Christmas Holiday Articles

Novelty Socks Will Bring Out Your Wild Side

by Fashion Finds

Just in time for the holidays there are some funky novelty socks that will bring out the wild side in anyone!

Eco-friendly Christmas Trees Stands in Haifa Shortly After Devastating Fire

by Gloria Campos

Today in the center of Haifa there is a 38-foot Christmas tree made of 5,480 recycled plastic bottles. The eco-friendly tree was finished a few days after devastating fires left over 40 people dead and millions of trees destroyed. The green project could not have been done without the help of Haifa's local residents.

Holiday Social Media Competition Lights Up "Home Decoration Smackdown" In Jersey City, Newark & Roselle

Social Media Competition Lights Up "Home Decoration Smackdown" This Christmas in Jersey City, Newark & Roselle

by Ron Callari

What's a little friendly competition amongst neighboring towns in New Jersey? Well this Christmas season, two councilmen and one mayor have decided to lighten up this year's holiday festivities with a house decoration competition in Jersey City, Newark and Roselle.

Breathalyzer Vending Machines: Business Comes Along On time For The Holidays

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

Right on time for the holiday season is a new, innovative vending machine that's designed to prevent drunk driving. Let's be realistic, in concept it's not entirely new, but its approach to the market is unique!

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The 13 Worst, Weirdest and Tackiest Christmas Presents To Spoil The Season

by Jill Harness

Christmas is here again, which means its time get gifts for your selfish friends and the family members you care so much about that you only see them annually. While time is running out to get gifts, this guide can help you find the right present for all the wrong people in your life.

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Gifts For Moms Who Love The Rare And Exotic

by Boomer Babe

Oooh, your Mom will love these exotic treats, especially if she's a coffee and/or tea drinker. They are very rare brews and, for the first time, they are available to order on-line!

Cats, Dogs, & Laser Toys

by Lady Bee

I've written a lot of blogs about pet toys, including one I update every year called the 19+ Best Interactive Pet Gifts, but I don't write a lot about laser toys. There's a reason for that, and with the holidays soon upon us, I want to share my thoughts about buying laser toys as pet gifts.

Social Media Handles Baggage Handlers With Touchy-Feely iPods, Foursquare & Loopt

by Ron Callari

Location-based social networks have seized (pun intended) a contentious issue affecting travelers at airports this holiday season. Starting with the infamous "day before Thanksgiving" travel onslaught, both Loopt and Foursquare have found ways to relate to the we-rub-you-the-wrong-way security guards and their new frisk-first-ask-questions-later policies.

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12 Hot Gifts For Boomers, Seniors, & Maybe YOU This Christmas

by Boomer Babe

Goodies and gadgets for the later-aged this Christmas... We have twelve, one for each day of Christmas and you can take your pick of your favorite 8 for Hanukkah gifts. You'll have to judge which are the best for your boomer and senior relatives; we don't all age gracefully.

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19+ Best Interactive Pet Gifts: Toys For Cats, Dogs, Horses, Birds, Ferrets and Fish!

by Lady Bee

Pets are like kids: they love new stuff and they get bored easily. So, in looking for perfect pet gifts this year, I focused on pet toys that have the potential of holding your pet's attention for more than a few minutes on more than one occasion. High on my list are those toys that don't require the owner to participate in the play, which is what I mean by interactive. read more »

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10 + Tart Warmer Gifts For The Best Home Fragrances

by Toby

Some years ago a friend sent me a 'tart warmer'' for Christmas. Tarts in this context are like mini candles, but they don't have candle wicks. They are not meant to be burned directly, but warmed by another heating element, like a tea light or light bulb. And boy, does a tart warmer emit fragrance! Candle burning doesn't compare!

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The 11 Best Toys of 2009: Toy Industry Awards

by Myra Per-Lee

Every year, the Toy Industry Association (TIA) selects the best representatives of 11 categories of toys. They are selected on the basis of excellence of product design and safety, creativity and novelty, and overall presentation. This year's line up of Toy of the Year (TOTY) winners include some breakthrough technologies that adults will appreciate as much as their kids enjoy playing with them

Plush Puffs Add Something Special To Your Hot Cocoa - Maple Bacon Anyone?

by Kim Patterson

Hot chocolate is a winter staple and having it without marshmallows is practically sacrilegious. During the holidays it can be nice to kick things up a bit though and one thing you may want to try is gourmet flavored marshmallows. Plush Puffs is a line of gourmet marshmallows that come in some unusual flavours.

The DVD Stereo Luxury Bathtub From Baden Bath

by Toby

Do you know someone who loves to soak for hours in a hot bathtub? If you do, I think I've found the gift that keeps on giving...

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Will Social Networkers Flip For 'The Flip' This Holiday Season?

by Ron Callari

Anyone can be a filmmaker these days, and social networkers are learning more and more why it's important to include video as a major component of one's social media plan. This holiday season, the 'Flip,' one of the most compact video camcorders on the market today is debuting just in time for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Will it be this season's hot ticket item?

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McDonald's Japan New 'Christmas Set' Challenges KFC Chicken Tradition

by Steve Levenstein

McDonald's Japan not only ho-ho-hopes you're hungry for chicken this Christmas, they're pushing a new "Christmas Set" that aims to steal some thunder (and sales) from traditional holiday powerhouse KFC.

Scrabble Flash Rearranges The Concept For A Fresh New Game

by The Toymaster

From the makers of the classic Scrabble game comes Scrabble Flash, a new electronic twist on a old favorite.

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Folding Wooden Princess Castle Gives Girls A Chance To Rule For Christmas

Melissa and Doug folding princess castle.

by The Toymaster

Most toy castle sets are for boys and come with grey stone walls, archers, and a general sense offoreboding. The Melissa and Doug wooden folding princess castle offers a high-quality medieval alternative for girls.

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11 Hilariously Stupid, Strange and Ugly Christmas Ornaments

by Jill Harness

These days, Christmas isn’t about religion, it’s about expressing yourself and showing others how much you (don’t) care about them. What better way to show what a weirdo you are than adoring your tree with the tackiest, ugliest and just plain strangest Christmas ornaments around?

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Top Ten Holiday Stores For Social Media Gifts

by Ron Callari

Gifting your favorite social networking netizen this year doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. A lot of entrepreneurial and social networking online store sites are selling some very unique social media-oriented gifts this holiday season. And with just a few mouse clicks, you can purchase that special gift that demonstrates just how social you are.

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