holiday

Regis and Kelly Revisit Holiday Duets of Christmases Past

Whitney Jefferson · 12/28/09 01:18PM

Reeg and Kelly either don't have a whole lot to talk about or are incredibly self-obsessed. Because, well, what better way to pass the time than by taking a look back at all of their horror-inducing duets?

Just what is Kwanzaa?

John Trowbridge · 12/28/09 10:00AM

Ever wonder just what in the world Kwanzaa is? Well wonder no more for these kids are going to school you on the fundamental principals of Kwanzaa.

Guy Dressed as Santa Falls Off Roof

Sergio Hernandez · 12/25/09 02:30PM

We hope the real Santa Claus was a little more graceful when landing on your rooftop than this poor schmuck.

Cute Little Otter Is Trained to Deliver Christmas Gifts

Whitney Jefferson · 12/25/09 11:45AM

Otters—the most "aww"-inducing animals on the planet—are trained quite easily, it seems. This otter knows how to get "letters to Santa" and can carry around Christmas stockings! Adorable.

How To Make a Fruitcake

Whitney Jefferson · 12/25/09 11:30AM

This video is helpful for one of two reasons. One— you enjoy fruitcake and would like to learn how to make it. Two— you'd never want one for Christmas, but wonder what's inside these things. I'm the latter.

Karen Carpenter's Merry Christmas, Darling

Whitney Jefferson · 12/25/09 11:00AM

Yes, this song definitely is cheesy—and Karen's super-skinny body is definitely depressing— but despite that, the song resonates for those who are apart from loved ones today.

Parrot Sings a Christmas Tune

Allison Oldfather · 12/25/09 10:30AM

Listen to this grey parrot singing 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.' Merry Christmas!

Nintendo Sixty-Foooooouuuuuur!

John Trowbridge · 12/25/09 10:00AM

This little boy freaks out when he find that he finally receives the greatest gift any kid and get, a Nintendo 64! Watch this kid lose himself in the spirit of christmas.

Merry Prankmas, Honey

David Matthews · 12/25/09 09:30AM

In the grand tradition of people hiding in enclosed spaces, Gawker.TV is pleased to announce: The Person Jumping Out of a Mock Gift Box 3000. Call now, supplies are limited.

Patton Oswalt on Christmas Shoes

John Trowbridge · 12/24/09 09:00PM

In this clip, Patton discusses his hatred for all Christmas songs by breaking down the ridiculous and cheesy
Christmas Shoes by NewSong (actual band name.) Watch how he uses the ridiculousness of the song to prove God's fallacy.

A Yule Log Fire For Everyone!

Whitney Jefferson · 12/24/09 07:00PM

Not everyone is lucky enough to be in front of a fireplace tonight. For those who aren't, here's the best online substitute we've found. It's quiet, high definition, and you can actually hear the soothing crackling of the fire.

David Sedaris Reads "Six to Eight Black Men"

Whitney Jefferson · 12/24/09 02:51PM

Have some free time on your hands? Sure you do! Listen to David Sedaris read his short story, "Six to Eight Black Men," in it's entirety. The story is about about how Christmas is celebrated far away in the Netherlands.

Sixteen Women Getting Cars for Christmas

Kirk · 12/24/09 02:30PM

Lexus commercials be damned— women love getting cars for Christmas, no matter what brand they are! Here are sixteen different women receiving sixteen different cars and expressing a myriad of emotion (surprise, confusion, happiness) in sixteen different ways.

Ad Agency Combines Old Cell Phones to Play "Carol of the Bells"

Mike Byhoff · 12/24/09 02:23PM

Instead of throwing their old cell phones away, ad agency LBI "up-cycled" them and turned them into a living, breathing, interactive sculpture (and AMAZING website) called "mobile-mobile." It just so happens to also play awesome Christmas tunes.

Daichi Does Christmas Beatboxing

Matt Leary · 12/24/09 12:39PM

Daichi is here to brighten our Christmas with the best gift of all... the gift of beatboxing (and for the sake of this post, beatboxing is the best gift of all.) It's official, Daichi is the Asian Razel.

A Christmas Prank on Louie

David Matthews · 12/24/09 12:00PM

Whether you're wrapping a bicycle or a six pack of beer, wrapping paper is a ton of fun. What better way to get your friend into the Holiday spirit than making his whole apartment a present?