Christmas is fast approaching and it appeared neither of the Saints were in the mood to hand out gifts at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday evening.
But a late, late clincher secured the home team a valuable three points to lift them to 10th in the Scottish Premiership and level with Saturday's opponents Motherwell.
Substitute Chris Kane was the man to provide the winning moment after bundling a penalty rebound over the line after his initial attempt had been saved deep into stoppage time.
It sparked wild celebrations in the stands and Kane himself savoured the occasion by leaping into the arms of East Stand supporters.
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