That's not what it means at nine

It's now post-Christmas. What did you get?
A nice warm sweater? A pair of socks?
Now we all face six months of debt,
But for tonight, we praise THE BOX!

Stay warm at nine

Had quite the event today
Got a new water heater
And I think I've got to say
My life could not be neater
'Cause this device, it has no tank
It just makes the flow hotter
And I've lovely plumbers to thank
For endless, steamy water.

It happens at nine

The music plays across the land
And though we gripe about it
Its meaning is not unclear
A time for gifts is soon at hand
Scowl as we may, we must admit
It really *is* that time of year.

A restorative at nine

So, now it is December. I feel less than enthused
No one is a winner: not the weather nor the news
The nights are long; the days are cold...
There's still bad stories to be told...
Is it just me? Do you feel old?
Hell, let's bring out the booze.