TODAY'S BEST MIX » Christmas

Katy Perry Tweets Picture of John Mayer in Santa Costume

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:08:57 +0000

Ho ho ho! John Mayer is so much more than a cad with a big mouth when it comes to relationships. The singer-songwriter and guitarist is also a great role player.

His GF Katy Perry tweeted a picture of him in a Santa Claus costume -- giving off a sly grin in place of the furry white beard -- on Christmas.

Harry Styles Gives Taylor Swift a Singing Telegram for Christmas

Alexandra Capotorto — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:16:09 +0000

Nothing screams a perfect Christmas present like a singing telegram, right? Since Harry Styles and Taylor Swift spent the holiday apart with their respective families (following their ski trip in Utah), Styles thought it’d be a great idea to gift Swift with something she’d never forget: a singing telegram of One Direction‘s ‘What Makes You [...]

If You Were An Elf What Would Your Name Be? Find Out Now.

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:11:58 +0000

The magic of the Holidays, Lights, Santa, Reindeer and of course the Elves. Let’s give some credit for all the hard workers behind the scenes. Up until the movie Elf came out the most famous one of all was Hermie from the movie “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” Until Now…….. Now you can find out [...]

Merry Christmas From the Scottish Falsetto Sock-Puppet Theatre

Tom Blunt — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:10:40 +0000

If “Scottish Falsetto Sock-Puppet Theater” sounds like a mouthful, that’s because it is — and these mouthy, high-pitched puppets would like to throw some Christmas cheer your way. It turns out these smelly troubadors have an entire playlist of holiday-inspired videos for you to paw through, including ‘Santa Baby,’ ‘Silent Night,’ and many others. Everything [...]

John Mayer Designs Custom Christmas Present for Katy Perry

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:00:16 +0000

While serial dater John Mayer and serial candy dress wearer Katy Perry haven't even officially confirmed their romance after several months of dating, public outings and photo opps, details of Mayer's customized Christmas present for the pop diva have been unveiled.

Science Offers Explanation for Rudolph's Red Nose

Donald Deane — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:19:16 +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.

Christmas Present Fantasy Versus Reality

Emily V. Gordon — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:37:59 +0000

Every year, hours are spent scouring the Internet and local stores for the perfect present that will change somebody's life, be the material representation of true friendship, and bring joy to humanity. Every year, that never happens. Every year, the unwrapping of gifts is an occasion met with dread. Every year, it's gift cards for everyone, and here's why.

Kim Kardashian Shares Her Family's Ridiculously Over-the-Top Christmas Card [PHOTO]

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:09:57 +0000

Kim Kardashian once again used her blog for the forces of evil -- this time by sharing the Kardashians' 2012 family Christmas photo.

The entire clan is decked out in all white and surrounded by silver confetti and white balloons, and the whole thing reads more "professional photo shoot" than "warm, loving family."

Duluth Mayor Don Ness Announces that Bentleyville Will Stay in Duluth

Laura Peterson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:26:13 +0000

Duluth Mayor Don Ness announced today that Bentleyville will return again next year. Over the past few days rumors were swirling around about the possibility that founder of Bentleyville, Nathan Bentley, would end it’s contract with the city. Now a tentative contract agreement has been reached to keep the popular Christmas attraction in Bayfront Festival [...]

Watch the Wanted Sing 'White Christmas'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:03:20 +0000

The Wanted — with the help of Stormy the ugly Christmas sweater-wearing dog and band member Max George dressed like Santa — got festive for the holidays. The boys harmonized, a cappella, on their warm and fuzzy version of ‘White Christmas’ for MTV. It was a sweet, impromptu rendition that reminded us that the Wanted [...]

14 Adorable Dogs Dressed Like Reindeer

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:51:54 +0000

Aww man! We’ve been sucked in again. It’s another edition of animals in costumes, but we swear it’s way worth your time. Why? Well, because there are few things more adorable than dressing up our dogs and cats in holiday garb and showing them off on the Web. We’re positive they love it! (Maybe.) After [...]

14 Creepy Santas Who Might Give You Nightmares

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:00:26 +0000

We love Santa. We really do! He's probably the coolest old guy we know, spending his life making presents, managing elves and eating cookies. Truth be told, we're sort of jealous. The jolly old guy usually looks bright and cheery and not all that scary, which is yet another reason we're fans.

UMD Student Gives His Reasons Why "Christmas Music Sucks" [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:28:54 +0000

Unlike the college student who sang a nice Christmas song in a video I shared earlier this UMD student takes a different approach, he hates Christmas music and he’s not afraid to tell you why. YouTube user mcsvlog gives his reasons for not liking Christmas music in this video that runs about 5 minutes too long, in it he says Christmas music [...]

Duluth College Student Puts Off Studying to Sing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:43:50 +0000

If you’re a college student and are having a stressful month, YouTube user and fellow college student Jake Shields feels your pain. Jake took a little break from studying for finals to sing you a special Christmas song. Jake channels his inner Burl Ives from ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ and not only sings but narrates some words of wisdom through his version [...]

Cee Lo Green Brings 'What Christmas Means to Me' to 'Ellen'

Scott Shetler — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:49:43 +0000

Cee Lo Green brought some yuletide cheer to ‘Ellen’ when he treated viewers to a live performance of ‘What Christmas Means to Me,’ a lively track from his holiday album ‘Cee Lo’s Magic Moment.’ The ‘Voice‘ judge is known for his sometimes outrageous costumes, but he left the Santa suit at home and showed up [...]

Reddit Users Suggest Duluth Themed Gifts for Christmas

Tony Hart — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:22:33 +0000

There are thousands of “subreddits” on the popular internet community of Reddit and one of my favorite is the Duluth subreddit, lots of great local information and discussions going on, right now there is a conversation titled “What local things should I take home for gifts?” Reddit user jasperbocteen started the brainstorming with this, “I moved to Duluth this [...]

10 Christmas Fails to Get You Through the Holidays

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:09:16 +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.

School Christmas Concerts

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:01:21 +0000

‘Tis that time of year that kids of all ages don their nice clothes or school choir gown and sing their hearts out to the sounds of the season. I can’t help but think to myself the scene from Charlie Brown Christmas Special every time. The scene from the show that plays through my head [...]

Will Taylor Swift + Harry Styles of One Direction Spend Christmas Together?

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:40:07 +0000

We already knew that Haylor, aka Taylor Swift and One Direction's Harry Styles, were getting serious, spending her 23rd birthday together in his native England and jetting around NYC holding hands for several days earlier this month. Will they continue the romance through the holiday season and spend Christmas together?

Warmer By the Lake Event–Free Fun for the Whole Family

Laura Peterson — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:31:35 +0000

Bayfront Festival Park will be a great place to be in Duluth on Wednesday, December 26th at the annual “Warmer by the Lake” celebration brought to you by City of Duluth Parks and Recreation. “Warmer by the Lake” will mark the last day to enjoy the Bentleyville Tour of Lights, so pack up the kids, [...]