You thought Christmas was Saturday, but today's inane press event trifecta has us thinking the Santa came to New York a little early:

Freedom of Giving holiday celebration in honor of attorney Johnnie Cochran; Planet Hollywood, 1540 Broadway.

Boxing promoter Don King and the Rev. Al Sharpton distribute turkeys for the holidays; Canaan Baptist Church, 165 W. 115th St.

Former "Apprentice" contestant Kwame Jackson and "Average Joe" Joe Mesh are photographed for a fashion layout for Trader Monthly Magazine; Pine Street, east of Broadway.

Cub reporters, get your notepads out and your dictaphones ready. Make Columbia proud.