Christmas for Grownups

Raise of hands, who here has at one time or another sat on Santa’s lap? When did you stop? Why did you stop? Would you still do it if you could? I ask because the last time I sat on Santa’s lap was last year. Fairly funny when you think about it as I’m 6’4″. If you’ve ever seen my myspace profile it says I made a wish on the zoltar machine. If you’ve ever seen the movie Big you’d understand – rent it, it’s great. Who grows up?

I suppose that’s one thing that makes my Christmas gatherings fun with my extended family. One of the parents always dawns a Santa outfit to take the wishes of the children and anyone else willing to sit on his lap. So of course I opt to do it at any chance I can. I remember once when my Grandpa dressed up as Santa at our house. He even went so far as to come into the house from a very difficult entry through the snow just to make it more believable how fantastic is that? Fun times.

What’s on your Christmas list this year?

So as to not exclude other traditions, would any of the readers who are familiar with Kwanzaa or hanukkah or other spirit please point me to some of your memorable songs. I will gladly attempt to get them on Single of the Day this year prior to the event.

As for Kelly Clarkson, is there really a need to explain who she is? I think she’s probably going to end up being the one true American Idol that breaks the chains of AI. Which is fortunate for her. She’s certainly got an incredible voice and been given an amazing break in to the music business thanks to AI. Kelly has sometimes done some things that I would deem a little off karmically with shunning AI in recent times, so hopefully it’s not something that continues. It’s a rampant thing in this industry to step on the people and not always recognize who helped you make it to the top. Maybe she’ll get a “It’s a Wonderful Life” moment this year and stop doing that.

(** Disclaimer: If Kelly’s label or AI decide to put me on their Christmas list, I’ll be shoveling the audio off the server to be in Santa’s good graces. The post will remain to explain. **)