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Christmas is just a few weeks away and some of us have already begun playing Christmas songs as soon as the "-ber" months kicked in. Riding with the popularity of Christmas songs this time of year, a lot of artists come up with their special holiday albums containing their take on common holiday songs, while some come up with their own compositions.

David Cook's "Light On," the new single off his upcoming album, was finally released in iTunes yesterday, but fans of this year's American Idol were able to listen to the song after it was released to radio stations and his official website last week. Was it a nice transition from "Time of My Life" and his performance in American Idol?

After getting to know David during his Idol stint, it's undeniable that the lyrics to "Light On" are very spot-on with his personality, in the sense that it speaks of his longing for home and the comfort of the familiar. And while it's undeniably a "rocker song," "Light On" is very catchy and certainly stamped with David Cook's signature sound. Click the video embedded below to listen to David's first single!

There are days when we don't even have the dough to spare for a movie, and sometimes we fail to see our favorite bands perform live in the country because of expensive tickets. In such cases, how would you keep yourself entertained when your budget won't permit your usual brand of entertainment? Here are some tips we came up with to help tide you over on days when you have to scrimp a little.