Yes, the town is literally named Christmas. And the episode uses that brilliantly. Every year, the town celebrates Christmas Eve, and every year, the Doctor survives another wave of attack. He ages from a young Matt Smith into a wizened ancient man, using regeneration energy to hold off the Daleks. Clara begs him to leave, but the Doctor refuses, because “the Time of the Doctor” is not a moment—it’s a lifetime.
The Christmas specials became a staple of British television, often used to introduce or bid farewell to Doctors. "Doctor Who" Christmas Special Episodes - IMDb Doctor Who 2005 2013 Christmas Special The Time...
Brought a whimsical, "fairy tale" quality that expanded the show's reach in the United States and culminated in the 50th-anniversary celebrations. Plot Summary: The Siege of Trenzalore Yes, the town is literally named Christmas
...of the Doctor.