Hello all!

As some of you know, in past years I have written some blogs that some could descrive as vitriolic, some as loconic, while others are agreeable with me in that they are downright funny.

In the spirit of the holiday season, I decided I would post several Christmas-related segments that I have found in the past and continue to find amusing. I am not one for pap sentiment, only true sentiment. However, these clips will come as no surprise to anyone who knows me.

I thought I would start by posting some of my favorite twisted Christmas songs. Here is what can happen when Bob Rivers combines Alvin and the Chipmunks with Nat King Cole.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Z8Hmi9zAc

For those who love to hear Bruce Springsteen live, ummm ... this is not quite it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nry3sBZzbC4

This song is one of two I am posting found on a Christmas album John Waters released a few years ago. "Here Comes Fatty Claus" demonstrates what can happen when one gets sick of the materialistic nature of Christmas and rightly snaps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDAgIWaHsMU

And why not close out this cavalcade of carols with probably the most spirited Christmas song of them all, "Santa Claus is a Black Man."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp_iB8Nd8Os

Before I close, here is one perception of jolly ol' Saint Nick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XOM31TpsJg

That being said, I wish everyone a happy Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, or whatever way you celebrate this festive season and I look forward to a great 2009!

Until later,

~TOM