A lot has happened in the aftermath of last week's holiday-themed episode, with the most significant change being Sister Jude's major demotion. She wakes up shackled and restrained in a cell as a Briarcliff patient, in one of those "this is my worst nightmare realized" kind of scenes. Too bad for her, it's reality. You could call it karma, but I call it a setup. While things may be looking grim for Sister Jude, Lana and Kit get their first real chance at escaping Briarcliff, Bloody Face, and the electric chair.

But a silver lining is never what it seems on American Horror Story, and the gruesomeness doesn't let up this week, either. At least we get an explanation for the aliens (finally!), and it could be connected to that other seemingly rogue story line: Dr. Arden's Nazi experiments. Let's break down the most insane moments after the jump.

The Winter can be a risky time for animals, but with a few tips and precautions, you can winterize your pet to keep him safe and warm in the most frigid temperatures. Keeping your pet indoors may be the easiest solution, but your dog still needs his exercise, and your outdoor cat will want to keep her normal routine. Weathering Winter elements like snow, ice, and salt takes more than picking the trendiest pet parka; read on for a few simple and important safety tips for winterizing your pet.

If your pet must be kept outside:

• If your dog has an outdoor house, then make sure it's elevated and dry and preferably insulated so that drafts don't creep in. And, of course, furnish it with warm, comfortable bedding.
• Add a pet door to your garage so that he can have access to extra shelter, and provide him with a nice doggie bed in a clean, dry area. Also, make sure to keep poisonous chemicals like antifreeze and rodenticide out of his reach.
• Check periodically to make sure that your pet's water is not frozen, and use plastic bowls instead of metal ones, as your pet's tongue could freeze and stick to metal, à la Ralphie in A Christmas Story.
• This may sound crazy, but check under the hood of your car before you start the engine. Cats are known to seek shelter in car engines when temps are low. Usually banging the hood or honking the horn is enough to startle them out of their hiding places.
• Outdoor pets will require more calories in the Winter to produce body heat, so make sure to keep his food bowl more stocked than in the Summer.

For more tips on how to keep your pet safe in frigid temperatures, just keep reading.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Briarcliff in the latest episode of American Horror Story. Instead of tinsel and ornaments, however, the asylum tree is strewn with dentures and hair bows with the hair still attached. And Santa? After the last two episodes introduced the little serial killer girl and the angel of death, "Unholy Night" gives us our newest creepy character, a family-murdering Saint Nick (played by a darkly magnetic Ian McShane) who ends up locked in a room with Sister Jude and a closet full of whips.

Whatever has been simmering inside Sister Mary Eunice finally boils over, and she gets even more blood on her hands. Dr. Arden seems to struggle with her lost innocence, and for the first time ever, we see him and Sister Jude working as an odd-couple team. But it wouldn't be an episode of American Horror Story without some jaw-dropping surprises. Let's break down the most insane moments after the jump.

Haven't visited Mother Nature in a while? There's no better time than now, as National Wildlife Refuge Week comes to a close this weekend on Oct. 20. Every day should be spent celebrating the beauty of our wildlife refuges, but no other week in the year is as jam-packed with wildlife events and activities. Here's everything you need to know about National Wildlife Refuge Week and how you can join in on the action and get wild.

• Since President Theodore Roosevelt established the first national wildlife refuge in 1903, the National Wildlife Refuge System has been preserving habitats for more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 1,000 species of fish. In addition to providing protection for wildlife and plants, refuges also encourage and offer comprehensive, hands-on interactions with nature.
• Beyond preserving wildlife and providing recreational nature activities, refuges have far-reaching impacts that affect more than just wildlife. According to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service director Dan Ashe, "They also have an important role in human communities. By providing healthy habitats for wildlife, refuges improve water quality, relieve flooding, improve soil quality, and help trap greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change."
• There are 553 wildlife refuges and 38 wetland management districts across the US, spanning 150 million acres of protected habitats, and most of them are open to the public. There is at least one wildlife refuge in every state, so anyone in the country can take advantage of this annual celebration. To find a refuge, use this locator to see what's available in your state.
• National Wildlife Refuge Week events vary from refuge to refuge, offering something for every kind of nature-lover. For the active type, there are adventures like hikes, bike rides, and races that combine nature watching with a healthy dose of competition. For those who want to learn about their surroundings, refuges are offering a wide variety of educational programs like bird watching and wildlife photography. For more information, check out the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services' official calendar of events.