- Jingle the bells and play the music loud, for Santa Claus is coming to town! Merry Christmas!
- Two things upon this changing earth can neither change nor end; the splendor of Christ’s humble birth, the love of friend for friend. Merry Xmas!
- May all the sweet magic Of Christmas conspire to gladden your hearts and fill every desire!
- Can I have your picture, so Santa Claus knows exactly what to give me. Happy Christmas. Happy Xmas!
- If tonight, a big fat man jumps in at your window, grabs you and puts you in a sack don’t worry I told Santa I wanted you for CHRISTMAS.HAPPY CHRISTMAS! (more…)
It’s Christmas time, and there’s no need to stick to your standard company logo. At Christmas time, we let web designers have a bit of fun, and in our world of brand identity, we can spread a smile of joy.
But say a prayer; pray for all the other ones: all those weary web travelers who have woken up and jumped into their regular browsing routine.
If it weren’t for all the Christmas-themed logos, would they know it’s Christmas time at all? (more…)
As 2009 sneaks its way into the annals of history, many are taking this time of year to join for the holidays or reflect on the year that was.
As the most measurable, social year in human history, the tools of 2009 showed us how fast something can catch on, who is talking about what and how small the world has become.
In that spirit, we have created some data visualizations to show how Christmas buzz is taking shape and what products are being talked about on the web. (more…)
Remember how one of the most popular torrent sharing sites, The Pirate Bay, looked back in 2003?
Today, you have a chance to refresh your memory, because the pirates have gone retro, changing the layout of the site to the way it looked back then, when the Internet was innocent and there was no pile of lawsuits on their desk.
Surprisingly enough, the site actually looks quite good; some might even argue that it’s easier to navigate than it is in its current iteration.
There is one slight problem, though: the site is entirely in Swedish. The reason is explained on the Pirate Bay blog: (more…)
Well here it is, depressing Christmas. Nobody’s having fun and Alan Carr just shot himself while doing Channel 4’s alternative Queen’s speech. Still, it could always be worse, you could be spending Chrimbo with any one of this lot.
10. Joanna Newsom
Who’s up for knitting some quirky sweaters? Who’s up for playing a mediocre game of charades? Who’s up for dressing up in a badger costume? That’s right, you’re in for one overrated, out of date Christmas, my friend. (more…)
For most of us, Christmas is a time for giving. But not everyone feels that way. For some, Christmas spirit signals a time of easy pickings and a chance to help themselves to our hard earned cash.
It’s a sad fact that the Internet is not just a way to get the Christmas shopping done without fighting through the crowds – it is also home to the majority of Christmas money scams:
1. Fake charity appeals:
If you get an email asking for donations, apparently from a recognised charity, proceed with caution. Reputable charities never ask for money via email, so any website you are directed to will probably be designed to collect your personal and banking details – which will then be used to steal your money.
2. Holiday e-cards:
It’s great to be green of course, and e-cards are one way of cutting down on Christmas waste. But beware, some e-cards are not what they seem – people receiving them are directed to website designed to, you guessed it, steal their personal information and, ultimately their money. So, if you receive an e-card, or an email promoting e-cards, be careful what you click on.
3. Be careful what you Google:
Scammers are nothing if not resourceful. Research has found that results from a wide range of seasonal searches can be peppered with dodgy sites – searches ranging from Free Santa Screensaver to Free Santa Music can be risky. (more…)
Back in the old days, the only way to get an audience with Santa was to head to the mall and wait in line for a chance at the fat man’s knee. Today’s kids have a wealth of online options for hooking up with the Claus.
We’ve scoured the ‘Net for the five best ways to connect with Father Christmas, from the iPhone version of a letter to Santa, to some sleigh-tracking GPS tools.
If you have kids (or are just a big kid yourself), we think you’ll enjoy sharing these holiday web treats. (more…)
Christmas is getting close. Whether you are still in the midst of the last minute Christmas newsletter design, or just want to spice up the desktop a little bit, chances are there’s always something for everyone.
We are talking about the free Christmas related icons, vectors, fonts, wallpapers, tutorials, themes, etc created designers and shared all over the net. They are probably our early Santas.
Here’s our final Christmas related entry – a mash-up of the Best Design Resources for Christmas around. If there’s any we’ve missed, let us know in comment, we’ll add it in. Merry Christmas in advance. (more…)
Sometimes going home for the holidays can be a case of collective insanity. I tend to fly on the big travel days when the airport security lines are ridiculously long, my flight is more expensive, and my family is more stressed than normal.
This year, I plan to use my iPhone as a problem solver for all my holiday woes. From traveling, to shopping, to entertaining the kiddies, these iPhone apps cover everything but those family fights (even the iPhone’s not that miraculous!).
This app doesn’t just tell you your current flight status, it actually predicts the likelihood that your flight will be delayed. It takes into account factors such as weather, incoming aircraft, other delays, and historical data, and then gives you a percent chance that your plane will be on time, less than 1 hour delayed, and more than 1 hour delayed.
At $7.99 it’s a bit pricey, but its ability to forecast delays definitely makes it worthwhile (you can also access the same data on their site for free if you’d prefer). It worked like a charm for my flights, but obviously results may vary. Now, if only it could actually prevent delays.
Price: $7.99 (more…)
Following on from Keith’s PS3 festive top 10 comes the Xbox 360 list. Remember these are suggestions on what to buy this Christmas so the list is mainly focused on recent-ish releases. Anyway, let’s go. In no particular order these are the Gamesblog Top 10 Xbox 360 games to buy this Christmas…
Fifa 10 / PES 2010
Ah, the great football game debate. I really couldn’t choose between them and which ever one you decide on your footy-loving 360 owner should be happy. Having said that there are some differences. Fifa is slower, more methodical and more realistic. It also has all the right teams and players, even if the likenesses are still scarily off at times. PES has better player likenesses and animations but more importantly plays a faster more fluid game on the pitch. Fifa has more online options, PES has more exciting goalmouth scrambles. I’d still go with PES if I really had to choose but this one is too close to call. (more…)
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