The Queen has been doing it for more than half-a-century - now the Lancashire Evening Post delivers its second annual Christmas Day message.
Lancashire entertainer Steve Royle presented the LEP's first alternative seasonal speech 12 months ago.
Now he has teamed up with fellow comedian Martin Pemberton to provide a funny review of some of the major news stories, both local and national, from the past year.
View our 2007 "Royle" Christmas Day message by clicking on the green icon above right.The dynamic duo are men of many talents. Steve is an actor, writer, juggler and radio presenter, while Martin is a freelance stuntman and actor, and performs every summer as Jess the Jester at the Camelot Theme Park in Chorley.
Both are currently appearing as Silly Billy in different pantomines.
Martin is making his festive debut in Jack and the Beanstalk at Preston Guild Hall's Charter Theatre, while Steve is appearing in his fifth successive panto season - in Sleeping Beauty at Blackpool's Grand Theatre.
The Queen, Elizabeth II, made her first televised festive address in 1957 and to mark the occasion she has just launched her own channel on the video-sharing website, YouTube.
>> Queen's message goes on YouTubeVisit the Royal Channel on You Tube and watch the first Christmas Day message.
>> 'Royle' message 2007 - a preview>> The Queen's Speech - a history>> See our 2006 alternative Christmas Day message
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