capped off with a live-action scene of Yankovic and some carolers wearing gas masks, singing with rubble around them. This live action finale was filmed in the Bronx, New York, in an economically devastated area that looked like a bomb had gone off. The video was edited with Yankovic by Darren Bramen, with final edits and effects by John Peterson. Yankovic stated that the record label did not want to pay for this video to be made, due to associating a nuclear disaster with the holidays. Yankovic instead funded production of the video himself. In the late 1980s, the song was a staple on MTV during the holiday season. Reception The song has been well received. Julio Diaz of the Pensacola News Journal wrote "While 'Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer' got old decades ago, this is one musical dose of sick holiday humor that hasn't lost its novelty." He went on to compliment the music video as well, calling it "a lot of fun". Joey Green, in his book Weird and Wonderful Christmas, named the track one of "The Weirdest Christmas Songs of All Time". The song, according to Yankovic himself, is a fan-favorite. Track listing "Christmas at Ground Zero" – 3:08 "One of Those Days" – 3:18 See also "The Night Santa Went Crazy", a later Christmas song by Yankovic, from his album Bad Hair Day (1996) List of singles by "Weird Al" Yankovic List of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic References Works cited External links "Christmas at Ground Zero" music video on Youtube "Weird Al" Yankovic songs Songs about nuclear war and weapons 1986 singles 1986 songs American Christmas songs Anti-war songs Music videos directed by "Weird Al" Yankovic Songs written by "Weird Al" Yankovic Black comedy music Christmas novelty songs Satirical songs Apocalyptic fiction Song recordings with Wall of Sound arrangements Scotti Brothers Records singles