My holiday spirit doesn’t usually kick in until about two weeks before xmas, but maybe because of the recent snow, I started early this year. Sure, Christmas is technically a religious holiday, but that only makes being naughty–by say, slipping a baby Jesus buttplug into your creche–that much more fun. After the jump, some more ways to prepare yourself the impending enforced cheer . . . I mean the most wonderful time of the year. . . .While it’s said that everyone loves a man in uniform, that’s not technically true. There are cop fans, people who fetishize soldiers, and I know at least one gentleman who goes weak in the knees for UPS guys. But the one universal is the fireman. What’s not to love? They’re brave, they save people, and because they have to be able to lug heavy equipment, they’re usually pretty buff. And if you head over to Babeland on Thursday night, you can buy the 2011 Washington Firefighters Calendar and (this is the best part) get to sit on a fireman’s lap. The proceeds from the calendar benefit the Washington State Council of Firefighters Burn Foundation, so don’t be cheap. My buddy Kurt B. Reighley’s Christmas blog, Festive, is technically active all year ’round, but really kicks into high gear around now. There you’ll find archives of Christmas music that you won’t hear on the radio (unless you’re listening to his show on KEXP), holiday porn, and even some crafts. Though it may sound corny to some (and also, not particularly naughty) floating around on the Christmas Ship sounds like the epitome of holiday fun to this lady. Even with all the child-friendly aspects like a “Ho Ho Ho” contest . . . Wait a minute . . . they do serve alcohol, don’t they? (Yes, phew!)Speaking of booze . . . .Santacon may not be until the 18th and it may be too early to deck the halls, but it’s never too soon for a little Christmas Cheer. Find recipes here, here and here.