The unlikely hit Christmas gift is Mo's Bacon Bar, which contains chunks of applewood smoked bacon combined with smoked salt and milk chocolate. At ?5.99 per 3oz bar it is far from a cheap treat, but Selfridges – the only UK stockist – sold its entire stock of several hundred within 48 hours at its four stores and has urgently ordered more.

Where do you keep the stash, Pock? picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

"We try every year to get out of it," said the younger of the 18 and 23 year old sisters. "But our mom says if we don't take the photo we won't get our Christmas presents.

Ahh, memories. picked by tigertony 11 months ago

In 2006 Hanukkah starts tonight. Chanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights or Festival of Rededication, is an eight-day Jewish holiday that starts on the 25th day of Kislev, which may be in December, late November, or, while very rare in occasion, early January (as was the case for the Hannukkah of 2005–2006). The festival is observed in Jewish homes by the kindling of lights on... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Daryl Holton, 45, a Gulf war veteran who murdered his three sons and their half-sister with an assault rifle after promising them a Christmas surprise, was the first inmate to be electrocuted in the state of Tennessee since 1960. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Normally overlooked in the gilded statue jamboree around this time of year, Kate Winslet picked up two Golden Globes in last night's ceremony.

And got struck off Brangelina's Christmas Card List.

Fuller details of who won what in the article. picked by pocksucket 11 months ago

"Carol of the bells" video done by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. It's also known as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" and is in fact a medley of two Christmas songs. More info on the Trans-Siberian Orchestra can be found HERE.
One of my favorites this time of year and it rocks! picked by Phildo 3 years ago

SciFi's list of the 10 coolest gadgets for those that money is not an object. picked by TheBlueFrog 3 years ago

Don't wanna kill a tree? Well, if you're in the San Diego area, you can "adopt" (read: buy) a live, potted tree and either plant it after the holidays or call the Adopt-A-Christmas-Tree service to come pick it up and plant it in an area where trees were destroyed by the Cedar wildfires.

Oh yeah, and it's delivered by singing, dancing elves. picked by marli 2 years ago

The device and a game bundled with it will cost $299 and will be available this Christmas. While some games will be specifically designed for the headset, it could be used in any computer game. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

Without a heart transplant, Xander would not have lived to see his first Christmas, let alone his third. picked by jensm 11 months ago

A different take on the Christmas story...starring Pez characters. picked by suebe 2 years ago

Deluged by the kindness of strangers Tuesday, the victims of a fierce fire that destroyed a Burnsville apartment complex Monday will experience an equally blessed Christmas Eve today.

*hey, a good news story* picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

44 year blindness cured by a horse... picked by henkspaan 3 years ago

Austin Washington's "Need a Little Love" Christmas video, viewed over 14 million times in December, was removed from Youtube on January 5, amid claims it violated John Lennon's copyright. Youtube says the song is owned by Yoko Ono, although the song came to Washington in a dream a generation after John Lennon died. See video in article. picked by suebe 11 months ago

The second part to Rare Exports, which pulsisx posted a while ago. This is about the safety measures needed when handling a new Father Christmas. It's quite beautiful, really. picked by smantyla 2 years ago

Grampy saves Christmas for the orphans. I think they got the idea for "MacGuyver" from this guy. picked by suebe 2 years ago

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - It's a doggone chartbuster -- a song audible only to dogs has topped New Zealand record charts, and is looking to go global.

A Very Silent Night, recorded at a frequency only dogs can hear, was so popular among owners it hit number one at Christmas, but has been receiving mixed responses from listeners. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

Magdeline Makola disappeared from outside Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on 15th December. The 38 year old nurse was found on Christmas Day in the boot of her car. picked by pocksucket 11 months ago

Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem, hitting theaters on Christmas Day will have an Alien/Predator hybrid. picked by mysterio 2 years ago

The announcement came just before a report alleging the three victims had items that could lead some to believe they were taunting the tiger. ...All three had slingshots and an empty vodka bottle was found in the car they drove to the zoo Christmas Day.

video link: picked by bevissimo 2 years ago