Christmas is all about the traditions.

The Thin White Duke duetting with the Short White Bing. Prehistoric Matt Taibbi calling out prehistoric Lloyd Blankfein. Cylons. Yuletide hostage-taking.

On a scientific note, the NORAD Santa Tracker.

And, of course, the annual re-telling of the story of

Santa Claus and his old lady.

Merry Christmas, C&L-ers