It’s not too late to find a present for your pet—you can always give the gift of swine flu. (Daily News)

If you’re flying anywhere this Christmas, be sure to arrive at least an hour before departure, and you might want to bring elbow pads. (NY Times)

BlackBerries are working again, so exercise caution when texting under the influence of eggnog. (1010 WINS)

Because gifts can turn out to be defective or not at all what you were told you purchased, always keep the receipt.  (Gothamist)

Oh, and God rest ye merry gentleman—may ye be on your way. (NY1)