The Yuletide used to be a lot scarier. In some Germanic regions, while Saint Nicholas delivered gifts for nice boys and girls, the demonic Krampus whipped the naughty. It was a time to recall spooky tales; that’s why Andy Williams croons about “scary ghost stories” in “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
Of course, this season is still plenty scary for many folks in politics. There’s a lame-duck session to survive, a new administration to prepare for, and the pressure to find your friends, family and hiring managers the perfect gift to make you look smart.
Well, have no fear, dear reader! Heard on the Hill is here with our annual reading list/holiday gift guide, curated by verified Beltway insiders with impressive titles like “senator.”
