Merry Christmas Mets Fans: 12 Days Of Metsmas Music Video

Merry Christmas Mets fans! To help you celebrate the holidays, here's a Mets Christmas carol to sing in front of the yule log. I give you, The 12 Days of Metsmas.

A very special thanks to all the readers who sent in ideas on Twitter, Facebook and email.

Merry Christmas Mets Fans From The Apple

Merry Christmas From The Apple

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SNY To Air 24 Hours Of Kevin Burkhardt This Christmas

SNY knows you can't get enough Kevin Burkhardt and not wanting anyone to feel neglected over the holidays the network has announced that starting at 8PM on Christmas Eve they will air 24 hours of Burkhardt programming.

The majority of the show will feature Burkhardt sitting by the fire and telling stories about his experiences with the Mets in a calm soothing voice while the New York Philharmonic plays Christmas music softly in the background.

Aside from that, Kevin will also be conducting fireside interviews with Mets stars and celebrities.  The tentative guest list includes Fred and Jeff Wilpon, Johan Santana, Carlos Beltran and Andy Dick.

The highlight will come at midnight on Christmas Eve when Burkhardt will read Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" while sipping brandy by the fire.

Kevin Burkhardt's 24 Hours of Christmas begins on Friday night at 8PM.  Set your DVR's now.

All articles featured on The Apple are fictitious. No Mets were harmed in the writing of this story.

The 12 Days Of Metsmas: A Mets Christmas Carol

On the 1st day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
a GM named Sandy.

On the 2nd day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 3rd day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 4th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 5th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
Old Terry C., Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 6th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
Lower ticket prices, Old Terry C., Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 7th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
One limited payroll, Lower ticket prices, Old Terry C., Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 8th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
Chris Young who's rumored, One limited payroll, Lower ticket prices, Old Terry C., Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 9th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
Quiet winter meetings, Chris Young who's rumored, One limited payroll, Lower ticket prices, Old Terry C., Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 10th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
Jeff Francis - maybe, Quiet winter meetings, Chris Young who's rumored, One limited payroll, Lower ticket prices, Old Terry C., Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 11th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
No new dimensions, Jeff Francis - maybe, Quiet winter meetings, Chris Young who's rumored, One limited payroll, Lower ticket prices, Old Terry C., Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

On the 12th day of Christmas the Wilpons gave to me
No hope for this year, No new dimensions, Jeff Francis - maybe, Quiet winter meetings, Chris Young who's rumored, One limited payroll, Lower ticket prices, Old Terry C., Paul Depodesta, 3 Guys Non-Tendered, J.P. Ricciardi, & a GM named Sandy.

12 Days Of Metsmas Lyrics By Randy Smith, Larry Smith & Randy Medina.  All articles featured on The Apple are fictitious. No Mets were harmed in the writing of this story. 

You Don't Have To Be Anna Benson To Play Santa Claus This Year

Today I just wanted to take a break from all the silliness to share a little info about a great project that Mrs. The Apple and I like to take part in every year.  Organized by New York Cares, the Winter Wishes program provides holiday gifts for disadvantaged children, teens, and families, many of whom would not otherwise receive gifts during the holidays. 

Winter Wishes collects and screens more than 32,000 gift requests and sends them to volunteers who purchase, wrap, and send the gifts to them. While holiday shopping can be a drag, making a local child's holiday wish come true is never a chore.  Fortunately all their letters have been

If toys are not your thing there is also the NY Coat Drive as well as many opportunities to give the greatest gift of all, your time, to many worthwhile charities.

As sports fans, we like to run our mouths about the price of this and that but we all enjoy the luxury of being able to spend money on these silly games we love so much.  This year lets put our money (or time) where our mouth is.  It doesn't even matter what holiday, if any, you celebrate.  Personally, I reject traditional holiday celebrations and instead celebrate the Mets' acquisition of Mike Hampton in 1999.

So whether it's donating to Toys For Tots or helping out at your local shelter please remember those less fortunate this year during the holidays. 

For More Info On The Charities Mentioned and More Visit The Following Links:

New York Cares
http://www.newyorkcares.org/

Toys For Tots
http://www.toysfortots.org/

While registration is closed for Winter Wish letters, you can still help them by donating a gift card.  Contact Winter.Wishes@newyorkcares.org for more info.