Traditions ’round these parts state that we leave a copy of “Fairytale of New York” for you to enjoy on this day. (Do read the backstory to the classic for the full effect.) If you haven’t taken a spin through this week’s issue yet and there’s a break between Christmas presents and piles of ham, do so. There’s plenty to love. Merry Christmas and happy holidays from us to you and yours, you scumbags.

This article appears in Dec 24-30, 2014.
