Saturday, December 20, 2008

A few thoughts on Christmas

On Christmas music: Is there any good contemporary Christmas music and where can it be found? I realize that many musicians release albums of Christmas music that were probably recorded in an afternoon at the studio. The cost is close to zero and the expectations are so low that turning a profit cannot be difficult. I'm sure that talented, current Christmas music is out there, but besides Sufjan Stevens, who is creating it?

On Christmas gifts: How much should a person in a long-term relationship spend on gifts? Is it contingent upon the years spent together? Relative to the current state of the relationship? If it's the former, does the amount spent top out after two or three years? If it's the latter, should a couple stay together if they spent less than they spent the year before? As long as no one is keeping track, I'm sure I'll be fine.

On bad Christmas sweater parties: How original. Seriously, no one has thought of that before. Also, why wasn't I invited?

("Put the Lights on the Tree" by Sufjan Stevens)

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