Christmas Holiday Articles

Japanese Christmas Cake Sweetens Up the Season

by Steve Levenstein

Christmas in Japan is celebrated a little differently than in other countries and some holiday traditions are unique to the land of the rising sun. One of these is Christmas Cake - a very special cake with certain required ingredients. It can be said that Christmas in Japan really isn't Christmas at all without Christmas cake!

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The 11 Best Toys Of 2011: Toy Industry Awards

by Myra Per-Lee

If you want to check out 2011's hottest toys, look no further. The 11th annual Toy Of The Year Awards (TOTYs) were presented last night at a shindig marking the 108th American International Toy Fair, which opens today in NYC. The TOTY, for those of you who are superstitious, not only celebrates its 11th year anniversary in 2011, but it awarded 11 prizes in 11 different categories, plus the overall best toy that received the Toy Of The Year award.

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Kindle vs Nook & Sony Reader

Kindle vs Nook & Sony e-Reader for the Holidays

by Ron Callari

Sony, in its latest attempt to compete head-on with Amazon's Kindle's and Barnes & Noble's Nook success is attempting to open a storefront online of its own. In spite of a previous failure at a similar venture back in 2005, is Sony ready for a comeback?And if not, does Amazon's Kindle or Barnes & Noble's Nook win in this year's Holiday Sweepstakes?

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Top 10 Ugly Outfits For The Holiday Season: Ugly Christmas Sweaters And More!

by Fashion Finds

We all know someone who just loves the holiday season so much that their daily wardrobe selection really reflects it. Yes, we're talking about Christmas sweaters, and while they have long since been a holiday wardrobe staple for misfits and holiday enthusiasts; they're also becoming trendy. Ugly Christmas sweater and outfit parties are becoming an annual tradition amongst people of all ages. If you're attending one of these gatherings, or simply have an old-fashioned love of the season and want to show it in your wardrobe choices; here are some great ideas for you!

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Spending Big Bucks On The Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster -- And It's Just A TOY!

by Lady Bee

Supposedly the hottest toy for Christmas will be the Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters. Get them now if you want them, or you'll end up in the dog house like my family did the year we couldn't find a Cabbage Patch Doll for the kids' Christmas. Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters are cuter than the Cabbage Patch Doll, but you're going to end up in the poor house if you buy them.

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Lamood: Niche Company Makes Hats For People With Enormous Heads

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

It's merely an expression in some cases that "so and so has a big head", but for some people having a big head is about more than just ego - it's an actual physical trait that can make it a challenge to find hats, when they're designed for normal-headed people.

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5 Unique Recycled Ornaments

by Gloria Campos

This year hang some unique eco-friendly ornaments on your eco-friendly tree. Make some of your own ornaments or buy some eco-friendly ones. Take a look at the innovative and unique recycled ornaments below for inspiration

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6 Popular Classic Christmas Gift Ideas That Are Still The Best

by Joe Eitel

With the holiday season upon us, millions of people begin their seemingly never-ending search for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Most people are out searching for the latest and greatest electronic gadget this holiday season, but some shoppers still seek that perfect retro gift from the "good ol' days". I want to take a look back in time at some of the most popular gifts of all time. These "old school" toys are all timeless classics for the holidays. read more »

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13 Strange and Bizarre Gifts For The Weirdos In Your Life

by Jill Harness

Know someone hard to shop for? Are you sick of looking for something they'll actually like? Why not try something sure to confuse them instead? These strange goodies will be great ways to throw off the preconcieved gift ideas people already expect from you.

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Still Time With Standard Shipping: Fun Eco-Friendly Toy Gift Guide

by Gloria Campos

For the eco-friendly procrastinator in need of earth-friendly toys for the children in the family rest assured they can still be found and shipped out on time from Amazon.com with standard shipping. So don't panic. Instead take a look at some of the unique toys below.

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Dinosaur Action Figures + Online Play = Xtractaurs

by John P. Barker

In a world gone mad, children will be able to genetically manipulate and control dinosaurs. Thankfully, that's not happened yet. Until that fateful day, Xtractaurs will entertain your kids without any threat of being eaten by a T-rex.

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13 Perfect Gifts For 13 Types Of Mother-In-Laws

by Boomer Babe

... A headache means she has brain cancer and a cut on her finger means she's a hemophiliac. No, not a hemophiliac; a hypochondriac. What's the perfect gift?

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10 "Character" Wine Bottle Holders, For Better Or Worse

by Toby

Wine bottle holder figurines are in now; alas, figurines have a purpose in life! Problem is, you still need to figure out whether your recipient will reward the bottle holder with a position in the kitchen, dining room, or nearby landfill. (Take this as a warning of what's ahead!)

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10 Fun Gifts For Dog And Cat Lovers

by Lady Bee

Nearly every adoring cat or dog parent likes getting gifts that acknowledge their love for their furry "child." Just think about how many dog t-shirts you've seen on people, and how many cat lovers hang the thoughts of "philosophical cats" on the walls of their homes. Here are 10 gifts that show you remember a dog or cat lover!

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10 Perfect Presents for 10 Types of Geeks

by Jill Harness

Dorks. Nerds. Geeks. If you read this site, there's a good chance you are one, or at least are friends with one. That may have been a bad thing in middle school, but in adulthood, we really start to see that thinking different is actually a great thing. Here's your chance to find some great gifts worthy of the dweebs on your list.

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10 Gadget Gifts For All The Fruits And Nuts On Your List

by Must Love Gadgets

Fruits and nuts are difficult to buy for. Some of them need "special" treatment to make them more pleasing.

12 Eye-Popping Social Media Pillows - Because Every Geek Needs An Icon To Hug

by Toby

... Detailed and cleanly drawn, the Craftsquatch icon pillow shells are made of soft fleece and the pillow stuffing is polyester making the pillows cuddly - squishable, but resilient enough to bounce back into shape. Craftsquatch work is clean and sharp; the icons really stand out - so, in addition to being cushy, the social media and icon pillows are visually very striking.

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6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit Offers Educational Fun

by John P. Barker

Looking for a great stocking stuffer? Look no further! This 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit packs loads of fun (and education) in a small box - at an affordable price!

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5 Sustainable Tables For Eating, Drinking, Growing, Coloring and “Communicating” During The Holidays

by Gloria Campos

Whether we want to admit it or not we eat a lot during the winter holidays so other than the kitchen counters, tables also become a place of gathering, socializing and eating. Show your guests how much you appreciate them eating at your home with unique tables like the ones below.

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11 Not-Too-Tacky Novelty Lamps Make Fun Holiday Gifts

by Toby

As more sophisticated technology has made lighting design a central focus of interior design, a lamp is not just something to improve sight in the dark; lighting is its own statement, expressing style, mood... even humor! Mood and play lamps are totally welcome in modern interior design, as long as they're not too tacky. Some of them even make useful gifts...