OSTRHYK ZSXJ YISGQ….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: K = Y
ANSWER: HOLIDAY SONG ABOUT A DELICIOUS, CRUMBLY YULETIDE GIFT: “I’M GETTIN’ MUFFIN FOR CHRISTMAS.”
📌 FAST FACTS
“Nuttin’ for Christmas”
➤ Overview
“Nuttin’ for Christmas” is a novelty Christmas song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. It became popular during the 1955 holiday season and has remained a recognizable holiday recording.
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➤ History
The song was first released in 1955. One of the most successful recordings was performed by Art Mooney and His Orchestra with vocalist Barry Gordon, which reached the Billboard charts and became a million-selling record. The image shown in today’s post is a photograph of Barry Gordon.
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➤ Lyrical Theme
The lyrics are presented from the perspective of a mischievous child who recounts various naughty actions and concludes that there will be nothing waiting under the Christmas tree as a result.
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➤ Legacy
“Nuttin’ for Christmas” continues to be included in holiday music rotations and compilations, particularly those featuring novelty songs from the mid-20th century.
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Sources
Wikipedia — “Nuttin’ for Christmas”
Wikipedia — “Nuttin’ for Christmas”