We’d like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas, or as Gothamist put it, “the last Saturday in December.” Whether you spent the day opening boxes of things you only vaguely wanted (socks?) and making small talk with family, working on finally recovering from your winter solstice bacchanal hangover, or quietly ordering Chinese, we hope it was pleasant. Although most normal activity slows down, the day wasn’t without its news. Citing computer problems caused…

To everyone who celebrates Christmas, DCist wishes you a Merry Christmas. To those who do not, DCist wishes you a relaxing long weekend. “Twas the Night Before Christmas” (Clement Clarke Moore) was first published in 1823 and its reading continues to be a popular Christmas Eve bedtime tradition today. You can track Santa’s travels all today and tonight with NORAD. They update regularly with streamed media and information about the holiday traditions for each country…

Lots of stadium news as the day of the D.C. City Council vote on the baseball stadium proposal is here. The Post reports that Mayor Anthony Williams has lined up enough votes to get his proposal for a South Capitol Street stadium passed by the council. The two crucial votes, Ward 1’s Jim Graham (left) and Ward 8’s Sandy Allen, have been secured. In exchange for their support, Williams will fund library improvements (Graham’s request)…