Watch: A Very Murray Christmas
It may be plain weird or it may be a winter wonderland packed with our favorite celebrity oddballs-or delightfully both. We're not quite sure what to expect from Netflix's new musical comedy (available today) starring Bill Murray ( a "secular saint," according to the New York Times) and directed by indie auteur Sofia Coppola. Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Chris Rock, Amy Poehler and many others join in the fun.

's adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata has the title character encouraging all women to pledge abstinence until gang members in Chicago put down their guns. With acerbic humor cutting the severity of the real-life death count in the Windy City, Lee depicts our national crisis with sexual, historical and satirical layers, courting plenty of controversy and conflicting reviews.

Cook (Or Just Admire): New York Times Hanukkah Recipes on Pinterest
Even if you're not keeping kosher, these mouth-watering foods will have you whipping up some latkes, brisket and challah. Raspberry Rose Rugelach could easily dominate any cookie exchange you have on the calendar. And the Sweet and Sour Braised Brisket with Cranberries and Pomegranates deserves to be served at your next family function, no matter the occasion.

See: DJ Earworm's "United States of Pop 2015"
Revisit this year's chart-topping pop songs in a single five-minute music video mashup created by Jordan Roseman. Since 2007, Roseman has stitched the hits together to create a year-end jam. Somehow he manages to make Adele, Drake, Fetty Wap, Biebs, the Weekend, Taylor Swift and more sound like they collaborated on one epic ditty.

It's more a form than a hotline, but no matter what they're calling it, this service could be a timesaver this holiday season. The publishing house Penguin is offering to help you find the right books for tricky recipients. Simply provide a little info about your problem giftee, and, like literary elves, Penguin's experts will respond with suggested reads.

Shop: Bella Freud
The holidays are a sensual time of year, and designer Bella Freud expertly taps into fragrances and feelings with joie de vivre. Pick up a snuggly, colorful merino sweater or cloak yourself in one of her lovely parfums (Ginsburg is God, Je T'aime Jane, 1970). Candles of the same scents spread good cheer as gifts or wafting through your house party.