As a rule, I hate hate hate Christmas kitch. It's awful, and offputting, and annoying. However, today I found a bit of kistch that I could totally get behind: TubaChristmas, in which tuba choirs across the US get together to play carols. It's the perfect blend of proud nerdery and genuine holiday cheer, both of which are usually lost in the commercial-season traffic. Visit the site for a TubaChristmas near you, or just watch some clips on YouTube. And yes, I already sent the link to David and Rollande, you betcha.