Pretty Little Liars fans won't have long to wait between the Christmas special and the midseason premiere.

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The ABC Family drama will air its first ever holiday special on Dec. 9, and the second half of season 5 will premiere less than a month later on Jan. 6.

As the Christmas season approaches, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer won't feel oh so jolly. The Liars need to clear Specner's name and find Mona's killer, and the events of "How the 'A' Stole Christmas' will offer up a chance to do both.

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Unfortunately, the Rosewood pals won't be able to take down Alison at the same time. Instead, the Liars will still have to deal with the Queen Bee's treachery when the second half of season 5 premieres with "Through A Glass, Darkly."

The Jan. 6 episode will then be followed by "Fresh Meat," "Over A Barrel," "The Bin of Sin," "Oh, What Hard Luck Stories They All Hand Me," "Out, Damn Spot," "Pretty Isn't the Point," "Bloody Hell," "The Melody Lingers On," and "I'm a Good Girl, I Am."

Pretty Little Liars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC Family. Click the video below to see a preview for the Christmas special.

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