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The nicest and naughtiest movie Santas    Whether it's the classic jolly fat man or a surly drunk guy in a red suit, Santa Claus has been depicted countless times on TV and film. Here's a look at some of the best and worst of them. Good :  Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer  (1964).  Who doesn't have a special place in their heart for this clay-mation classic? Bad:   Bad Santa  (2003).  Billy Bob Thornton's chain-smoking alcoholic scam artist Santa lives up to the movie's name. This is not the kind of person you want coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. Good :  Elf  (2003) . Played to great comedic effect by the somewhat surly Ed Asner. And Will Ferrell's energy portraying an over-eager man-elf is infectious. Bad :  Futurama .  1000 years from now, Santa Claus will be real. But he'll be an evil robot with a malfunctioning naughty/nice mechanism that defaults to naug

   It is the most wonderful time of the year! From trimmed trees to twinkle lights to knit stockings hanging over the fireplace, you really can’t escape the christmas cheer. Although we have many christmas time traditions, the christmas tree is definitely the first and foremost.    This timeline takes us through the history of the christmas tree from the first decorated tree in 1600, to the first christmas tree in the white house, to the griswolds A Christmas Vacation. It is easy to see the influence of the different fads and trends through out the century, like the bubble lights from the 1940′s. My best friend’s tree has bubble lights each year! Its their christmas tree staple.    The other main aspect of the timeline is the debate between the real and artificial tree. My family are a bunch of real tree advocates, claiming that they will never own an artificial tree ever. I do agree and love the real tree, but artificial trees are so easy and require no clean up! The list of

   This quick  fudge  features the irresistible combo of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate and toasted walnuts. Fast 5 Minute Fudge ingredients 1 12  ounce   package   semisweet chocolate pieces (2 cups) 2/3 cup   sweetened condensed milk (one-half of a 14-ounce can) 1 tablespoon   water 3/4 cup   chopped walnuts, toasted if desired 1 teaspoon   vanilla directions 1. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate pieces, sweetened condensed milk, and water. 2. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 1 minute more, or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and spread it into a 9x6-inch rectangle, or drop mixture by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet. 3. Chill fudge about 30 minutes or until firm. Cut fudge into 1-1/2-inch s

This diy comes form www.craftynest.com . These would make cool wall decor during Christmas. Also add a little clear or white glitter to give them a little more sparkle. Giant Craft Stick Snowflakes I could hardly wait to show you this Popsicle stick craft! These snowflakes are fun, easy, and so inexpensive to make. The smallest snowflake is 12 inches across; the largest is 24 inches. I had some rhinestones left over from my Christmas tree advent calendar , so I glued some at the tips of each white snowflake. You could also coat them in glitter or fake snow. And why stop with snowflakes? You could make stars, wreaths, or Christmas trees decked with lightweight ornaments. Hang them in your window, over a door instead of a wreath, or from the ceiling. How to make giant craft stick snowflakes Supplies and tools craft sticks protractor hot glue gun and glue fishing line clear cellophane tape 3/8- to 1/2-inch-wide holiday ribbon red and wh