Jack Johnson and an assortment of musicians on his Brushfire Records roster pitched in to create a debut holiday album called This Warm December.

One highlight of the holiday compilation is Mason Jennings’ interesting acoustic take on Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. With his original acoustic folk, rock, and country-influenced sound, and intellectually stimulating lyrics, Jennings has successfully cultivated an incredibly loyal base of dedicated and passionate fans over the course of his musical career. Below, Mason shares his thoughts about the holiday season.

Jack Spilberg: What’s better, naughty or nice?

Mason Jennings: I’ll take Nifty. Or Knopfler. Or Knuckley. Or Nascar.

JS: Which do you prefer, real or fake Christmas trees?

MJ: If you believe it is real, it’s real. I like our real tree, same one we’ve had for 10 years.

JS: Who personifies Scrooge the most in the world today?

MJ: I would have to say I do, at least the part about him being a man and changing his ways

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JS: Which one of Santa’s reindeer is your favorite?

MJ: Donder- I especially like the scene in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer where he asks his parents why they named him Donder, and his dad tries not to laugh, and his mom just says, “Be happy you got a name, most animals don’t have names.”

JS: What are your family traditions for the holidays?

MJ: Making cookies, putting up a tree, cast molding, hammer dodging, mistletoe, piranha bathtub, window shopping, dreaming, escaping, giving gifts

JS: What is your favorite Christmas song of all time?

MJ: Silent Night, because it is incredible

JS: Has Christmas become too materialistic?

MJ: I know the Spirit exists because it just stole my wallet and my smile. Just kidding. I love Christmas. I love “Christ” Mas. The spirit of Christ will always be entwined and challenged by the spirit of money and earthly riches. It can be confusing. They walk together. It is up to every heart to choose its own path. Love is love. There are many ways to show it. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Mason Jennings’ official site: http://www.masonjennings.com/

Pick up This Warm December and support a good cause. 25% of the profits are being donated to a children’s music education charity. Buy it here: https://www.brushfirerecords.com/store/#item-75

• Previously on Christmas w/ Brushfire: G. Love

Jack Spilberg