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Are You A "Christmas Clinger"?

Varacchi — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:06:27 +0000

It’s been two weeks since Christmas…how long is “too long” when it comes to leaving decorations up? Today my girlfriend and I took down the Christmas tree, put away the ornaments, and boxed up whatever other decorations we had around the house. No more garland, no more stockings, no more wreath. Admittedly, I was sad. [...]

How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree

Varacchi — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:43:42 +0000

When is the right time to take down the tree? A week after Christmas, maybe two weeks? Whenever that is, you might want to try this technique.

Hear Lemmy from Motorhead Perform 'Run Run Rudolph'

Stephen Lewis — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00:19 +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, [...]

Homeowner Catches UPS Man Stealing Daughter's Just Delievered iPad

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:48:32 +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 [...]

Holiday Break-in 2012: Helping a Local Family Who Lost Everything to Sandy

Tom Dunphy — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:29:40 +0000

Andy Chase and the Hawk Flight Crew were up early this morning, joining the annual Free Beer and Hot Wings Holiday Break-ins. Each year, nominations are made for a local family, who for whatever reason, needs some helping to brighten up their holiday season. With the help of the nominator (our accomplice) The Hawk gets [...]

[Celluloid Hero]'s Top 5 Holiday Movies

Varacchi — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:38:42 +0000

A slight departure from the regular [Celluloid Hero], instead of one movie, we're featuring the Top5 Holiday Movies!

10 Easy and Creative Last Minute Christmas Tree Decorations

Carl Pettit — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:22:22 +0000

Christmas is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have some fun with your holiday decorations. Maybe you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to set up your tree, or perhaps you’ve noticed some bare spots on the limbs just crying out for a few more ornaments. Or maybe you need a last minute activity to keep the kids busy while they wait for the impending arrival of Santa Claus. Nothing is more maddening for a child than the last few days leading up to Christmas, before all of their holiday loot arrives.

Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:34:16 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Rudolph got his red nose? Well, Dutch scientists have finally explained the mystery. Turns out, the reindeer's shiny nose is the direct result of "hyperemia of the nasal mucosa." Way to take all the magic out of Christmas, science.

Great Mistletoe Prank

Varacchi — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:24:38 +0000

One of the oldest Christmas traditions is the “kiss under the mistletoe”…watch and see how these people react to the idea of kissing strangers.

Florida 'Grinch' Issues Speeding Tickets

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:57:47 +0000

When he’s not hating on Christmas, apparently The Grinch plays traffic cop. That’s what’s been happening in the Florida Keys, where Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Bureau Chief Lou Caputo has been dressing up as the Dr. Seuss character as he operates a speed trap. It’s a Christmas-time tradition that Caputo started in 2000 after watching the Jim Carrey film [...]

'A Christmas Story' Considered Historically Significant, Will Be Preserved in the Library of Congress

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:29:54 +0000

It’s a major award! Looks like the Library of Congress is in a very Christmas-y mood, as Bob Clark’s classic ‘A Christmas Story’ is one of 25 new films selected for preservation into the National Film Registry. Oh fudge, indeed! Jump after the break to find out the other 24 titles! ‘A Christmas Story’ will [...]

A Dog's Perfect Christmas

Varacchi — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:43:27 +0000

Wondering what to get your furry friend for Christmas this year? Sometimes the simple option is the best.

The Hawk Flight Crew Prepping for Free Beer & Hot Wings Holiday Break-In

Promotions — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:28:48 +0000

The Hawk Flight Crew is at hard at work getting ready for this Friday’s Free Beer & Hot Wings Holiday Break-In! The Break-In is made possible by Tri County Agency Of Brick, “Asbury Park Press Readers Choice for Best Insurance Agency” on Route 88 East in Brick – They are here to help you get [...]

Why Doesn't Eggnog Make Us Sick?

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:59 +0000

This popular holiday drink is traditionally made by combining raw eggs, rum and dairy and leaving it all in the fridge for up to six weeks. We basically drink our weight in the stuff every December — how on earth have we managed to avoid being sick all this time? Like all happy endings, once [...]

10 Christmas Fails to Get You Through the Holidays

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:00:16 +0000

Attention everyone: we now officially have T-minus eight days until Christmas, and preparation time is running out faster than we can shove holiday cookies in our mouths. We still have to buy last-minute presents, dig out those stockings from the back of our closets and make time for that awful office party.

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

TheFW Staff — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:54:26 +0000

Director Bob Clark’s classic holiday comedy has a distinction that few family movies can claim: Most people don’t mind watching it over and over again. That’s probably why TBS airs ‘A Christmas Story,’ the movie based on the works of humorist Jean Shepherd, for 24 straight hours on Christmas Day. Parents love watching Flick get [...]

The 10 People You'll Encounter at Your Office Christmas Party

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:43:06 +0000

One of the reasons we love the holidays so much is that there are tons of ways we can celebrate. Ugly Christmas sweater parties probably rank at the top of our favorites, just because wearing the ugliest cardigan ever in the name of holiday spirit is strangely fun. So what ranks towards the bottom of our favorites list? Office parties.

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:04:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

15 Gingerbread Houses That Are Way Better Than Ours

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:25:16 +0000

There's something about the holidays that puts a lot of us here at TheFW into extra crafty moods. Maybe it's all those awesome Etsy decorations we so wish we could copy or just the fact we're feeling particularly festive this time of year. Either way, trying to get all creatively crafty is just plain old fun.