holiday
Regis and Kelly Revisit Holiday Duets of Christmases Past
Whitney Jefferson · 12/28/09 01:18PMReeg 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 10:00AMEver 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 02:30PMWe hope the real Santa Claus was a little more graceful when landing on your rooftop than this poor schmuck.
A Virtual Tour of the White House at Christmas
Whitney Jefferson · 12/25/09 01:00PMThe Best Saturday Night Live Christmas Skits of All Time
David Matthews · 12/25/09 12:00PMCute Little Otter Is Trained to Deliver Christmas Gifts
Whitney Jefferson · 12/25/09 11:45AMOtters—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 11:30AMThis 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 11:00AMYes, 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 10:30AMListen to this grey parrot singing 'Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.' Merry Christmas!
Nintendo Sixty-Foooooouuuuuur!
John Trowbridge · 12/25/09 10:00AMMerry Prankmas, Honey
David Matthews · 12/25/09 09:30AMIn 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 09:00PMA Yule Log Fire For Everyone!
Whitney Jefferson · 12/24/09 07:00PMNot 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.
The California Raisins' Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Whitney Jefferson · 12/24/09 03:28PMDavid Sedaris Reads "Six to Eight Black Men"
Whitney Jefferson · 12/24/09 02:51PMSixteen Women Getting Cars for Christmas
Kirk · 12/24/09 02:30PMLexus 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 02:23PMDaichi Does Christmas Beatboxing
Matt Leary · 12/24/09 12:39PMDaichi 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 12:00PMWhether 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?