Dano joins Days of our Lives as new Vivian

Jacke Harry joins Days of our Lives in a "fabulous" new role

Vanessa Williams returns to Days of our Lives

Alison Sweeney returning to Days of our Lives for "emotional storyline"

A sneak peek at next week

As a new year is about to dawn in Salem, old rivalries heat up, especially when Chloe becomes Brady's New Year's Eve date

Allie has a secret to share with her grandmother, while Will attempts to stop an enraged Kate from killing Tripp

Claire is caught off guard by Charlie's actions as Xander returns the favor to Jack and gives him advice

Jack and Jennifer agree upon what's next for them, while Salem learns the names of the Grant twins

The besties at Black Patch reconnect in order to bring the truth to light, as a dark plan is hatched by Gwen

Chloe stumbles upon her ex's sordid secret, as Abigail searches high and low for her missing husband

Life changes in a shocking way for one Salemite, while another makes a life-changing move

Love may not be everlasting for several Salem couples, even some that were recently wed

An unexpected love may grow between former foes, but three's a crowd in any relationship

The past comes back to haunt one Salemite, while another will be freed by a revelation

More of Salem's missing year will play out and dramatically change the lives of residents

Salem's revolving door continues to spin, and one heroic resident returns with a secret

A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites

Not all is what it seems, and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secret

Just when one believes the wicked will never return, an evil wind blows into Salem