2012 Midseason Finale Cliffhangers: Burning Questions From The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, and More! (PHOTOS)

December is upon us, which means two things: a slew of TV shows are going on hiatus for several long weeks, and practically every channel will be hosting a 24/7 Elf marathon.

But instead of drifting peacefully off the air — all fa-la-la-la-la and full of holiday cheer — our favorite series go out with some serious bangs.

Read on for cliffhangers from The Vampire Diaries, The Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, Once Upon a Time, and more. We loved these endings, but we hate to see the series go. Let the cold, dark days begin...

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