Funky boys and girls who’ve secured their place on the Nice list know that the jolly man coming down their chimneys on Christmas Eve doesn’t hail from the North Pole. Instead, a proud son of Cincinnati who plays the bass like he’s from another planet grooves his way through the household smokestack to bring festive cheer. To quote Bootsy Collins himself: “Tis the season to be Funky!” May the holiday weekend bring you a visit from Boot-A-Claus.