This is what you will listen to while you watch jolly old Al Roker light that Christmas tree tonight.

FORBES: Rocking Around the Alternative Christmas Tree

While the United States calendar for Christmas shopping is favorable, since there are extra selling days before Christmas, this is not the case in Germany.

FORBES: Galeria Kaufhof: The Leader in German Department Stores Successfully Navigates a Tough Climate

This time, young Kevin McCallister mistakenly boards a plane to Gotham while his folks fly off to Miami for their Christmas vacation.

NEWYORKER: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York