Christmas Special

Merry Christmas to one and all!

Here are some special things for Christmas.  But if you still want to catch up on news and commentary, don't worry -- we've got that too.  Just scroll down when you're ready.

And on to our Christmas celebration!

You and your kids might enjoy tracking Santa's journey through NORAD.  It's not just about Santa -- it's about our world.

Speaking of kids, Being Five is a fine comic strip by George Sfarnas.  And to the right you'll find one of the latest.

And, via Pajama's Media, here are answers to The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Santa's Reindeer

Don't miss Aled Jones, boy and man, singing "O Holy Night" at The Anchoress! Just scroll down to the video.  Beautiful!

If you enjoy Christmas musings, check out Gerard Van der Leun's The Creche by the Side of the Road.

Have you seen the Christmas video reportedly released by Al Qaeda's No. 2?  Sure, something was lost in translation, but I do like what I hear!

James Lileks writes about everything that is his life -- not just Christmas -- but ends with a quiet surprise this week -- his Christmas wish came true (you'll see in the photos at the end).  It touches me simply because that is how excellence often is -- it creeps in when you're not looking and waits to be discovered in quiet glory. 

There's a Ho-Ho-Whole lot more where that came from, and when we find the best of it, we'll bring even more of it to you here!

Now go and have a joyful Christmas!

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Updates:

Here is a report of the Pope's Christmas message.

Mark Evanier has a great Christmas tale involving Mel Torme'

Ed Morissey at Captain's Quarters sends a video Christmas/Hannukah card with special thanks to all in uniform at home and abroad.

Enjoy Christmas music videos and more at Thinkin'boutstuff

Comments

[Keith]

Merry Christmas Gina! and also to all your readers.

[AubreyJ]

Have a wonderful Christmas, Gina.
New Years too...
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