Dear Crabby, Are There Other December Holidays I Can Celebrate?

Dear Crabby, I know everyone is high on holiday spirit, but I don’t celebrate Channakuh, Christmas, or any of the other so-called traditional holidays. So, what are my other options in December? Thanks, Frank Felicitations Dear Mr. Felicitations, I hear what you’re saying. My holiday spirit usually lasts until the first person pushes me in Target trying to get to a bright, shiny something or other. In the Crabby household we do celebrate Christmas, but between you and me, I think we … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, Is it too soon for Christmas Music?

Dear Crabby, Once we pass Halloween, it seems like Christmas music starts playing everywhere, why so soon? Sincerely, Kris Musaksoon Dear Kris, What they need is Thanksgiving music to fill the month of November. However, as far as I know, there is only one Thanksgiving song that gets airplay; and that is the song, "Alice’s Restaurant." Almost every radio station will play it on Thanksgiving Day – only on Thanksgiving – and that’s it. Most folks enjoy Arlo Guthrie and his 18 ½ minute … [Read more...]