Philadelphians Living Nativity

Since today is the "Twelfth Day of Christmas," here is the first annual Philadelphians MC Living Nativity, which was done as part of the Bike Stop's decorating party on December 14 (which BTw was a blast). This is taken from the Philadelphians MC's YouTube channel page. Enjoy!

Christmas Wrapping Light Show

Here is a video of a house with Christmas lights grooving along to the Waitresses's 1981 song "Christmas Wrapping."

I hope that this holiday season hasn't been a hectic one for you!

Christmas 2007 Wrap Up

Christmas wasn't a big thing this year. Got the last of my shopping done on the Thursday before. I got some gift cards for Target and Amazon.com, which I am using to get some DVDs. Still getting over that cold that I recaught earlier this month, hopefully I'll be well by the time New Year comes around. I am making some plans on what to do on New Years Eve and Day, which I will be in Philly at least one of those two days.

Somebody's been naughty...again

I know, I just can't resist putting up even more pictures of Karen Walker done up as a Santa Claus dominatrix like I have for the past two years. Here is the clip from Will and Grace ("Jingle Balls," which originally aired on December 13, 2001) where Jack tries to convince his boss that he can design a Christmas window display, and has Karen help out with his "vision."

Anyway, Happy Holidays!

Philly Gay Men's Chorus's holiday CD

Sorry that I forgot to post this earlier this week--the latest edition of my PhillyGayCalendar.com column, which covers the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus's new holiday CD titled Holiday Delights, has been posted up. BTW they are holding a CD release party at Woody’s on Sunday, December 23 from 10pm to midnight, where there will be a guest bartender from PGMC and some CD giveaways.

Friday Video #60: Santa Baby

Three versions of one of my favorite Christmas songs, "Santa Baby":



First here's RuPaul performing the song on his Christmas special that aired on VH1 in 1997. It's also on his Christmas album, titled Ho Ho Ho.



Next here's Kylie Minogue on Top Of The Pops back in 2000. Her version of "Santa Baby" originally appeared as a non-album b-side of her single "Please Stay."



Finally here's the woman who put the song on the map, Eartha Kitt. This a recent performance of "Just An Old Fashioned Girl" and "Santa Baby." Love the catty put-down she makes of Madonna, who recorded the song herself back in 1987.

Friday VIdeo #59: Last Christmas

Here are a couple of diverse cover versions of Wham's "Last Christmas" I enjoy:



This is Jimmy Eat World's version which was released on the OC Christmas CD in 2004.



Here is Cascada's version, which is included on their recent CD maxi-single "What Hurts The Most."

Finally, click here to hear Jade Starling (singer from Pretty Poison) do a freestyle version. No video of this track, but at least it's currently streaming on her MySpace page. It first came out two years ago, but the version on her page is a new version where it's slightly re-edited and some new vocals are added (giving it a bit of a ABBA-ish sound).

Hustle and Bustle

I might be a bit strange but I kind of enjoy the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the holiday, Christmas shopping and all. I usually like to spread out the gift-buying over a few weeks period; the stuff I have to mail out I usually buy first. This way I don't have to use my credit card as much as if I had bought everything at once. Also in the middle of sending out a few Christmas cards as well. Plus working on my next Philly Gay Calendar column, which will be on the new Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus holiday CD, which should be posted up early next week.

Friday Video #58: Bearforce1 Christmas

Back in August I posted a video of the all-bear boy band from Holland Bearforce1. Well, they're back. Last month they released a new video "Christmas is here," but I didn't want to foist this onto you until at least until after Thanksgiving (which is the earliest Christmas music should be played IMHO). Again, this has a high cheese factor, but what the hell? It's some fun for Christmas!

Naughty? Nice? Or a little bit of both?

Because I can't resist posting pictures of Karen Walker as a Santa Claus dominatrix.

Happy Holidays!

Going through a rough period

Haven't been very inspired to do blogging since I heard last week that my hours have been cut from my day job. Been looking at the want ads and filling out applications. Reading the latest edition of What Color Is Your Parachute? when I'd much rather be reading this instead. Speaking of which, I've also been getting into the Christmas rush with having a few items left to buy as presents. Wanted to check out the latest Dumspta Players show Godsmell this past Wednesday night but I didn't because I needed to save money for obvious reasons. I hope this rough period will pass by quickly and something good comes along.

BTW the latest colum for PhillyGayCalendar is out now, where I talk about the coffeehouses in Philly's gayborhood.

Friday Video #11: Rufus Wainwright with French & Saunders

Here is a clip of Rufus Wainwright performing "Spotlight On Christmas" on the French and Saunder's Christmas Celebrity Special, with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders taking a humorous poke at folk festivals. This program first aired in Britian last year. It will make its American TV debut on BBC America on December 21.

Rufus's "Spotlight On Christmas" first appeared on the compilation Maybe This Christmas Too in 2004. It can also be found on the The McGarrigle Christmas Hour CD as well.