It’s likely to be a pretty slow news day, and I don’t imagine too many readers will be stopping by, so expect a very light posting schedule today (which is to say, this may be the only post).

I will, however, be around in case something dramatic and/or unexpected happens, but if the political world is quiet today, “Political Animal” will be, too.

Here, by the way, is the weekly address from the White House, which includes a very worthwhile message about lending a hand to American troops and their families during the holiday season.

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Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or just enjoying a day off, have a great one.

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Follow Steve on Twitter @stevebenen. Steve Benen is a producer at MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show. He was the principal contributor to the Washington Monthly's Political Animal blog from August 2008 until January 2012.