Patricia Heaton stopped by to talk about a trip to Africa with the charity World Vision, and told the audience animals and charities go hand-in-hand. Oh, and she also surprised Rachael with an alpaca on-stage.

In the video above, Twist shares his foolproof tips for avoiding holiday stress. Festive flair? Check!

What’s the fourth way to avoid becoming a grinch this season? Check out our behind-the-scenes video of Twist in his green room before his big TV debut above to find out!

Giving the gift of an alpaca can change a life. Donations start at just $16 and go a long way. Learn more at worldvision.org.

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