We assume that if you clicked on a story about Barack Obama playing Santa Claus, you are prepared to cry. And so we cannot say we didn’t warn you.
The president visited the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington on Thursday to deliver gifts to a…
Category: Holidays 2017
Sia’s delightful new video for ‘Under the Mistletoe’ will melt your jaded holiday heart
We just finished watching Sia’s adorable new video for her holiday single “Under the Mistletoe” and we’re a little teary-eyed.
Originally released Nov. 17, the lovelorn holiday ballad comes from Sia’s first-ever Christmas album, Everyday Is…
Alcoholic gift ideas that say, ‘Your political opinions are worth hearing’
Around the holidays everyone always has those special family members they want to avoid having conversations with at all costs. But alas, these problematic individuals are still family, and they need presents too.
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Which houseplants make the best gifts?
A houseplant is the gift that keeps on giving. It purifies the air and will spruce up virtually any residence. But which houseplants make the best gifts?
Whether you’re looking for a living room focal point or a cute little Instagram plant, you have …
Happy holidays from these dogs meeting Santa Claus
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Twitter Moments: sometimes they’re delightful and sometimes they feel a little … forced.
We can promise you this, though: you will love this particular Moment, which is as simple as it is vital. Reader, this Twitter Moment is just a bunch of photos of dogs meeting Santa. That’s something we can all enjoy.
But enough talk.
My dog met Santa, and I can promise you he’s picture look better then the ones of your kidspic.twitter.com/LGo72KXOod
— Debra Williams (@DebraWilliams0) December 6, 2017
I’m glad I’m not the only person taking my dog to meet Santa. Wicket was so happy! pic.twitter.com/p5nn7QyWov
— Jorgen💖💜💙 (@jdzialoski) December 7, 2017 Read more…
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View More Happy holidays from these dogs meeting Santa Claus11 cocktails made of eggnog to get you into the holiday spirit
It’s beginning to look a lot like a boozy Christmas.
While some people will be looking for hot chocolate and warm milk to go with their cookies, most of us are looking for cocktails to get through the holiday rush.
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11 cocktails made of eggnog to get you into the holiday spirit
It’s beginning to look a lot like a boozy Christmas.
While some people will be looking for hot chocolate and warm milk to go with their cookies, most of us are looking for cocktails to get through the holiday rush.
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Practical gift ideas for telling your son it’s time to move out
Christmas is a great time to show your loved ones that you care with great presents. But it can also be a good time to show your loved ones they’re long overdue for moving out of your house.
As much as you love them, you know it’s time. And you…
17 passive aggressive gifts to give your Secret Santa when it’s someone you despise
Your office Secret Santa is happening soon and you’re wondering how in the hell you got stuck with someone you really just don’t like.
You have to give them a gift. But no one ever said it had to be a good one.
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What’s with all the upside-down Christmas trees this year?
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As the holidays draw nearer, you may have noticed a weird Christmas trend popping up on social media: the upside-down Christmas tree.
So what’s the deal? Why are people suddenly turning their Christmas trees on their heads? And is it making anyone else very dizzy?
The upside-down Christmas tree is exactly why I don’t bother to keep up with trends – it looks ridiculous 🙃 pic.twitter.com/6ALgFhVmul
— emily hill (@itsemilyhill) November 27, 2017
Turns out, upside-down Christmas trees aren’t a new thing at all, despite being a very ~2017~ trend. In fact, per The Spruce, their roots are in the Middle Ages, when people would display them to signify the Holy Trinity. Read more…
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They’ve played over 5,000 shows. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were cool in 1977. Their lead guitar player owns over 400 quirky guitars. They can do whatever they want.
So this year, at the urging of their record label, power pop rockers Cheap Trick decided to release a Christmas album, Christmas Christmas.
2017 has seen no shortage of underwhelming holiday albums released by the likes of Hanson, 98 Degrees, and Gwen Stefani. But with Christmas Christmas, these quirky rockers — famous for tunes like “Surrender” and “I Want You to Want Me” — didn’t simply release a Christmas album. Rather, they blasted out a traditionally vibrant Cheap Trick album… but with Christmas-themed songs. Read more…
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View More Hold on to your (Santa) hat: ‘Christmas Christmas’ is the 2017 holiday album you need20 gifts under $20 for your wine-loving friends
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Your wine-loving friends already know what they like.
They’ve got their favorite varietals and they’ve got their favorite brands listed in a note on their phone for reference. In other words, they don’t need you to buy them wine.
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What they do need is a sleek copper corkscrew that – surprise – is shaped like a shark! They need silly drink markers for their dinner guests! They need a suction cup glass holder that’ll vastly improve their night time bath ritual!
Where does one find such treasures? The internet, duh. And at less than $20, you’re sure to find something within your budget for every wine drinker in your life. Read more…
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