Ever had a neighbor whose elaborate and over the top Christmas decorations made you feel like you could never compete? One household found the perfect solution: “Ditto.”
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Why Hanukkah Is the Most Celebrated Jewish Holiday in America
Hanukkah lacks the restrictions of holidays like Passover and Yom Kippur. That, combined with secular culture in the U.S., has made it so popular
Two Holidays In One With A Patriotic Christmas Lights Show
An Christmas light display brings Christmas and the Fourth of July together at last.
Awww-Inducing Holiday Moment: Senior-Citizen Flash Mob Dances to ‘Last Christmas’
Shoppers at one Target store were treated to what must be one of the most subdued flash-mob performances ever.
The Gift Not to Give This Year: A Puppy from the Pet Store Window
There is some appeal to the Lady and the Tramp fantasy — waking up on Christmas morning to find an adorable, lovable animal waiting under the tree. But while the fairy tale may look picture-perfect, in reality, gifting an …
Wednesday Words: Readers’ Choice for ‘Word of the Year’ and More
NewsFeed’s weekly highlight of our vocabulary includes useful, new, hilarious and surprising words (as well as some that are just fun to roll off the old tongue).
Jimmy Kimmel Gets Parents to Give Kids Lousy Presents, Tape Reaction
The late-night host is making everyone but kids laugh with his latest prank.
Where’s the ‘Must-Have Toy’ of 2011?
There’s no Tickle Me Elmo in sight. Not a one.
The 11 Most Extravagant Gifts Money Can Buy
NewsFeed rounds up holiday gift-giving ideas for those to whom money is no object, from your own personal submarine to extreme bling for your pet
Reading While Eating for December 12: Remember When?
Monday’s links go back to decades past — as long as the Men in Black don’t use their memory-erasers on us.
A Cookie-less Christmas? Norway Faces Butter Shortage
Denmark is trying to wean its people off butter by imposing a hefty “fat tax,” but their neighbors across the Skagerrak in Norway can’t get enough of the golden goodness. A diet fad in the Scandinavian country has depleted …
A Very Metal Christmas: House Syncs Lights to Slayer Song
It’s the holiday season, so break out the eggnog, mistletoe — and Slayer.
