Merry Christmas from the family.

Extra Credit Music That Doesn’t Suck

• “Christmas in Prison,” John Prine.

• “Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis,” Tom Waits.

• “Christmas in Washington,” Steve Earle.

• “St. Stephen Day Murders,” Elvis Costello and The Chieftains.

• “The Rebel Jesus,” Jackson Browne.

• “Blue Christmas,” Porky Pig.

• “Walkin’ Round in Women’s Underwear,” Bob Rivers.