The Vampire Diaries' Exclusive First Look: Bonnie Is Back for the Christmas Episode!

It's Christmas time on The Vampire Diaries, and Bonnie has reunited with Caroline and Elena!

Unfortunately, it's just in flashbacks. 

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On the episode, which airs December 11, Bonnie (Kat Graham) attempts to recreate her favorite traditions while reminiscing about happier times with her best friends.  TVGuide.com was on set for the episode, and in the the exclusive first look below, you can see Bonnie, Caroline (Candice Accola) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) — all with much longer hair! —celebrating (with popcorn on a string, no less) in the town center.

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In another of the photos Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) stares solemnly into the Christmas tree, probably thinking of the good times he had with his love.

Check out the photos:

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday at 8/7c on The CW.

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Watch our on-the-set interview with Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder: