Julie Williams – the soul of the Horton family – silenced Salem when she announced the cancellation of the traditional Christmas party.

“No one can celebrate when the people they love are in danger,” she said, her voice trembling.

And so, amidst hundreds of unlit lights, Salem fell silent.

Julie’s decision wasn’t just a postponement of a party; it was a reminder: Salem was losing its most beautiful thing – its belief in peace.

As news of the kidnapping spread, everyone in the Horton household was weighed down with anxiety. The presents lay untouched under the Christmas tree, the party was yet to be prepared, and in the kitchen, Julie sat silently watching the clock – waiting for news.

This scene was praised as “beautifully poignant.” There was no cheerful background music, only the sound of the wind outside and the flickering candlelight illuminating her anxious face. Days Of Our Lives transformed a joyful celebration into a poignant scene: it is when love is tested that people truly understand what Christmas is all about.

Fans were moved to see her clutching Doug’s necklace, whispering, “We’ll still have Christmas – when they come back.” A single sentence was enough to bring viewers to tears.