Entries by Jeff Westover

Do elves ever pee themselves?

Dear Ernest, Do elves ever pee themselves? Kirsty Ireland Well. That’s a delicate question. When I first saw this question I thought someone was kidding, maybe pulling my leg. But I see it is from you, Kirsty, and I understand why you are asking it. So I will tell you. First of all, I talked […]

Fans Upset About Butchering of Christmas Songs

Last night’s broadcast of the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was supposed to be a televised treat for Mariah Carey fans. The famed diva ruffled feathers by failing to show for rehearsals with the youngsters selected to dance with her on stage and then sent fans searching for ear plugs with a horrible […]

What Shall We Give?

How are we really spending our precious time during this Christmas season? And how do we really celebrate Christmas? When we give…what are we really giving? Those are the questions posed in this video below, silently spoken but beautifully sung in verse. In this Christmas hymn the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sends a lovely message of […]

What do the reindeer eat?

Dear Ernest, What do the reindeer eat? Fiona Portales, NM USA I decided to talk to Elf Victor, Santa’s head of reindeer operations, about that question. I know that I leave out carrots for them on Christmas Eve. But I started to wonder if that was the right thing to do. “Oh, it is definitely […]

Joel the Lump of Coal

Jimmy Kimmel released a video today destined to become a favorite of some this holiday season. He collaborates with The Killers who annually produce a Christmas song with proceeds that go to charity. Kimmel doesn’t sing but he lends his own quirky brand of humor to this year’s song and it all comes together in […]