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  • Christmas Cards: Why the Kardashians Aren’t Sending One This Year

    Kim Kardashian and her family are so busy posing for pictures of greased-up buttocks and nipples to remember that Christmas is coming.

    “I think what we’re going to do this year is — we’re a little confused this year because we ran out of time,” Kim told Glamour U.K.

    Over the years, the reality TV family has sent out over-the-top Christmas cards, but that isn’t happening this year.

    “I think this is the first year that we’re not doing our card,” Kim said, “but what we’re going to do is, at our Christmas party we have this amazing photo booth so we’re going to do like a compilation and do a New Year’s card.”

    In the past, their Christmas card has been an elaborate photo of the ever-growing Kardashian-Jenner family including Bruce Jenner, the Kardashian women, and Lamar Odom.

    So, the absence of a man on the arm of both Kris and Khloe has nothing to do with it? Nor the scandal it would raise if their currently-rumored men were there? Or, worse, no there? Or Bruce Jenner’s progeny in the picture, but not Bruce himself?

    The possibility of a Christmas photo looks more and more like planning for a political summit meeting every year.

    But Kim reassures everyone that, despite the lack of tradition, they will still do something fun. “We’re all going to get together at the beginning of the party and make sure that we all get photos together and do this whole thing,” she said. “So that’s kind of what we came up with, but we’re kind of sad, we just couldn’t get it together. And where is everyone? Y’know, this one doesn’t want to be in it, this one does want to be in it, so who knows …”

    In the interview, Kim also spoke about her first Christmas as a “Kardashian-West.”

    “I don’t know [what to get Kanye],” she said. “It’s the hardest thing ever because he spends all year doing so many amazing things for so many people, and he’s so good to me, so Christmas and birthdays are the times that I wanna go out and do something really really really nice. I, I don’t know. And if I say it here, what I’m thinking, he’ll hear about it.”

    Good news is that if the family picture falls through, they can always use a version of Kim’s Paper Magazine shoot. Happy Birthday, Jesus!

  • Christmas Cards: Celebrities Send The Strangest

    If you haven’t sent out your Christmas cards yet, don’t worry there is still time. If you are wondering if anyone even sends them anymore, the answer is yes, they do.

    Although many people prefer to stay in contact via instant messengers, email and social networks, many still remember to send out Christmas cards to family members and friends, even celebrities. Here are a few of 2013’s most bizarre celebrity Christmas cards.

    Miley Cyrus
    If you have been following Miley at all this year, then you won’t be surprised to see that her Christmas card looks as crazy as she acts. As if Miley hasn’t shown enough skin the last few months, she thought she would end the year right and flash the camera. She did manage to Photoshop some hearts that say “Merry Christmas” over her breasts.

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    The Kardashians
    Every year the Kardashian/Jenner family dresses to the max and poses for a family Christmas card photo. While these photos usually appear sophisticated, this year’s card is a little out there. The family members are scattered across a confusing scene and striking odd photos. While not all of the family members were included on the card, it still turned out stunning, in spite of the chaos.

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    Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
    You might expect a silly Christmas card from Ellen, but she really went out of the way to make a crazy one this year, along with wife Portia de Rossi. The couple chose a pose inspired by Kanye West’s music video “Bound 2.” Portia posed as a topless Kim Kardashian and Ellen posed as Kanye.

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    Joe Jonas
    A lot of people add their pets to their Christmas card photos and Joe Jonas is no different. He posed for his Christmas card photo wearing an ugly sweater and glasses and holding a cat that was wearing a Santa hat. The cat’s face was also added to the top corner of the photo.

    If you think these Christmas card photos are bizarre, wait until you see what other celebrities have come up with. Check out your favorite celebs’ Instagram or Twitter account to see what kind of crazy poses they came up with for their Christmas cards this year.

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    Images via Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

  • Christmas Cards Are Just as Popular as Ever

    In the booming age of technology, it’s nice to see that one holiday tradition remains just as strong as ever, sending Christmas cards to friends and family. What’s even more unbelievable is that we still predominately send those cards in the regular, plain old mail.

    The first known Christmas card was sent in the middle of the 19th century in England. It’s hard to believe in this day and age that they remain so popular. Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing, is the lead researcher in all things greeting cards. She claims that two-thirds of the people surveyed sent holiday greeting cards in 2012. Those results are about the same as they were four years ago.

    In fact, yesterday, December 16th was the busiest day of the year for the USPS. The company estimates that about 600 million cards and packages raced through post offices across America.

    And, you know who else sends Christmas cards? Celebrities. Here’s one from Mr. Playboy himself, Hugh Hefner, his lovely wife Crystal Harris and their dog Charlie. You may have not received the card in the mail, but you can check out it on Hef’s Twitter feed. Note the matching pjs.

    Wanna see more celebrity Christmas cards? How about ones from Miley Cyrus, Tom Hanks, Ellen Degeneres and Kelly Clarkson? Some are heartwarming, some are hilarious. Click on this link to check them out.

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  • Rare Christmas Card Sells for $6,800

    An 1843 Christmas card reading “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You” sold for roughly $6,800 on Saturday at auction. An anonymous bidder paid £4,200 for the greeting card, equal to $6,846, at British auction house Henry Aldridge & Son. The black-and-white stationary is of a set of the world’s first Christmas cards, and depicts a Victorian-era family eating and drinking.

    Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneer Andrew Aldridge commented, “It’s a documented fact that the first Christmas card was designed in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole, a great Victorian pioneer who also had the idea for the Penny Black, the world’s first postage stamp. In 1843 he had a bright idea of creating a Christmas card, creating 1,000 copies and selling them, while also sending ones to his friends and family.”

    The first run of Christmas cards commissioned by Cole were illustrated by John Callcott Horsley in London on the May 1, 1843. The image of the family drinking wine together was a bit scandalous at the time, and two sets of 1,025 cards were printed and sold that year for a shilling each.

    The traditional English greeting featured on the card auctioned, “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” has since been translated into several other languages. Here’s how to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in varied tongues:

    Albanian: Gëzuar Krishtlindjet dhe Vitin e Ri
    Basque: Gabon Zoriontsuak eta urte berri on
    Catalan: Bon Nadal i Feliç Any Nou
    Chinese Traditional: 聖誔快樂，新年進步
    Croatian – Hrvatski: Čestit Božić i sretna Nova Godina
    Czech: Veselé vánoce a šťastný nový rok.
    Danish: Glædelig jul og godt nytår! or simply God jul
    French: Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année
    Georgian: გილოცავთ შობა-ახალ წელს
    German: Fröhliche Weihnachten und ein glückliches/gutes Neues Jahr
    Greek: Καλά Χριστούγεννα και ευτυχισμένος ο Καινούριος Χρόνος
    Icelandic: Gleðileg jól og farsælt nýtt ár
    Irish: Nollaig Shona Duit
    Italian: Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo
    Japanese: メリー・クリスマス
    Norwegian: God jul og godt nyttår
    Persian: کریسمس و سال نو مبارک
    Polish: Wesołych Świąt i Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku
    Romanian: Crăciun Fericit și La mulți ani
    Russian: С Новым Годом и Рождеством
    Spanish: Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo
    Swedish: God Jul och Gott Nytt År
    Vietnamese: Chúc mừng Giáng Sinh và chúc mừng năm mơi (acute accent over ơ in “mơi”)
    Urdu:آپکو بڑا دن اور نیا سال مبارک ہو

    With the holiday season upon us, retailers like Hallmark, Amazon and Walgreen’s will be moving loads of greeting cards. Starbucks Corp. reported Thursday that it expects record purchases and activations of its own Starbucks Cards. Last holiday season Starbucks sold over 2 million cards in the U.S. and Canada on the Thursday before Christmas.

    Image via Wikimedia Commons.

  • Last Minute Gifts for the Frugal Holiday Shopper

    Christmas is fast approaching and I’m sure a lot of you didn’t take advantage of the Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping craze.

    Hey, I understand that things happen and you couldn’t find the time or money to go holiday shopping. Well, for all of you who are slackers, here are five ideas of last minute gifts that would surely save the day and your wallet.

    1. Gift Cards-This is one of the most obvious gifts, of course. Plus, it’s allows your gift recipient to use the card on any purchase from the associated store. Amazon’s gift cards are some of the most popular and easiest options available online. Also, if you’re looking to give your recipient a little bit more free will, look into the Visa gift card provided at stores like Walgreens.
    2. Flowers-This is a very endearing gift usually for a special someone. Although sending flowers are customarily intended for someone’s Birthday, Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day, it could also be a perfect gift to receive on Christmas day. It’s a way of saying “I’m thinking of you even during the holidays.” I’m sure you would touch the heart of the person who receives this kind gesture.
    3. Baked Goodies-Who doesn’t like to be treated to some homemade Christmas cookies? Whether it’s brownies, a pie or cake, you could place the treats in a cute woven basket dressed in a red holiday bow and present it as a thoughtful yummy gift.
    4. Stocking Essentials-You could either buy a new stocking or recycle one of your own and stuff it with basic necessities you assume the person needs. This could include: soap, facial tissue, hand sanitizer, socks, etc. The possibilities are limitless.
    5. Christmas Cards-Although this sounds like a lazy way out, a lot of people really do enjoy the thought that people put into buying them the perfect card. No matter if it comes from the Dollar Tree or Hallmark, you could include money, a cute note or even one of those Amazon gift cards!

    Here are a few online stores specializing in other last minute shopping ideas:

    As long as you’re not waiting until Christmas day to finally get your gifts together, being a last minute person has its perks.

    Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

  • Christmas Cards, Holiday Mail for Heroes

    Christmas Cards, Holiday Mail for Heroes

    Some may be wondering whether mailing Christmas cards is even worth it this year. Isn’t that the purpose of email and electronic Christmas cards, after all?

    However, for students at Spring Hill Elementary School, there is no doubt about the importance of actually mailing a physical Christmas card, especially to members of the military. The Tennessee students are participating in the Holiday Mail for Heroes project.

    The campaign’s mantra is “Give Something That Means Something” during this holiday to soldiers as well as their family members. Many of the soldiers will be out-of-the-country this season and unable to celebrate with family. According to ABC 6 News based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, the students are involved in this initiative in order to provide holiday cheer.

    The students are not alone in wanting to spread cheer this holiday. Members of communities throughout the country are forgoing expectations to send electronic greetings and opting to send “snail mail” in the process so that soldiers feel appreciated.

    Anyone interested in contributing to the Holiday Mail for Heroes project should send letters by December 6 to the following address:

    Holiday Mail for Heroes
    P.O. Box 5456
    Capitol Heights, MD 20791

    [Image Via Wikimedia Commons and Courtesy of Alexandra Constantin]