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The Colbert Nation is put on alert, as genial truthiness slinger and host Stephen Colbert has taped his anticipated Christmas special for Comedy Central. 06/16/2008 - Stephen Colbert - loves to get awards, and rewards his Colbert Nation with a Chistmas special... © Janet Mayer / PR Photos

06/16/2008 - Stephen Colbert - loves to get awards, and rewards his Colbert Nation with a Chistmas special... © Janet Mayer / PR PhotosThe faux-news show has a cavalcade of stars and moments only Colbert himself could combine. Among those appearing to celebrate Joyeux Noel are Elvis Costello, Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend and Willie Nelson.Comedy Central notes that Colbert selected Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne to compose holiday themed songs, including "Have I Got a Present for You," Little Dealer Boy" and "There Are Worse Things to Believe In." Reportedly Colbert will sing a Hanukkah song with his faux news 'Daily Show' peer, Jon Stewart.The network notes that the special will air Sun., Nov. 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and a DVD—which includes a special "book burning Yule log" and will donate some of the proceeds to Feeding America will be available the following Tuesday.

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