HOLIDAY WARS

9 p.m. on FOOD

Bring out the eggnog and Yule logs, because the Season 4 premiere episode “Elf’s Downhill Derby” brings nine teams of talented cake and sugar artists together to compete in this eight-episode series. Host Jeff Mauro and judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira challenge these elite bakers to create over-the-top cakes inspired by whimsical holiday tales. But only one team walks away with the championship title and the grand prize: a trip to see the Northern Lights – and perhaps a glimpse of Santa Claus. (Season Premiere) (N)