After scoring a touchdown in the same Green Bay game, this 49er grabbed some pom poms from a cheerleader and shook his groove thing in the end zone. Let’s not forget that this is the same Mr. Owens who stashed a pen in his sock and autographed a touchdown ball during a game earlier in the season. You have to love a guy who wears his heart on his sleeve and thinks of hilarious celebrations that don’t piss off the other team.

9. A new phone and plan. I’m just not getting the minutes that I deserve for the money I’m paying a certain unnamed phone service. And my phone’s old.

10. Private Radiohead concert for my closest 20 friends and me. Let me know how arranging that goes, for sure.

I understand that not quite everything on my wish list will be addressed. But in the end, while gifts and hoopla are all fun and good, it’s better to know that you’re surrounded by loved ones for the holiday season. No matter what your religious affiliation is, nothing’s worth more during this season than celebrating the end of one year and sparkling new beginning of another with the people who mean most to you.

So spread peace and goodwill along with a little holiday cheer, and I’ll catch you on the flip side.

—Staff writer Brenda E. Lee can be reached at belee@fas.harvard.edu.