christmas

Is it almost Christmas? Not really, but this little chica is always ready for the holidays!

Which is your favorite Santa? Personally I like the guy on the top right, he's got a sweet, sleepy face like maybe he had one too many eggnogs.

No more nasty squash! Peppermint all the way!

There are few things more evocative of Christmas spirit than the little sad tree from the Carlie Brown Christmas Special. Putting it on a star is giving it the respect it deserves.

I know it's a little early to talk about the holidays but how cool would it be to have an Up! themed tree? You could tie balloons all over it and have a little house at the base!

Aw, little dude, your nose is so cold! Come in for a little aquavit and a sit by the fire.

Leave a few of these out for Santa on Christmas Eve and see if he doesn't leave you just the cutest gifts ever!

Do you still have a few nooks and crannies that aren't stuffed with holiday cheer in your home? The master of holiday decor, Martha Stewart has put together a step-by-step rundown of how to make pinecone elves! Get crafting!

You almost can't even see the actual tree here in the sea of gingerbread and lollipops and other sweet goodies. I'd love it if Christmas trees were edible. We'd be nibbling well into March and have no waste leftover to sit all sad and dry on the curb.

So the kid who finds the fish head on the tree Christmas morning gets extra tripe for dinner?

Red and white do make a fantastic combo, don't they? And snowflakes are so satisfying in their symmetry and fragility. Basically, winter is magic, and the buttery, spicy delicious treats we get to indulge in without any guilt make the holidays rich. Bring on the cookies, I'm ready!

The holiday spirit sticks around a little doesn't it? After two solid months of marketing overload it's hard to let go right away. That's okay. You can still sneak a little cheer in here and there. Make some stockings out of hot dogs! I won't hold it against you!