Salem erupted again during the Christmas season when Kristen DiMera unexpectedly attacked Peter Blake in what has been dubbed the most dramatic “sneak attack” of the year.

The episode opens seemingly peacefully, but just minutes later, Kristen – with a cold gaze and a half-smile – lunges at Peter, leaving viewers breathless.

Kristen is a symbol of danger in Days of Our Lives.

She doesn’t strike without reason, and this attack is clearly the beginning of a new revenge plan.

Peter Blake, who once shared the secret of the disappearance of another DiMera character, is now the main target. A source on the set revealed: “Kristen discovered Peter betrayed her in a secret deal – and her reaction is no longer just words.”

After the attack, Peter was severely injured and rushed to the hospital in critical condition. But what chilled viewers was Kristen’s satisfied smile as she left the scene. No one knew what she would do next – but for Kristen, it was only the beginning.

This scene was described by the director as “a rebirth of Kristen” – she returned to her most sinister, sharp, and dangerous nature. As for Peter, his survival now rested not only in the hands of the doctor, but also in the hands of the woman who had once loved him madly.

Social media fans are debating fiercely: “Kristen is playing a life-or-death game. And Salem will be that chessboard.” Some believe she still holds the secret that will bring down the entire DiMera family – and Peter is just the first pawn to be sacrificed.