Cecily Strong brings some of that Sweeney Sisters Christmas magic back to Saturday Night Live

Like the long-lost third (actually fourth) singing Sweeney Sister, Strong’s (off-off-off) Broadway trouper steamrolled her way through a suspiciously Streisand-esque, galloping version of “Jingle Bells,” to the silent bafflement of her New York club audience. (And, it’s gotta be said, most of her New York TV studio audience.) But SNL Christmas episodes are the home for show biz-besotted musical misfits, and Dianne’s hammy but expert, rattling “Bells” (accompanied by ex-husband Sonny’s clomping piano and catty asides about their tumultuous former relationship) is destined for Saturday Night Live Christmas specials future. Here’s just hoping that, unlike her spiritual Sweeney forebears, music rights on “Jingle Bells” won’t keep Dianne and Sonny’s clip out of internet circulation. Does someone own “Jingle Bells?” Apart from Dianne Gellerman, that is. Good night—you’ve been a wonderful audience!