Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

“Over the weekend, the president kick-started the Holiday Season by pre-taping his appearance for ABC’s Christmas Galleria. … I believe the Constitution declares him the Christian in Chief. So to everyone who criticizes the president for not firing Alberto Gonzales, give him a break, you can’t fire a guy at Christmas.”

Stephen Colbert

“Earlier this week President Bush took part in the taping of the Ford’s Theatre gala that will air this December on ABC. It’s a Christmas show and they tape it in June. It’s always awkward taping six months in advance. For example, right now President Bush is still without a clear cut strategy for Iraq. But come December … no, I guess we’ll be okay.”

Jay Leno