Played by Jean Smart, Deborah is all about loud luxury.
TheHacksmain characterDeborah never does anything halfway, and Christmas is no exception.
Deborah has many annual traditions, including preparing the house in the lead-up to the party.
Christmas brings out Deborah’s generous nature, with gifts aplenty for her guests.
However,she is still Deborah, so she can never be too nice.
Here is every extravagant tradition Deborah insists on inHacks.
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This isn’t some basic invitation, either.
Deborah’s love of the holidays does not dull her ruthless efficiency.
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Here’s how much of the comedy drama series is based on a true story.
It is a personal invitation literally given through another person, undercutting the more human nature of the invite.
It is a blend of sentimentality and showmanship that is innately Deb.
The invitation is just the beginning of the way that Deborah puts a new spin on Christmas traditions.
Nothing is too extravagant for a Deborah Vance Christmas party.
For someone with Deborah’s wealth, the cost is negligible.Nothing is too extravagantfor a Deborah Vance Christmas party.
Deborah sees her material possessions as an extension of herself, which she loves and keeps in immaculate condition.
Deborah seems drawn to a luxury version of children’s Christmas traditions, like the gingerbread house.
There is a playfulness and sentimentality in Deborah’s Christmas spirit.
Deborah was looking for an excuse to be angry with Kathy.
Kathy breaking the gingerbread house is a loaded metaphor.
ThroughoutHacks, Deborah can be selectively kind and generous to those who she thinks are loyal to her.
Deborah loves giving gifts, as long as she is getting the credit as well.
Her explanation of the timing of the photo shows that she is vain, but self-aware about it.
A photo captures a moment in time, but not necessarily the truth.
Deborah has chosen specific, expensive gifts for everyone invited.
Deborah’s love of Christmas is beautiful but complicated.
She wants to host everyone, but control what happens and when.
Of course, showing love through material possessions can backfire.
Deborah gifts DJ a high-end, luxury crib for her soon-to-born daughter.
