With the holiday season fast approaching that means our favorite TV shows will be taking a short break before returning next year. We know your Thursday nights won't be the same without Damon and Elena on the CW's "The Vampire Diaries" but we scoured the internet for some juicy information about the remaining episodes.

The network has already released an official description (via SpoilersGuide.com) for episode 9, titled "I Alone," and it looks like our favorite characters will find themselves in a bit of trouble. The ninth episode airs on Dec. 4.

"Damon finds himself in hot water after he carries out a plan that requires Alaric's unwilling participation. When Elena shares some hopeful news with Jeremy about Bonnie, she is caught off guard by his reaction. Liv helps Damon and Elena with their plan to get Bonnie back, but when things take an unexpected turn, she's left with a difficult choice to make.

Elsewhere, Matt takes matters into his own hands when Enzo's actions cross the line, and Kai's (guest star Chris Wood) existence continues to be a dangerous threat."

CW also released the description of the tenth episode, "Christmas Through Your Eyes," which is also the winter finale.

"With the holidays approaching, Bonnie attempts to replicate her favorite traditions, while reminiscing about happier times with her friends. Not able to return home to Mystic Falls for her favorite time of the year, Caroline is surprised when Sheriff Forbes (guest star Marguerite MacIntyre ) brings the holidays to her at Whitmore College.

Meanwhile, after discovering that Jo (guest star Jodi Lyn O'Keefe) has gone missing, Alaric turns to Damon and Elena for help, while Liv (guest star Penelope Mitchell) and Luke (guest star Chris Brochu) find themselves at odds when Tyler approaches them with a risky plan.

Elsewhere, Jeremy helps Matt carry out a plan to take down Enzo but grows concerned when Matt takes things too far. Lastly, Stefan is forced to break some devastating news to Caroline."

And just in case you needed even more "Vampire Diaries" scoop, TV Line reports that "there's some big, big, big chapter-ending moves at the end of the episode that change a lot for everyone.