Boxing Day Open Thread

Posted on December 26, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Now this is a holiday!

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 12)

Posted on December 24, 2025 by The Political Hat

     ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas… and there will be cookies.

     Merry Christmas!

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 11)

Posted on December 23, 2025 by The Political Hat

     A little Christmas message for our enemies around the world.

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 10)

Posted on December 22, 2025 by The Political Hat

     This Christmas Season, let us not forget the poor amongst us.  Townsends harkens back to the turn of the 19th Century and what for many of the poor, as humble as it may have been, was a feast.

     Merry Christmas!

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News of the Week (December 21st, 2025)

Posted on December 21, 2025 by The Political Hat

 

News of the Week for December 21st, 2025


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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 9)

Posted on December 21, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Everybody loves Christmas music, especially when sung by Alice Cooper.

     Marry Christmas, and may you be welcome to a pleasant dream instead of a nightmare!

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 8)

Posted on December 20, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Make your Christmas more festive by understanding the festive origins of festive words!

     Have an Etymological Christmas!

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 7)

Posted on December 19, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Santa has a counterpart who visits the naughty children named Krampus, who is sometimes depicted as female… which may not be so bad.

     Merry Christmas, and try not to be too naughty.

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 6)

Posted on December 18, 2025 by The Political Hat

     It ain’t really Christmas until the Victoria Christmas Pudding it set on fire.

     Merry Christmas, and have a fire extinguisher ready just in case!

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 5)

Posted on December 17, 2025 by The Political Hat

     The classic Christmas story “A Christmas Carol” has many versions, including this one by Coronet Films.  But unlike many others, this one comes complete with riffs.

     Merry Christmas, and don’t forget to laugh!

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