Episode 471.5. Happy Merry Chrismakwanukkahhanzukkah!

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“993841_10152094396735708_1474033952_nfrom The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged):

It came to me on a midnight clear
There’s so much confusion these days
To make things easy this time of year
Just learn to say one simple phrase…

Happy Merry Chrismakwanukkahhanzukkah
That’s the only thing you’ll ever have to say:
“Happy Merry Chrismakwanukkahhanzukkah”
Wishes everyone a jolly holiday!

Happy Merry Chrismakwanukkahhanzukkah
If you want to spread some universal cheer, say,
“Happy Merry Chrismakwanukkahhanzukkah!”
You know you wannukkah
Because it’s funukkah
Everyonukkah
This year!

Vocals: Matt Rippy, Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor
Guitar: Matt Rippy
Music and lyrics: Austin Tichenor 
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