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Not Sure What To Do With That Christmas Tree? Make A Christmas Rocketree! [Video]

Michael Scott — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:14:24 +0000

Now that Christmas has come and gone, you’re probably one of the millions of people that still has a drying-out Christmas tree sitting around the living room. You could leave it at the curb and wait for the trash men to come by and pick it up. Or, you could do what the guys in [...]

Taylor Swift's Best Christmas Gift Ever Was From Her Dad

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 16:30:12 +0000

Forget that singing telegram she received this holiday season from her boyfriend, One Direction's Harry Styles. Taylor Swift has revealed that her best Christmas gift -- like, ever -- was from dear ol' dad.

Watch This Kid's Priceless Reaction To His Christmas Present [Video]

Michael Scott — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:34:34 +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

Winner Of The 2012 Creative Christmas Card Contest

Michael Scott — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:15:03 +0000

Ok, there wasn’t an actually contest, but if there were, this one would be a shoe in no doubt. Looks like I’m going back to the drawing board for next year…

Dog Does Not Like Radio Controlled Helicopter [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:06:24 +0000

We always seem to get a radio controlled something for Christmas at our house. This year my son got a radio controlled P-51 Mustang airplane. I wonder who's roof or what tree I will be getting that down from later today?

Lady Antebellum Perform 'Have a Holly Jolly Christmas' at Disney Parks Christmas Parade

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:00:03 +0000

Lady Antebellum celebrated Christmas this morning (Dec. 25) with all of their fans, courtesy of a pre-taped performance of ‘Have a Holly Jolly Christmas’ from their holiday record ‘On This Winter’s Night,’ which aired on the annual Disney Parks Christmas parade on ABC. Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott performed outside in the broad [...]

Miranda Lambert Reveals How She and Blake Shelton Love to Celebrate Christmas

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:45:29 +0000

Christmas is something Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton look forward to -- and not just because everyone and their mother happily anticipates the holidays in light of cookies and eggnog, or that you get to tear open expertly wrapped gifts. The couple is so busy with their respective burgeoning careers that they view the holiday season as time to slow down and reconnect with one another. As it turns out, Shelton is also a big decorator. Who knew?

Brad Paisley Performs 'Behind the Clouds' at Disney Parks Christmas Parade

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:30:29 +0000

It was a country Christmas, as Brad Paisley performed 'Behind the Clouds' at the annual Disney Parks Christmas parade. Paisley fans were able to invite the country superstar into their homes for the holiday, even if only for a few fleeting moments. The performance aired this morning (Dec. 25) but it was pre-taped a few weeks ago.

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

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 17:00:19 +0000

Christmas culinary 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, some forward thinking Japanese folks go as far as to pre-order the Christmas party barrels up to [...]

Reba McEntire Sends Holiday Greetings From 'Malibu Country' Set

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:30:44 +0000

Reba McEntire's new hit sitcom 'Malibu Country' didn't air a new episode this past Friday. Instead, it was a repeat of the pilot, given that we're in the thick of the holiday season and that sort of programming. The singer and actress still took time out of her busy schedule to send holiday greetings from the set to the show's viewers and to her fans.

Santa Captured Mid Flight On iPhone Camera [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:09:03 +0000

It is just a glimpse but it sure looked a lot like Santa to me.

Lafayette Weather – Severe Storms For Christmas Day

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:23:47 +0000

Tornado Watch posted for much of the are until 1pm today.

Blake Shelton Remembers Final Christmas With His Dad

Megan Pacella — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:00:18 +0000

For Blake Shelton and his wife, Miranda Lambert, Christmas 2012 will be tough. Shelton's father, Dick, passed away in January, making this the first holiday season the country crooner will experience without him.

Lee Brice Has 'Fresh' Christmas Album on His Bucket List

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:00:52 +0000

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Lee Brice. The 'Hard to Love' hitmaker reveals that he wants to record a Christmas album, but with a twist -- instead of yet another in the endless parade of half-baked 'White Christmas' renditions already out there, the singer-songwriter would like to make a holiday album that includes a lot of new material.

How to Play Drinking Games With Your Family During The Holidays

Jim Lee — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:00:50 +0000

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, you could hear Grandpa yell “Waterfall” then “dammit I’m housed”. The holidays can be pretty boring. You can only hear about Uncle Mort’s foot maladies for so long. We all make what I think is the mistake of compartmentalizing the type of activities we do [...]

Lady Antebellum's 'Silent Night (Lord of My Life)' Is iTunes Free Single of the Week

Billy Dukes — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:00:51 +0000

One of the more unique cuts from Lady Antebellum's 'On This Winter's Night' album has been made available for free on iTunes. 'Silent Night (Lord of My Life)' is the single of the week, meaning fans can grab it at no charge until Christmas.

Jason Aldean Reveals What He's Looking Forward to Most This Christmas

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:00:53 +0000

As 2012 draws to an end, a very busy Jason Aldean has finally found time to reflect on a turbulent year. Despite his personal setbacks, the country superstar hopes to end his year on a personal high note -- spending the holidays with people who matter most to him.

Unique Background "Ambiance" For Your Christmas Party

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:30:32 +0000

One of the essential elements of a good Christmas or New Year's party is the background noise, more often called "ambiance." Some hosts have Christmas tunes playing in the background, others might have the now-classic Video Fireplace going (especially useful for Acadian

The 'First Noel' Lyrics

AllChristmas.fm Staff — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:00:23 +0000

The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond [...]

'We Three Kings' Lyrics

AllChristmas.fm Staff — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:00:05 +0000

We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain Gold I bring to crown Him again [...]