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It argued that joy is not the absence of sorrow, but the space we make for it anyway. It reminded us that a Christmas miracle might just be a neighbor bringing a hot meal, a midwife holding a trembling hand, or a community singing "Silent Night" while a blizzard rages outside.

: The episode explains the absence of Nurse Valerie Dyer , revealing she resigned to work at the Hope Clinic in South Africa following the death of her grandmother. 🎄 The Verdict: Call.The.Midwife.S10E00.Christmas.Special.2020....

The special leans heavily into the theme of "being seen." Whether it is the circus performers who live on the fringes of society or Sister Monica Joan feeling forgotten in her old age, the episode emphasizes that the greatest gift one can give is attention and compassion . It argued that joy is not the absence

: One of the most moving arcs follows Gloria, a recurring character who has suffered multiple miscarriages. As her labor begins, Shelagh Turner helps her process her past grief, ultimately leading to a successful and healing birth. Nurse Crane and Miss Higgins 🎄 The Verdict: The special leans heavily into

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when Call the Midwife releases its annual Christmas episode. It usually involves tinsel draped over a district nursing bicycle, a dusting of snow on the cobbles of Poplar, and a choir of angelic voices in a candlelit chapel. But the 2020 Christmas Special—the bridge between Series 9 and Series 10—was never going to be usual .

If you're a fan of the series, you can expect the same high-quality storytelling, memorable characters, and sense of community that have made a beloved favorite among audiences. The Christmas Special 2020 is a joyous, heartwarming addition to the series, and a wonderful way to kick off Season 10.

Fans, however, were divided. Some longed for the "simple" Christmas specials of earlier years (the 2014 South Africa special, or the 2015 Mother Teresa episode). Others called it the "most important" special the show has ever produced, particularly praising Megan Cusack’s debut as Nancy Corrigan, who arrives as a breath of irreverent, sharp-witted energy.