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Yep, it's that time of year again, or rather, it's already been that time for the Yuletide spirit the second Halloween was over. Or, depending on which retail shops you frequent, it started before the friggin' summer was over! And whether or not you do celebrate Christmas (or some form of), there are probably songs, movies, TV specials, etc. that seem to get you in the mood, good or bad. What's your favorite Xmas tune? Or hell, which one do you absolutely fucking hate? What pop cultural event or icon just makes you want to punch the first Salvation Army Santa you see? What do you consider essential listening or viewing to make it feel like Christmas to you? I'm curious to see what's traditional for you Hideout members...Is it overindulging on repeat viewings of "A Christmas Story" while concocting drinking games involving that spiked egg nog? Or is it rushing out to your local music store with a hammer and destroying every copy of "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"? To me, there's nothing that makes me want to sit by the woodstove, sipping seasonal ale and getting ready for the big night than this classic from the late, great Bob Clark (yes, the same filmmaker that gave you "A Christmas Story), "Black Christmas":
And if I've gotta have some Christmas songs playing, this album is as good as any to get started on:
So, let's see what you guys love OR hate!