Christmas Eve is magic. Always has been, always will be in my book! (That’s because my book is entitled “Christmas Eve is Magic.”) It’s my favorite day of the year and it totally kicks the butt of Easter Eve and decimates Secretary’s Day Eve. The giddy anticipation of Santa’s visit culminates on this marvelous night and if I could bottle this wonderful feeling of good will (and slight greed), I would. And then sell it to you all at friends and family discount.

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# Official Tea Party merchandise now available! Children’s Tea Party Set. $17.76. Colors: white only.
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UsedWigs Radio Podcast 23: “Best Christmas” Clip from 2006. Jeff, Russ and Todd discuss some memorable Christmas mornings on the UsedWigsRadio.com podcast.

One large credit card bill will make you sad, so open a new card at each store you go to, including Cinnabon and Christmas City. Do not shop online. Somalis will hijack your credit card info. The Purell Dispenser/Ambulance Transformer is the season’s must-have toy. The online discount promo code for John Mayer’s new CD is “$UPERDOUCHE” Gift receipts show a lack of confidence in your purchases. Do not give them out. And more!!

Jesus, Mary and Joseph and a couple cute animal friends make up this festive and modern depiction on the Nativity. Alessi Presepe Nativity Figurines are of made of hand-painted porcelain, limited edition. “The goal is to compare the intriguing world of porcelain figures, particularly the refined production tradition of European manufacturers from the 18th century onwards, with our methods and with contemporary designers.”

Remember asking what if Sly and the Family Stone were white? Here’s the best I can do. Let’s dance to the music Osmond style, shall we? Too many highlights to name in this video, but I really dig when Donny freestyles, “Well, you might like to hear some accordian!” Yes Donny, we most certainly do.

Doing all of your shopping on Christmas Eve guarantees your loved ones will be receiving the freshest bags of grapes possible.

Gas stations would not sell neckties if they weren’t really great gifts.