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Last Minute Gossip: The Christmas Edition

Reesha — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:13:48 +0000

Kimye had an awesome time at their huge family Kardashian Kristmas Bash.

Honey Boo Boo and Nem went all out for their Christmas decorations!

Janet Jackson is about to become a gazillionaire (she got engaged for Christmas)!

Dad Has Awesome Reaction To Getting Tickets for Christmas

John Riggs — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:50:45 +0000

The guy who filmed this video’s dad really wanted tickets to the Alabama vs. Notre Dame championship football game, so that’s exactly what he got for him. What he videographer didn’t realize was how much these ticket meant to him. So much so he broke down and started crying. Best reaction from a grown-up ever!

How To Get Your Kids Sleeping on Christmas Eve – What Do You Do?

John Riggs — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:29:06 +0000

Christmas Eve is one of the most exciting days in the world because tomorrow is Christmas. The anticipation of what comes tomorrow for youngsters gets them all anxious and, if you were like me, had trouble actually getting to sleep on Christmas Eve. As a kid, here’s what I did to get to sleep. My [...]

Watch Demi Lovato Perform 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' on 'Christmas in Washington 2012′

Jessica Sager — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:00:24 +0000

Demi Lovato hit the stage at the annual ‘Christmas in Washington’ special, and the adorable ‘X Factor‘ judge brought her signature rock edge and powerhouse vocals to the table. Introduced as “French for ‘half a Lovato’” by host Conan O’Brien, Dem’s presence really was a gift, and it looked like President Obama was even more excited [...]

10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas

Carl Pettit — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:08:18 +0000

Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

Who Sings That Christmas Song on That K-Mart Commercial?

Reesha — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:16:04 +0000

Is there that one tv commercial that everytime it comes on, your kid will drop everything and run right over to look at the tv? Today, my almost 2 year old daughter, Willow, was busy primal screaming in mid-tantrum over me not letting her eat a piece of dropped cheese, when this one K-mart commercial came on

10 Easy and Creative Last Minute Christmas Tree Decorations

Carl Pettit — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:22:22 +0000

Christmas is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have some fun with your holiday decorations. Maybe you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to set up your tree, or perhaps you’ve noticed some bare spots on the limbs just crying out for a few more ornaments. Or maybe you need a last minute activity to keep the kids busy while they wait for the impending arrival of Santa Claus. Nothing is more maddening for a child than the last few days leading up to Christmas, before all of their holiday loot arrives.

Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:34:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

'A Christmas Story' Considered Historically Significant, Will Be Preserved in the Library of Congress

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:29:54 +0000

It’s a major award! Looks like the Library of Congress is in a very Christmas-y mood, as Bob Clark’s classic ‘A Christmas Story’ is one of 25 new films selected for preservation into the National Film Registry. Oh fudge, indeed! Jump after the break to find out the other 24 titles! ‘A Christmas Story’ will [...]

14 Creepy Santas Who Might Give You Nightmares

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:00:26 +0000

We love Santa. We really do! He's probably the coolest old guy we know, spending his life making presents, managing elves and eating cookies. Truth be told, we're sort of jealous. The jolly old guy usually looks bright and cheery and not all that scary, which is yet another reason we're fans.

America's Favorite Families The Kardashians and the 'Honey Boo Boo Clan' Offer Up Ridiculous Christmas Cards

Emerald Catron — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:05:04 +0000

We're hard pressed to think of a better way to showcase the two main genres of reality television than this side-by-side comparison of the Thompson (of 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' fame) and the Kardashian families' Christmas cards.

Santa Provides Free Black Bear Frozen Yogurt Wednesday Night

John Riggs — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:20:16 +0000

Santa Claus is making a special guest appearance at Black Bear Frozen Yogurt on Wednesday night (December 19th, 2012). Listen to him read ‘The Night Before Christmas’ and get some free frozen yogurt while you’re there. Santa Claus will be there from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Black Bear Frozen Yogurt is in the Westpark [...]

10 Christmas Fails to Get You Through the Holidays

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:00:16 +0000

Attention everyone: we now officially have T-minus eight days until Christmas, and preparation time is running out faster than we can shove holiday cookies in our mouths. We still have to buy last-minute presents, dig out those stockings from the back of our closets and make time for that awful office party.

My Autistic Son Spends a Magical Moment with Santa

John Riggs — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:47:04 +0000

Our local Children's Village hosts a Christmas-type party every year that features arts and crafts, games and Santa is there with gifts for everyone. My autistic son, who doesn't like to be around strangers or like to be held, found something about Santa that made him pull up a seat right by his side.

Weird Moments From SantaCon 2012

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:25:37 +0000

This past Saturday, SantaCon took over New York City. For all of you unfamiliar with this classic American holiday, it's an entire day dedicated to dressing up like Santa Claus and getting a little crazy frolicking around with fellow Saint Nick look-a-likes. It's sort of like a massive Christmas flash mob that makes you feel like you're in a strange alternate universe, but it's actually totally awesome.

Mistletoe Kissing Survey Has Unusual Results (Video)

Rik Mikals — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:29:02 +0000

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and that is when the mistletoe starts hanging from the door.A few college kids did a clever survey seeing if the mistletoe tradition still exists…check out these obviously scientific study results …

Is Gangnam Dance Too Much?

Jennifer Williams — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:02:46 +0000

A Christmas party full of fun and dancing proved to be a last dance for a U.K. man, who suffered a heart attack after dancing to South Korean youtube sensation Psy’s “Gangnam Style”. According to reports, just moments after dancing, he collapsed; in which later Dr’s stated [...]

Mall Santa Takes Adorable Photo With Sleeping Baby

Emerald Catron — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:15:56 +0000

Here’s your daily dose of cute — Santa pretending to sleep for a picture with a sleeping baby. A family waited in a long line at the mall in Boise, Idaho, facing Christmastime shopping crowds, to get a picture of 8-month-old Kiptyn with the Santa there. After over 30 minutes of waiting, and right before [...]

Mistletoe Prank Grants Several Kisses – And One Slap!

John Riggs — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:42:23 +0000

It's a tradition that's been around for several years. If you happen to find yourself under the mistletoe with someone else, you give each other a kiss. Seems harmless enough. These pranksters decided to hold a fake survey on if they would kiss someone under the mistletoe. If they said yes, or were inclined to say yes, they're put to the test as a mistletoe drops from the ceiling.

10 Festive Christmas Photobombs

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:20:48 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, photobombing is super hard, and it requires a lot of skill. For starters, you have to get the timing down perfectly and do it so no one posing actually notices your moves leading up to the photobomb. We don’t know why, but animals have already got this whole thing down pat. [...]