For Girlene, a millionaire Boyene or a pony (her choice).

For ticked, a blog that has more readers than the New York Times (God knows she deserves it).

For lilycicero, a million smiles all her own (for all the smiles she's given to others).

For jazusamo, a Browning BAR Mark II Lightweight Stalker, dry boots, and a clear shot at a 12-point.

For Lancey Howard, the winning hand.

For xzins, his own TV show where he can tell it like it is.

For the Graysons, the Bronze Star that politics denied the lieutenant.

For 4woodenboats, a schooner in Gloucester and the time and crew to sail it home.

For the Sharratts, Congressman Murtha on the stand and under oath.

For bigheadfred, a nephew free at last.

For fatima, even more answered prayers.

For brityank, Jessica Alba will finally admit he is her secret passion.

For Chickenhawk Warmonger, a dollar for every time she hits the proverbial nail on the head.

For jveritas, more opportunities for her to spread her faith.

For SandRat, well-deserved applause.

For jude24, a pair of balanced scales that tilt just slightly in his favor.

For dynachrome, the joyous company of prosperous infidels.

For smoothsailing, full sails and a warm breeze at his back.

For Gene Eric, five golden pings.

For Just A Nobody, strength to live among the moonbats.

For the Chessani and Wuterich families, the end, at last, to the government's persecution and years of perfect happiness to make up for the years that have been taken from you.

May next Christmas be a time to reflect on justice at last, the exoneration of all eight Marines. Until then...

 Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!