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Watch This Kid's Priceless Reaction to His Christmas Present

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:32:58 +0000

The holiday season is usually a momentous time for laughs, cheers and smiles, but this kid's reaction, while still happy, was a little different. He might not have been too psyched over that initial gift, appearing a bit apathetic, but the second one surely got to him, resulting in a response no one expected -- especially the parents.

People in Japan Pre-Order KFC so They Can Eat it on Christmas

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:59:19 +0000

ChristmasÂ culinaryÂ traditions differ from nation to nation, but you’d probably be hard-pressed to find one more surprising than the one in Japan. On December 25th, residents of the island nation line up to buy buckets of KFC for their yuletide celebrations.In fact, someÂ forwardÂ thinking Japanese folks go as far as to pre-order theÂ Christmas party barrels up to [...]

Hear Lemmy from Motorhead Perform 'Run Run Rudolph'

Stephen Lewis — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 03:00:19 +0000

Even the hardest rock and rollers can get into the Christmas spirit, as witnessed by this dangerous cover of 'Run Run Rudolph' from the legendary Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, with help from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and drummer Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame.

Watch Kiss Sing 'White Christmas'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:00:46 +0000

Nothing says “Merry Christmas” quite like Jewish rock stars singing a Bing Crosby tune on stage to a deafening arena audience — or so the members of Kiss apparently thought when they performed the holiday classic on Dec. 19, 1987 in New Haven, Conn. During a concert stop in support of the ‘Crazy Nights‘ album, [...]

10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas

Carl Pettit — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 11:08:18 +0000

Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

Homeowner Catches UPS Man Stealing Daughter's Just Delievered iPad

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:48:32 +0000

Al Alverson didn’t get the iPad mini that he had ordered through FedEx. However, the blame for the non-delivery rested squarely on UPS. The Houston, Texas man had been notified by Fed Ex that the iPad, which was to be a gift for his daughter, had been delivered while he was at work. But when [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'A Christmas Story'

TheFW Staff — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 04:59:26 +0000

Director Bob Clarkâ€™s classic holiday comedy has a distinction that few family movies can claim: Most people donâ€™t mind watching it over and over again. Thatâ€™s probably why TBS airs â€˜A Christmas Story,â€™ the movie based on the works of humorist Jean Shepherd, for 24 straight hours on Christmas Day. Parents love watching Flick get [...]

Its A TV Kinda Christmas

Craig Russell — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:12:06 +0000

A sampling of some of the Christmas season offerings on TV in the next few days… Dont say I didn’t warn you! Tonight 8pm on ABC…A Charlie Brown Christmas. Remember when it was a big deal to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas? When it was only on once a year one night. Now with the [...]

We Live In A Great Time! New App Helps Track Sanat Better Than Ever!

Craig Russell — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:55:59 +0000

Thank you Bill Gates! Thanks to a new app for Windows 8, you can now track Sanat from NORAD with more speed and ease than ever before! Its an amazing time we live in! Here’s the story from Yahoo and Reuters “App aims to keep up with Santa on Christmas Eve” The story tells “In [...]

Jimmy Fallon Channels Bob Dylan For 'Jingle Bells, Batman Smells'

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 03:00:38 +0000

No talk show host does Christmas (or Bob Dylan) like Jimmy Fallon. In the long line of impersonations the ‘Late Night’ host puts on, perhaps his Dylan is most impressive. As seen here — a clip from last night’s episode in which Fallon carols a famed ‘Jingle Bells’ parody in the voice of the legendary [...]

Jimmy Kimmel Gets the Real Story of Christmas From Kids

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:02:57 +0000

With the Christmas countdown officially at 11 days, we can hardly contain our excitement for presents and Santa and grandma’s awesome cookies. All this holiday hype has got us thinking, though: Do you honestly know the true story of Christmas? We’re talking about the history behind the holiday and what all the festivities mean. We’re [...]

Woman Has Best Response Ever to Neighbor's Elaborate Christmas Lights

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:00:32 +0000

64 percent of homeowners say they are going to put up Christmas decorations this holiday season. Of course “decorations” can beÂ anythingÂ from a simple candle in the window to a blinding and all-encompassingÂ collection of flashing lights. Kristina Green of Maricopa, Arizona has a neighbor who embraces the latter strategy when it comes to holiday spirit. But [...]

Merry Christmas From Andy Dave [Photos]

Andy + Dave — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:50:58 +0000

It’s that time of year! When families and friends get together to take slightly embarrassing yet always cheerful greeting card photos. Merry Christmas From Andy and Dave! Photos by Candace M. Young Photography

Visit Santa Claus In Rockford

Steven Bohner — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:34:37 +0000

Don’t want to fight the crowds at the malls to see Santa? Bring your kids to the Rockford Rotary Pavilion from 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy some time with Santa. All good girls and boys can crawl on his lap and give him their wish list. It is a great way to let him know all about what is wanted in a quieter and relaxed setting. On December 12th Santa will also have his reindeer with him so that the children can check out the beautiful way he motors his sleigh.

Meijer 12 Days of Giveaways Thursday Dec 12th!

Andy + Dave — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:33:08 +0000

Thursday the "Meijer 12 Days of Giveaway's" continue and you can win a Furby! The critter with a mind of it's own. These are great and kids LOVE them. Tune in to win about 8:30 with Andy and Dave...you will need to know the secret "a mind of it's own" though if you are the correct caller.

Meijer 12 Days of Giveaway's BONUS!!

Andy + Dave — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:03:43 +0000

Natalie Howser from Meijer dropped by Wednesday morning in the middle of the "12 Days of Meijer Giveaways" with some gifts for the grown-ups out there! We also talk "Santa Bucks" coming up this weekend!

17 Houses Decked Out for Christmas

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:00:18 +0000

No matter what the holiday, we always love getting extra festive. It's not like we need an excuse to wear awful Christmas sweaters or take part in a harmless snowman prank, but doing that stuff during the season makes us look a little less crazy. The season also provides the perfect excuse to go way overboard in the decorating department.

Singing UPS Guy Is Modern Day Santa

Emerald Catron — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:59:29 +0000

Here's a nice UPS man singing a Christmas song about how he's basically a modern-day Santa. He actually makes a good point. Plus, he can sing. Our favorite part is at the end when he offers up the disclaimer that he wasn't slacking on the job, since he's on a scheduled break. It makes us want to order so many packages online,

10 Heartwarming Holiday Soldier Homecomings

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 03:01:01 +0000

The Christmas season is the happiest time of year. We get to spend extra time with our family and friends, and there are endless supplies of cookies. While these few weeks are filled with tons of cheer, it's also the sappiest time of year, especially in the good ol' USA. It's the ideal time for overseas military men to surprise their loved ones, and of course, create tearjerker alert YouTube videos of it all.

10 Great Michigan Christmas Gift Ideas

Steven Bohner — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:13:37 +0000

Don't spend all holiday season racking your brain on what to get your family and friends! Give the gift of local this season by buying a Michigan made product. Not only are you supporting our local economy, but you are also giving a unique gift to a loved one. In the list below, check out [...]