It takes an awful lot of chutzpah for witch-sniffers to avoid accountability by claiming they’re the victims of a “witch-hunt.” Also: Some year-end lists, a handy guide to high crimes and misdemeanors, the grave of a great American, and why honest drug-dealers are better than dishonest ones. Read more

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them … and the angel of the Lord said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” Read more

PNC Bank describes its “Christmas Index” as a “whimsical holiday tradition that makes learning about the economy fun.” But for a better holiday tradition that can teach you far more about the economy, just watch “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Read more

The Christmas links we haven’t gotten to yet, including: Mark Evanier, a tender Tennessee Christmas, Pete Enns ruining things, and all the verses to O Holy Night. Read more