Archie Giant Series Magazine #196

In "Hidden Claus," Sabrina sets off on a globe-trotting quest after Aunt Hilda claims Santa isn’t real, only to uncover the surprising truth at the North Pole—where the real Santa Claus runs a shuttered workshop, his magic fading with the world’s waning belief.

Sabrina, determined to embrace her witchy roots and skip the holiday cheer, vows to stop doing good—until two bank robbers unexpectedly give her the perfect chance to turn mischief into a miracle. With her usual spellbook in hand and a mischievous grin, she sets out to prove that even a witch can be a hero… by being a villain.

In this lighthearted 1972 tale from Archie Giant Series Magazine #196, the gang debates what Christmas truly means, with most sharing their usual holiday cravings and gift lists—until Betty offers a thoughtful, heartfelt reply that stands out in a sea of materialism.

In "Mission Possible," Sabrina and Aunt Hilda team up with the Salvation Army, using their magic to boost donations and gather food for the Sisters—until they discover that some things, like genuine hope and compassion, can’t be conjured with spells.

In "Animal Crackers," Sabrina casts a whimsical spell transforming the Archie gang into animals, plunging them into a festive animal kingdom where Christmas is pure joy—until Dilton the Owl, ever the thoughtful one, gently reminds everyone that the season might mean more than just make-believe fun.

When Veronica’s new Christmas tree starts acting strangely, only Sabrina can see the truth: the tree is inhabited by Obadiah, a disgraced warlock cursed to live in wood after revealing his magic to humans. As holiday cheer clashes with supernatural mischief, Sabrina must navigate the tree’s mischievous spirit before the season’s magic spirals out of control.