Lore/context: [bq]They were invited with all expenses paid. Since normally Xmas ain't exactly a huge celebration for these 2 and the femboy had met a nice, highly confident new pony ([spoiler]male Straw Cocoa":/search?q=safe~2Coc~3Astrawberry+cocoa+~28the+coco+clan~29%2Cfemale+to+male[/spoiler]) who cared about him very much, they were happy to accept the invitation.
While Black Record was barely able to contain his happiness just being there, then his gay older friend-with-benefits showed up wearing the Xmas wreath, which only made Black Record amused & happier. Silly, but doesn't hurt allowing.