Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating. It's a wet Christmas around here, rather than a white one, as it's been raining all day. This is unfortunate, since we picked up a steak to grill for the occasion, so I'll have to see if there's a break in the weather that will permit me to raise the flag in Manstovia. We also have a virtual gathering later with family and friends. This is not the same as getting together in person, but it will permit seeing a lot of people who wouldn't necessarily make the trip, so there's a bright side to it as well. We may not get the chance to experience another of our holiday traditions, as Bad Santa is no longer offered on Amazon Prime. I actually ordered the disc to prevent this tragedy from reoccurring, so we'll have to decide if we also want to spring for a rental today. It's a little redundant, but Christmas won't seem the same without Billy Bob Thornton spewing invectives and lettuce. Here's hoping the holiday finds you safe and well, and that you are finding a way to accommodate your traditions under the circumstances.

Yuletide Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.

Brunch Links

• Razer RGB Christmas lights are a thing now, so I created a monster.
• How the 'Goldfinger' Alpine sequence gave rise to Bondmania.

Stories

• With choir in hard hats, fire-ravaged Notre-Dame rings in Christmas.
• Watchdog Say Mandalorian Darksaber 2020's Most Dangerous Toy.

Science

• Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space. Thanks RedEye9.

Image

• Splendid flower trapped in amber 100 million years ago reveals its beauty.

Media

• PetsTalk Holidays. Thanks RedEye9.

The Funnies

• Modern Problems - Litterbox Comics.